Nomination Packages – IRO & Inshore Divisions
Full Nomination Packages for the 2024 FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Election are now available online for viewing and download.
Month: April 2018
Collective bargaining results in higher landed values despite lower landed volumes
04/30/2018 This article was originally published in the Spring 2018 edition of the Union Forum, written by Robert Keenan, FFAW Projects Manager FFAW has one legislated requirement for being the
Message from the President: Tackling Our Economic Challenges Requires a Commitment to Good Jobs
04/30/2018 This article was originally published in the Spring 2018 edition of the Union Forum, written by Keith Sullivan, FFAW-Unifor President. The current state of our provincial economy has its
FISH-NL Attacks Status of Thousands of Fish Harvesters
04/27/2018 Earlier this week, FFAW-Unifor and FISH-NL submitted responses to the final investigative report of the Labour Relations Board. Due to a clear lack of support to warrant a vote,
Changes Needed for Northern Shrimp
04/25/2018 Recent announcements on Northern Shrimp require urgent attention and some significant adjustments by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. “Fish harvesters and their communities are on the verge of economic
Workshops Bring Quality to the Forefront of the New Cod Fishery
04/24/2018 Beginning in February and running through the month of March, Cod Quality Handling Workshops are taking place throughout the province. The workshops are delivered through the Fisheries Science Stewardship
Labour Board Report Confirms FFAW Membership Numbers
04/20/2018 St. John’s, NL – Today the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board released a report for comment to FFAW and FISH-NL on the Board’s investigation into FISH-NL’s application to
Price Setting Panel Sides with FFAW on 2018 Lobster Prices
04/17/2018 The current lobster price formula will remain in place for the 2018 season, as the Panel rejected SPONL’s attempts to enact a radical price reduction through the Price Setting Panel
Agreement Reached for Spring 2018 Price for Northern Shrimp
04/17/2018 An agreement has been reached with ASP for the Spring 2018 price for northern shrimp at $1.465 per pound. A price table will be available shortly.
Groundfish Council Submits Proposal for 2018 Northern Cod Fishery
04/17/2018 The Newfoundland and Labrador Groundfish Industry Development Council (NL-GIDC) submitted their proposal to DFO this week for the 2018 2J3KL northern cod fishery. The NL-GIDC took into account harvester
Plant Workers Meet with Minister to Discuss Concerns
04/12/2018 Yesterday, plant workers met with Minister Sherry Gambin-Walsh to discuss concerns related to workplace health and safety. The workers shared their own experiences with occupational illnesses and specifically pointed