
Episode #54
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: The Disaster That Changed American Labor
<p>On March 25, 1911, a fire engulfed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, marking one of the most devastating workplace disasters in American history. The tragedy claimed the lives of 146 workers, primarily women and immigrants, many of whom were young teenagers. As the fire raged, workers faced horrific choices, with some choosing to leap from windows rather than succumb to the flames. The factory's owners, Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, had cut corners on safety, locking exit doors to prevent theft and neglecting to install adequate fire safety measures. Despite the overwhelming evidence of negligence, both men were acquitted...

