There is absolutely no incentive to be an excellent worker, if the contract specifies what each member will be making at any point during his/her career.
I disagree, big surprise, lol.
There is an incentive....it is called pride in yourself and in what you do. Sure, there are goof offs in the government unions, just as there are in the private sector, and places where there is no union representation. Do I think union workers should get away with this. Absolutely not, but it does happen I have never "knowingly" stood up for some one like this as a union rep.
As for the politicians, I would not vote for anyone who is against unions, whether or not it was government or private sector. I know you will disagree, but I stand firm in my convictions.