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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

UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN

August 20, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

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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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the NL-FHSA 🍂This Thanksgiving, we have even more to be grateful for as we celebrate a major milestone today: the last of our 2,500 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) has officially made its way into the hands of Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters.This initiative would not have been possible without the incredible support and collaboration of our partners. We extend our sincere thanks to the Fish Harvesters Resource Centre, FFAW-Unifor , and the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board for their generous contributions and commitment to the safety of fish harvesters throughout our province.A special thank you also goes to the Canadian Beacon Registry for their guidance, support, and assistance throughout this project.Behind every beacon distributed was a tremendous amount of work. We would like to recognize Tina Pretty, who dedicated countless hours to ensuring beacons were properly registered, helping to make this initiative a success. The success of this campaign is a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when organizations come together with a common goal: protecting the people who put food on our tables and support our coastal communities.As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we're reminded of why safety matters. Every harvester has loved ones waiting for them at home. While we all hope a Personal Locator Beacon is never needed, having one on your person can make all the difference when the unexpected happens, helping search and rescue responders locate someone quickly and increasing the chances of a safe return home.Today, we're thankful for strong partnerships, safer workplaces, and most importantly, the families who give us so many reasons to come home safely at the end of every trip.From all of us at NL-FHSA, thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃❤️www.frc.nf.ca/www.pfhcb.com/#SafetyAtSea #FishHarvesters #Thanksgiving #PLBCampaign #ComeHomeSafe #NLFHSA #FishingSafety #PartnershipsMatter ...

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📣🎓23 Days Left to Apply for FFAW-Unifor Scholarships!FFAW-Unifor is awarding six $750 scholarships to help support members and their families pursuing post-secondary education.Applications are open until October 31, 2026.Visit ffaw.ca/scholarship-application-2026/ to learn more about eligibility requirements and download the application form. ...

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4 days ago

📣 Calculations for the lump roe rebate have been completed, and harvesters will be receiving a rebate of $1.66 per pound, resulting in a total price of $3.66 per pound ($2.00 initial + $1.66 rebate). Retroactive payments will be due and payable no later than December 10, 2026. ...

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4 days ago

🔵 A larger bait allocation does not provide meaningful access for Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters.Canada’s mackerel TAC increased to 1,500 tonnes in 2026, with 1,400 tonnes allocated for personal-use bait. Yet NL harvesters accessed just 2% and 5% of the quota in the previous two years. Our mackerel fishery has historically been a commercial fishery — not a bait fishery.Harvesters across the province continue to report strong mackerel abundance, and DFO’s own assessment showed the stock increased by nearly 50% year over year.A Canadian mackerel fishery is already taking place. The issue is who is able to participate.FFAW-Unifor continues to call on Minister Joanne Thompson - St. John's East to provide Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters with a responsible commercial mackerel allocation that reflects the stock outlook, harvester knowledge, and the historic importance of this fishery to our province. ...

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📣🦞 3K Lobster and Pelagic Fleet MeetingsLeading Tickles - October 9th at 1:00PM - New Town Hall (87 Main Street) South Brook - October 13th at 1:00PM - Town Hall ...

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