Amir Khafagy is a labor reporter specializing in local news in New York City. With a focus on immigrant workers, labor rights, and social justice issues, Amir's articles shed light on the struggles and victories of marginalized communities in the city. His reporting aims to amplify the voices of those often overlooked and hold those in power accountable.
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New York City, United States (Local)
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Amir's focus is on local issues within New York City, particularly covering topics related to labor rights, immigration, political corruption, and social justice. He appears to have a strong interest in government announcements and legal policy regulations at the local level.
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Comptroller Brad Lander is asking the Taxi and Limousine Commission for lockout data to find potential wage manipulation by rideshare apps.
At Madison Square Garden on Sunday, immigrants came to support and protest former President Donald Trump.
“It's time to flex some political muscle and show them that we could make you lose,” says Hesham El-Meligy, an Egyptian-American community organizer, about supporting Jill Stein for president.
By: Ralph Thomassaint Joseph, Rommel H. Ojeda, Fisayo Okare, Lam Thuy Vo, April Xu, Amir Khafagy, Clarissa León, Lucía Cholakian Herrera
From Little Caribbean to Chinatown, Documented spoke with dozens of immigrant voters whose top concerns were crime and migrants
NYC’s Consumer and Worker Protection Department is investigating DoorDash after immigrant workers allege the company owes them thousands in overdue wages.
Labor union 32BJ SEIU alleges that workers subcontracted by Nelson Services Systems faced retaliatory actions for organizing and demanding prevailing wages.
By: Amir Khafagy
10 immigrant delivery workers died on the streets of New York this year, marking a stark increase from the last two years.
By: Amir Khafagy
Parts Authority, one of the nation’s largest auto parts retailers, hired a subcontractor that allegedly paid immigrant workers below minimum wage.
Over 8,300 delivery workers didn’t get their tips as Drizly misrepresented its tipping practices to customers.
By: Amir Khafagy
Workers at an Amazon Warehouse in Queens have joined the nationwide strike for job security, a living wage, and a safer workplace.
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