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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📣🔴UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN![]()
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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 Industrial Retail Offshore (IRO) Council met, providing leadership in the non-fishing sector with a dedicated platform to raise concerns in their industries. Key topics included mental health crises among workers, financial stress caused by fluctuating EI divisors, federal and provincial lobbying goals, workplace safety concerns, and more.![]()
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On Tuesday morning, the Honourable Mike Goosney, Minister of Labour, joined in-person to deliver remarks and hear the concerns of leadership around the table. Key issues raised include impacts of contract flipping on workers (like that done by Vale in Long Harbour), as well as safety concerns in workplaces that experience unregulated extreme temperatures. The Minister expressed interest in working with the Union to find solutions to these issues.![]()
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On Tuesday evening, longtime union leader Karen Powell of Happy Adventure Seafoods was honoured for her 18 years of leadership in her workplace.![]()
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“Those who hold these voluntary leadership positions know that it’s not easy work. The sacrifices made through lost personal time, the emotional toll, and the pressure often applied by workplace management do not go unseen,” says FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street.![]()
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“While it may often feel like thankless work, the contributions these leaders make are vital to their workplaces and communities. Our union is strong because of you. The gains we’ve made — the progress we’ve fought tooth and nail for — are the result of the dedication and sacrifice of these union leaders,” FFAW President Dwan Street says.![]()
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On Wednesday morning, the Executive Board meeting began with the swearing-in of newly elected Secretary-Treasurer Sherry Glynn. Glynn officially assumes the position as of yesterday and looks forward to working with President Street, FFAW leaders, and rank-and-file members to bring positive change to wharves and workplaces throughout the province.![]()
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“I’ve been around the Inshore table for many years, but this week was my first IRO Council meeting. It’s clear we have the right people around the table, fighting for your interests and working to improve the lives of all our members,” says Glynn.![]()
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“We have a lot of work ahead of us in the coming weeks and months as we fight for stability and fairness for all our members. There will always be those working only for their own interests and not for the betterment of everyone, but it is refreshing to be reminded that there are more people who truly care about fighting for everyone. These are the leaders who care about the future of the industry, who want to give the next generation a chance, and who genuinely want to ensure the smallest among us is protected as much as the biggest. I’m looking forward to working more with these leaders and with all our members to hear your concerns and find solutions,” Glynn says.![]()
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The next Inshore Council meeting will take place this fall.
📣 SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3Kn![]()
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The 3Kn shrimp committee would like to advise 3Kn license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
📣 We are now accepting photos for our annual PHOTO CONTEST. Please submit your on-the-job photos for a chance to win one of three prizes!![]()
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What are we looking for? Photos taken of our members in their day-to-day work lives. On the water, in the plant or on the job site. We want to showcase what you do for a living and the things you see along the way!![]()
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Three winners will be chosen:![]()
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First Prize – $100 Gift Card of Choice ![]()
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Second Prize – $75 Gift Card of Choice![]()
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Third Prize – $50 Gift Card of Choice![]()
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Requirements to enter:![]()
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- Photos must be high resolution (full-size image)![]()
- You own the rights or have permission to use the photo![]()
- By entering, you give permission for submitted photos to be used in future promotional material including on social media![]()
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No limit to entries – submit as many photos as you want!![]()
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All entries must be received by Sunday, August 31, 2026, to be entered for the the draw. Send photos to ntravis@ffaw.ca with the following information:![]()
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- Who or what is in the photo
🦀 Crab Price Update![]()
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The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, August 9 to Saturday, August 15 is $6.08.![]()
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The price for crab landed during the week of Sunday, August 16 to Saturday, August 22 will be released by noon on Monday, August 24.
🔴 FFAW-UNIFOR WINS SQUID PRICE DECISION![]()
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The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel has selected FFAW-Unifor’s final offer for the 2026 squid fishery, setting the price at $1.25/lb, while ASP had sought a rollover of last year’s price.![]()
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This is a significant increase from the $0.85/lb paid in 2025 and represents a 40-cent-per-pound increase for harvesters.![]()
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Thank you to the negotiating committee for all their time and hard work.
