YOUNG HARVESTERS COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS OPEN
Dec. 2025 to Dec. 2028 Term The nomination process is now open for the FFAW’s Young Harvester Committee. The Young Harvesters Committee is a space for harvesters around the province
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UPDATE ON CRAB FINAL PAYOUT
In April, FFAW won the Panel decision on crab, but now ASP is attempting to draw the union into an arbitration which would see rebate payments delayed to harvesters, allowing
FFAW-Unifor Expresses Deep Concern Over Baltic III Wreck as Vessel Further Deteriorates Off Cedar Cove
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is expressing serious concern following reports that the MSC Baltic III has sustained further structural damage and deterioration
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📣 SOUTHCOAST MAPPING PROJET PORT AUX BASQUES![]()
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FFAW is looking to interview fish harvesters who fish along the southcoast. Given increasing pressures from conservation groups and industry, we need members help identifying marine areas, for whatever reason, that must be prioritized for commercial fishing access. ![]()
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We will be in PORT AUX BASQUES at 11am at the Legion on Wednesday, December 10th.![]()
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This does not have to be limited to fishing areas, but can also be common transit routes, feeding areas, productive habitats. Essentially ANY MARINE AREA YOU DO NOT WANT TO LOSE/SACRIFICE TO CONSERVATION OR INDUSTRY AND WHY. No such database currently exists and we want to be able to show governments and other stakeholders a map of our claimed space along the southwest coast. ![]()
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Please be prepared to spend time marking up maps. Secretary Treasurer Jamie Baker, new 3Ps member rep Crystal Lynn Gorman, 2J4R3Pn rep Jeff Griffin, and Industry Relations Representative Katie Power will be in attendance.
📣 MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3Pn/4R![]()
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FFAW is looking to interview fish harvesters who fish along the southcoast. Given increasing pressures from conservation groups and industry, we need members help identifying marine areas, for whatever reason, that must be prioritized for commercial fishing access. ![]()
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We will be in BURGEO at 2:00pm at the Upper Deck on Tuesday, December 9th.![]()
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This does not have to be limited to fishing areas, but can also be common transit routes, feeding areas, productive habitats. Essentially ANY MARINE AREA YOU DO NOT WANT TO LOSE/SACRIFICE TO CONSERVATION OR INDUSTRY AND WHY. No such database currently exists and we want to be able to show governments and other stakeholders a map of our claimed space along the southwest coast. ![]()
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Please be prepared to spend time marking up maps. Secretary Treasurer Jamie Baker, new 3Ps member rep Crystal Lynn Gorman and Industry Relations Representative Katie Power will be in attendance.
📣 CRAB REBATE UPDATE — Dec. 5,2025![]()
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FFAW-Unifor has received an update from Deloitte on the crab rebate review, and the process is now moving into the verification phase.![]()
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Deloitte has confirmed that they have compiled all sales data submitted by processors and have now completed their verification sample selections. These audit checks are a normal part of the review to ensure the data provided by companies matches actual sales activity.![]()
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Deloitte has begun issuing these verification requests to processors, with all selections expected to be sent out by early next week.![]()
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Once processors return the required supporting documents:![]()
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- Deloitte will compare the verification samples against the sales data already provided.![]()
- If discrepancies are found, Deloitte will require additional follow-up from processors.![]()
- If no issues are identified, the review will move directly into final price calculations, as agreed by all parties.![]()
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Deloitte will provide another update next week on the status of these verification submissions.![]()
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FFAW-Unifor will continue to keep harvesters informed as new information becomes available.
📣 14A LOBSTER COMMITTEE NOMINATION PERIOD![]()
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Nomination Period for the 14A Lobster Committee will run from Monday, December 8th to Friday, December 12th, 2025. ![]()
Harvesters can call the Corner Brook Office (709) 634-0277, during regular office hours, to nominate someone. ![]()
There will be NO nominations accepted after 12:00pm on Friday, December 12th, 2025. Once the nominations are completed, we will be sending out an electronic vote by email. This Committee will consist of representatives from the following areas;![]()
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Trout River![]()
Bonne Bay![]()
St. Paul's-Cow Head-Parsons Pond![]()
Portland Creek-Daniels Harbour![]()
River of Ponds![]()
Port Saunders
📣 REMINDER: 3Ps SMALL SUPP CRAB MEETING![]()
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There will be a 3Ps Small Supp Crab meeting held at the Clarenville Inn on Monday December 8th at 10:00am. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a potential buddy up, as well as general fleet discussion on the upcoming season. FFAW Member Representative Crystal-Lynn Gorman will be in attendance.
