It is hard for a family to make both ends meet
Both of us working so we are not on the street
Minimum wage workers need every single dime
They also need some emergency kin care time
We come home at night and we're so tired
Just one sick child away from being fired
Why can't we use sick leave to care for our kin
When the Bosses fires us for that is a just a sin
Not any time off, with or without pay, for short time family care
When the roll is called up yonder will these managers be there?
We come home at night and wešre so tired
Just one sick spouse away from being fired
Companies protect and defend at all costs their mighty corporate rights
So when you take time off for your family, be prepared to join the fights
Working families, we need to lobby congress and the legislatures too.
We need a law so are jobs are protected when our child gets the flu.
We come home at night and we're so tired
Just one sick parent away from being fired
Providing time for families doesn't cost it will pay
It reduces turnover because more employees stay
It increases loyalty, dedication and it is caring and kind
A benefit employees value and it's one thatšs hard to find
We come home at night and we're so tired
Just one sick self away from being fired
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