Monday, March 26, 2012

DOL Remembers Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

U.S. Department of Labor encourages the public to visit its website that commemorates the 101st anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which occurred March 25, 1911, in New York City, NY. The website features an audio tour that documents the event and how it affected labor's history, and it highlights 21 locations in New York City's area that played a part in the fire. Learn about the events leading up to the fire, those who lost their lives and what happened after the event.