[Verse 1] In Germany and France they have a way Works councils give employees their say But cross the ocean to the US shore This legal framework exists no more Yet principles can travel far and wide When organizations choose to be our guide [Chorus] Advisory boards with executive access Protected members making real progress Elected reps on hiring and pay Employee channels that bypass the fray Transparency mandates, information rights These principles can shine in different lights [Verse 2] Canada doesn't have the legal frame But employee advisory boards can play the game Give them authority over benefits and scheduling Protected membership, no need for scrambling When workers have a voice in workplace policy Democracy blooms in corporate harmony [Chorus] Advisory boards with executive access Protected members making real progress Elected reps on hiring and pay Employee channels that bypass the fray Transparency mandates, information rights These principles can shine in different lights [Bridge] Compensation committees need worker voices Investigation teams with democratic choices External ombudsperson or board reporting Employee-controlled channels, no more distorting Share the financials, strategic plans too Transparency works in red, white, and blue [Verse 3] From Amsterdam to Austin, London to LA These principles adapt to any workplace way No legal requirement doesn't mean we can't Build bridges where traditional HR is scant The framework may differ but the spirit's the same Worker participation in the corporate game [Chorus] Advisory boards with executive access Protected members making real progress Elected reps on hiring and pay Employee channels that bypass the fray Transparency mandates, information rights These principles can shine in different lights [Outro] Works councils live in European law But their principles have no geographic flaw Adapt and adopt across every nation True workplace democracy needs no translation
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