I think it's "Always on strike." Flight attendants strike somewhat regularly, thus making sense of the "union" reference. Flight attendants stiking used to shut down airlines, so it's like Westerberg is saying, "F-you, you're just a waitress babe. Who made you so important?" I also hear it as "always on the phone", as in how they're always at the jetway talking on the phone and giggling while passengers are boarding, but that's probably wrong.
I think it's "Always on strike." Flight attendants strike somewhat regularly, thus making sense of the "union" reference. Flight attendants stiking used to shut down airlines, so it's like Westerberg is saying, "F-you, you're just a waitress babe. Who made you so important?" I also hear it as "always on the phone", as in how they're always at the jetway talking on the phone and giggling while passengers are boarding, but that's probably wrong.