Original Message

A pilot, not married, and no children, pays dues to the union that turns it around to provide "benefits" to others with children and spouses.  I chose not to have kids and a spouse, but I'm extra paying for it anyway.   

Same with just about all the "benefits" the union provides that isn't directly related to negotiations and contract enforcement.

Should the company pay a pilot more for each dependant s/he has?  How about a dog?  If you have a dog, you get vet "benefits".  Etc, etc....

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but doesn't the company pay for the majority of the cost of those benefits?