2011 marks the one hundred year anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City. Hardly anyone knows what a shirtwaist is anymore, but we’re all familiar with the panic bars and lit signs above exit doors, two regulations fought for by the New York community and labor unions after the fire.
Guest
Adrienne Sosin, Professor of Education, Adelphi University, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, co-author of The New York City Triangle Factory Fire, co-founder of Education & Labor Collaborative
Joel Sosinsky, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, co-author of The New York City Triangle Factory Fire, co-founder Education & Labor Collaborative