They renewed the call for fair treatment at work and demanded an end to child labour. This took place at an International Conference of Socialist Women in Copenhagen, Denmark. Unsafe conditions contributed to the high death toll. Many of the fire escapes were locked to prevent women from slipping out, even for a moment's break. Eighty thousand workers marched through the streets to attend the mass funeral for the victims.
Bread symbolizes economic justice and roses represent quality of life.
March 8 marks women's efforts over the years to attain justice and equality for themselves and their children.