On March 25, 1911, flames rapidly consumed everything within the Triangle Waist Company factory, killing 146 workers.  The victims, mostly young Jewish and Italian immigrant women, died needlessly due to unsafe working conditions, such as locked or blocked doors, narrow stairways, faulty fire escapes, and a lack of sprinklers.  Until September 11, 2001, the Triangle fire was the deadliest workplace disaster in New York City history.  Mass grief and outrage spread from New York's Lower East Side across the country.  Garment union membership swelled, and New York politics shifted dramatically toward reform, paving the way for the workplace standards expected today.  With many historic images, this book honors the victims' sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for the dignity of all working people.
Softcover, 6 x 9, 128 pgs