Episode 15: Chris Smalls and The People Vs. Amazon

Episode #15 Notes0:45 - What kind of jobs have you had as an essential worker?1:45 - When did you start at Amazon, and what kind of work did you do?2:30 - How did Amazon initially react to COVID and what motivated you to speak out and organize your fellow workers?4:15 - What was Amazon’s reaction to you speaking out?5:15 - What kind of action did you start taking?8:00 - What was the response from your co-workers and the immediate community with regards to your organizing and advocacy?9:15 - How did Amazon benefit from a lack of regulatory oversight?11:00 - What is the Congress of Essential Workers and how was it founded?12:30 - What is the mission, vision, and demands of the Congress of Essential Workers?14:15 - What are some of the current campaigns and immediate goals of your organization?15:45 - Are you still in touch with your coworkers?17:15 - How can our listeners support your work?18:30 - What do you think should be done about Amazon?19:45 - What does a just and fair food system or economy look like to you?22:30 - What are you reading right now?The Cost of Free Shipping, Jake Alimahomed-Wilson and Ellen ReeseOn The Clock, Emily GuendelsbergerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.