The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per share on its common stock, payable July 1, 2013, to stockholders of record May 31, 2013.

A southeast Idaho woman has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $350,000 from Union Pacific railroad, contending she was discriminated against with unfair wage practices because of her gender. Ronna K. Martinez filed the lawsuit last week in U.S. District Court in Pocatello following more than 40 years with the company. In her lawsuit, Martinez argues that during the four years before her retirement a year ago, two men with similar job descriptions were paid $13,000 more a year. Her title at the company was system trainer, while the two men were system engineers.

Union Pacific Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company's total operating revenues were $5,290 million compared to $5,112 million a year ago. Operating income was grew 3% to $1,633 million compared to $1,510 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,545 million compared to $1,391 million a year ago. Net income was $957 million or $2.03 per diluted share compared to $863 million or $1.79 per diluted share a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was $1,524 million compared to $1,404 million a year ago. Capital investments were $782 million against $804 million for the same period a year ago. Free cash flow of $401 million reflects the 12% increase in cash dividend payments versus 2012. For the full year, the company still expects coal volumes to be down slightly. The company remains optimistic on full year operating outlook for 2013, and ability to achieve continued network improvements on various fronts.