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A memorial in Yiddish, Italian and English tells the stories of Triangle Shirtwaist fire victims − testament not only to tragedy but to immigrant women’s fight to remake labor laws

Written by Karla Goldman, Professor of Social Work and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan

Victims' names engraved in a metal overhang, part of the Triangle Shirtwaist Memorial, are reflected in mirroring panels along the sidewalk.AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

The 10-story Brown Building, site of one of the deadliest workplace disasters in United States history, stands one block east of Washington Square Park in New York City. Despite three...

Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesAsked today whether Optus’s chief executive should be considering his future after the …
How IT Services and IT Procurement Drive Business Success in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses cannot thrive without strong digital infrastructure. From com…
New research shows Black Summer’s megafires left lasting scars far beyond property damage
Beginning in the second half of 2019, what we now know as the Black Summer fires began devastating eastern Australia. Thousan…
Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help
Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesWithin days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social m…
1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
Jeff Overs/Getty ImagesAustralia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australia…
Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows
chinaface/GettyAustralians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns t…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

The Top 4 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters offer more than privacy to spaces; they provide other benefits that make them practical and appealing features in any home. Australian plantation shutters come in versatile designs and colours…
Indulge In the Rich Taste of Luxury Chocolate
Welcome to the world of luxury chocolate! For centuries, chocolate has been a source of pleasure, indulgence, and delight. Nowadays, the range of luxury chocolates available is greater than ever…
Improve Your Oral Health with Regular Dental Clinic Visits
Welcome to our dental clinic! We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality of dental care, in a warm and friendly environment. Our team of experienced dentists…

Australia’s top finance leaders recognised as CFO role expands

Amid surging regulatory demands and rapidly evolving industry, Australia’s most influential Chief Financial Officers will be honoured at the inaug...

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...