Omaha, Neb., May 06, 2013 /3BL Media/ – Military Times EDGE named Union Pacific Railroad among the 40 Best for Vets 2013 Employers. Union Pacific's No. 5 ranking marks the third consecutive year it has been in the top 10. <br /><br />Being recognized as a Best for Vets Employer is truly an honor, said Roy Schroer, Union Pacific vice president – Human Resources. We take pride in hiring veterans and military reserve personnel because of their strong work ethic, knowledge and leadership skills. <br /><br />Military Times EDGE selected Union Pacific based on recruiting, mentoring, on-the-job training and spouse employment. Approximately 23 percent of Union Pacific's nearly 3,900 hires in 2012 were veterans. <br /><br />Union Pacific's Best for Vets rank is up two spots from the 2012 list. Last year, the company donated $60,000 to Wounded Warrior Project and participated in more than a dozen virtual and standard career fairs sponsored by military-based organizations. Union Pacific is a member of the Army Reserve'
