'It was a nightmare’: Inside Merivale’s Mexican mission
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Exploitation and Resilience: The Merivale Experience
This chapter explores the challenging experiences of staff at Merivale, particularly focusing on the pressure faced by migrant workers to continue working despite injuries for fear of losing their visa status. It discusses a class action lawsuit highlighting the exploitation within the hospitality industry, where chefs endure long hours and low wages amid a toxic competitive environment. The narrative contrasts the stark realities of employee hardship against the wealth of company leadership, emphasizing the need for accountability and improvements in working conditions.
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