>How do unions work in the US? From what I hear it sounds like members are "employed" by the union and the company is forced to hire workers from the union? Hav

>How do unions work in the US? From what I hear it sounds like members are "employed" by the union and the company is forced to hire workers from the union? Have I misunderstood? This is the case in the EU as well. If your company is of a certain size, you are required to pay a person that works for the union rather than for the company.