HUEC 2045 Chapter : HUEC 3 6 12
Document Summary
History and growth of womens apparel buines was closely aligned, owners and workers were on opp sides, pay sucked, long, workin hrs dirty dark and dangerous conditions. Triangle shirtwaist fire disaster in 1911, it brought great plight to the wrkers. Fire started on top floor and ppl started jumpin n shit. Began the growth and strength of the ilguwu. In 1995 unite union of needletrades industrial and textile wkers. Ilguwu merged with > amalgamated clothing & textile workers union. Waning uinoin membership in the apparel & textile industries. Unite here unite merged eith the hotel employee & restaurant emplyees (here) Womens wear the largest, most varied & fastest changing mkt. Apparel producers particular lifestyle, size range, & price range. Designers balance diversification with specialization mkt their own artistic identity to those that share their vision. Wholesale price points the qlty of materials & qlty of workmanship. The amt & type of labor required in the production process.
