For what i paid in union dues is very minor for the things i got , not being unjustly disciplined or fired, the pay and benefits, bring treated fairly on overtime work no favoritism, safety rules to keep us safe, had a stroke got sick pay half of my normal pay until i was able to return to work in my case 3 months and a good insurance play were i ddn't have to pay to much out of pocket, also vacation pay and paid holidays. I've worked other jobs during temporary layoffs that had none of these benefits, i had one job Pinkerton's security that could cheat out of your vacation by not giving you 40 hours of work five weeks even if you never missed a day if you wanted health insurance it would take most of your pay.

2% of my pay for union dues was well the money, benefits and retirement and medical insurance i have received.