Lots of misinformation here..........they don't contribute towards their pensions, which can pay them near their current pay for the REST of their lives after they retire! And their medical benefits are 100% free. Where else in the working world do you find that. You don't and that's why the state is $3 billion in the hole. This will spread from state to state as union enrollment continues to drop and they try to make a big deal out of it. Unions represent only about 10% of the working force now- and a lot of workers would opt out (and save th $200/month union dues) if they could. Death to the unions!!!!