New York commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, honoring the 146 garment workers who died.

New York commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers on March 25, 1911. The fire highlighted deplorable working conditions, including locked doors and inadequate fire safety measures, leading to the tragic loss of mostly Jewish and Italian immigrant workers. The disaster spurred significant labor reforms, including the adoption of the 40-hour work week, the Social Security Act, and the right to unionize.

New York commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, honoring the 146 garment workers who died.

New York commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers on March 25, 1911. The fire highlighted deplorable working conditions, including locked doors and inadequate fire safety measures, leading to the tragic loss of mostly Jewish and Italian immigrant workers. The disaster spurred significant labor reforms, including the adoption of the 40-hour work week, the Social Security Act, and the right to unionize.