Thanks to Frances Perkins

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The narrative follows Frances Perkins, whose experience with the Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911 ignited her passion for labor reform. As the first female Secretary of Labor under Franklin Delano Roosevelt, she championed new laws to ensure safer workplaces and fair treatment for workers. Her pivotal role in establishing the Social Security program reflects her vision of an inclusive society that supports its members, showcasing her lasting impact on American labor rights and social welfare.