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I have been trying to figure this out on my own too. It appears that there are laws that specifically say the unions can collectively bargain and that dues can be taken from paychecks by the gov and then given to the unions.

Some of these laws would be struck down but the unions would still be able to negotiate anything they want. The right to bargain does not come from the law but the law gives the right enough force that it is far far easier for unions to not be broken. In other words, as an example, a union could still threaten to strike if they don't get the insurance package they want but they could lose. Whereas with the law the state must allow the union to have the package they want. Another thing that I think the law does is it does not allow individuals to withhold their dues. This gives union leaders an advantage over members.

It seems to me that the law as it stands gives the unions an unfair advantage and eliminating part of the laws makes it more fair. The unions could still strike for anything at all that they want but could lose to management.

But I have not completely understood it and yet may be wrong.