Question

identify the statements that accurately describe the working environment within the triangle shirtwaist company. correct answer(s) drag appropriate answer(s) here the owners, who were concerned for workers safety, installed a modern sprinkler system. the company refused to negotiate with the international ladies garment workers union. the women who worked for the company were some of the highest - paid workers in the textile industry. the owners fired 200 employees when they tried to join the international ladies garment workers union (ilgwu). drag appropriate answer(s) here incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

To determine the correct statements about the Triangle Shirtwaist Company's working environment:

• The statement "The owners, who were concerned for workers’ safety, installed a modern sprinkler system" is incorrect. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occurred partly due to lack of safety measures, and sprinklers were not properly installed or maintained.
• "The women who worked for the company were some of the highest - paid workers in the textile industry" is incorrect. Workers in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, mostly women, were paid low wages and worked in poor conditions.
• "The company refused to negotiate with the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union" is correct. The company was anti - union.
• "The owners fired 200 employees when they tried to join the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union (ILGWU)" is correct. The owners were hostile to unionization efforts and took such actions against workers attempting to unionize.

Answer:

Correct Answer(s):

• The company refused to negotiate with the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union.
• The owners fired 200 employees when they tried to join the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union (ILGWU).

Incorrect Answer(s):

• The owners, who were concerned for workers’ safety, installed a modern sprinkler system.
• The women who worked for the company were some of the highest - paid workers in the textile industry.