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: June 2020
Sheen Spotted Near Terra Nova Oil Field
An oil sheen was spotted yesterday afternoon after Suncor’s Terra Nova FPSO had disconnected from the field and was en route to Conception Bay. The sheen was determined to be
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Calls on Federal Government to Follow Through on Commitments to Fish Harvesters
"While we understand that changes to Employment Insurance and the roll-out of these programs won’t happen overnight, the challenges facing our industry are impacting harvesters today and they can’t wait
MEDIA RELEASE: Provincial Support Program for Essential Workers Falls Short
FFAW-Unifor is calling on the provincial government to expand the eligibility criteria so that thousands of essential workers can qualify.
Price Setting Panel Sides with FFAW on Capelin Price
The Panel selected the FFAW price of 42 cents for Grade "A" capelin, a 20% increase over 2019 prices.
Placentia Bay Green Crab Mitigation Project
Applications are now being accepted for green crab harvesting under Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay. Harvesters must fish from one of the following locations: North Harbour Swift Current
New Fishing Areas Up for Oil and Gas Exploration Nominations
The inshore fishery has historically fished much of the shelf portion of the Grand Banks, where oil and gas development continues to expand year after year, pushing harvesters out of
Capelin Price Negotiations
The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel held a hearing yesterday on the price of capelin for 2020. The capelin fishery experienced significant growth last year, as global supply declined sharply
Snow Crab Survey Applications
Applications for the Snow Crab Survey were sent by mail on Friday June 5th. If you have not received one, you can fill out this form and return it by fax
MEDIA RELEASE: Fast Forward Initiative Eliminates Fishery Considerations from Oil and Gas Expansion Process
Instead of improving consultations with affected ocean users, this new assessment process eliminates it.
14B Committee Unanimously Agrees to Closure Until June 8
This will hopefully allow time for movement in the market to allow buyers to resume purchasing next week.