The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is a notable event in US history, whereby hundreds of young immigrant women met their deaths while looking to better their lives. Most of the women who died in the tragedy jumped from the ninth floor to the street below because their only choice was death from either burning or jumping. Although this incident occurred over a century ago, it is still relevant to modern labor and women’s rights discussions. For instance, the incident was instrumental in fast-tracking workplace protections. Eventually, the number of hours individuals could work every day became regulated, and workplace safety became engrained in labor laws. The aftermath of this workplace disaster inspired massive protests in the US. Eventually, it became a key item of reference for reform-minded politicians and other champions of organized labor. Because most of those who died during this tragedy were women, the incident acted as a catalyst for women to fight for their workplace rights and the right to vote. The argument was that part of the reason why women were suffering was that they did not have legislative representation. Overall, the incident was instrumental in showing how the struggles for representation in legislative bodies and equal rights were intertwined.