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The Hamilton Spectator's senior business reporter Steve Arnold has won Unifor Local 87-M’s annual Labour Journalism Award for his compelling and comprehensive stories on how foreign domination has hurt Hamilton's steel industry and its workers.
"He writes with clarity and purpose, telling the workers' stories while giving voice to the company as well," said Paul Morse, president of Unifor Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild, which sponsors the annual award.
"Mr. Arnold's work is painted on a wide canvas, taking the readers into the inner worlds of multinational steel giants ArcelorMittal Dofasco and U.S. Steel, and into the living rooms of steelworkers worried about their pensions, job security and meaningful employment,"
“Arnold's attention to detail is outstanding,” Morse said. “The business journalist tracked down employees, former executives, politicians and union representatives to create a full picture of the companies' roots in the community and provide vivid insight into the ownership changes and their impacts on labour relations.”
Arnold's stories looked at how global forces have affected the Hamilton steel industry, and the impact that has had on steelworkers.
"His steel series speaks to the realities of globalization on our national economy," said Randy Kitt, the Media Sector representative on Unifor's National Executive Board.
"All four finalists for this award deserve acclaim," Kitt said. "Their work underscores how much we need to maintain and promote strong, professional and independent journalism in Canada."
Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild has 3,000 members at 34 media outlets across Ontario, including CTV, The Globe and Mail, Sun Media and Torstar.
