On March 25, 1911, tragedy struck in the heart of New York City when the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire claimed the lives of 146 workers, most of them young immigrant women. The factory, located on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the Asch Building, was a bustling garment shop where workers endured long hours …
Labor Day in the United States, observed on the first Monday of September, is more than just a long weekend marking the unofficial end of summer. It’s a celebration of the American labor movement and a tribute to the contributions of workers across the nation. This federal holiday has evolved into a day of rest …
