Well as I see it when you apply to work somewhere ie union you agree to what terms that they set forth, mainly you work and they pay. If they are a union out fit then you pay there dues, however along with that is all the benefits insurance, pensions, being able to go from state to state and find work.(mainly trades) There is alot that goes along with being in a union it is not black and white. No I not a union worker. To me it is just another way that our government is telling business owners what they can and cant do. If a person doesnt want to pay union dues then find some other type of work. walmart is always looking for people just look at there check out lines 30+ no one to run them.