October 2019 | FFAW-Unifor | Fish Food & Allied Workers Union

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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – SEA URCHIN

Oct 31, 2019

DFO wishes to advise that there are new temporary permits available for Sea urchin.

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DFO Signs Over Yellowtail to USA, Refuses Access to Inshore Harvesters

Oct 31, 2019

The federal government should not be handing over yellowtail to another country while Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters have no access to the resource.

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Fixed Gear Herring Fishery Opening in Notre Dame Bay

Oct 31, 2019

DFO wishes to advise harvesters that the fixed gear Herring fishery for bar/tuck seine will open in Herring Fishing Area 4

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Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in 4R to Quebec Based Fleet

Oct 30, 2019

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessels based in the Quebec Region, will close at 23:59 hrs on October 31, 2019.

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4R3Pn Cod fishery Closing for the Quebec Region Fleet

Oct 30, 2019

DFO advises that the cod fishery in NAFO Division 4R,and Subdivision 3Pn for vessels based in the Quebec Region, will close at 23:59 hrs on October 31, 2019.

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GREENLAND HALIBUT FISHERY CLOSING IN 4R TO QUEBEC BASED FLEET

Oct 30, 2019

DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut (turbot) fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for vessels based in the Quebec Region, will close at 23:59hrs on October 31, 2019.

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2019 2J3KL Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery – Extension to Season

Oct 30, 2019

Harvesters are advised that the season for the 2J3KL Cod Stewardship fishery will be extended to 1800 hours Saturday, November 30, 2019.

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REDFISH FISHERY CLOSING IN UNIT I

Oct 30, 2019

DFO advises that the Unit 1 Redfish index fishery in NAFO Division 4R will close for all Vessel Classes at 2000 hrs, October 31, 2019.

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2019 2J3KL Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery – Extension to Season

Oct 29, 2019

Notice to Fish Harvesters – 2019 2J3KL Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery – Extension to Season – nf.19.366 FISHERIES AND OCEANS

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Plant Workers Applaud Announcement for Safety Sector Council

Oct 29, 2019

Processing workers face unique safety challenges in their workplaces. Having a safety sector council that will address those concerns will be paramount in reducing the high rates of injury and lost time in this industry.

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