Union Pacific Railroad Fined $304K for Firing Employee During Severe Weather
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Union Pacific Railroad Fined $304K for Firing Employee During Severe Weather

Oct 5th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source

A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration whistleblower investigation has concluded that Union Pacific Railroad Co. violated the Federal Railroad Safety Act by removing from service and later terminating a North Little Rock, Arkansas yardman who notified …

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