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Machinist Shares Benefits of a Union Pacific Career with Houston Students
Machinist Juan Gutierrez’s connection to Union Pacific spans generations, with childhood memories of visiting rail yards during company picnics and bringing his father lunch.
Real Railroaders 05282024
Union Pacific Dispatching Director Earns Military-Friendly Patriot Award
Union Pacific Director Jason Elliott was recently honored with an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for exemplifying the railroad’s military-friendly workplace practices. The U.S. Department of Defense award recognizes workplace supervisors for their outstanding support of an employee service member and their family.
Real Railroaders 05062024
Union Pacific Mechanical Team Keeps America's Goods Safely Moving
Union Pacific’s dedicated Mechanical team has responsibility for inspecting, repairing or rebuilding more than 4,500 active locomotives and 300,000 rail cars traversing our network – critical work supporting the railroad’s commitment to safely delivering the service it sold its customers.
Real Railroaders 05012024
Saluting Union Pacific’s 50-Year Railroaders
Continuing a long-standing Union Pacific tradition, employees achieving 50 years of railroading will be honored Wednesday, May 8, in a special ceremony with Union Pacific senior leadership at 11:15 a.m. CT.
Real Railroaders 04162024
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.
Real Railroaders 04012024
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.
Real Railroaders 03122024
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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- 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