mar 15, 1911 - Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (Mar 1911)

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(1911) Triangle Shirtwaist Company in NYC had locked doors, fire killed 146 workers; Most killed were young imm women, in violation of fire codes; Caused public outcry, had massive strike by women in needle trades; NY legis passed stronger laws regulating hours & conditions;

Other legis followed suit, by 1917 30 states had workers’ compensation laws; Provided insurance to workers injured in industrial accidents; Concept of employer’s responsibility to society replacing idea of unregulated enterprise

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