Why was the triangle factory fire so important?

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Ringo

12 December, 04:17

Why was the triangle factory fire so important?

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Evelin Morrow · Answer 1

It was a tragedy that opened the nation's eyes to poor working conditions in garment factories and other workplaces, and set in motion a historic era of labor reforms.

Angelique Parrish · Answer 2

It may not seem that the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, which happened over a century ago in New York City, would be relevant today - but it is. It was a tragedy that opened the nation's eyes to poor working conditions in garment factories and other workplaces, and set in motion a historic era of labor reforms. Mar 25, 2014