Union Pacific reviews

2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(3,063 total reviews)

Jim Vena

22% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,063 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Union Pacific employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Sep 8, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Personally, the pension. When you are in the railroad, you are locked into a very solid and stable employment field. Alot of positions allow you to have freedom and because of this freedom you are able to repair/do your job without much trouble from outside. The downside is the company does not have much in standardization and things are different all over the railroad. Compensation is good and most shops are Union. Management is pretty easy to get along with most times and getting your tools and equipment is alot of the time done on the fly with a credit card.

Cons

Change is something that the rail is not used to, so change is something that is not looked upon favorably, still the mentality, if it is not broke, do not fix it.

5.0
Aug 4, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A solid company with little fear of job loss. Benefit package best in the business. Enjoy working with other employees. Health benefits include 24 hrs fitness for employee and reduced rate for family members. Many pro-health programs for employees and family members that allow employee to concentrate on job and not worry about daily worries. You learn many positions and can advance very quickly if you are willing to relocate.

Cons

Odd working hours and days off. Not a good job for young families because time devoted to work. Forget holidays with family; you are working for the railroad. Lots of overtime so home life can suffer. Dangerous working conditions are possible so safety is stressed and demanded by all employees and management. If you drink or take drugs you wont work for the railroad. The hiring process is "brutal" and not a quick process. Once hired you have ninety days probation before the job is yours. Not all make it.

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