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Update: CDL Medical Certification Integration

June 18, 2025The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted a rule change in 2015, along with many other components of this rule change, was the requirement that the Medical Examiner who performs a Commercial Driver Certification physical will electronically notify the commercial operator's state driver license agency. This part of the rule change had been postponed multiple times. This additional part of the rule change will go into effect on June 23, 2025. When a commercial driver has been given a physical, those results will be transmitted to the FMCSA within 24 hours and sent by the FMCSA to the State Driver’s License Agency (SDLA). There will no longer be a need to provide the medical examiner certificates to the state driver's license agency. When getting a CDL physical, the driver should ask for a copy to carry with them for the first few weeks. *USPS has not notified the union or our members of these mandatory changes. Motor Vehicle ServicesMVS Division The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted a rule change in 2015, along with many other components of this rule change, was the requirement that the Medical Examiner who performs a Commercial Driver Certification physical will electronically notify the commercial operator's state driver license agency. This part of the rule change had been postponed multiple times. This additional part of the rule change will go into effect on June 23, 2025. When a commercial driver has been given a physical, those results will be transmitted to the FMCSA within 24 hours and sent by the FMCSA to the State Driver’s License Agency (SDLA). There will no longer be a need to provide the medical examiner certificates to the state driver's license agency. When getting a CDL physical, the driver should ask for a copy to carry with them for the first few weeks. *USPS has not notified the union or our members of these mandatory changes. Read More CDL Medical Certification Integration - June Update The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted a rule change in 2015, along with many other components of this rule change, was the requirement that the Medical Examiner who performs a Commercial Driver Certification physical will electronically notify the commercial operator's state driver license agency. This part of the rule change had been postponed multiple times. This additional part of the rule change will go into effect on June 23, 2025. When a commercial driver has been given a physical, those results will be transmitted to the FMCSA within 24 hours and sent by the FMCSA to the State Driver’s License Agency (SDLA). There will no longer be a need to provide the medical examiner certificates to the state driver's license agency. When getting a CDL physical, the driver should ask for a copy to carry with them for the first few weeks. *USPS has not notified the union or our members of these mandatory changes.0Continue reading→

Mike Zank Appointed Eastern Territory Special Representative

IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Mike Zank as an Eastern Territory Special Representative, effective June 1, 2025. As Special Representative, Zank will support the Eastern Territory’s organizing efforts, assist with negotiations, and mentor emerging union leaders — continuing the work that has defined his career. “Mike has done the work, earned the trust The post Mike Zank Appointed Eastern Territory Special Representative appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

U.S. Reps. Lynch, Courtney and Golden Join IAM Union, Boston Ship Repair to Call for Urgent Investments in U.S. Shipbuilding, Repair

BOSTON, June 17, 2025 – U.S. Reps. Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) joined the IAM Union and Boston Ship Repair leadership to call for urgent investments to save the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industries. Joined by IAM Union-represented workers at Boston Ship Repair, the coalition of elected officials, union The post U.S. Reps. Lynch, Courtney and Golden Join IAM Union, Boston Ship Repair to Call for Urgent Investments in U.S. Shipbuilding, Repair appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Midwest Territory Sporting Clay Shoot, Rides for Guides Raises More Than $19,000 for Guide Dogs of America

The IAM Midwest Territory recently hosted two successful fundraising events, collectively raising more than $19,000 for the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. The Sporting Clays Shoot, held at Nilo Farms in Brighton, Ill., welcomed 20 teams with a total of 100 participants. The event brought together IAM members and supporters The post IAM Midwest Territory Sporting Clay Shoot, Rides for Guides Raises More Than $19,000 for Guide Dogs of America appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 751 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Everett Training Center

IAM District 751 marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new training center in Everett, Washington. International President Brian Bryant and Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez joined district and local leaders, members, and community allies to cut the ribbon on the cutting-edge facility, designed to meet the evolving needs The post IAM District 751 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Everett Training Center appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Hails Decision of Federal Judge to Restore Terminated NIH Grants

Detroit, MI – Leaders of the UAW reacted today to Judge William Young’s ruling to reverse the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health grants the agency had recently cut based on claims that they support certain topics including “gender ideology” or “diversity, equity and inclusion”. The UAW, which was a plaintiff in one […] The post UAW Hails Decision of Federal Judge to Restore Terminated NIH Grants appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers

June 17, 2025Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth "Liz" Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws. Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth "Liz" Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws. Each candidate in this unofficial listing has secured the necessary petitions required for nomination. The official list will be announced after the drawing for ballot positions is held on June 27. Incumbent officers are listed first and identified by (I) after their names. Where more than one non-incumbent has been certified, they are listed in alphabetical order. A list of uncontested national offices appears at the bottom. Any candidate who wishes to withdraw from the ballot or whose name or local is misspelled or identified improperly, must notify APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell immediately. Corrections and notifications must be received by her office in writing by 4 p.m. EST, Monday, June 23, 2025. Download a printable copy of APWU News Service Bulletin with the list of nominations, here. General and Administrative OfficersContinue reading→

BWI Membership Connects with Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff in Home Station Visit

IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser recently visited his home station and membership at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall International Airport. While walking the property, Fraser spoke to members at Southwest, United, and American Airlines, emphasizing the importance of connecting with our members, regardless of station size. He also highlighted IAM General Vice President The post BWI Membership Connects with Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff in Home Station Visit appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 701 Members at Finkl Steel Say Solidarity is Key to Progress in 122-Year Legacy

Leaders of the IAM Midwest Territory recently visited one of the longest-standing union shops in the IAM Union to meet with members and company management before upcoming negotiations.  A. Finkl and Sons Steel Company was founded in 1879, in the aftermath of the great Chicago Fire of 1871, which destroyed 3 square miles of the The post IAM Local 701 Members at Finkl Steel Say Solidarity is Key to Progress in 122-Year Legacy appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Workers and Allies Hold Solidarity Rally Demanding a Fair Contract

IAM Union workers at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR), standing shoulder to shoulder with union allies and community supporters, rallied outside the company’s Aguadilla facility this week to demand what they have earned: a fair contract that values their labor, safety, and dignity. For nearly three years, the skilled aviation workers at LTPR have been The post Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Workers and Allies Hold Solidarity Rally Demanding a Fair Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IP Bryant, GVP Bennett Join IAM Local 2471 Members for Grand Opening of New Alstom Rail Manufacturing Facility

IAM leadership was on hand to join IAM Local 2471 (District 19) members as Alstom opened its newest operation, Car Body Shell Plant 4, in Hornell, New York. The $75 million manufacturing and testing facility brings railcar body manufacturing from Brazil back to Alstom’s facilities in the southern tier of western New York state. Alstom The post IP Bryant, GVP Bennett Join IAM Local 2471 Members for Grand Opening of New Alstom Rail Manufacturing Facility appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Executive Board Elects Laura Dickerson as Vice President to Succeed Chuck Browning

The UAW International Executive Board has elected Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson to serve as Vice President and Director of the Ford Department, succeeding Vice President Chuck Browning, who will retire at the end of this month.  The post UAW Executive Board Elects Laura Dickerson as Vice President to Succeed Chuck Browning appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 1 Makes History: Tentative Agreement Reached at Evolution After Two-Year Organizing Fight

After nearly two years of organizing, determination, and hard-fought negotiations, UAW Region 1 is proud to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached for approximately 700 Game Presenters (Dealers) at Evolution, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the nation. The post UAW Region 1 Makes History: Tentative Agreement Reached at Evolution After Two-Year Organizing Fight appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Local 1458 Family Member Forges New Path with Historic Scholarship

Donna Sands, wife of an IAM Local 1458 (District 1888) lifetime member, is making history. She’s the first recipient of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) scholarship to Franklin University, which was recently presented at the USA’s 12th Annual Fundraising Gala in Washington, D.C. Sands has dedicated over 18 years to the Graham Farm & Nature The post IAM Local 1458 Family Member Forges New Path with Historic Scholarship appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Autoworkers Score Major Victory in Tennessee as GM Announces $4 Billion Reinvestment in U.S. Plants

In a historic move signaling a shift in the American auto industry, General Motors announced a $4 billion reinvestment across three U.S. plants—including a major investment in its Spring Hill facility in Tennessee. The move brings thousands of good union jobs back to the South and underscores the rising power of autoworkers in a region long written off by corporate America.  The post Autoworkers Score Major Victory in Tennessee as GM Announces $4 Billion Reinvestment in U.S. Plants appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

IAM Union Stays in Fight Against Cuts to Military Veterans’ Care, Benefits

Thousands of veterans rallied on the National Mall in Washington D.C., on June 6, the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings that began the end to World War II. The ongoing actions of the so-called DOGE committee and proposed spending cuts being considered by Congress have already hit many current military veterans hard, and the The post IAM Union Stays in Fight Against Cuts to Military Veterans’ Care, Benefits appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 19 Charity Golf Tournament Supports Guide Dogs 

IAM District 19’s 10th annual Southeast Championship Charity Golf Tournament continued its tradition of a great day on the links for an even better cause. The Chattanooga, Tenn., event helped raise approximately $70,000 for the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines. More than 100 participants and numerous sponsors showed up to The post IAM District 19 Charity Golf Tournament Supports Guide Dogs  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→