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What were the consequences of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory disaster?

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The tragedy brought widespread attention to the dangerous sweatshop conditions of factories, and led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of workers.

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Answer 2

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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. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark and a new York City landmark.

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