UP Recognizes Agreement Employees With Pandemic Bonuses

Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
“The pivotal role these essential employees play delivering critical supplies and keeping the economy open cannot be emphasized enough,” Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz said. “This recognition reflects how notable their efforts are and how much their great work is appreciated.”

“The pivotal role these essential employees play delivering critical supplies and keeping the economy open cannot be emphasized enough,” Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz said. “This recognition reflects how notable their efforts are and how much their great work is appreciated.”

Union Pacific’s (UP) agreement employees who worked at least 30 days between March 1 and Nov. 30 are slated to receive a one-time $1,000 bonus (gross) in December.

UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz

Pending union approval, all current agreement employees at UP—including those furloughed—will be eligible for the pandemic payment. (Work days do not need to be consecutive, the Class I railroad noted.)

“While many fellow citizens were sheltering in place, our craft professionals rolled up their sleeves and answered the nation’s call during one of its greatest times of need,” Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz said. “The pivotal role these essential employees play delivering critical supplies and keeping the economy open cannot be emphasized enough. This recognition reflects how notable their efforts are and how much their great work is appreciated.”

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