IAM LOCAL 18 Communicator's Corner

Communicator's Corner

Convenient iamlocal18.org QR code and HCCB Microsoft Tag images.

The black and white image below is a QR code (short for Quick Response) it is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), when "read" by your mobile device's code scanning application (app) it will direct your device's web browser strait to our site. The color image below will also open iamlocal18.org it is a HCCB (High Capacity Color Barcode) Microsoft Tag. Right click on either of these images and then select the option to save the image. Now you can use them to direct visitors to our site.

Bookmark or favorites icon for mobile devices.

Have an iPhone or an iPod? We have got you covered, with our own "Webclip Icon". "Webclip Icons" are those that appear when you bookmark a website on your iPhone or iPod and select "Add to home screen." On Android devices create a bookmark in the browser and then select Add shortcut to Home.

IAM LOCAL 18 Firefox Persona.

If you use Firefox as your browser, try out this Persona. "Personas are easy-to-use themes that let you personalize the look of your Firefox."

Upgrade your browser today!

If you happen to be using Microsoft's Internet Explorer right now and it is a version older than Internet Explorer 8, you are going to see a yellow box in the upper left-hand corner of your “browser window” while on our site asking you to upgrade your browser. Here are some links to do just that, upgrade your Internet Explorer or try another browser like Mozilla's Firefox, Opera, Apple's Safari, or Google's Chrome. Older versions of Internet Explorer really need to be upgraded or replaced with more modern browser versions. Even Microsoft themselves are finally encouraging people to "move away from" Internet Explorer 6; due to security flaws and other issues. Upgrade your old browser today for better security, speed, and stability.

Link to us!

If you have a "web presence" or site of your own you can link with us here at IAM LOCAL 18. You may use the image below for links if desired.

Subscribe to our RSS feed?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Also called web feeds, RSS delivers content. It is the format used to syndicate news and other web content. When it distributes the content it is called a feed. You could think of RSS as your own personal wire service and you can subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking on the links provided. You can also grab the URL, by right-clicking on any RSS LOCAL 18 image like the one below (or control-click if you're on a Mac).

You'll see a menu of options choose "Copy Link", "Copy Shortcut", or "Copy Link Location" depending on your browser. Now you have the feed's address in your copy/paste buffer which can be pasted into your favorite reader or aggregator. RSS works with all modern browsers but it does not work with Internet Explorer 6 "generation" browsers. If you use the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer upgrading to the latest version available is a good idea.

Have you ever "stumbled"?

StumbleUpon helps you discover great websites that match your interests. Click the button below and submit IAM LOCAL 18 as one of your favorite websites. There are over 500 topics to choose from, and, the more you use it, the better the recommendations will become!

Promotional materials are available.

To promote awareness of our website, please print a copy of the Visit IAM Local 18 Flyer or the New Flyer and post it in an appropriate spot. The flyers are in the PDF file format; if you do not have a PDF reader program try Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader, or Sumatra PDF all of which are free.

Restricted License:

“You are only licensed to use the IAM logo and other IAM service marks: (1) to show your membership in, affiliation with, or support for the IAM and its activities; and (2) in connection with authorized IAM activities. The IAM logo and other IAM service marks may not be used in connection with any non-IAM activity, may not be put on any other website or network, and may not be used to promote or suggest IAM support for any other commercial or non-profit enterprise, even if conducted by an IAM member or retiree.”