The fire led to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards and helped spur the growth of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), which fought for better working conditions for sweatshop workers.
Date: March 25, 1911
Deaths: 146
Location: Asch Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Non-fatal injuries: 78
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