Thousands of rail employees across the region are watching developments that could impact their future. The nation’s four largest railroad companies are mulling plans to merge into just two giant systems.

In reporting second-quarter 2025 financial results that showed improvements in revenue, net income, volume and operating ratio, Union Pacific confirmed what has been widely speculated for the past few

UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) said that it is cooperating with a Justice Department investigation into its Medicare billing practices. "UnitedHealth Group proactively reached out to the Department of Justice after reviewing media reports about investigations into certain aspects of the Company’s participation in the Medicare program.

As the carriers plan two significant mergers, the leadership of the rail unions is collaborating with management to withhold information and divide workers.