Why was the New York legislation dealing with safety in factories and wages-and-hours laws for women and children enacted?

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The Triangle Shirtwaist fire in 1911, which killed 146 workers (mostly young immigrant women), brought attention to the unsafe working conditions and lack of labor protections for women and children in factories. This tragedy prompted the New York legislation to address safety and labor issues in factories, specifically aimed at protecting women and children.

Why Was the New York Legislation Dealing with Safety in Factories