At the opening of a Senate-focused hearing on the Amazon Banking Committee (AMZN), in which Graham used his initial remarks to blow up the “demonization of individual companies,” Christian Smalls, head of Amazon’s labor union, helped to lead a successful union voted on Staten Island last month – told the Republican in the commission’s ranking that it was in his “best interest” to listen to the workers.
Citing legal action to challenge illegal anti-union activities, Graham criticized the chairman of the committee, Senator Bernie Sanders, for conducting a “dangerous” hearing based on the presumption that “you have determined that Amazon is a stupid company.” “
“Every time I turn around, you hear about everyone who makes money is bad,” Graham said, addressing Sanders.
Smalls, who appeared before the Senate wearing a New York Yankees hat and a red-and-black jacket embroidered with the phrase “Eat the Rich,” paused to address Graham directly before embarking on his own prepared remarks.
“You have forgotten that it is the people who make these companies work, and when we are not protected, the process of holding these companies accountable does not work for us, then that is why we are here today,” Smalls said.
“I think it’s in your best interest to realize that this is not a left or right thing,” Smalls continued. “This is not something for Democrats or Republicans. This is a problem for the workers and we are the ones who are suffering … you have to listen, because we also represent your constituents. “
In addition to testifying before the Senate on Thursday, Smalls was in Washington to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the White House, along with other union organizers.
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