Because the unions give their union dues to democrats. They kick it back, and the tax payers are on the hook for it. The more the tax payers pay, the more the democrats can scam.
It's money laundering.
Too bad the elderly get the shaft for the sake of the democrat politicians, though. The poor elderly are seen as nothing but rotting away dollar signs.
Look for the union label when you are looking for graft, corruption, and greed. They buy politicians for a reason.
Unions are the storm troopers of socialism.
Democrat controlled state. Has been for many years. Expect nothing less from them.