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Union Pacific Employee Sees UP Values on Navy Cruise
In 2023, approximately 40% of Union Pacific’s freight originated or terminated outside of the United States. As America’s premier railroad focuses on “Building America,” it can be easy to forget our true global outreach. Recently Marketing and Sales Manager Mark Karpf had an opportunity to participate in a “Tiger Cruise,” allowing civilians the chance to ride a U.S. Naval Ship for a short non-combat cruise.
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Union Pacific Engineering Employee Honored by Springfield Police for Lifesaving Effort
Union Pacific's Nate Gutmann was recently honored for his lifesaving efforts in Springfield, Illinois, where he intervened to save a community member in crisis. Exemplifying the railroad’s commitment to community safety, Gutmann earned the Springfield Police Department's Civilian Certificate of Appreciation.
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Union Pacific Employees Honored for Outstanding Public Safety Commitment
Exemplary commitment to railroad safety and community outreach earned David Welch, conductor, and Vernon James, manager-Train Operations, Union Pacific's 2023 Dennis G. Beachler Grade Crossing Safety Award.
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Union Pacific's Southern Voice on the Hill Retires After 33 Years
Throughout his career representing Union Pacific on Capitol Hill leading the railroad’s External Relations team, Printz Bolin has split his life between two very different worlds.
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Unlocking Potential: Tuition-Free Education Offers Union Pacific Employees Flexibility and Growth
Through a partnership with the University of Nebraska Omaha, Union Pacific’s Educational Assistance Program makes pursuing higher education a tangible and achievable objective.
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Union Pacific Employee-Led Outreach Programs Save Lives, Careers
Every day, thousands of railroaders come to work at Union Pacific's shops and yards, working with heavy machinery and tools – for the safety of every employee, mental health will always be a priority. Union Pacific employee volunteers are trained with one goal in mind – provide support when it’s needed most, with access to immediate resources that can help.
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'Each Day Is Surreal': Union Pacific Craft Professional Finds Home on the Railroad
Growing up in Houston, J’Raud Mock was used to seeing Union Pacific trains passing by in the background without giving them too much thought.
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Welcome Home, Soldiers: Union Pacific Employees Return After Year-Long Deployment
Two Union Pacific Railroad employees were recently welcomed back to the state by Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen following their year-long deployment to Fort Cavazos, Texas. Union Pacific Senior Counsel Dave Newman and Senior Manager-Operations Jesse Miller were officially reunited with friends and family during the Army Reserve 561st Regional Support Group’s recent welcome home ceremony.
- Union Pacific's Latino Employee Conference: Rail a Cultural, Commercial Connecting Force 12072023
- Union Pacific's Fleming Celebrated as Collaborative Leader 12042023
- Shining Bright: Lorenzo Recognized with Disability Advocacy Award 11282023
- Parkerson Honored as Diverse Lawyer Making a Difference 11202023
- Hamann Paving the Way for Next Generation of Railroaders 10252023
- Woodard Shines as Leader in Indigenous Representation 10232023
- Valdez Follows Family’s Railroading Tradition 10162023
- We Are One: Veteran David LaPlante Comes to Terms With Hearing Loss 10132023
- Stock Provides Steady Leadership, Embraces Change 10092023
- LEAD Marks 20 Years: The Women of Union Pacific Are ‘Powerful, Strong Risk Takers’ 10062023
- ‘Glass Ceiling’ No Match for Union Pacific’s Bendon 10042023
- Union Pacific Celebrates Moore's 23-Year Railroad Journey 09292023