Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In the 1920s, factory workers known as the Radium Girls were told to lick their brushes while painting glowing watch dials, unknowingly ingesting radioactive material that caused severe illness and even their jawbones to rot. While companies covered it up, their fight for justice changed labor laws and led to major workplace protections. What does this story make you think about how far companies once went before being held accountable?
In the 1920s, factory workers known as the Radium Girls were told to lick their brushes while painting glowing watch dials, unknowingly ingesting radioactive material that caused severe illness and even their jawbones to rot. While companies covered it up, their fight for justice changed labor laws and led to major workplace protections. What does this story make you think about how far companies once went before being held accountable?
