UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN
This week, FFAW union leadership met in Gander to discuss challenges facing members and workplaces and to set priorities for the coming weeks and months. On Monday and Tuesday, the
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RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATION PERIOD; GLYNN ACCLAIMED AS NEW SEC-TREAS
August 10, 2026 The nomination period for the two Executive Board vacancies (by-elections) closed last Friday, August 7 at 4:00PM, and the FFAW’s Elections Committee met this morning to review
REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Inshore Regulations. Fish harvesters are encouraged to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, or complete the online
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14,000 working Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - a history steeped in the fishing industry.
🔵 Another harvester is showing exactly what they’re seeing on the water.![]()
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Rod Cornick submitted this video of mackerel in Newfoundland and Labrador waters, adding to the growing amount of firsthand evidence from harvesters reporting large numbers of mackerel around the province.![]()
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Harvesters know what they are seeing. Videos like this continue to raise serious questions about whether the current science is accurately reflecting the abundance of mackerel in our waters.![]()
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FFAW-Unifor continues to call for a reopening of the commercial mackerel fishery and for fisheries management decisions that properly account for the observations and knowledge of people on the water every day.
FFAW-Unifor is seeking a Member Representative to service members in the Inshore Fishery sector. This is a full-time, permanent position. Reporting to FFAW-Unifor Management, the Member Representative is the front-line point of contact for harvesters. This position is responsible for the communication, analysis, and advocacy on fisheries management issues, collective bargaining, negotiations, conducting membership meetings, participation on fisheries stock assessments and advisory meetings and building union solidarity amongst FFAW-Unifor members.![]()
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Please forward resume to gleyte@ffaw.ca by September 27th.
📣 FFAW-Unifor was proud to take part in Unifor’s 2026 Canadian Council in Ottawa, joining union members and leaders from across the country to discuss the priorities facing working people in the year ahead.![]()
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Canadian Council is an important opportunity to strengthen solidarity, celebrate gains made across the union and help shape Unifor’s next National Bargaining Program.![]()
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With workers across Canada facing economic uncertainty, tariff pressures, and changing workplaces, FFAW-Unifor remains committed to protecting Canadian jobs, strengthening collective bargaining, and ensuring workers have a strong voice in the decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods.![]()
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Representing FFAW-Unifor at this year’s Council were Chelsea Dicks, Robert Pereira, Scott Blackwood, Nancy Bowers, Chrissy Bloom, Doretta Strickland, and Brenda King.
📣 On August 31, 2026, FFAW-Unifor held a shop steward training session for members working at Ocean Choice International (OCI) in Bonavista. Bargaining Unit executive and Shop Stewards from across the plant came together to sharpen their skills and strengthen how we represent workers on the floor.![]()
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The session covered:![]()
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- The role and responsibilities of a shop steward under our collective agreement![]()
- How to listen to members, document concerns, and use the right contract articles (seniority, scheduling, discipline, grievances, and more)![]()
- Health and safety basics and when to involve the union office![]()
- Practical ways to build confidence in handling day-to-day issues with supervisors![]()
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Participants asked great questions, shared real experiences from the Bonavista plant, and left with clear action plans to stay visible and accessible to their co-workers.![]()
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Big thanks to everyone who attended and to our trainers for leading a productive and positive session. Together, we’re building a stronger, more informed union presence throughout our membership. ![]()
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Pictured: Standing L-R: Dennis White, Angela Feehan, Doreen Street, Jamie Slade, Morgan Little, Tony Reid, Nicholas Way, and![]()
Joey Warford,![]()
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Front L-R: Kayla Phillips, Lisa Faulkner, Kerry Stevens, Larry Harris, Bill Russell, and![]()
Terry Harris![]()
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Missing from photo: Melvin Stagg and![]()
Johan Joensen
📣Notice to 13A and 13B Lobster License Harvesters![]()
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A mailout to all 13A and 13B Lobster License Holders have been mailed out on Friday, September 11.![]()
Deadline for return of the vote is September 23.
