Union Pacific closing East Texas repair facility, eliminating up to 57 jobs
The closing is part of the railroad’s continuous improvement program.
The city of Palestine and Anderson County have been involved in a legal battle with Union Pacific.
By Tribune News Service
Union Pacific Railroad met with Palestine staff Thursday and told them they have 60 days until the Palestine Car Facility closes June 14, according to longtime employee Brad Henry.
Henry said the employees were asked to a meeting with UP management at the Hilton Hotel in Palestine. They were given notice and then told they could take the rest of the day off and report back to work Monday, April 19.