Leveraging technology, a proposed pilot would take the conductor out of the cab and into a ground-based expeditor role. Union Pacific’s goal is to replace the unknowns they currently experience with a regular shift and schedule, as well as the ability to sleep in their own bed each night. Employees will have more control over mealtime, rest, vacation and even sick leave, but more important, there is no more time away from home.
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