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The inferno that transformed American labor

The inferno that transformed American labor

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The aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire helped usher in higher wages, safer conditions and a prohibition on child labor. But the problems that led to the fire haven’t gone away. Not even close.


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Jason Bui

The snarky remarks are the worse part of this podcast. Stop!

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The inferno that transformed American labor

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