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The triangle shirtwaist company fire a landmark in labor history because it was the start of creation and enforcement of workplace safety standards.
Women had rights at the time of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. They did not have the same rights, ro as many, as they have now. In addition, workers in general (men andwomen) were fighting for labor rights that now seem almost natural. but were controversial then
Public outrage flared after a jury acquitted the factory owners of manslaughter. Then, New York set up a task force to study factory-working conditions
The public was shocked and outraged by the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. It resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers, most of whom were young immigrant women. This tragedy shed light on the terrible working conditions and lack of safety regulations in the garment industry, leading to widespread public demand for workplace reforms and stronger labor protections.
Some of the many laws were, Health and safety issue -What the buildings history was and what needed to be fixed or updated -Sanitation conditions - eating, -bathrooms, fire safety which had more emergency exits in the buildings and fire walls, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinklers. -child labor, night work, minimum wage.
The central idea of "Flesh and Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy" is to explore the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 and its impact on worker safety and labor rights in the United States. The book sheds light on the harsh working conditions that led to the fire and the subsequent reforms that were put in place to improve workplace safety standards. It also emphasizes the importance of remembering the victims and continuing to advocate for worker rights.
New fire codes were established and improvements began regarding labor conditions for employees.
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What is the three conditions that led to the formation of labor unions?
It can be presumed, partly due to the political connectedness of the owners and also, undoubtedly, due to the lack of any laws at the time regulating workplace safety. The Triangle Shirtwaist Company apparently was only practicing the standard workplace security and anti-theft practices of the time. The tragedy, in which dozens of seamstresses lost their lives, was one of the driving forces behind the adoption of workplace safety legislation and the advancement of the labor union movement.
Organized Labor is improving working conditions. :}