OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
Railroad has earned the Military Friendly Employer® designation
from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, ranking sixth among
the top 100. The company was selected based upon the strength of
its military recruiting efforts, percentage of new hires with prior
military service, veteran retention programs, and policies on
National Guard and Reserve service.
"We are honored to have military veterans performing critical
roles in almost every aspect of Union Pacific's operations," said
Sherrye Hutcherson, Union Pacific
vice president–Human Resources. "These men and women strengthen our
company through proven leadership skills, exceptional teamwork and
adaptability. Our commitment to recruiting, engaging and supporting
veterans as they transition into the civilian workforce is an
enduring component of our hiring strategy."
So far this year, Union Pacific has hired nearly 1,000 military
veterans, including more than 50 disabled veterans. Veterans made
up about 24 percent of all new hires in 2014. Overall, veterans
comprise approximately 20 percent of Union Pacific's workforce.
Union Pacific offers unique employment opportunities for
veterans, including train crew, diesel mechanics, diesel
electricians, assistant signal workers and track laborers.
Engineers in the computer science, electrical, civil and mechanical
areas will find leadership opportunities in the Information
Technologies Department or through the company's Operations
Management Training Program. Job opportunities are available at
www.UP.jobs.
The railroad actively recruits veterans through its involvement
with military transition offices, military education offices,
reserve and National Guard units, career fairs, information
sessions, employer panels, resume review assistance and by serving
on local military committees and boards. Union Pacific also was
recently recognized as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Lee
Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award finalist and
named No. 2 on the Monster/Military.com and Monster.com's 2015 Best
Companies for Veterans List.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific
invested more than $31 billion in its
network and operations to support America's transportation
infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes
Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial
Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the
fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major
West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with
Canada's rail systems and is the
only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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