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Amazon Labor Union Leader Imprisoned While Aiding Gaza

8/15/2025

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Chris Smalls, co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, participated in the Freedom Flotilla to aid Gaza.
He encountered violence from Israeli forces and was subsequently imprisoned.
Smalls calls for US labor unions to oppose violence in Gaza and support Palestinian workers.
He is currently recovering from injuries and health issues after returning to New York.

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Story summary

Chris Smalls, co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, participated in the Freedom Flotilla to aid Gaza.
He encountered violence from Israeli forces and was subsequently imprisoned.
Smalls calls for US labor unions to oppose violence in Gaza and support Palestinian workers.
He is currently recovering from injuries and health issues after returning to New York.