CHORUS:
Which side are you on? (4)
Come all Memorial workers, good news to you I bring,
It's all about our union, it's unity I sing.
My parents had commitment, they never were outdone,
And I'll stick with the union, till every battle's won.
They say that at Memorial, there can't be neutrals there,
It's either for the union or for yourself you care.
Oh workers can you stand it? They play us as their fools;
If you're not for the union, divide and conquer rules.
Don't settle with the bosses and leave your friends alone,
Your conscience will torment you, you'll reap the pain you've sown.
(To the tune of "I walk the line")
I keep a close watch on this cheque of mine
I see my spending power shrinking all the time
I see colleagues other places doing fine
And so it's time, to walk the line.
Axel says that Ph.D.'s are fine
Masters aren't as good I hear him whine,
But I think your work's just the same as mine
And so it's time to walk the line
I'll collect a pension when it's time
I hope I don't live to be ninety-nine
`Cause my un-indexed dollars will decline,
And so it's time to walk the line
(To the tune of "The Beverly Hillbillies Theme")
Come and listen to a story `bout a man named Jack,
Who took on the job of trying to keep the union back,
So he made up an offer that he thought would do the trick
He said, "The Ph.D.'s will back us and we'll make the M.A.'s sick...
With envy, that is...
Left behind...
Out of luck...
Well, the first thing you know, all MUNFA's on their feet.
Some want to grab the money `cause for them the deal is sweet,
But most of MUNFA'S members will not leave their friends behind,
So we voted -twice-to strike and now we're on the line...
Picket line, that is...
Wet feet...
Soggy clothes
(I love to go a wandering)
I love to go a picketing
Along Prince Philip Drive
And as I go, I love to sing
Beneath the rain and fog
Axle Meisen
Axle Meisen
Axle Meisen
Did you really think that you could split us?
Axle Meisen
Axle Meisen
Our union will survive