The unions that we are talking about had a law passed that requires their union dues  to be paid whether their union members think they are doing a good job or not.

And in Oregon, you can't even be a State employee without joining a union, unless you are in 'management'.  

All the peons have to join and have to pay dues, whether they like it or not.  

I had to join SEIU 503 to even work for DHS.  

 People hate PERS. 

But, If you want a State of Oregon or other government job in Oregon, you must join the union(s) and you must pay them dues to expand and protect PERS.  If you don't you are subject to being fired.  You will either pay 'dues' or 'fair share'.  

Either way, the Union controls the political positons.