The Meat-packing Industry timeline

Canned foods are labeled

Mar 3, 1891

This meant that that workers have to label any meat in cans.The contents of this package has been inspected according to the act of Congress of March 3,1891

Congress passed the Meat Inspection Act

Jun 30, 1906

This established health standards for the meat packing industry and federal inspection of meat

Congress passed the Pure food and Drug Act

Jun 30, 1906

This law requires manufacturers to use safe ingredients in their products and advertis them truthfully

The horrific triangle shirtwaist factory fire

Mar 25, 1911

Made many legislations and politicians realize the dangers of factory conditions.

Working men's Compensation Act

Sep 7, 1916

Providing government financial assistance to federal employees injured on the job