Amazon labor organizer arrested for trespassing after dropping off food for workers

Amazon.com Inc labor organizer Christian Smalls was arrested on Wednesday, accused of trespassing when he delivered warehouse workers food as part of a high-profile union campaign he is leading.

Smalls, a former Amazon employee, and two other individuals have been charged with obstructing governmental administration, said Lt. John Grimpel of the New York City Police Department, adding that Smalls was also charged with resisting arrest and trespassing.

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said Smalls has "repeatedly trespassed despite multiple warnings." The company had not contacted the police about its own employees.