The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Unions-America.com have joined in a co-branding agreement to provide web site building and hosting services to all Teamster local unions.The TeamsterActive system makes it easy for any local union to create and maintain its own web site. The system requires only basic computer skills. If you can turn a computer on and send an e-mail, you can use this system.
TeamsterActive operates completely over the Internet, so locals do not have to purchase or learn expensive new software. Plus, Unions-America staff will provide 24/7 tech support and training on the system.
Unions-America.com is a GCC Teamster employer, which means that all sites created in the TeamsterActive system are union-made by Teamster members.
“The Internet is quickly becoming an essential tool for organizing and communicating with members,” said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa. “More and more, our members are turning to the web for their news, to have their voices heard on critical legislative issues and to build solidarity with other Teamsters. It is important that our locals utilize this vital technology to more fully involve and engage our members.”
The TeamsterActive system has been designed to make creating and updating web sits as simple and inexpensive as possible. Locals can even choose to have Teamsters Union news headlines and press releases automatically update on their pages.
The Teamsters Union has created four professionally-designed web site layouts and a variety of color schemes to help locals customize the look and feel of their own sites.
“We are very happy to get this project off the ground,” said Unions-America.com owner Timothy Johnson. “This company has provided web services to the labor community for seven years, but as GCC Teamsters this relationship holds a special place in our hearts. I can truly say that we will do whatever we can to help grow this union. A solid, informational, interactive web site not only helps members, but it also provides a starting point for workers considering organizing with the Teamsters.”
Using the TeamsterActive system, local unions can choose the web site features they want and populate the site with their own content. This means that every site will enjoy not only a professional design, but also a uniquely local flavor.
Visit www.teamster.org/teamsteractive for more information and to sign up for an online demonstration.
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