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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📣 2J SHRIMP CAPS BUMPED![]()
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The 2J shrimp committee would like to advise 2J license holders that caps have been bumped by 60,000 lb per boat, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
📣 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD NON-FISH SEAT VIRTUAL ELECTION ![]()
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The nomination period for the IRO Non-Fish vacancy seat on the Executive Board yielded two candidates: Chelsea Dicks (Ramada) and Mark Fudge (Molson Coors). ![]()
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The virtual election is being managed by third-party company SimplyVoting. Here are some important facts about this election:![]()
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📩 Voting instructions and a secure voting ID and PIN will be sent to all members in this sector on August 28, 2026 at 12:01AM. ![]()
⏰ The voting period will open at this time and will close again 30 days later on September 27, 2026 at 11:59PM NL time. No votes will be accepted before or after this period. ![]()
📞 All voters may cast their ballot by either telephone OR online website using the unique elector ID and PIN provided in their voting instructions.![]()
📧 Members with emails on file will receive their voting instructions including unique elector ID and secure PIN via email.![]()
📌 The email will come from sender vote@simplyvoting.com. You can add this email to your ‘safe senders’ list to ensure seamless delivery. ![]()
📫 Members with no email on file will receive their voting instructions via mail (Canada Post) to their address on file. ![]()
⏱️ Mailed instructions could take up to 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.![]()
🔐 Your vote is 100% anonymous, confidential, and secure.![]()
🚫 Absolutely no one will be able to see which candidate you voted for. The only thing that can be verified is whether or not a vote was cast. ![]()
☑️ Check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive the email after August 28. ![]()
🆘 If you have questions or concerns, we are here to help! Please contact the St. John’s Office at 709-576-7276.![]()
✅ Reminder: only workplaces in this sector (listed below) are eligible to vote in this election. ![]()
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📋IRO NON-FISH WORKPLACES ARE THE FOLLOWING: ![]()
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➡️ Baie Verte Co-op ![]()
➡️ Cahill Fabrication ![]()
➡️ Centre Loop Recreation![]()
➡️ Community Credit Union ![]()
➡️ FFAW Staff ![]()
➡️ Fish Harvesters Resource Office Staff & Dockside Monitors ![]()
➡️ Harbour Grace Cold Storage ![]()
➡️ La Scie Offloading ![]()
➡️ Labrador Catering ![]()
➡️ Molson Coors ![]()
➡️ Mowi Canada![]()
➡️ PFHCB Staff ![]()
➡️ Quality Hotel and Suites Gander ![]()
➡️ Ramada Hotel ![]()
➡️ Steelfab Industries
🦀FINAL 2026 CRAB PRICE UPDATE ![]()
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The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, August 16 to Saturday, August 22 is $6.08.![]()
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This is the final crab price update for 2026.
📣NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS![]()
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Aug. 21, 2026![]()
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2J3KL Northern Cod Fishery—Regular season landings by 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters![]()
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DFO advises that as of Wednesday, August 19, landings from regular season 3KL-based inshore fixed-gear harvesters have reached approximately 20,730 t (80%) of the amount allocated for this summer period (25,802t).![]()
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The Department will continue to closely monitor this fishery to ensure that the total harvest for the 3KL-based regular period remains within the allocated amount.![]()
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Additional updates as required will be communicated in advance via a Notice to Fish Harvesters.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Region Newfoundland and Labrador encompasses over 29,000 kilometers of coastline and a continental shelf of 2.5 million square kilometers. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfou...
📣🔴 NEW AND YOUNG FISH HARVESTERS INVITED TO FALL SUMMIT IN ST. JOHNS ![]()
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FFAW-Unifor is bringing together the next generation of Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters for our first annual New Harvesters Summit, happening October 2 at the Rooms in St. John’s.![]()
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The summit will be a full day of workshops, presentations and conversations focused on the fishery, the challenges facing new entrants, and the future of our industry. It’s also a chance to connect with other new harvesters from across the province, share experiences and build relationships.![]()
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The day will wrap up with an evening social. More details will be announced soon.![]()
Space is limited, so register today: ffaw.ca/summit2026![]()
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Questions regarding the 2026 New Harvesters Summit can be directed to epittman@ffaw.ca
