Originally Posted by
dupe
Most sim centers are in right-to-work states (Texas and Florida) where employees could opt out of union membership if desired.
You can opt out of Union membership anywhere. However if there's a contract in place, you still have to pay an "agency fee" which is almost equal to dues.
Why? Because you're benefitting from the Union contract work rules and pay rates. Essentially you get to pay the dues without being able to vote or have any input into the Union.