Alan Weed

Alan Weed has extensive experience in labor relations within the railroad industry, currently serving as General Director Labor Relations at Union Pacific Railroad since October 1999. In this role, Alan is responsible for negotiating and administering labor contracts with transportation craft employees, ensuring labor savings and operational productivity. Alan has held various director-level positions at Union Pacific, focusing on negotiation, arbitration, and claims handling, while managing teams to uphold contractual and legal obligations. Prior to Union Pacific, Alan held managerial roles at Burlington Northern Santa Fe, involving claims and grievance processes for railroad unions. Alan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Illinois State University.