Proceedings, Third National Conference Workmen's Compensation for Industrial Accidents

"Proceedings, Third National Conference Workmen's Compensation for Industrial Accidents" is a historical record showcasing a national conversation about the urgent need for workers' compensation laws in America's burgeoning industries. This collection of meeting notes from a Chicago conference captures the voices of state officials, union leaders, and safety advocates as they grapple with creating fair and practical legislation to protect those injured at work. The book highlights the problems with drafting laws, showcases the variety of approaches different states are taking, and brings to light philosophical disagreements about how to define dangerous jobs. There is a noticeable passion from participants to create a unified workers' compensation code, signaling how important it was to address the insufficient safeguards for injured workers.