Upton Sinclair's work continues to have a lasting impact today. The Pure Food and Drug Acts are still in effect, although they have been revised many times. The FDA works to make sure that food and drugs in the United States are safe for consumption. Sinclair’s writings also led to the worker's rights movement. Because The Jungle was intended to be a stand for the immigrant worker. These workers struggled against oppression by the factory owners and were unable to get their story out. They could not speak up for the change that was necessary for safe and fair working conditions. Upton
Sinclair gave these workers a voice.
Sinclair gave these workers a voice.