Posted on 05/04/2023 6:21:18 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
Last month, Insider reported that Smalls had been caught on video fighting an Amazon employee outside the Staten Island warehouse. The video also showed Palmer restraining the employee as Smalls hit him. Smalls was arrested last year on assault allegations unrelated to the fight outside the warehouse and taken to court over some $20,000 in overdue child support, which he eventually paid. Some core union members are questioning Smalls' leadership, saying he seems more focused on fame than a union contract...
When reached via email by Insider for comment on the charges against Palmer, Smalls responded: "Listen I'm so sick of your racism stop contacting me about nonsense." He added, "Stop attacking Black leaders because you have nothing better to write about for ****** sake and leave me the *** alone."
Palmer's attorney, Pamela Brause, declined to comment. Palmer did not respond to questions...
"Strangulation has been identified as one of the greatest red flags of future serious harm, up to and including homicide," said Olesnycky, who clarified that he was speaking generally and not about the case against Palmer...
It is "really rare" for union officers to be removed due to an assault conviction, said John Logan, a professor at San Francisco State University's school of labor and employment studies. Historically, union officers removed under the law have been convicted of fraud, embezzlement, or extortion, Logan said.
If Palmer is convicted, and the government deems him ineligible for union leadership, it's not clear who could take his place. According to the ALU's constitution, board vacancies "shall be filled by appointment by the President," who is Smalls.
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There’s something about the power, public attention and publicity of politics and organizing which attracts psychopaths.
Typical union thug.
Which only goes to prove that swimming is raciss or he would be off as scot free as Teddy.
You’re killing me Smalls.
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