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 in 1911. The resolution acknowledges the preventable tragedy and the unsafe conditions that led to the disaster. It highlights the efforts of Workers United/SEIU, the New York City Fire Department, and the United Federation of Teachers in commemorating the event annually. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of standing up for immigrant rights and continuing the legacy of welcoming immigrants.

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 in 1911. The resolution acknowledges the preventable tragedy and the unsafe conditions that led to the disaster. It highlights the efforts of Workers United/SEIU, the New York City Fire Department, and the United Federation of Teachers in commemorating the event annually. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of standing up for immigrant rights and continuing the legacy of welcoming immigrants.