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trapped workers burned inside the factory, while
others fell and died trying to escape through the
elevator shaft, or desperately jumping out of the
windows, according to a information from the
History Channel.
The horrific fire was a pivotal moment in U.S.
history that caused revolutionary reform for the
protection of workers’ rights. The event helped
lead to the birth of the International Ladies’
Garment Workers’ Union in the city.
And ten years after the fire, more than 36
labor-protection laws were passed, including
fire-regulation laws, and laws limiting the
number of hours women and children could
spend toiling.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation
Commission on Jan. 22 approved “Reframing the
Sky,” a memorial dedicated to the victims of the
fire. Advocacy group Remember the Triangle
Fire Coalition is currently raising funds for the
memorial, and intends on displaying it outside
the former Triangle building, which is now part
of New York University’s campus, with plans to
finish the memorial in spring of 2019, according
to the group’s website.
“There are few memorials to women, to
workers, or to immigrants. Remembering these
workers and honoring their legacies is long
overdue,” wrote members of the Remember the
Triangle Fire Coalition.
Official commemoration of the 108th
anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Fire (Washington Place and Greene Street,
rememberthetrianglefire.org) on March 25,
from 12 to 1 pm.
HONORING THOSE LOST: An attendee of last year’s memorial event placed a fl ower for a victim.
Remember the Triangle File Coalition
Monday, March 25, 12PM-1PM:Join Workers United/SEIU (ILGWU) for the commemoration of the 108th
anniversary of the 1911TriangleFactory Fire, one of the pivotal events in US history and a turning
point in labor’s struggle to achieve fair wages, dignity at work and safe working conditions.
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