they do not get paid thru the union, its called organizing and all unions do it! they work there when laid off to see if the workers would like to become union. they dont try to sue or shut anyone down. everyone has the right to work non-union and there are plenty of shops. if you are in a union shop you pay union dues noone forces you to work there. why should employers get rich off all our hard work. the union simply asks for fair wages for all!!!!