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Despite a history of labor’s hostility toward AAPI workers, we are a vital part of today’s labor movement and remain vigilant to ensure we do not regress in the name of trade or nationalism. We fight for worker rights and safe communities.

The 1911 factory blaze shocked the nation, spurred new regulations to protect factory workers and propelled women to labor leadership.

What made the strike successful were two factors: collective action under common goals and the willingness for immigrants, especially women, to be unapologetically vocal about their concerns. Its lessons about racism and justice are still relevant.