Not exactly up to speed on this, but where I work union membership is not required, and the union is required to represent non-members. If I was a non-member I would not expect their best effort however...
There is a list on the bulletin board of non-members, and members are encouraged to discuss the benefits of membership with the people on the list...
I know one guy on that list that has a sketchy past history with our employer including a separation. (details are hazy, he won't discuss it). Our local president put in a lot of time and effort on his behalf and was successful in getting the guy over 1000 hours of sick leave back that he lost due to the separation...
Guy still won't join the union!
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