Widow Appeals to Former Swan Hunter Workers

The widow of a man killed by the deadly lung disease Mesothelioma just six weeks after celebrating their silver wedding anniversary is urging his former colleagues to come forward to help in her battle for justice. Joseph Alan Slavin, also known as Alan, worked as an apprentice plumber at Swan Hunter Shipyard, Wallsend from 1949 to 1954 – where it is believed he was routinely exposed to asbestos. After first experiencing chest and shoulder pains in September 2008, Mr Slavin was diagnosed with Mesothelioma on 13 January 2009. He died exactly seven months later on 13 August 2009. Following