> They can't negotiate exclusive benefits Well, obviously. They can make whatever negotiations that they want for their own benefits. What they cannot do is

> They can't negotiate exclusive benefits Well, obviously. They can make whatever negotiations that they want for their own benefits. What they cannot do is negotiate for other people who have chosen to not join the union, which is what the word "exclusive" implies. So yes, they can negotiate. For themselves. Not for other people. Which makes sense, why the heck should they have the right to negotiate a contract for people that they don't represent? The can absolutely negotiate for themselves, though. Just like you and I can negotiate a contract for ourselves.