Understanding the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Disaster
Understanding the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Disaster
To a large extent, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire brought about many strikes and was a disaster that still lives among us (affecting us nowadays). This disaster then again lives with us for good. It will remind us for whom we have neglected upon. This way we can support the working world, as we will get the same sociability from them and others by cooperating. The fire that occurred in March 25 of 1911 was in many ways a disaster. However many people throughout the world (especially workers), are thankful that it led to realizing the lives of the poor workers throughout the country.
The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire took with it 146 lives and decided to injure many others while at it. Some survivors lived having to recall those painful moments. One has said: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. This could be considered true in the sense that, nothing similar to this has happen due to change. This change was brought upon bad experience that stays with us till this day. If this didn’t affect us even upon today, then the human labor rights could have been violated again and again.
Many people protested after all were clearly identified. The people wanted immediate change in the factories. The workers formed unions in order to protest and demand restitution, justice, and action that would safeguard the vulnerable and the oppressed. The labor unions formed were calling for action to improve the unsafe conditions in workshops.
Although disasters similar to the ones above may not have a happened yet there are still black workers having their rights being violated. U.S. Department of Labor found that 67% of Los Angeles garment factories and 63% of New York garment factories violate minimum wage and overtime laws. In many ways nowadays, working conditions are not as bad. We do not have monopolies paying peanuts nowadays but there are some negativities out there . Although many people may be aware of this, they are willing to do anything to gain something in this life. It is very important to fight for your place because U.S. is a capitalist country. You become successful due to work.
Strikes such as the one following the shirtwaist factory are not exactly the same. Many of the strikes nowadays do not get as much recognition as they are statewide. They may not...