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    Startup backed by Vance had ‘nightmare’ conditions with workers toiling in 128-degree heat, ex-employees say

    By Gustaf Kilander,

    2024-08-13

    Several former staffers said the company made promises of creating local jobs but soon hired migrant workers from Mexico and Guatemala

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    JD the Devil 👿 in disguise.
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    once all of the people quit because of working conditions JDV hired immigrants.
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