Sam Ellefson is the labor reporter for the Copper Courier. He’s pursuing a master’s degree in investigative journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and works as a research and communications aide for the Center for Work and Democracy at ASU. He’s worked as a research aide at the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism, as a reporter for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, and as the editor of State Press Magazine.
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Latest from Sam Ellefson
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Arizona Labor unions host successful citizenship fair, with more in the works
The local painter’s union hall in Phoenix was filled with volunteers, immigration lawyers, and applicants for naturalization.
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AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger after statewide listening tour
The Federal Trade Commission said the $24.6 billion acquisition would raise prices for consumers and diminish competition in the grocery industry.
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Tempe hotel workers are picketing their employer, and guests are checking out in solidarity
Tempe Mission Palms employees and supporters have been picketing in front of the hotel for weeks because of alleged unfair labor practices.
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Flight attendants picket at more than 30 airports in ‘unprecedented’ show of solidarity
Flight attendants from three different unions picketed at Phoenix Sky Harbor last week, pushing for an updated contract with a pay raise.
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The laws around gig work are changing. Here’s what you need to know
The way workers are classified as independent contractors changed in 2021. Now, the labor department has reversed course.
