But, reality is...the unions do NOT follow the law and do not inform their members of their rights under these laws,and ignore those members who try to keep their money from going to candidates they oppose!
The last 6 years before I retired I did not pay that portion of my dues. It wasn't that I had to pay and then they didn't use it for political purposes. I never paid it to begin with.
Had I been aware that I could do that, I would have done it sooner.
There was no repurcussions either. You are right on one point, most members aren't even aware that they can opt out. I did my part in informing them when I became aware and was responsible for quite a few members doing it too.