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2026 Mackerel Decision Falls Short for NL Harvesters

July 8, 2026 / Media Releases

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is calling for an urgent reconsideration of the 2026 mackerel management decision as federal oversight continues to fail commercial fish harvesters. The commercial mackerel fishery

NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCIES

July 6, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process will take place per the terms of the Constitution. The nomination

‼️📣FINAL CHANCE TO ENROL IN DISCOUNTED HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN – JUNE 30, 2026

June 30, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

FFAW members are reminded that the Health Benefits Plan and Dental Plan are two separate offers, with separate enrolment processes, providers, deadlines, and contact information. Members interested in both health

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📣 ICE & WATER DEDUCTION ON COD – a violation of the collective agreement Over the last couple of days harvesters have reported a 1% ice and water deduction from their cod landings. Companies are saying that it is permitted under the collective agreement. We want to be abundantly clear: a deduction for ice and water on a cod landing is not in accordance with the agreement reached in May with ASP. The agreement states:- Ice and water deduction:For 2026 only, a 1% deduction, pending agreement from DFO. Any deduction in future years would be based on a study conducted by both sides of industry. DFO did not agree to the deduction this year, as time did not allow the necessary work to be completed but agreed to work with the Parties for the coming year.DFO agreement matters because any deduction has quota monitoring implications. Ice and water is not fish, so if that amount is being deducted, it cannot come off of the quota. Grievances are in the process of being filed. If you are being deducted, please reach out to your staff rep. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 day ago

🦞 Lobster Price Update Week: July 5 – July 11Avg UB Price (USD): 8.63Exchange Rate: 1.41682Avg UB (CAD): 12.22Minimum Price to Harvesters: $8.93 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

📣 Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct the Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey and Tagging program in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between August 15 and September 30.Harvesters licensed to fish in 4RS with experience fishing longline/line trawl are eligible to apply for the survey. There are charter opportunities for less (than 40' vessels and for greater than 40' vessels).For additional information or to obtain an application, please call the FFAW Office in Corner Brook at (709)634-0277.The application deadline is Friday, July 24th, 2026, at 4pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

📣 CAPELIN FISHERY STILL ROLLING The first opening for the 2026 capelin fishery was June 24, with most other 3L bays fishing on July 1.The capelin fishery in 3L, including the 3KL mobile gear fleet, was a success, with almost 80 boats active and high-quality capelin landed.Those 80 boats, with five crewmembers each, support 400 people – that’s 400 families in coastal communities.At least 10 plants have put capelin through this year, employing hundreds more workers.No fishing enterprise or plant is fully dependent on capelin, but for everyone involved, it makes up an important part of their year and our $2 billion industry. With 3L wrapped up, the fishery is shifting to 3K, with most bays just starting to fish yesterday and today.With plenty of quota remaining, harvesters in 3K are looking forward to good fishery. The picture below was submitted by Brad Patey, owner/operator of the Village Bride in Englee. This picture was taken yesterday, the first day of the capelin fishery in White Bay. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

🦀 Crab Price Update The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, July 5 to Saturday, July 11 is $6.14. The price for crab landed during the week of Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18 will be released by noon on Monday, July 20. ... See MoreSee Less

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