July 29, 2019
The inferno that transformed American labor
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July 29, 2019
The inferno that transformed American labor
The aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire helped usher in higher wages, safer conditions and a prohibition on child labor. But the problems that led to the fire haven’t gone away. Not even close.
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