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: March 2020
Applying for the CERB? You need a CRA My Account
If you intend to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), you must have a CRA My Account through CRA’s website. If you already have a CRA My Account,
New Information on EI – FAQs
If you are a fish harvester or plant worker who cannot return to work due to COVID-19 and your EI claim has expired, and you have no income, you are
Crab Fishery Postponed in Light of COVID-19 Concerns
March 25, 2020 This evening, the elected snow crab committee members have made the decision to recommend that DFO postpone the crab fishery until at least April 20. The committee
MEDIA RELEASE: Stock Assessment for Capelin Fails to Capture Important Data on Seal Predation
Harvesters remain concerned that biomass measured in the spring acoustic survey may not reflect what is seen in the fishery.
March 24, 2020 – Update for Harvesters on COVID-19
Dear Members, We understand the stress that every member is feeling at this time. This is unprecedented on many levels. Like so many more of the challenges we face, it
COVID-19 Update – March 21, 2020
Update for Members March 21, 2020 As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve day by day, we know that our members have significant concerns regarding your employment
How to Apply for COVID-19 Related EI and Funding
Click here for information on how to apply for COVID-19 related Employment Insurance and Funding. For more information on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on workers, click here.
Update for Workers Affected by COVID-19
We understand the stress that every member is feeling at this time. This is unprecedented on many levels. Like so many more of the challenges we face, it takes people
FFAW Raises Alarm on Proposed Sale of Quinlan Brothers Ltd.
“FFAW-Unifor has long asserted that the federal and provincial governments must enforce the owner-operator and fleet separation policies to protect the inshore fishery and our coastal communities. We raised this
Statement on COVID-19
Keith Sullivan, FFAW-Unifor President, issued the following statement Friday afternoon: “FFAW is deeply concerned about the potential impact of COVID-19 on our members and their livelihood. While there is no