Derrick Palmer and Chris Smalls have made an example for the world with their creation of the Amazon Labor Union. This organization faces intense union-busting tactics from the National Labor Relations Board, and they have rallied to create change against one of the most powerful and largest companies in the world: Amazon.
Their efforts are nothing short of historic, given the powerful message that they have created for the American worker. They have stood up and they are demanding better wages, benefits, working conditions, and alerting people to the issues that Amazon has created for themselves. Their labor union has become an unstoppable force and they are continuing to make great change in their world.
Both individuals met when they were working for Amazon on Staten Island and they have shown that even the little guys can win and no matter what happens, the worker can protect themselves. Smalls and Palmer sought to seek a $30 per hour minimum wage and better working conditions, and they also wanted two paid 30-minute breaks and an hour-long lunch break, as well as transparent promotion policies for those who wanted to rise through the company. Their efforts were not without backlash, but they also alerted and woke up those who wanted to fight against Amazon, especially due to their unfair labor practices as of late, and during the pandemic.
Today, they continue to make great change and they have also been a major influence in the world of work. When it comes to Amazon, their efforts are second to none, which is why they continue to be an inspiration and were recently listed as one of the top 100 most influential people for the Time magazine for 2022.
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