Capetonian,
Except during a period of military service, I was member of several unions from 1957 until last year and I believe that there is some truth in what you say. Nevertheless, used properly, union membership is in the interest of those who do not negotiate their own contracts and I am glad to have been a member; admittedly of some more than others. I certainly didn't pay the political levy and
what the shop steward thought.
I see you've fallen foul somewhere. We should have a court area so that those who missed the fireworks can read a résumé of the charge 