[Michael Barnes]

I’m pretty sure it is due to a change in union dues collections. The state no longer collects for the unions; hence union members are getting their dues back in their paychecks. I kind of doubt they are going to give that money up voluntarily now, hence the drop in membership.

[knittnmom]

I opted out. I’d rather give the dues to a charity of my choosing, where they’ll actually do some good.