diff --git a/plugins/manipulator.cpp b/plugins/manipulator.cpp
index 5dab2ab09..db560fa76 100644
--- a/plugins/manipulator.cpp
+++ b/plugins/manipulator.cpp
@@ -1157,7 +1157,7 @@ viewscreen_unitlaborsst::viewscreen_unitlaborsst(vector<df::unit*> &src, int cur
         if (!Units::isOwnGroup(unit))
             cur->allowEdit = false;
 
-        if (unit->flags1.bits.dead)
+        if (!Units::isActive(unit))
             cur->allowEdit = false;
 
         if (unit->flags2.bits.visitor)