I agree with you 100%. I work in the public sector and am a captive in a state without Right to Work laws. Can't understand how this happened, but I have recently 'awakened' to what is happening all over this country in government. Now I understand what is going on here and why I am not allowed to walk away from my union. When our group became certified for union membership a representative came around to personally meet with each employee. We were given pie in the sky dreams and, of course, the union was portrayed as a savior against employer abuse. We really did much better at the hands of the employer than we have ever experienced with the union. Now, even if I resign I have to pay maintenance fees for union activity. Many of my co-workers expeniences with this union have been disappointing at best.The union does not recognize most of us and responds begrudingly with lukewarm support in real management disputes. But far worse is the use of union dues in support of politial lobbyism and pressure on members to vote for candidates of the union's choice.
I am preparing to resign from this union, but want to make sure I won't be singled out with my employer, since these kinds of laws could only be passed in a state with a liberal bent. This state has shown more of a 'fold-over' than a 'bent', I'm afraid, and especially in a public sector job it could be an unfortunate choice to go against the union.