🛢️ U.S. refinery workers: Marathon Petroleum began national contract talks with the United Steelworkers ahead of a Feb. 1 expiration. What would you want in writing before “we’re close” gets announced? reuters.com/business/world…

🏥 NYC nurses on strike resumed negotiations with hospital systems on Jan. 22. If you’re leading comms: what do you share daily vs. what stays private? apnews.com/article/nursin…

💴 Japan’s largest union umbrella group set a “5% or more” target for 2026 spring pay talks and urged the government to stabilize prices/FX. How do you translate macro headlines into member-level updates? reuters.com/sustainability…

🏦 France: Societe Generale said it will cut 1,800 jobs in its retail bank. If layoffs hit your sector, what’s the first FAQ you publish to members? reuters.com/business/world…

🤖 Hyundai’s union warned the company’s humanoid robot plan could threaten jobs without union approval. What’s your “AI at work” red-line list (safety, staffing, pay, training)? reuters.com/business/world…

⛏️ Chile: contract workers resumed blocking an access road tied to Escondida and Zaldivar, disrupting supply/personnel movement. Operational question: who owns your disruption playbook? reuters.com/sustainability…

🚧 Chile: Mantoverde mine halted production amid a labor strike, tightening copper supply. If a key site shuts down, what do you want leadership to communicate within 24 hours? reuters.com/sustainability…

📲 Dispatch message that reduces confusion: “Job call opens 6:00 PM. Reply YES to accept. Reply PASS to decline. First confirmations get details.” Simple language = fewer disputes.

🗳️ Elections get messy when the process is vague. If your local runs officer elections, this is a “read it before you need it” guide. dol.gov/agencies/olms/…

🧭 New officer? Save this before your first executive board meeting. It’s a straight-to-the-point guide on what you’re responsible for (and what can trip you up). dol.gov/agencies/olms/…

📝 Want faster minutes (and fewer “what did we pass?” debates)? This quick guide helps chairs/secretaries record motions, votes, and outcomes cleanly. assembly.cornell.edu/sites/default/…

🗣️ If your chair needs backup: parliamentary resources exist for a reason. Worth bookmarking for your secretary or parliamentarian. parliamentarians.org

🧩 If you want the “official” Roberts Rules home base, it’s here. Good for confirming the basics without relying on “someone said.” robertsrules.com

🛡️ Stewards and officers: Weingarten Rights are still misunderstood. This is the clean explainer you can send to new reps. nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rig…

🚆 Spain: train drivers called a three-day strike (Feb 9–11) after deadly rail crashes. When safety becomes the headline, what’s your “member-first” message? theguardian.com/world/2026/jan…

🖼️ Met Museum workers voted to unionize (UAW), with 76% in favor. What’s the strongest argument you’ve heard for organizing in your industry? theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/19/met…

💬 “Can we talk about wages?” Yes. This is the NLRB page you can point to when someone tries to shut down the conversation. nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rig…

⚖️ Quick read: what unions can do, what employers can do, and what crosses the line. Useful when things get tense during disputes. nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rig…

If your local is onboarding new E-board members, share this and save yourself a year of preventable mistakes. 🔗 dol.gov/agencies/olms/… #UnionLeadership #UnionOperations #Governance

🗳️ Election committee prep: don’t wing it. This OLMS guide walks through nominations, notices, ballots, observers, counting, and protests. 🔗 dol.gov/agencies/olms/… #UnionElections #Governance #UnionLeadership