IRT kuroiwaj: you are absolutely INcorrect.

I'm a civil servant working for the State, and I am NOT a union member nor was I forced to join the union (although I can if I want, but I don't). I do not pay ANY union dues. If the bargaining unit that's associated with my position ever goes on strike, I'm expected to cross the line and continue working for the State.

Granted, this doesn't apply to all civil service positions. But, likewise, not all civil service positions are union (though, through executive order, they will receive union-negotiated benefits. Why? Because, otherwise, it would be difficult to fill these non-union civil service positions).