Balancing Work and Family

Balancing work and family is important to both employees and Union Pacific. To accomplish this, the railroad provides flexibility in benefits and alternate work arrangements including:

Rest Easy

Union Pacific has contracted with Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) to provide Rest Easy, an in-home alternative for dependent care when an emergency arises and employees need someone to care for their children or older dependents.

Rest Easy was developed to help meet the demands of work and home when the unexpected happens – perhaps school closes or the regular caregiver is sick – and the backup plan doesn't work.

A coordinator is available to assist employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will work with UP employees to determine if a trained and experienced professional can care for the dependent. Professional help can be in the employee's home within two hours after the call is placed.

Life Care Services

Child Care and Elder Care Information, Education and Referral Services are designed to help management employees with prenatal planning, adoption preparation and locating child care, adult care and temporary or specialized care for dependents of all ages.

Employee Assistance

Union Pacific recognizes that poor and declining job performance may be caused by personal problems that can be treated if there is competent intervention. The UP Employee Assistance Program is a confidential program designed to assist employees and their family members with a variety of situations and personal problems.

One of the Best Companies for Working Mothers and Latinas

Union Pacific is a multi-year recipient of Working Mothers magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" award. The annual list honors corporations that recognize the value and needs of working families.

Union Pacific was selected based on several initiatives including its child care center, flexible work arrangements, employee surveys, manager training programs, advancement for women, child-care options, and time off for new parents. Our company is dedicated to acknowledging the importance of "bonding-time" for new mothers and fathers without them being penalized professionally.

LATINA Style magazine  has also selected Union Pacific Railroad as one of the LATINA Style 50 best companies for Latina employees in the United States. Union Pacific employees were accorded the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to accept the award as well as attend a White House reception in conjunction with the ceremony.