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The Inshore Council voting period opened today, February 3, 2025 and will close on March 5, 2025. All those with emails on file will have already received their voting instructions
FFAW and ASP Hold Joint Press Conference on Tariff Threat to Fishery
FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street and Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) Executive Director Jeff Loder held a joint press conference today in St. John’s to address concerns of membership regarding the
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Calls for Transparency and Accountability in Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street is calling for the Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre (FRC) to operate with transparency and accountability. The FRC, a nonprofit governed by a
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14,000 working Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - a history steeped in the fishing industry.
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📣 4R SHRIMP FLEET MEETING - HAWKES BAY![]()
The 4R Shrimp Fleet will be holding a Fleet committee election on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Hawkes Bay at the Torrent River Inn. Members in attendance will nominate potential committee members and then place their vote on a private ballot. All fleet representatives are asked to attend.
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📣 REMINDER: 3KL MOBILE GEAR HERRING FLEET MEETING IN GANDER![]()
There will be a Herring mobile gear fleet meeting for harvesters in 3KL in Gander, on February 5th, at the Quality Inn at 1PM. This meeting will include an update on the January 29th, Herring advisory and provide an opportunity for harvesters to discuss issues/concerns and put forth any recommendations. Although this is a 3KL wide meeting, harvesters will only vote on proposals affecting their bay/area. Member Representatives, Kim Rose and Ian Ivany will be in attendance.
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🔴 FFAW and ASP Hold Joint Press Conference on Tariff Threat to Fishery ![]()
FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street and Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) Executive Director Jeff Loder held a joint press conference today in St. John’s to address concerns of membership regarding the threat of tariffs on the seafood exported to the United States. Street and Loder are calling for increased national and provincial coordination to develop solutions that will ensure a fishery in 2025, including increased investment in market diversification initiatives.
“Our number one priority is to ensure a fishery goes ahead this season. We have been at every table, working with Premier Furey and our provincial government to protect the fishery and mitigate effects of a potential tariff on seafood exports,” says Street.
FFAW-Unifor and ASP are both calling for increased coordination with the federal government to ensure our fishery is protected. Both parties are also requesting a dedicated, fisheries-only roundtable provincially, given the fishery is expected to be the primary industry affected by tariffs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Loder stated during the press conference that all parties must work together in a confidential manner to protect the fishery from the market implications of unfounded rumours. ASP is looking for increased investment in diversifying markets and exploring new product opportunities, to both address current tariff threats and protect the Canadian economy from future trade barriers.
The majority of Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab is exported to the United States, and as a result, may be significantly impacted by large tariffs. Moreover, between $1-$2 billion dollars is directly contributed to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy from the fishery, which equates to tens of thousands of Canadian jobs.
“Our Union’s current priority is to address the threat of tariffs and ensure a fishery goes ahead this season. But stability also means ensuring fish harvesters receive a fair, market-based price for their product. We will do everything we can to ensure our members’ livelihoods are protected,” concludes Street.
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🔴📣🗳INSHORE COUNCIL VOTING PERIOD OPEN FOR 30 DAYS ![]()
The Inshore Council voting period opened today, February 3, 2025 and will close on March 5, 2025.![]()
All those with emails on file will have already received their voting instructions and confidential PIN today by email. IMPORTANT: Check your spam folder. ![]()
All those without emails on file will receive their voting instructions and confidential PIN by mail. Please allow up to 2 weeks for this to arrive by mail. ![]()
If you have questions or issues, please call the FFAW main office at 709-576-7276.
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ASP and FFAW Press Conference
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