SEASON 2: Coronavirus and Class War

Coronavirus and Class War is a series of discussions and stories of workers on the frontline who are speaking out and stepping up where the state and federal government are failing, in this unprecedented health crisis. Airs every Thursday beginning April 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm et. on WBAI 99.5 fm and at 8pm on soundcloud and other streaming platforms.

Fired By Amazon and Fighting Back

On this week’s show of Working Class Heroes Radio, we speak with Chris Smalls, a former Amazon worker who was fired after organizing a walkout to protest the violation of COVID-19 safety standards in the warehouse by Amazon management.

Lea Ramirez and Danny Katch talk with Chris about his experience, what conditions were like for Amazon workers, and what led him to help found the Congress of Essential Workers.

Lupita and Julian also break down the new Tax the Rich campaign in New York by a coalition of progressive organizations.

Brianda GuzmanJanuary 18, 2021Season2, coronavirus and class war, Working Class Heroes, WBAI, New York City, Protests, Chris Smalls, Amazon, Amazon Strike, Covid19, Tax the Rich

SEASON 2: Coronavirus and Class War

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