Peril in the Factory: Protecting the World's Garment Workers | City Works

On this episode of City Works, Laura Flanders talks to Charlene Obernauer, Executive Director at NYCOSH, and Theresa Haas, Director of Global Strategies at Workers United, to reflect on the anniversaries of two tragedies involving garment workers: the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 and the Rana Plaza factory collapse of 2013. They discuss the reforms that have been won by unions and advocates in recent years, and the work that still needs to be done to protect the most vulnerable workers at home and abroad Guests: Charlene Obernauer - Executive Director, NYCOSH Theresa Haas - Director of Global Strategies, Workers United Recording Date 02/09/2023 First Air Date 03/06/2023 City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities. Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/cityworks Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUNYTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/cunytv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cunytv75 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunytv75  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu CTWR04007