How Chris Smalls Represents the Workers Vs. Jeff Bezos | Ext. Interview | DESUS & MERO
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- We chop it up with Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls and talk about the employees' hazardous working conditions during 2020 leading to him unionizing the company, having a presence on the ground, his past as an independent artist and doing shows with DJ SpinKing and Meek Mill, meeting President Joe Biden, and his what his DMs look like these days. Watch new episodes on Thursdays at 11/10c on SHOWTIME.
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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits.. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast. - Комедії
chris smalls literally gonna be in history books
Right like Cesar Chavez. I admire him greatly.
With the FIT!
Love it 🖤
@@eaqua56 c.c. was “great” and all but the man was problematic asffffff. this man will be seen in a better light 🤘🏽
As an Amazon delivery driver, this man is a fucking hero. I remember seeing the news about him protesting while delivering packages, I honestly never expected them to win because of how huge Amazon is.
I hope you get better working conditions or a better job soon, whichever you prefer. I don't order from Amazon, but have only respect for delivery and postal workers. It's a hard job and it's essential work. Without you, so many people would suffer, and that's no joke. People who are ill, elderly, housebound - delivery drivers and workers are a godsend.
@@TwoMarshmallows1 honestly, I'm hoping to just find employment elsewhere. I started working right before the pandemic started and it has been the toughest job to say the least. Also, I feel like the delivery side of Amazon is something that can't be reformed since we don't technically work for Amazon. Every driver works for a DSP that is employed by Amazon exclusively.
@@TonyAurum You definitely deserve better. I wish I could help - if you need a proofreader for your resumé and cover letter, let me know. Do you know the site 'Ask a Manager'? She has lots of amazing information on writing resumés and cover letters. Although looking for a new job is exhausting in itself. I really hope something much better comes your way soon!
They haven’t won just yet the legal battle is going to be hard
But you just said it brother, you didn't expect him to win because of how huge Amazon is. YOU, THE WORKERS, ARE AMAZON. Numbers always win.
Dude is, no joke at all, one of the most important singular figures in modern history. This first domino, along with many other union drives happening rn, is the beginning of a new american labor movement. The capitalist class is scared, and they should be.
Well said, and absolutely true. Chris Smalls is a legit hero. He created a true grassroots movement that accomplished what labor union advocacy firms had been trying, and failing, to do for the last decade (maybe longer?). Amazon was and is absolutely terrified of Chris Smalls and everything he stands for. And if Amazon's scared, then so is the rest of the corporate class.
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Let's see if Trump comes back in office and the Labor Movement is gutted. Having a President support unions and a willing Labor Secretary who punished amazon's anti-union actions is key. When/If Trump comes back it'll be the opposite.
If Americans get cheaper access to higher education, we reinvest in Technical schools in particular (to increase the amount of Americans that can work in Engineering and logistics), and we can address the housing crisis, combined with this new labour movement, we might actually get a big redistribution of wealth to the middle class, a decent generation of social mobility, and a bright future.
If we can protect voting rights then we can address campaign finance reform too.
All the ingredients are there, we just have to get rid of the filibuster so we can start cooking.
I just get scared that this is what they’re permitting us to do so we don’t address those other things to keep improving the country, and we take the short term win, and we’re happy, and that’s it. Campaign finance reform in particular is one Im scared they want us to ignore.
Dude took on Jeff Bezos and won, and THEN he took a photo with the President in the Oval Office with some Eat The Rich drip on. Legend.
This brother took on big business and caught a body. He a legend! 🔥
And his whole persona is really perfect. They would have never thought that THIS man would be the one who changed the paradigm. Im glad I got to see it.
People stopped asking themselves "who are workers"
That's the story! Apparently they didn't take him seriously because he dresses like that and that's why they were able to win the first union drive.
Bezos hates this man. I hope Chris Smalls is a major piece in America bringing unions back. Workers have always had to fight for their rights. Those with the power almost always are going to exploit us. Power to the people.
So dope that he was given a platform on this show. Much respect.
This reminds me of an interview they would have done on the Vice show. I’ll take interviews like this over interviews with Hollywood D-bags, every time. It’s nice to see them using the platform to give time to Chris.
There’s room for both bro. Be open minded. Got to reach all audiences
Glad you guys are actually giving him a platform too, a lot of these “journalists” are too scared to go after their Daddy Jeff.
You don’t have to be a suit and tie…..you are a legend my guy
LOCAL UCFW MEMBER WE STAND WITH YALL ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 now unionize the warehouses in the Bay Area
Respect for having him as a guest. He deserves a big platform.
What?!?! Y’all getting some great guests bravo!!!
Amazon underestimated this man to their detriment…said he was “inarticulate”. Now he’s their biggest nightmare
That's a real American hero ✊
The brand is in solidarity 💪🏾✊🏾
Yes yes the brand is for the people!! Full solidarity with my man Chris Smalls! 💪✊
God bless and protect him. The Brand supports workers.
They underestimated him and didn’t take him seriously-BIG MISTAKE!! 💪🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I'm stoked you guys had him on!
Amazon workers ALL OVER THE WORLD celebrate this victory!
Now this is an illustrious guest!
Thank you for having this man on. History is being made right before our eyes!!
Solidarity for the Amazon Workers. We need more unionization, the only way to fight for a better life.
would LOVE to see more people-based politics from D&M❤️❤️❤️
Bless you, Chris Smalls. I hope you and your union continue to thrive. Companies could still make plenty of money while treating people right, but it's all about oppression.
Literally the only thing giving me hope is ppl like Chris Smalls. The few decent ppl we get elected, are marginalized by the corp Dems, (& the GOP is just straight evil) so my electoral hopes are dead. But grassroots organizers are the ones getting it done.
This guy is our generations civil rights leader
A man of the people. A man for times such as this. He lost his job just to protect others and stand up for himself. Greatness!!!
YOOOO BIG UPS FOR HAVING HIM ON!
That was a great interview, so intro hear what he had gone through. Amazon treats their employees poorly at best, I worked at a fulfillment center for a couple of months til I got hurt on the job and then was treated like cancer.
I'm so sorry for what you went through. There are so many stories of people getting treated the same way. I hope you get better soon and have lots of joy and happiness come your way!
@@TwoMarshmallows1 thank you, I did recover after loosing a toe and moved on.
Just focused now on happiness and retirement.
@@abbaby555 What???? So glad you recovered, although it must have been awful at the time. You didn't deserve that at all. Sending you lots of good thoughts and glitter power for a wonderful life! You ever write your life story and need an editor, let me know.
Why I love this show. If this man was not picking items but was describing picking cotton and cut out the check what he described would be slavery. He persisted.
This is my favorite interview for a minute!
Very inspiring news! Truly Flipped the script on Bezos! That was a brutal work experience for two years, and a few peak seasons. I put up with all the crap until they started penalizing us for their glitchy scanners, then I couldn't take any more of it seriously. Awesome to see better times ahead for those workers... As far a as all those half a freakin' torso orders go, I would always try to delude myself into thinking maybe it was going to some artsy crafty fashion sewing expert. Was a better visual than a mad scientist incel, eagerly awaiting it "My torso has arrived!" 🤓
This man a legend bro 💪🏾
CHRIS SMALLS !!!!! 🙌
The Brand is Brolic for this one 🔥🔥🔥
Time Man of the Year
Thank God!!! Get them!!!
General Chris Smalls. Stand strong soldier! Respect Boss!
The Brand is for the working class period!!!!
Hell yeah, worker solidarity forever!
A working class hero!
this why i still got respect for these dudes
hollywood desus still and jersey mero still for the people
this is the biiiiig homie
If Desus & Mero did the Fusion Dance 👉🏿👈🏼
🤣🤣🤣
Solidarity brother. Keep fighting the good fight
desus making sure everything good in the interview. Chris Smalls and his employees are legendary
Shouts to him and everything he's doing out here, and I need one of those jackets asap
Great interview . As always !!
The most illustrious!!!!!! Chris Smalls is an ICON
Congratulations
Shoutout to you guys for putting this guy on fr
This was such a great interview.
In Scotland I hadn't heard of our man, but the replies and a little bit research shows he's 4real. This makes me happy.
This what the brand should be doing.
Thank you for covering this lets goooo
This dude is a hero!
!!!!
Maybe the most important guest the brand has ever had.
The brand is unionized! 💪🏾 and mad sucio damn. How was 38% of an interview with a labor organizer in sucio territory 😂. Mr 240p in the building!
Fucking love seeing this man on. If he doesn't inspire you, take a look on the mirror. Bodega Boys keepin' it real
Love this!
We have to support this man all it takes is one to rise more will follow
Dawg their reaction to CS sayin "400 items... an hour"
The "you shittin me" jolt back
Coming in with the drip and the fit. I pray for him everyday 🙏🏾
Eat the rich 🤟🏾🤟🏾
Stop ordering torsos
Amazing job giving this man a platform. #uptheunion
Have Chris back again! I love this guy
Big ups for looking out for the workers.
PROTECT CHRIS SMALLS!!!!!!
Props Infinitum, peace to all involved
BAM! history, just like that. Smart man...it must feel great! Thank you!!!
Almost certainly the best interview of 22. Unionnway of life is not to be compromised ever
The brand is revolutionary.
Mero was so close to the throwback, "Double Toppy" question.
Working class hero!
AMAZING!
I wish homie great health and success.
Dig itttt
good interview, very interesting young man. power to the people. A National Tresaure.
Dude is bad ass. Major props to him. Unions have come a long way since Hoffa.
The brand is proletariat
Nice!!
This was actually really Good👏🏾👏🏾...an when he said 400 a hour we all went 😳
my G looking like a rapstar when he's a Amazonian
Workers of the world unite! ✊
Chris Smalls:
¡PRESENTE!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
Dope
Desus & Mero such natural interviewers! “As is” Chris Smalls beside Biden looks like hot hope!
Legendary.
Solidarity!
Legend
Big likes
Great show as always guys.... But.... Hey @mero what size are those Yeezys and if they a 11 or higher I will gladly take those off your hands. Thanx
Hell yes!!
bring him back on, and unionize your own workers fellas
I think everyone has to be in the union to work there, they are probably under iatse unless you know something different in which case that’s fucked up
Jeff Bezos went to the Carmen Line not even space… JUST CUZ… Down with the billionaires and up with the people 🎉🎉🎉
Shoutout to this hero. I still refuse to give Amazon/Lex Luger my money.
MY MAN !!!!!
Smalls! the man himself.
"stop ordering torsos" LOL wtf