If you have questions about your PSC, talk to the Executive Director. There are social and educational opportunities available or which can be made available to you. Feel free to contribute to those ideas. It is not some abstract idea involving only paid staff and elected officers. You are the union and only you and your interest and participation can make it work.
Many employees work for less.
Union members are always free to negotiate higher wages than the contract minimums. Each were settled. Many companies have policies for medical benefits, vacation, sick leave, severance pay, minimum wages, time off, overtime and other benefits. But they are subject to change or elimination. Only union contracts guarantee them.