An anti-union song which reflected what was considered excessive union power in the UK in the 1970s, but ultimately became a rallying cry of workers during industrial disputes. The song was anti-union, written at a time when union power in the 70s was considered excessive. "I say what I think, that the company stinks," incorrectly indicated no loyalty to the company by the union member, but correctly indicated that they were virtually untouchable by the company due to the protection provided by the union (i.e. threat of strike action and damage to company profits). Being excited by "the company's fall" was not usually in the union's interest, but the power wielded brought about much needed change in industrial relations. "Not being fooled by the company's rules," a reference to improved union education and resources, that not only enabled workers to effectively see through company lies and propaganda, but helped workers realise what their strike was really about and why. "Before the union did appear, my life was half as clear," a reference to the beck and call that workers were subjected to before unions - much like the zero contracts of the gig-economy today. Employers were forced to provide not only better pay, a living wage, but better work life balances, fair pay, maternity leave, paid holidays and sick pay,either through changes in company practices or changes in political policies ("I can ruin the government's plan").