Skip to content
OPEN CALL PROCESS COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR HARVESTERS AFFECTED BY CENOVUS DREDGING OPERATIONS IN PLACENTIA BAY (1950 x 450 px) (1)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE OPEN CALL PROCESS
Copy of COD CAMPAIGN SLIDER (1)
RESTORE THE NORTHERN COD STEWARDSHIP FISHERY
SIGN & SHARE THE HOUSE OF COMMONS PETITION
Gray-Minimalist-Business-Quote-Facebook-Post
EI Reform For Seasonal Workers
SEND A MESSAGE TO GOVERNMENT
Request-For-Expression-of-Interest-Diesel-Electric-Vessel-Retrofitting-Survey
Diesel-Electric Vessel Retrofitting
READ MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT
home-banner
Join the Union
Learn More
home-banner
Closure Without Cause – Reopen the Atlantic Mackerel Fishery
The Atlantic Mackerel Fishery MUST be reopened in 2023. Newfoundland and Labrador communities must not bear the burden of government's incompetence. Sign the petition to send a message to Ottawa.
READ MORE

News

Meetings

Fish Prices

Member Resources

Latest News

MEDIA RELEASE: 3Ps Stock Assessment Update Highlights Need to Ban Offshore Draggers and Address Predation

November 5, 2024 / ,
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today’s technical briefing by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on the 3Ps cod stock assessment delivered news that the south coast species has not
Read More

2024 Lump Roe Rebate

November 1, 2024 /
As confirmed by the Association of Seafood Producers on today’s date, November 1, 2024, the Lump Roe Rebate for 2024 is $0.73/lb.
Read More

AGREEMENT REACHED FOR HARVESTERS AFFECTED BY CENOVUS DREDGING OPERATIONS

October 31, 2024 / ,
An Agreement in Principle has been facilitated by the FFAW between Cenovus and the Fisheries Liaison Committee, comprised of fish harvesters from the Placentia Bay region. The agreement will allow
Read More

Facebook Feed

Cover for FFAW/Unifor
18,561
FFAW/Unifor

FFAW/Unifor

14,000 working Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - a history steeped in the fishing industry.

FFAW/Unifor is live now.

1 day ago

FFAW/Unifor
Tuesday - 2 ... See MoreSee Less

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

FFAW/Unifor was live.

2 days ago

FFAW/Unifor
tuesday ... See MoreSee Less

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

FFAW/Unifor was live.

2 days ago

FFAW/Unifor
Tuesday ... See MoreSee Less

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

FFAW/Unifor

2 days ago

FFAW/Unifor
🔴🔵14TH CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION - DAY 1 Day 1 of the 14th Constitutional Convention was held today in Gander – nearly 200 delegates and special guests filled Quality Hotel in Gander for an exciting first day. The day began with our Convention Video, highlighting the key events since our last full delegation meeting. Outgoing President Greg Pretty delivered the President’s Report, followed by our special guest Keynote Speaker, Darryl Sittler. Mr. Sittler won over everyone in the room – regardless of if they were a leaf’s fan or not! Provincial Minister Gerry Byrne delivered remarks to the Convention delegates, and also shared some important and well-received announcements regarding capacity and processing sector accountability. A Campaign Resolution on modernizing the EI system for seasonal workers was presented to the floor and passed unanimously.The afternoon kicked off with sector-specific breakout groups. The Inshore Sector enjoyed a riveting panel “Safety at Sea: Bringing Fish Harvesters Safely Home” with fish harvesters Eugene Carter and Terry Billard, Craig Parsons from the NL-Fish Harvesting Safety Association, and Mark Gould from the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operations, and was moderated by FFAW-Unifor Inshore Director Sherry Glynn. The detailed account of the Lucky 7’s harrowing rescue had delegates on the edge of their seats, and all Panelists delivered important lessons on safety and preparedness. Following this was a panel titled, “Federal Lobbying and Building Strong Connections,” featuring Secretary-Treasurer Jason Spingle, Jean Leteigne of FRAPP, and Carl Allen from the MFU, with moderator Dwan Street. The FFAW and similar organizations make significant progress on joint-issues when we work together, and forging those connections and collaborations remains paramount to our work. On the IRO side, delegates enjoyed a session on “Negotiating the Best Collective Agreement for Your Workplace” featuring VP Elect Brenda King of Icewater, Executive Board member from Altera, Steve Buffett, Jennifer Murray, Atlantic Director of Unifor, with moderator James Farrell, FFAW-Unifor IRO Director. Following this was a panel on, “Building a Union for the Next Generation” featuring Jennifer Murray, Charles Baker, Robert Periera, with moderator Joey Warford. Charles dedicated time to mentoring Robert into the local president role approximately 3 years prior to his retirement. Succession planning and this foresight is so crucial to ensuring the continuity and engagement of local members, and the example of Charlie and Robbie is to be commended and emulated. A General Plenary Panel on “Rural Economic Sustainability in Newfoundland and Labrador” took place in the afternoon, featuring Harris Centre Director Kim Crosbie, Gander Mayor Percy Farwell, and President-Elect Dwan Street, moderated by Sherry Glynn. Ms. Crosbie spoke to delegates about the important work of the Harris Centre, sharing insights into our province’s demographics and the regional economic centres that keep our outport communities going, and vice versa. Mayor Farwell explained the interconnectedness between service centres like Gander and the inshore fishery, and how one cannot exist without the other. Farwell also spoke to the importance of welcoming and integrating new Canadians to address labour gaps and ensure we can continue to sustain ourselves and grow. President-Elect Street highlighted the need for resource management decisions to reflect the economic needs of Canadian communities, as opposed to corporate interests. Street spoke to the need to protect the inshore fishery and thereby our culture and way of life, to ensure that people in our province can continue to live and work in rural communities. Street also highlighted failure of current federal MPs and the harm their action (and inaction) has caused the people who elected them to these positions. Delegates enjoyed a great trade show during the breaks, where several vendors and associations connected with members throughout the day. The day wrapped with a resolution to transition the Union from mail-out voting to electronic voting (eVoting). A presentation was provided to delegates by Courtney Glode, Public Affairs Director, followed by a unanimous passing of the resolution and required constitutional amendments. eVoting will take effect immediately and will be used in the upcoming 2025 Inshore Council election. More information will be provided to members about this change in the coming days. Delegates are looking forward to the final day of Convention tomorrow![Photography by Yana Sloat] ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

FFAW/Unifor

2 days ago

FFAW/Unifor
Photos from FFAW/Unifor's post ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Youtube Feed

FFAW-Unifor is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest private sector union with over 12,000 members working in many industries such as fishing and fish processing, metal fabrication, hospitality, brewing, and skilled trades. We also have the benefit of being associated with Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union with over 315,000 members. This gives us the unique ability to leverage our national influence to successfully lobby federal and provincial governments on behalf of our members about issues that are most important to them.
Come Back Home
Instructions for voting members for the 2024 Executive Board Election, described by FFAW-Unifor Director of Public Affairs, Courtney Glode. For more information, visit www.ffaw.ca/elections2024
Voting Instructions for the 2024 Executive Board Election
Subscribe