OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
was named among the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles for 2015
by The National Business Group on Health (NBGH).
Recognized at the gold level, Union Pacific was honored for
making cultural and environmental changes, and developing
comprehensive programs that support employees' healthy lifestyle
goals. The company was the only railroad among 64 U.S. employers to
receive the 2015 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award.
This marks the 11th year Union Pacific has received the
award.
"Union Pacific is honored to receive this recognition, which is
truly a testament to our employees who use our wellness resources
to achieve new levels of well-being and, ultimately, safety," said
Sherrye Hutcherson, Union Pacific
vice president - Human Resources. "We remain focused on evolving
health resources to meet employees' dynamic needs and
lifestyles."
The railroad's wellness programs assess and provide intervention
support for health risk factors, including asthma, blood pressure,
cholesterol, depression, diabetes, fatigue, inactivity, nutrition,
smoking, stress and weight.
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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