During visits to the technical side of the house in some unionized plants this does not surprise me. Salaried employees could not do something as simple as moving a computer setup from one area to another. Union people had to do that work, especially the electrician that unplugged it and plugged it into a different power outlet.
The union was also quick to file a grievance if they suspected someone else of doing a "union" job.
I worked a job years ago that required me to be a UAW member. I witnessed people say to management, "I can't move that sawhorse....you'll need a shop carpenter for that."
And that was in 1979. It has only gotten worse.