In a somber convention held in Washington D.C. on November 26, 1912, delegates from 28 states gathered under the auspices of the National Civic Federation to discuss the plight of working-class Americans. The conference, presided over by the influential August Belmont, aimed to frame a model compensation act for workers injured on the job. This crucial legislation would pave the way for a nationwide law, ultimately providing justice and fair compensation to those who had suffered at the hands of neglectful employers.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Workplace Safety
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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