The Ballad of HPAE Local 5058 Emperor X

In 2019, just before the Great Virus
You made a few changes to the paycheck machine
We've been here awhile, and we know what you're up to
But we'll keep this hospital healthy and clean

You can hide all your profits in offshore accounts
You can scramble our hours and move money around
You can plaster our picture all over the town
But you can't shut our union down

Our president went to defend a good worker
Who you had harrassed to put fear in our hearts
For this he was fired, and we'll never forget it
Remember, boss: this is how wildcats start

You can lower our pay, you can shorten our breaks
You can slander our name and expect us to shake
You can nickel-and-dime us until we're all old
But this union will never fold

We workers who fight to defend all from sickness
Will never stop caring for people in need
But consider this warning, remember it well:
We'll not be extorted by corporate greed

You can fire our leaders and cut off supply
You can save a few bucks and watch innocents cry
You can break every law. You can cheat. You can lie
But this union will never die