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FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Renewal of Atlantic Fisheries Fund

October 15, 2026 / Media Releases

St. John’s, NL—FFAW-Unifor welcomes today’s announcement of a five-year, $300-million renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF), ensuring continued investment in research, innovation, and development across Atlantic Canada’s fishing industry.

MINISTER THOMPSON TAKES STANCE ON REC LOBSTER

October 1, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

Minister Joanne Thompson has responded to the request for a recreational lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the answer is clear: no recreational lobster fishery will be considered. Licensed

MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab

September 29, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent

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9 hours ago

📣🎓3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR FFAW-UNIFOR SCHOLARSHIPSFFAW-Unifor is awarding six $750 scholarships to help support members and their families pursuing post-secondary education.Applications are open for three more days and close on October 31, 2026.Visit ffaw.ca/scholarship-application-2026/ to learn more about eligibility requirements and download the application form. ...

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1 day ago

📣 INSHORE COUNCIL MEETING – NOVEMBER 17–18FFAW-Unifor's Inshore Council will be meeting on November 17 and 18 to discuss issues and priorities affecting inshore harvesters throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.Agenda items for the upcoming meeting will be finalized on November 6.Members who have concerns, issues, or topics they would like brought forward for discussion are encouraged to contact their Inshore Council representative before November 6 to ensure their voices are heard.Your input is important in helping guide the discussions and priorities of your union. ...

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6 days ago

📣 CREWFINDER NOW AVAILABLE AS A FACEBOOK GROUPThe Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PHCB) has relaunched Crewfinder as a Facebook group, providing a more accessible way for fishing enterprise owners and prospective crew members throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to connect.The group allows enterprise owners seeking crew to share employment opportunities, while individuals looking for work aboard fishing vessels can connect directly with those looking to hire.Harvesters and crew members are encouraged to join the group and share it with others who may benefit from the service.Please note: Crewfinder is a service provided by the PFHCB for the sole purpose of connecting enterprise owners with prospective crew members. Neither FFAW-Unifor, the PFHCB, or the NL New Harvesters Network is responsible for job postings, the accuracy of information shared, hiring decisions, or any employment arrangements made through the group. All postings and resulting employment arrangements are the responsibility of the individuals involved. ...

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6 days ago

📣 TUNA FLEET MEETING IN ST. JOHN'SFFAW will be holding a meeting for all FFAW Bluefin Tuna Fish Harvesters on November 19th at 10am at the Sandman Hotel (227 Kenmount Road) in St. John’s. A formal committee will be re-elected at this time.A hybrid option is available for active tuna harvesters upon request to schidley@ffaw.ca. Any questions, please contact your staff rep or committee members. ...

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1 week ago

📣 13A &13B LOBSTER PROPOSAL RESULTSWith a 60% return rate of ballots, the results are as follows; 52%- Voted YES (In support of the proposal moving forward)48%- Voted NO (In support of the proposal moving forward)Please feel free to reach out to your Member Rep Jeff Griffinat (709) 765-7854, if you have any questions. ...

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