The politicians that the union supports aren't for the American Worker. They scratch the backs of the union bosses and the union bosses donate to their political campaigns. The worker is there to support both of them with their dues.
The retirees of the company that I worked for just got what little retiree benefits we had taken away from us by the company. UAW International has said that they won't help us. My two brothers worked for a company for over 40 years each when they shut down. They were owed a huge severance package but never received it. Their union refused to help them. If you ain't paying dues you are left to fend for yourself.