Chris Smalls - The Man Who Took On Amazon and Won | The Daily Show
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- “I’m playing for a different team, and I’m with the people.” Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls discusses how the lack of humanity in Amazon’s hiring and firing practices led him to organize a warehouse workers’ union, despite all the odds against him. #DailyShow
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People complain that late night shows have no substance but ignore mr. Trevor who's bringing pertinent guests.
Keep doing what you're doing. Brilliant interview
his show is a day time show, I think? but yes, some of the best content on tv.
@@user-sw1wq8lh2w it's a weeknight show.. 11pm.
It’s the best..
I am actually impressed with TN for this one
took to long to invite him, if he did 3 months ago, you could say what a visionary is Trevor, but now, is part of the establishment.
Only successful ones get a voice
As an Amazon worker I thank him for leading the way
Respect...
Seriously thank you and all your coworkers FOR YOURSERVICE. I was able to get things we needed during the pandemic you all help keep my family safe. Glad that this happened to keep you all safe as well and job security etc.
Proof that it’s always better to show them, than to tell them. Chris Smalls, your mother was right; your voice is golden.😇
His mother was an idiot
I love it when Trevor puts some light on people like this. This are the interviews we wanna see. Of people who actually help the community not just take. Word up Chris Smalls
Mr. Chris Smalls, this old white grandma is so happy to see your work, your commitment, and now your success !!!!! Unions are the ultimate expression of democracy... from the grassroots upward. Bless you !
So true
🙏🏾🙏🏾
Workers of the world unite!
All races all nations all peoples!
Unfortunately, most unions are in bed with management. At least mine was. A lot was done behind our backs that we did not approve of.
Or communism
They said this man was uneducated. Honestly, there is no way they listened to him speak at all. This is dope!
Man is a genius by all accounts. He brought the fight, and he finished the fight.
*White guy creates the largest company in the world out of his garage,*
Woke Media: Evil Villain
*Black guy with no skills or intelligence becomes employee of White guy and then complains loudly about White guys rules being too hard for his precious little soul*
Woke Media: The man who took on Amazon and won
You Wokeists are hilarious. You have no appreciation for merit or real accomplishments made by smart people because your jealous that virtually all of them are white and asian males for proven, genetic reasons. You just want to coddle and baby black people and give them endless, superficial pats on the back for doing nothing. Same goes for alot of unimpressive and talentless women. Nothing but fake glorification coming from idiots like the ones in this comment section and on twitter.
Educated by the best….
Amazonian chronicles ep 1
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Right. He might not be "educated" but he's VERY smart!!!
Amazon excutives mockingly said "make him the face of the movement." He said done! Bravo!
This is an extraordinarily calm individual. Each time he speaks it's clear, firm and level headed. His mama right! His voice is for greater things.
Whether you know it or not Chris Smalls is fighting for all of us workers.
✊🏻
Yess!!
Yes he is. And Im management but I can tell you his fighting benefits me too.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes... and our kids and their kids... !
Don’t forget Killer Mike
Amazon tried to make it look like the workers were being led by riffraff so they put his name and pictures out there even more 😂 turns out that was a bad strategy because this man is the embodiment of a magnificent leader. Stays focused and doesn’t direct any energy into badmouthing people.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Not Riffraff
@@tayscales7038 Haven’t heard that in awhile. 😂🤣
Jeff Bezos has another word for
“Riffraff”!
He just cant say it in public!
You right, he stayed the true course and he won for the people.
So I see, so many are falling for Amazon's CONTROLLED OPPOSITION, what a joke. #MAGBITTERTRUTH #MAGUGLYTRUTH #MAGDISTURBINGTRUTH
Articulate, smart - everything that they say he isn't - this man. Bravo. Glad I finally saw the interview.
Amen!! I just commented on another video where Lindsey Graham was so outraged by Mr. Smalls and the start of this union. At the end of the day, those who are angry are angry bc slavery is over, Black people ARE SMART and Mr. Smalls has organized this union to create a better work life for ALL PEOPLE!! Those who are angry just want the status quo to at least sort of remain; Worker bees keep on working no matter what cause they need us to keep making Bezos, Musk and many others the wealthiest people in the world while the workers may be homeless, lack health care and can barely feed themselves or their kids. And don't ask these wealthy people to help eliminate some of our social ills. They'd rather spend their money on saving a dinosaur, some obscure sea creature or owning 9 homes around the world & 12 yachts when they can only be in one place at a time. Let me stop.
He is a born leader who dared to take a stand ✊🏾 and it paid off . Commendable
As he enumerated their demands, I thought, they’re demanding too much. Then I realized, I’ve spent my whole life demanding too little.
Same. We’ve been conditioned to believe that workers deserve the bare minimum, and when someone asks for the basics it’s deemed too much.
Americans are so used to being underpaid and gouged for what are basic services in other countries.
YES!
Amen! That is a Word! 💯
if you don't ask for more than you want, sometimes you don't get anything
His mother is absolutely right. His voice is meant for something else. What an amazing young man!
She must be so proud of him.
The power of a Mother’s WORD
Clandestine shot at hip hop...I don't trust comedy central, they hate our culture
That touched me.
Absolutely 💯
This brought tears to my eyes. He is a gift. Trevor also brilliantly interviewed him. Great job men!!
Chris Smalls is a great person and a proof that one man can, in fact, make a difference. I might be from another part of the world, but it inspires me to see a man fighting for the workers rights. We need people like him, now more than ever
This man, Chris Smalls, is one of the most important people of our lifetime. I've watched him, and he's a formidable advocate for labor.
well said. He is a history maker!
And Bernie Sanders was for the people,yet America shockingly didn't make him the President
@@nafissagani3196 great thing Chris didn’t run for president huh 🧐
Agreed
Yes he is!!!
These employers forget that without their employees, they couldn’t run a business. Power to the people✊🏾
Why do you think they rush to automate everything?
What people are you talking about? All people, or black people?...., cause that saying, along with that hand symble is the quote, and symble of the black panthers, and you know I'm right. I'm not racist, and love all people, but I feel that your thoughts, and feelings are meant only for a certain group of people, and it should be for all people. I may be wrong about it, but I really don't think I am. I believe in the power to black people, but also to Hispanics, Asians, Whites, Arabs, Native Americans, and all others. I don't mean for my comment to be based on a racial situation, cause the video is about people's work rights, but it just bothers me that the comment you made seems to be based on rights for a certain group of people, and like I said, I might be wrong, and truly don't mean any disrespect about what I am saying, I just feel that you should have chosen a better way of expressing your thoughts if what I am saying isn't what you meant. PEACE.
@@markortiz4309 Your question/ comment is asinine. As if I’m saying that the only people employed at Amazon or anywhere else is only black people. And so yes, your comment is racist and quite silly. Because when I say power to the people I mean to all of the people!!! The raised fist is brown because I’m brown! And I can express myself anyway that I choose. Anybody with a modicum of common sense would know that I wasn’t singling out black people when I said that employers need the employees! That’s your problem, not mine! Power to the people✊🏾
@@goddessakasha5958 The Black Panthers men used too say those words.back in the 60s and 70s. Power to the people.
@@markortiz4309 with no disrespect too you sirs. These words were spoken pertaining too black or brown or people of colors back in the 60s and 70s. Basically the young black men were being beaten up by the police all the time. The young white college students basically were the hippies too against the Vietnam war. All poor black and white soldiers were drafted in the Vietnam war. And some rich young white men dodge the Vietnam war. Went to Europe or Canada and later received annestry from the President at that time. The Republicans always been against Unionize jobs.
Chris Smalls, I pray your continued success in every endeavor that you touch, and that you have people behind you that back you 100%. 🙏🏾
The middle class needs to take back their rights, proud of people like Smalls!
Chris small is so cool and I am really happy Trevor interviewed him
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🌟He proves we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover! 🌟
Smalls is a legitimate American hero
He will be in history books
@@Euphoryaaa except for Florida because they don't like books
@@Prince-wf4uy LOL or reality.
@@Euphoryaaa doubt it but he should.
SMALLS FOR (POTUS) !!!
This is an interview with a person who has found his life calling - helping the little guy get leverage over the tyranny of the big corps.
Absolute legend.
Chris Smalls is a modern day warrior for basic workers rights, every single one of us should be more like him, Bravo Chris!
He is more articulate and takes more action than many of the politicians that we allow to govern our nation. Keep going Chris, sky’s the limit for you 👊🏽
you mean more articulate than White people.
@@hoodatheist5549 That certainly is not what I meant. Amazon’s demeaning comments about him in the letter clearly demonstrated the biases of the person that wrote it and everyone else along the process that approved it before sending it out. The ability to express oneself clearly and concisely with impact has no color.
A man with common sense
@@hoodatheist5549 comments like yours are why you could never be like Chris... or Noah for that matter.
That's why you never judge a book by its cover because my brother is college educated
Never heard the crowd roar so loudly for a guest. A living, breathing, legend!!
Trevor was genuinely hyped too🌹
#blackfutureTODAY
#blackhistoryMAKING
Now that they have a Union, all Amazon employees need to keep a card on them with their weingarten Rights. Your most powerful weapon is being able to tell an entitled manager to kick rocks about a "quick chat" to punish the worker for a mistake that corporate made. Unions = job security. Unions = accountability.
Chris Smalls appears to be a well-rounded individual. I like him. I hope he continues his journey to help workers
I love when people stereotype and underestimate us! Old saying goes "never judge a book by it's cover." Or as my saying goes..."Don't let the smooth taste fool ya!" I'm a proud union member for the last 20 years! We work hard in some very rough conditions. Our bodies take a beating. I've been wearing steel toe boots for 22 years. Proud of this young man! Keep fighting for your workers rights!
Two of my most favorite sayings! Go on withcho bad self.
Unions are broke too... they steal equally from the people. They seem great but it's still a collaboration.
Who?
"Don't let the smooth taste fool ya" was used in which rap song?
I'm 74... my dad taught me about the importance of unions for health and safety as well as for a living wage.
I used to work at Amazon and this man is telling NO lies. Big Applause 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼and much more success 🥂 Only the beginning for him Blessing on top of Blessing King 👑 🙏🏼💯💚💚💚💚
Literally one of the least expected people to take on Amazon. Highly intelligent, full of confidence, and gold teeth, who dresses like it’s 2005. Gotta love it!
THATS WHAT IM SAYING HE MADE IT LOOK LIKE ITS NO SWEAT TO ACHIEVE WHAT HE ACHIEVED!!!
Kudos and thanks to Mr. Smalls’ mother who schooled him that his voice was meant for something else. That is a lesson to all parents.😀❤️
It's people like Chris Smalls that we need to prop up in society, not celebrities.
Facts 💯
100000%
...people, not corporations....
I 2nd this
Preach.......
He's very articulate. Watch how they tried to smear him by saying he wasn't.
unintelligent : can't cheat, lie and exploit like it is very smart - that's the corporate lingo
Because Amazon is trash
Best compliment is to be underestimated.
White Media! It loves to create narrative for blacks
Which is insulting in itself..
Basically assuming you’ll listen to what they’re saying without the workers doing their own research..
We’re so out of touch with each other..
I love all the comments! Thank you Chris Smalls for taking on Goliath the giant and Trevor for doing what's proper and giving this man a platform to continue to inspire and motivate the people.
I love his common sense. Thank you for fighting for the people Chris!
Proud of this black man. Never judge a book by its cover. This is a lesson for all of the George Zimmerman's out there. They underestimate us because of our skin. Sick of it.
🎯
Preach!!
I agree. Hopefully one day we change the narrative of what the book should look like and just see the beautiful souls of all people. This young man is one of them.
I think Chris Smalls is one of the most important men alive right now.
What resonates with me is his strength and resilience coupled with kindness. Like, this man clearly has the courage and fierceness of a lion, but he still has empathy and compassion.
Seems like today there are so many people who are bold but only for themselves.
I love how Chris understood he should collaborate with people in this movement. He didn't leave anyone out and celebrated everyone. The ALU rallies honestly remind me of the Rainbow Coalition that Fred Hampton had.
Mr. Smalls gives me so much hope for our future.
@@men.276 I agree
This young man who organized Amazon workers has a heart of pure gold! He is both a genius and a hero!
Takes grit and courage to do what Mr. Smalls has done. He’s a hero for working class people. Well done!
We need more of Chris Smalls all over the world to take on these abusive cooperations. Indeed we need a new economic order the greedy millionaires, billionaires big thieves need to be stopped
I grin from ear to ear every time I see Chris Small interviewed. A true man of the people!
As President he needs to show the part maybe a suit and tie .
Netflix coming with a documentary now...I guess Amazon prime won't like it.
Great job Mr Smalls! I wish us healthcare workers across this nation would unionized too.
I was just thinking the same thing.
Amen!!!!
And what exactly would that "unity" fight for?? MORE FORCING THE WORKERS TO INJECT WHATEVER SHHH INTO THEIR BODIES OVER BEING FIRED??? What a joke #MAGBITTERTRUTH #MAGUGLYTRUTH #MAGDISTURBINGTRUTH
Some states have and it is still an uphill battle because most of the money goes to insurance companies and not health care facilities and their workers.
You can! Isn’t there a healthcare worker shortage because of burnout during the pandemic? Sounds like you have the upper hand to unionize right now.
Great guy I met him when I was working at Amazon in Staten Island and he always kept it real and humble bless your heart ❤ Chris Smalls stay strong 👑 keep fighting!!!!😀💯👌🏾💪🏾👍🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I love this. We need more people in this world to intelligently fight for what is right.
I am so happy to have interviewed Chris on my blog when he first started his crusade. I was a "shopper" for Amazon at Wholefoods, so I knew first-hand what a struggle Chris would have. But, he stood his ground as a fierce warrior and I am very proud of him. I commend Chris' mother for a job well done! 🤗 Keep moving forward, Chris!
I love that he came in his normal attire. Keep judging a book by its cover and by stereotypes, instead of hearing the actual voice of a person. You instantly hand over the advantage.
This
Showed up to congress the same way with a fitted lol
Most definitely I let them think whatever they want to I’m from the show me state that’s my go to motto cause you’ll never convince them otherwise they want to dismiss you but action speaks louder besides talking the talk or walking the walk you just have to SHOW ME cause words will never ever hurt me
FACTS
THIS!!!
I’m proud of him!!! …and the people who supported him.
Never heard of him, am so grateful to have caught this interesting interview amazing national television didn't cover more of him. Hmmm I wonder why
Interesting that the super rich are rarely generous to their employees. Bezos is the prime example of how trickle down economics does not work. His greed just expands as his empire grows. So glad to see this union success!! 👍
You don't become a Billionaire hundreds of times over without exploiting people along the way.
Valid
Well, the rich have long had the saying that "you don't get rich by giving your money away"... so...
It's called capitalism.
Capitalists are not necessarily evil (some are), it is the system that says that you are supposed to make as much profits for 'growth, growth, growth' and by any means necessary and that often involves paying people as little as they legally can. A company that does not grow/expand is often seen as being unsuccessful although they may actually be quite profitable.
its sick
Chris Smalls is an amazing organizer. Love that he is so direct and unapologetically himself. Also, some people who work in Amazon warehouse are homeless? How is this possible? While Jeff Bezos flies to space for millions of dollars workers at Amazon are homeless?
crazy! i had no idea!!
Amazon isn’t an outlier - Walmart and McDonalds are the top employers of people on food stamps, despite being some of the largest and most profitable companies.
@@alexandraa5424 it's shameful.
Now that would be to Amazon's advantage that most of Amazon employees are homeless....considering the inhumane way they operate.....no need to go home...sic...!!
Bezos fly to the moon , cause he's got the money to fly , according to him , he didnt make anyone homeless and according to him , he's providing jobs for people who needs such jobs. CAPITALISM
I worked as supervisor for Amazon for 5 years. No security for employees is right. Peak season hired thousands and fired thousands afterwards. I was accused of being to personable. I quit once I seen they were attempting to replace me with someone with less compassion. Best move for me.
This man needs to get into politics. He’s a man who cares about what’s right. He’s a fighter, and winning beating Amazon is great on his track record. That’s refreshing. Keep going, young man.
No not politics...they would frustrate him.
If he gets into politics, they gon hold his voice.
Unionizing these companies (Wal-Mart & Dollar General employees want his help, too) is political enough.
This brought tears to my eyes. I have so much respect for this young man!
President Small's Mother was right! His voice was meant for something else. He has become an example of hope for working people. Dignity, Solidarity, Respect!
Moms always know
Indeed
Great human, for real. Makes me proud to share the world with you.
Congrats to Mr. Smalls...!!! This is awesome...!!! Also, let it be known that companies like Amazon & Wal-Mart are fully unionized in countries like Germany, where the government strongly supports unions, & they are still very profitable. So there's absolutely no reason why they can't also be unionized in the USA as well. 👍 👍 👍
Unions used to be very popular in the US it was only until recently the popularity has declined
This is the reason we need to stop judging and get to know people. This guy has worked for Amazon all them years and couldn’t get anything better than a supervisor that in itself is Shameful. In the end no matter the outcome He’s Won..
"We want to thank Jeff Bezos for going to space because while he was up there we were signing people up."
- Chris Smalls, president of the Amazon Labour Union
Like a boss 😂😂😂
Born leaderS AND MOTIVATORS...
Most underrated comment. 😂
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Very true! Mr. Smalls is truly awesome...!!! Also, let it be known that companies like Amazon & Wal-Mart are fully unionized in countries like Germany, where the government strongly supports unions, & they are still very profitable. So there's absolutely no reason why they can't also be unionized in the USA as well. 👍 👍 👍
Trevor is amazing for bringing him to the show!! MUCH RESPECT for both of them!
I never judged him by his anything. People need to listen with their ears and close their eyes to prejudices and we will succeed as a country.
He dressed like hes in a camron video “oh boy”
This is indeed a David and Goliath moment. Hopefully, the workers he helped, will not forget him or move him out of the way for some slick smooth talking lobbyist politician!
I hope they don’t give their power back by get union officers that can be bought by management.
You do realize that story makes no sense.....Goliath stood no chance against David with that slingshot, considering they were not fighting close to each other.
Yeap Absolutely !!!
@@sebastienmarvonhalen1166 ???
HE IS THE CHOSEN ONE!!!
Ironic that this man’s last name is “smalls” and he beat the biggest company in the world.
A true David and Goliath story.
Luv ur comment!
Biggy smalls 😏
Yes!
Biggie Smalls
Malcolm Gladwell "David and Goliath:. Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants."
Give the young man a standing ovation!!!
Chris Smalls Thank you for looking out for all. Great man right here. We need more people like this. I cannot stress this enough.
Thank you Chris Smalls for leading by example and leading the way, you are a bright light, shine on my brother 🌞
This man is sure of himself and thats what leadership is, it’s the ability to inspire people to take action. So proud of him and the work he’s doing to inspire others 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
He really is. He is confident in a kind way. He is a great person, a great man, and a great leader. He makes me want to be a better person!
Thank s Mr Smalls
🧢 …..relax, ma
Worker’s rights have been diminished so much over the years. Hopefully this is just the beginning and helps us turn it around. Bring the ALU over to California. Y’all will be real close to Tesla too. We need this energy there too.
Teslas pouring in millions in union busting they're releasing insane union propaganda, now wierd nerds who have never worked is defending Elon.
Ong
We need unions everywhere across the world solidarity amongst the working class 🙏
@David Williamson with robotics its either we the masses could never work again and live in a utopia or the rich could own the robots and never need us again there is a reckoning.
its up to the workers of the world to come together before that and put aside war boarders and differences
@Rob Caraher thats why you have to convince the fool in his own language which is the appeal to emotion
Amazing story. Just hearing that one sentence from his mom made me tear up...
I’M SO VERY GLAD TO SEE HIM GET WHAT HE STARTED OUT TO DO! BUT EVERY COMPANY NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR THEIR TREATMENT AND MISTREATMENT OF WORKERS!
I've worked for Nestlé for a long time and i can verify that amazon is not a one off company in this way. There was an employee working at Nestle who was fired for peeing in a sink on the floor, but he did so because he didn't have a chance to go to the restroom. I was personally yelled at and berated for taking one of 3 breaks (having skipped the other two) that i was supposedly entitled to. There were days where I didn't take a break at all, no lunch either. Then when something happened to the factory , and our line has to be rebuilt , after everything i put into working for them, the first time as a supervisor, and the second time as an operator, they put me back in a position that most temps never even have to do after training and said they had no choice but to cut my pay $7.00 an hour. They continued to call me when i stopped going and i contemplated keeping my job there , as i needed the money. However after clocking in at 300 in the morning and leaving at 4pm, getting breaks that can't even be considered breaks , and after helping to install a line And writing standards at the level a supervisor's supervisor would normally do without any of the benefits, you get tired. Especially when they seem to have such a short memory, or none at all on the work you have done for them. I finally decided to quit, as i couldn't force myself to wake up at one in the morning any longer to do a job that i hate and that i believed i had worked my way out of having to do. They will cheat and use you at every corner and have no regard for their employees. This guy is amazing !!
Home Depot isn't much better. One day I was threatened with being written up for taking a bathroom break after six uninterrupted hours. The next -- literally -- I was written up for not taking a lunch break until six hours in. There was no one else in my slammed department. I could also have been written up for telling a customer I couldn't help them. We were frequently scheduled for shifts as late as midnight while having to be in at 5A.M. the next day. This was called "flexible work hours", which is often touted in retail as an advantage for workers. On my training and orientation day, we skipped lots of the material we were interested in so they could pay us for less than the scheduled 8 hours we were promised, but spent 2 full hours on the evils of unions. All managers and HR came in for the union discussion and they took names of everyone who had ever belonged to a union previously. Large corporations, despite the SCOTUS ruling that they are entitled to the same rights as people, have no souls. Kudos to Chris Smalls, and thank you from all workers who desperately need unions.
@@TheAureliac n
You are amazing
Yes he is! And so are you!👏💐👑🙏
Sounds like you need to talk to Chris!
This man is very brave! While we coward software people yearn to work for the top 4 exploiters, this guy has the guts. Very well spoken and calm, excellent qualities. Keep up the great work Chris!
i understand your point but software developers are not cowards the entire internet and its market exists because of us just like he said there should be a solution for all the abuse in the work environment so that its a win win for everyone.
@Amanuel Firew Lema all work under capitalism is exploitation though so its never truely a win for everyone.
@@deathlytree434 ofcourse, everyones outcome is not gonna be equal but at least you will have something to do and support your life that why jobs are created so that the ones with money can create an opportunity for those who don't.
@David Williamson no bro i'm not supporting the billionaires i'm just saying everyone could not have the same life in general. Are you saying everyone should be equal financially?
@Amanuel Firew Lema what you are saying is without money people dont build things or produce what they need. Thats like saying the first farmers needed money invetives to plow. Plowing the field supports your life for months of relaxation or personal projects no money required. If anything there is less opportunities because of money simply because money is blocker from doing or having things.
Having more money = going out more & buying more things
Having no money =staving death and no materials
No money and equal ownership of everything= equality for all and all opportunities for everyone
Mr. Smalls is an amazing and inspiring guy taking on those corporate management. I can relate. I have had some strict bosses in my work life, that I particularly don't care for.
An absolute inspiring man. I work as a supervisor for a big name company and have always believed in working for the people and not for the company. You have sent a precedent in how the working people have to stand for their rights. So much respect for this man.
At the ending you can tell Trevor is so proud of him and appreciate what he’s done! Great job Smalls
I remembered when he started with Amazon. So proud of the group accomplishments.
I LOVE ITTTTT!!!!! This is truly inspiring! So happy for him and I pray everything he’s fighting for comes to pass! All these companies need to be reevaluated!!!
His Mother was right " his voice was made for something else"! Congratulations to you Sir!
I'm also glad that he came dressed as himself and not anyone else!
Same here, proud he represented "take me for who I am". Priceless.
I think that's part of what had made him so successful. He is so genuine.
Plus that jacket is amazing. I loved how when he met with the leaders of the establishment unions, he wore his regular clothes while they were in suits.
He is so savvy and I've never seen someone so intuitively understand how to affect change. So glad I get to watch this journey.
He didn't play into respectability politics❤️
Seriously I want that jacket! Lol!
I love that as well
Guys like him should be the rockstars in this world! Who else is fighting for working class America?
Jimmy Hoffa, but they killed him.
I agreed
💯
Absolutely amazing I'm so proud of this young man, making a change in society.
Tip my hat to you Mr. Smalls. I used to train employees at my job that used to work for Amazon, the stories are horrific. No I'm not a left or a right or in-between. Truth is truth. The service is great I think we can all agree. But how many people wonder how that package is delivered the next day...
Unions are still very much needed. Those 12 hour days are brutal and are not about caring for people. I was always in the union and so were my parents. People need to be respected and protected from institutions that are not sympathetic to their workers. Hats off to Chris Smalls!
Unions have alot power 🔋
Yup. A country with all unions is called communism.
“I knew the whole time” that’s the level of confidence I want
Me too 💯
This was such a GREAT interview. Congratulations on ur Big win Chris Smalls
AMAZING! I LOVED HIS COMMENT IN THE VERY BEGINNING. HE ASKED DID HE BELIEVE HE COULD DO IT HE SAID YES ,BEAUTIFUL! THATS WHAT FAITH IS ABOUT THE POWER OF ALREADY KNOWING!
I love his intelligence, his composure.
The collective wins again!!
Before the video ended, I was looking for words to describe this man. Words like wise, articulate, determined were jostling for my use until Trevor supplied it: this guy is LEGEND!
*YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN*
The citizens of the USA need to "unionize". I don't care about Democrats, or Republicans winning. We need to focus on the PEOPLE winning.
Politicians on both sides of the aisle win and win big.
Yeah we definitely need @ChrisSmalls in South Carolina where I feel like its one of the worse conditions and abuse of employment there is. Long hours with less sleep affect mood and health and has chain reactions throughout.
First time hearing about this guy. What a cool dude. His heart for the workers really touched me as I watched this. Kudos to him. Wishing him the best of luck.
Yes! Nothing, but blessings to this young man. He stood up for what he believed, and won!
Thank you for your interview of this man... too many times I see interviewers "dumb down" their speech based on their assumptions...you respected him for the intelligent person he is...
so great to see this interview!!
I love this man. Please, please more of him like this. His Mother should know he’s an Angel on Earth.
Hearing Chris talk about the internal workings of the factory sounded super dystopian. I personally boycotted Amazon a couple of years ago when I heard the peeing in bottles thing. Haven't bought anything from there since, at my own inconvenience.
That's right!
Love Chris! HATE Amazon!! #PowertothePeople
I boycotted Amazon 3 yrs ago when I found out that they didn't pay local and very little state taxes. They use our public roads, transportation, police etc. Get tax subsidies but can't help the community and the infrastructure by paying local and state taxes. Not to mention the treatment of their workers. SHAME. I will not support a company with absolutely no morality.
@@akiems7394 thanks!
@@ritasimmons6964 🙌
Yes Chris thank you for helping workers !!!! We appreciate you!!!
"As my momma said, my voice was meant for something else" That was deep. Love this kid.
"Putting the workers in the driver seat" POWERFUL
We need this person and people like him to run our country! FOR THE PEOPLE❣️
Exactly!!
We need something more like jury duty for representation! No more revolving door or life terms! Non-lawyers for reps!
@@Serialkoala I agree with this wholeheartedly. Every government elected position should have limited terms. 5 years term limit and not more than 2 terms
@@geraldinetunstalle6044 and age limit no more over 70 yrs old needs young voices
I love it when he said his voice was meant for something else. Yes bro! Your voice is to help others out of injustice and onfairness from amazons cruelty to their employees!
THIS inspires me. I haven't been on IG in years but none of those flashy pictures ever inspired me.
Seeing this guy accomplish his mission, something that benefits a lot people, makes me want to do even more in life.