3-25-15 On this day in Labor History the year was 1911 Labor History in 2:00

[Omaha Steve]

Forgot to post this yesterday.


http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/march-25-1427293140/




March 25, 2015
On this day in Labor History the year was 1911. Marking one the most tragic days in US labor history.
146 women and girls died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

2:00 audio at link.

[riversedge]

1. In my women's study course many moons ago we had a whole section on Labor History.

I recall this horrible event vividly. Our workplaces are much safer because of the unions that pushed for safe work environments. It sickens me when I hear unions are no longer relevant. You never know the good you have until you lose it or are in danger of losing it (I think also of women's reproductive health--the RW pushing anticontraceptives and mandatory wait periods and ultrasounds and lectures..)

[Lifelong Protester]

2. Always brings tears to my eyes.

Remember the Triangle!!