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Preparing Today’s Railroad Leaders for Tomorrow’s Success

Union Pacific’s Operating Excellence workshop annually brings together leaders representing all crafts across its 23-state network. The focus: safe operations, informed decisions and strong teams, underscoring the railroad’s commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development.

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Union Pacific Announces Appointment of Christina Conlin to Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Union Pacific has announced the appointment of Christina Conlin as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary succeeding Craig Richardson, who is set to retire at the end of March.

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Union Pacific Celebrates Inaugural CEO Excellence Award Recipients

Union Pacific recently held its inaugural CEO Excellence Awards, honoring 41 employees who made tremendous strides advancing the railroad’s Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy. The awards acknowledge many of the employees who contributed to the railroad’s historic performance in 2024.

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Union Pacific and National Conference of Firemen & Oilers Reach Tentative Agreement

Union Pacific and the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO) announced a tentative agreement that will be sent to NCFO members for ratification. The tentative agreement covers a five-year term and includes wage increases, additional vacation time, health and welfare benefits and minor work rule changes.

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Union Pacific Announces Chief Legal Officer Craig Richardson to Retire, Names Christina Conlin SVP and Deputy General Counsel

Union Pacific today announced Craig Richardson, chief legal officer, will retire March 31, 2025, after nearly 10 years with the railroad. Christina Conlin, who most recently served as chief risk officer and associate general counsel with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, will join Union Pacific effective Dec. 2 as senior vice president and deputy general counsel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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