It IS interesting to note that if most unions went dues-optional they'd starve from lack of money.
If their members were really convinced of the value that tragedy of the commons wouldn't occur.
If their members were really convinced of the value that tragedy of the commons wouldn't occur.
The fact that many workers would not pay optional dues does not prove that the workers don't see value in the union.
Obviously the purported value of a union is in the ability to collectively bargain on behalf of its members (and to provide tangible support for workers participating in strikes or who are pursuing legal action against an employer). Unions may do this or not, but the argument that gp made is not a good one.
You know, like not contributing your Union dues.
It’s called a Tragedy for a reason.