Goodbye Purple and Gold...

To my union I once was so proud to declare.
I now have the following to say in despair.
I once believed that you truly had my back.
But now this thought I sadly must retract.
You've caused me pain and a lot of grief.
You made my once restful nights lose some sleep.
You've pointed the finger at me as if I was wrong.
And have said to me I was weak and you was strong.
And yet you take what is rightfully mine.
And try to shh me time after time
Well I will not cease, for it's my dues.
And I pay as a member to whom I choose.
It's my right; it's my right and my union of choice.
I am a member so hear my voice.
You say their misleading us, let us members decide.
So as I stand with the rest of the brave and the many.
Once again we'll be the voice of the strong and the plenty.
While our colors may change from purple and the gold.
Our story of our struggle will forever be told.
Of how we the members stood together in unity.
Fighting for our voice, our choice against scrutiny.
While you work for the member; let this be a lesson learned.
The one who pays you, should never get burned.
Casting us members aside as if we have nothing to say.
No more, a change is here, democracy again starts today!

Written by: Lisa Hill-Sanders.
Removed UHW Steward.