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Chris Smalls is an activist using technology to effect change and advocate for a better world. He’s the founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union in Staten Island that advocates for workers’ rights and conditions. In 2020, he was fired by Amazon after leading protests against its working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mozilla's Rise25 series follows the game changers who are shaping our digital future. In this episode, Chris talks about the early days of the union fight, his work in the community and how the digital world has impacted organizing efforts.