I am a Union Woman lyrics

I am a union woman

Just as brave as I can be

I do not like the bosses

And the bosses don't like me.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

I was raised in Kentucky

In Kentucky born and bred

And when I joined the union

They called me a Russian red.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

When my husband asked the boss for a job

This is the words he said

Bill Jackson I can't work you sir

Your wife's a Russian red.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

If you wanna join a union

Step in and come along

We'll all be gald to have you

We're many a-thousand strong.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

If you wanna get your freedom

And gain your liberty

Then join the dear old CIO

Also the LID.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

The bosses ride their big fine white horse

While we walk in the mud

Their flag's the old red white and blue

And ours is dipped in blood.

Join the CIO

Come and join the CIO.

• Artist:Deborah Holland
• Album:The Panic Is On (1997)