# International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: 115th Anniversary — Analysts observe that traditional union momentum has largely stalled despite new digital organizing tactics.
- **1955-12-05**: AFL-CIO Merger — The two largest labor federations merge at the peak of American union influence.
- **1947-06-23**: Taft-Hartley Act — Legislation restricts the power of labor unions, marking the beginning of a long-term decline in density.
- **1935-07-05**: Wagner Act Passed — The National Labor Relations Act establishes the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively.
- **1911-03-25**: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire — Tragic fire in NYC kills 146, sparking a national movement for labor safety and unionization.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Labor's Waning Influence: Assessing the Post-Triangle Fire Era
2026-03-25 16:53:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

As the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire passes, labor analysts note a significant decline in the institutional momentum that once defined American unionism. Despite modern organizing efforts, structural shifts and legislative hurdles continue to suppress union density to historic lows.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/labor-union-momentum-triangle-fire-anniversary

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