Kevin Hutchings – Picket Line
Channel: xtracks audio
Date: 2020-04-10

Kevin wrote this song during the first UNBC Faculty Association strike, which took place in March of 2015 during some nasty winter weather. He was inspired by his partner Lisa, who, like all faculty union members, rocked the picket line stylishly attired in an over-sized parka, toque, snow pants, and snowmobile boots – a glorious sight to behold!


Picket Line
By Kevin Hutchings

My baby’s walkin’ on the picket line
She looks so good I’m lookin’ for a pick-up line
But I won’t need to use it ’cause she’s already mine
And I’m holdin’ her hand while she’s holdin’ a sign
This kind of solidarity suits me just fine
While my baby does her time
Walkin’ on the picket line

My baby’s carryin’ a sandwich board
She wears that screen like a glamour queen
The words on her sign are firm and direct
She’s simply demanding a little respect
A fair contract after years of neglect
Wouldn’t you do the same?

She’s a certified union maid
Proud as a float in the Pride Parade
Instead of backing down when the going gets tough
That’s when she struts her stuff

My baby’s walkin’ on the picket line
She looks so good I’m lookin’ for a pick-up line
But I won’t need to use it ’cause she’s already mine
And I’m holdin’ her hand while she’s holdin’ a sign
This kind of solidarity suits me just fine
’Til my baby’s done her time
Walkin’ on the picket line
While my baby does her time
Walkin’ on the picket line