Union Pacific Corporation
Location
Nebraska
Founded
1862-02-28
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2025-04-30 (law360.com)
$27M Union Pacific Verdict Caps Strong April For Workers - Employment Authority
A former Union Pacific employee who said the railroad used medical screenings to push out disabled workers scored a $27 million verdict, while the EEOC landed a $400,000 win on claims that a veteran lost a job offer after testing positive for prescribed medication. Here's a look back at four wins employment discrimination plaintiffs notched in the past month.
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2025-02-13 (leadafi.com)
Donald Spainhower: A Dynamic Leader in Railroad Engineering and Safety
Donald Spainhower is a highly accomplished railroad executive with a proven track record in engineering, safety management, and operational excellence. With nearly four decades of industry experience, he has led large-scale infrastructure projects, optimized capital investments, and implemented critical safety initiatives that have significantly improved efficiency and compliance. His expertise in crisis grant management, workforce…
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2024-12-17 (houstonchronicle.com)
Union Pacific to limit train crossings, improve sidewalk near Milby High after student death
Union Pacific will stop running trains at arrival and departure times near Milby High School after sophomore Sergio Rodriguez was struck and killed by a...
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2024-10-01 (fox13now.com)
Man on bicycle in serious condition after struck by train
First responders Monday morning had to respond to help a man who had been hit by a Union Pacific train.
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2024-09-26 (pantagraph.com)
Pedestrian safety measures still lacking at many rail crossings in Illinois
While overall accidents at rail crossings increased 15% from 2020 to 2023, the number of pedestrian incidents increased 20%, and the number of pedestrian fatalities increased 31%.
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2024-09-25 (kenoshanews.com)
Union Pacific, NTSB continue probe into fatal Metra collision in Kenosha
Railroad and federal transportation authorities this week are continuing an investigation into the Sept. 4 Metra train accident that killed a Union Pacific worker.
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2024-09-20 (foxla.com)
Union Pacific accused of dangerous safety violations
Citing environmental and safety violations by a train operator in two predominantly Latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles, City Councilman Kevin de León announced his intent to seek legal remedies against the company.
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2024-09-05 (madison.com)
Union Pacific worker dies after being struck by Metra train in Kenosha; probe underway
Metra train services have been temporarily affected since the accident as investigators work to determine how the accident occurred.
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2024-07-28 (globaltrademag.com)
Safety Protocols for Autonomous Crane Systems
Cranes are an essential part of any loading operation. As common as they are, though, these machines can pose significant safety risks...
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2024-07-27 (devdiscourse.com)
Union Pacific Under Fire: Federal Safety Audit Disrupted
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced a probe into Union Pacific after the company allegedly interfered with a federal safety audit. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) halted the review due to coached employee responses and intimidation.
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2024-07-26 (srnnews.com)
Union Pacific interfered in federal safety audit
(Reuters) – U.S. railroad Union Pacific interfered in a federal safety audit after employees were coached in how to respond, prompting the rail agency to end the review, the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee said Friday.
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2024-06-07 (railwayage.com)
Class I Briefs: UP, CPKC, CN
Union Pacific’s (UP) Southwest Maintenance-of-Way team reaches a safety milestone. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) distributes iPads to conductors; and CN celebrates Pride month (June) with specially designed containers.
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