Progressives advocated for worker protections through grassroots campaigns, legislation, and public awareness efforts, emphasizing the need for safer working conditions and fair labor practices. They pushed to ban child labor by highlighting its negative impact on children's health and education, leading to reforms like the Keating-Owen Act. Additionally, they sought to improve factory safety regulations after tragic events like the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, resulting in stronger laws governing workplace safety. Efforts to limit the power of labor unions and issue injunctions were also part of the Progressive agenda, as they aimed to balance the interests of workers with those of businesses and the economy.
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