A Closer Look at Northern Cod: ACCESS
Northern cod is assessed by DFO and managed as a single stock in NAFO division 2J3KL. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that is set each year is for 2J3KL. Different
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Dental and Health Benefit Discount Offer for Members
DISCOUNTED HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS FOR FFAW MEMBERS: SEPARATE DENTAL PLAN NOW AVAILABLE DENTAL PLAN: Due to the number of inquiries about dental coverage, Cal Legrow has secured a separate
DISCOUNTED HEALTH INSURANCE OFFER FOR FFAW MEMBERS
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce it has secured a special discounted offer on health insurance for all union members from Cal Legrow Insurance and Belmont Health and Wealth. No medical
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14,000 working Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - a history steeped in the fishing industry.
📣🔵NOW HIRING CAPELIN GRADERS ![]()
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FFAW is seeking CAPELIN GRADERS to start work in late June for the duration of the capelin fishery. ![]()
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Experience in the harvesting or processing of capelin is an asset and training will be provided.![]()
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Candidates should have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. Extensive travel will be required however the successful candidate will be reimbursed for all travel expenses. There may also be potential for additional weeks of work after capelin work ends. ![]()
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Please send an email to gleyte@ffaw.ca to apply.
📣 SHRIMP CAPS SET FOR 2J IN SFA 6![]()
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The 2J shrimp committee would like to advise 2J license holders that caps have been set at 120,000 lb, plus a 10,000 lb cap tolerance, for a total amount of 130,000 lb per share in SFA 6.![]()
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Trip limits remain the same as last year.
🦀 Crab Price Update![]()
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The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, May 24 to Saturday, May 30 is $5.58.![]()
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The price for crab landed during the week of Sunday, May 31 to Saturday, June 6 will be released by noon on Monday, June 8.
📣DISCOUNTED HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS FOR FFAW MEMBERS: SEPARATE DENTAL PLAN NOW AVAILABLE![]()
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➡DENTAL PLAN:![]()
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Due to the number of inquiries about dental coverage, Cal Legrow has secured a separate offer for FFAW members through Blue Cross. Enrol before July 15, 2026 for no waiting period. To get a quote for monthly payment plans with a one-year commitment, click this link and fill out your information: bit.ly/4u6KDqF![]()
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For any questions relating to the DENTAL plan offered, please contact Kirk Stoyles at 709-778-4119 or kstoyles@callegrow.com.![]()
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➡HEALTH BENEFITS:![]()
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The discounted health insurance benefits from Belmont Health is available to members for an annual payment of $2504.70 for one year of coverage. The enrolment deadline for this plan is June 30, 2026.![]()
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For any questions regarding the details of HEALTH BENEFITS plan offered, please contact Belmont Health directly at 1-888-235-6169 or ffaw@gobelmont.ca.![]()
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Click here for the enrolment form: ffaw.ca/wp.../uploads/2026/05/FFAW-Enrolment.pdf
🔴 Banner year for herring in Newfoundland ![]()
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Spawn in the water from Port au Port, to Musgrave Harbour, to Conception Bay.![]()
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Have you seen herring or herring spawn in your area? Drop your photos in the comments and let us know where and when they were taken.
