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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📣 Extension on 3rd Period of Atlantic Halibut Sustainability PlanDue to unfavorable weather conditions, there has been a 1-week extension granted on the 3rd Period. The new closing date is October 4th, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the FSSSB at 709-576-0230.
📣 2 DAYS LEFT TO VOTEVoting in the FFAW-Unifor Executive Board by-election for the IRO Non-Fish seat closes September 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. NL time.Eligible members are encouraged to review the candidate profiles for Chelsea Dicks (Ramada) and Mark Fudge (Molson Coors) before casting their ballot.View candidate profiles here: ffaw.ca/executivecandidates/IRO NON-FISH WORKPLACES:• Steelfab Industries• Ramada Hotel• PFHCB Staff• Mowi Canada• Molson Coors• Labrador Catering• Quality Hotel and Suites Gander• La Scie Offloading• Harbour Grace Cold Storage• Fish Harvesters Resource Office Staff & Dockside Monitors• FFAW Staff• Community Credit Union• Cahill Fabrication• Baie Verte Co-op• Town of Burgeo• Centre Loop RecreationIf you are an eligible member and have not yet voted, be sure to cast your ballot before the deadline.
📣 UPDATE: NOTICE TO 13A AND 13B LOBSTER LICENSE HARVESTERSPlease be advised that we have extended the deadline for return of ballots to Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. PREVIOUS POST:📣Notice to 13A and 13B Lobster License HarvestersA mailout to all 13A and 13B Lobster License Holders have been mailed out on Friday, September 11.
📣 FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA—NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERSSep. 21, 20262026 ATLANTIC MACKEREL BAIT FISHERY ADDITIONAL THIRD OPENINGFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will re-open the competitive, personal-use Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador Mackerel Fishing Areas 1 through 14 at 0600 hours on October 03, 2026.This opening will provide access to the remaining 466.67 tonnes allocated to the mackerel bait fishery for the 2026 season, representing the third and final portion of this fishery announced by the Department on July 3, 2026.Participating harvesters will be restricted to a daily limit of 454 kg (1,000 lbs) to be fished by either gillnet or handline. Monitoring will be achieved using various measures, including a 100% hail-in requirement in all regions.Additional information related to conditions of licence, will be available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2026-146 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-173 will come into force on September 23, 2026.
📣*** Snow Crab harvesters licensed to fish in CMA 10B only***The 2026 Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is underway collecting information on our Snow Crab stock for use in the annual Newfoundland Region Snow Crab Stock Assessment. Completion of the survey provides crucial data feeding the stock assessment and informing Science Advice to Resource Managers. Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Snow Crab survey by mail in April 2026. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our Facebook page, and our webpage. We are seeking additional applications to complete this important work in CMA 10B. To facilitate completion of the survey in this area, we have structured a paid charter composed of 37 stations; 10B1&10B2 the attached map. The deadline for applications is 4pm, Monday, September 21st. Harvesters are being notified of the opportunity by this post and by notification to the 10B crab fleet. For more information, please contact Jane Tucker:T: 709-576-7276C: 709-853-5924E: jtucker@ffaw.ca
