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The Uprising of 20,000
The International Ladies Garment Workers rebelled in an attempt for higher wages and less work hours. It lasted 14 weeks, and nearly all factory owners complied. -
A funeral parade is held for the 7 unidentified victims
A funeral parade is held for the 7 unidentified victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factoy fire. -
Max Blanck and Isaac Harris are tried for manslaughter
Blanck and Harris are tried on account of manslaughter, as reports show that the 9th floor doors were locked. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire kills 146. This springs plans for safer working conditions into action. -
Thousands of grieving people come to the Asch Building, home of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Thousands of grievers come to try to identify family, or just look at who was lost. -
A meeting is held to discuss unsafe working conditions in factories.
The beginning of a plan for safer working conditions is discussed. -
Established the Factory Investigating Commission
The Factory Investigating Commission is finally established in hopes of safer working conditions. -
Max Blanck and Isaac Harris are not guilty
The judge decides that Blanck and Harris are not guilty. -
The judge settles at a fine of $75 per life lost to Max Blanck and Isaac Harris
The judge decides that $75 is a sufficient amount to pay each family per life lost. This is paid by Blanck and Harris.
