The Triangle Shirtwaist fire and sweatshop reform in American history

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by Lieurance, Suzanne.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: In American history Published by : Enslow Pub., (Berkeley Heights, NJ :) Physical details: 128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Triangle Shirtwaist Company --Fire, 1911. | Triangle Shirtwaist Company --Fire, 1911. | Clothing factories --New York (State) --New York --Safety measures --History --20th century. | Labor laws and legislation --New York (State) --New York --History --20th century. | Sweatshops --United States --History. | Industrial safety --History. | New York (N.Y.) --History --1898-1951. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 124) and index.

Fire in the factory -- A general strike is declared -- A city mourns -- Investigations and a trial -- Steps to improve working conditions.

Explores the people and events connected with the 1911 fire in a New York City sewing factory that killed 146 people and led to reforms in legislation regarding workplace safety.