The World Wide Web the graphical part of the Internet has also expanded, particularly with the development of more sophisticated browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. Labor unions have taken advantage of this medium. No longer content to surf the Internet and exchange e-mail, most of the major unions and many locals and affiliates have mounted their own Web sites to share information with their members and the general public. Councils and locals have often used their sites to post contact information, notices of meetings and other events, electronic copies of their publications, collective bargaining updates, and links to other sites of interest to their members. This manual will assist local unions who want to mount informative, attractive, and economical Web sites to communicate with their members.
Most chapters contain simple exercises to illustrate the techniques being demonstrated.
It also contains references to many Web sites where prospective local union Webmasters can go to get tools, graphics, or tips to expand their Web authoring skills. Now it's time to fire up your browser and surf the 'Net for ideas for your own Web site.