One mother’s fight against forced union dues

One mother’s fight against forced union dues

For almost 14 years, I’ve worked for San Bernardino County, relying on a supposedly secure government job with benefits. As a single mother, I’ve struggled to cover rent, food, car repairs, and medical expenses for my child by working overtime. I try to focus on the positives — job security, cost-of-living adjustments, longevity pay and a pension. But there’s been a continuous toll from what feels like gaslighting techniques used by both my empl…