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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KNOW A YOUNG, NEW OR POTENTIAL FISH HARVESTER? WE WANT THEM AT OUR OCT 2 SUMMIT! ![]()
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Now accepting expressions of interest to participate in the October 2 event in St. John's launching the Newfoundland and Labrador New Harvesters Network. For all new and prospective fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador. Accepted registrations will have their travel expenses reimbursed. ![]()
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Hurry - space is very limited! ![]()
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Fill out the form: www.ffaw.ca/summit2026
📣 Placentia Bay <35 Cod Fleet Meeting![]()
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FFAW will be hosting a Zoom meeting for the Placentia Bay under 35 Cod Fleet on Monday Aug 31st at 10am.![]()
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If you are interested in attending, please contact Crystal-Lynn Gorman at clgorman@ffaw.ca for the meeting link/call information.
📣 VOTING IS NOW OPEN: EXECUTIVE BOARD NON-FISH SEAT VIRTUAL ELECTION![]()
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Two candidates have been nominated for the IRO Non-Fish vacancy seat on the Executive Board, and eligible members can now cast their vote for Chelsea Dicks (Ramada) or Mark Fudge (Molson Coors).![]()
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📩 Voting instructions and a secure voting ID and PIN have been sent to all members in this sector as of August 28, 2026, at 12:01AM.![]()
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⏰ The voting period is now open and will![]()
close 30 days later on September 27, 2026, at 11:59PM NL time. No votes will be accepted before or after this period.![]()
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📞 All voters may cast their ballot by either telephone OR online website using the unique elector ID and PIN provided in their voting instructions.![]()
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📧 Members with emails on file![]()
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PIN via email.![]()
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📌 The email comes from sender vote@simplyvoting.com. You can add this email to your ‘safe senders’ list to ensure seamless delivery.![]()
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📫 Members with no email on file will receive their voting instructions via mail (Canada Post) to their address on file.![]()
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TWO WEEKS to be received; to verify your contact information is correct or to have your ballot sent by email instead, please call the St. John’s Office at 709-576-7276.![]()
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🔐 Your vote is 100% anonymous,![]()
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🚫 Absolutely no one will be able![]()
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☑️ Check your spam/junk folder if you do![]()
not receive the email after August 28.![]()
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🆘 If you have questions or concerns, we are here to help! Please contact the St. John’s Office at 709-576-7276.![]()
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📋IRO NON-FISH WORKPLACES ARE THE![]()
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➡️ Baie Verte Co-op![]()
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➡️ Cahill Fabrication![]()
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➡️ Centre Loop Recreation![]()
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➡️ Community Credit Union![]()
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➡️ FFAW Staff![]()
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➡️ Fish Harvesters Resource Office Staff![]()
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➡️ Harbour Grace Cold Storage![]()
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➡️ La Scie Offloading![]()
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➡️ Labrador Catering![]()
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➡️ Molson Coors![]()
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➡️ Mowi Canada![]()
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➡️ PFHCB Staff![]()
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➡️ Quality Hotel and Suites Gander![]()
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➡️ Ramada Hotel![]()
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➡️ Steelfab Industries
FFAW-Unifor extends our sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the fish harvester who tragically lost his life in Westport.![]()
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This is a devastating loss for the community and for harvesters across Newfoundland and Labrador. We know the weight of a tragedy like this is felt far beyond one family, and our thoughts are with everyone grieving today.
