So when a union fights for and wins safer equipment for fire fighters, I suppose the boss should force non-members to wear substandard gear and put their lives in jeopardy? Not to mention the lives of the other people in that person's crew?
Obviously not.
So non-members will reap the benefits of the union without paying dues. And then everyone at work will see that they can get the same stuff for free and quit the union too. And then suddenly the union will find itself with no resources to fight for this equipment and fire fighters will have to face unnecessary risks in the line of duty. The public will be less safe.
Have you ever opted out of taxes, JCL?
So, workers who choose not to pay union dues are moochers who are taking advantage of unions for free stuff, but if the unions decide to stop negotiating for this free stuff on their behalf, they become oppressed victims who are being "forced" to use lower-quality equipment?
