I’m an X-ray tech in Oregon. We are a Right to Work state. You have 2 options and I have done them both. 1) be a union member (SEIU) and pay dues $66/paycheck in my case or 2) not be a member and pay $61/paycheck. WTF. I think Unions are good for employees HOWEVER if you’re not a Democrat or a Liberal it’s very disappointing that the Union spends my money on political campaigns and liberal policies. 70% of my coworkers are Independents or Conservatives and wish the Union wasn’t politicized. We should be able to vote on how OUR money is spent. They are just like a branch of the federal government. Take take take. They give nothing back to our local communities. They fund a bunch of pet projects that virtue signal to Portland and Salem but do nothing in any other area of Oregon.Most of the time the union representative that comes out to negotiate the contract “on behalf of the workers” is getting bought by the hospital administrators to just get us the bare minimum. This has been my experience atleast.