We remade this button because the Triangle Fire is a landmark of union history and the problem of dying at work is still going on. It is not just a symbol or anniversary – it’s a reason for people getting together to stop what’s still happening today. The original button was made immediately after the fire for a rally. It’s in the Cornell archive, and says “We mourn our loss.” We’re making these buttons, although we can’t afford to make a lot, since we’re funding them ourselves. We’re trying to get union people talking to each other, no matter what union they’re in.

Tags: Activist, Garment Industry, Labor