Who Killed Sir William?
🚀 Book Launch
Tuesday, May 27th – 7 PM
United Steelworkers Hall – 25 Cecil St
With Marion Endicott and Steve Mantis
& Special Guests…
In 1910, Sir William Meredith led a Royal Commission to investigate the injury, death and permanent disability of workers. As a result, Meredith helped introduce a new system of compensation for injured and disabled workers that emphasized their rights and well-being.
But today, Sir William’s principles appear to be dead: injured and disabled workers often end up living in poverty and are viewed with stigma by those who should be providing them with service.
Marion Endicott and Steve Mantis, Who Killed Sir William? authors offer insights on the experiences and needs of injured and disabled workers, and how community-based research aided in their struggle for justice.