In detroit the teachers union is trying to get teachers to “donate” $10,000 each to prevent layoffs. The fact that the teachers aren’t doing it is a perfect example of what would happen if unions were forced to send around their own collection plate.
There are other southern Michigan school districts that faced 7% layoffs due to tax revenue declines where the union membership found dozens ready for an early-out and had a 95% vote for a 2% pay cut for their membership which combined prevented teacher cuts in the classroom.
Not all union members are destructive toward their community and their workplace.