Today, we honor the memory of the 146 souls—123 women and girls, and 23 men—who lost their lives in the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City on March 25, 1911.
Most of the victims were young immigrant women, just 14 to 23 years old, seeking opportunity in a new country. Locked doors – unsafe working conditions – a lack of basic fire safety – turned their workplace into a deathtrap. In minutes, 146 lives were stolen – some by the fire, some by smoke, and many by leaping out upper-story windows.
This devastating event ignited a movement for justice in the workplace. It exposed the harsh realities of industrial labor and led to life-saving reforms in workplace safety. It also galvanized the growth of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, changing the course of labor rights in America.
🕊 Today, we remember the victims.
🕊 We honor their legacy.
🕊 We recommit to fighting for dignity, safety, and fairness in every workplace.
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