The National Education Association (NEA) are some of the worst offenders.
Mrs. L wanted to drop out based on Janus and was told that she could not because the collective bargaining agreement (which allegedly trumps the SCOTUS) only allows departure from the unit within 14 days of the beginning/end of the contract.
The Alliance Defense Fund and other pro bono legal groups verified that we are SOL.
I don’t dispute any of your post, but I’m wondering if the Union was required to give timely notice that members had an opt out period.