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triangle waist coat factory
The Triangle Waistcoat Factory fire was a industrial disaster in New York City that claimed the lives of 146 garment workers, most of whom were young women. The fire exposed unsafe working conditions, including locked exits and no fire escapes, which stopped many workers from escaping. This started public outrage and became a key moment in the labor rights movement. Influential figures like Frances Perkins, who later became the U.S. Secretary of Labor, played a big role in driving these reforms. -
radium girls
The Radium Girls were a group of female factory workers in the1920's who suffered radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with radium paint. Despite being encouraged to lick their paintbrushes for precision, the dangers of radium were withheld from them. Their legal battle, led by advocates like Grace Fryer, played a key role in improving workplace safety standards and influencing labor laws in the United States. Their efforts contributed to the occupational disease labor rights. -
Farming worker rights
Cesar Chavez was a civil rights activist who dedicated his life to improving conditions for farmworkers in the United States. He co-founded the United Farm Workers union and led nonviolent protests, and boycotts to demand better wages, working conditions, and protections for agricultural toxins. Inspired by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Chavez promoted peaceful resistance and empowered workers to fight for their rights. His efforts brought national attention to the struggles of farmworkers .