In the 1900s, workers formed the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) to organize against low wages and dangerous working conditions. Their first strike was known as "The Great Revolt." 60,000 New York City garment workers took the streets to fight for their rights. Women and children protesting were beaten or targeted with guns. Children? WHY would you beat a child? Why would you beat anyone because they are fighting for their rights? They are abused, payed low wages, work in life threatening conditions and put a gun is put in their face. This doesn't make me excited to join the work force. Despite the threats, they won wage and hour standards. Their fight was strengthened after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. President Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act. This law sets a minimum wage, requires overtime pay after 40 hours a week, and prohibits child labor.
However Sweatshops are in full force because companies have moved overseas. Sweatshops are still in New York hiding in the same building as the past. It is estimated that 4,500 of New York City's 7,000 garment factories are sweatshops.
http://www.heartsandminds.org/articles/sweat.htm
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