Cell phone detection is a reality on our property. The Union Pacific is now installing inward facing cameras, along with cell phone detection. If the rail industry suffers another catastrophic event linked to cell phone usage, we may not be able to bring cell phones...

When taking the rules exam, if you fail any portion of the exam more than once, contact me. The carrier will want you sign a waiver that states you understand and accept failing for a third time will result in your dismissal. The UTU has such an agreement. The...

If you receive a letter of warning for attendance, the next step is likely an Investigation. The carrier contends this letter of warning has no expiration date and since you have been warned, improve your attendance. However, a single event of a miss call (MC) or Lay...

For all engineers it is very important that you manage your standing bids on a regular basis. If you have multiple choices, when you get awarded a standing bid all choices with a lower priority are deleted. Keep your bids up to date.

Put in a penalty claim for working off district. Hawkeye is MP 5.2 and the switching limits at Clinton, end at MP 4.7. You must record on your hours of service tie up screen the cab ride to Hawkeye. As with most claims they will deny the claim, so you need to process...