Chris Smalls

Chris Smalls

Keynote Speaker: President of The Amazon Labor Union, the 1st Independent Worker-Lead Union in America for Amazon

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Chris Smalls Biography

Christian Smalls is the founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union, an independent, democratic, worker-led labor union at Amazon in Staten Island. He is also the founder of The Congress of Essential Workers (TCOEW), a nationwide collective of essential workers and allies fighting for better working conditions, better wages, and a better world.

Smalls was formerly an Amazon warehouse supervisor, helping open three major warehouses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut during his five years with the company, but he was fired in 2020 after organizing a protest against the company’s unsafe pandemic conditions.

Smalls has been profiled by media outlets worldwide, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CBC Radio, Salon, and Jacobin. He lives in Hackensack, New Jersey.

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Chris Smalls Videos

How Chris Smalls Represents the Workers Vs. Jeff Bezos
Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls Opening Statement
Chris Smalls - The Man Who Took On Amazon and Won

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What topics does Chris Smalls speak about?

Chris Smalls is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources.

Where does Chris Smalls travel from?

Chris Smalls generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Chris Smalls is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Smalls for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Chris Smalls generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ron Hetrick, Tariq Meyers and Tamika D. Mallory. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Smalls for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/11/2023.

Chris Smalls Videos

How Chris Smalls Represents the Workers Vs. Jeff Bezos
Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls Opening Statement
Chris Smalls - The Man Who Took On Amazon and Won

Chris Smalls Reviews

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  • How do I book Chris Smalls to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Smalls for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Smalls, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Smalls or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chris Smalls for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chris Smalls, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Smalls are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Smalls, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chris Smalls speak about?

    Chris Smalls is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources.
  • Where does Chris Smalls travel from?

    Chris Smalls generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chris Smalls?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Smalls for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Smalls for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Smalls or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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