I have been anti-union since the mid 1960s for the same reasons. They tried to take over the company where I was working, and their methods were disgusting, in addition to the dues’ being half of my take-home pay. I wasn’t the only one working for close to minimum wage.
They lost the vote.
I've seen them up close and personal, too. I've seen them destroy evertything small business built up and walk away laughing.
When I was younger, I used to work in shops. I'd work for 89 days and then never go back. I can't tell you how many times I was told not to do so much work, by my bosses, because it would skew the union quotas.
I refuse to pay protection money to anyone for the priviledge of supporting myself.
Becki