One hundred years ago tomorrow 146 women and girls died horrible deaths trapped by stairway doors locked by a greedy and callus employer. The fire marked a turning point in public opinion -- people finally saying to the robber barons enough is enough.
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire
With worker deaths again rising (i.e. recent coal mine and oil rig disasters) its prudent time to reflect -- and a prudent time to once again tell greedy corporations enough is enough.
http://www.alternet.org/news/150363...rls--they_were_tough,_brave_women?page=entire
http://www.alternet.org/news/150359...aist_fire,_workers_face_dangers_born_of_greed
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire
With worker deaths again rising (i.e. recent coal mine and oil rig disasters) its prudent time to reflect -- and a prudent time to once again tell greedy corporations enough is enough.
http://www.alternet.org/news/150363...rls--they_were_tough,_brave_women?page=entire
http://www.alternet.org/news/150359...aist_fire,_workers_face_dangers_born_of_greed
