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: August 2020
JOB POSTING – Staff Representative (Industrial/Retail/Offshore)
Click here for the job description and application information for the position of Staff Representative (Inshore). Applications are due no later than September 11, 2020.
JOB POSTING – Staff Representative (Inshore)
Click here for the job description and application information for the position of Staff Representative (Inshore). Applications are due no later than September 11, 2020.
3Ks Shrimp Cap Lifted
The 3Ks shrimp committee have reviewed the Cap and effective immediately the Cap for 3Ks Shrimp Harvesters has been lifted. This is in accordance with the fleet meeting in February,
How is Your Fish Harvester Benefit & Grant Payment Calculated?
The Benefit will cover income losses beyond a 25% threshold for the 2020 tax year when compared to 2018 or 2019. The maximum benefit is $10,164.
Application Portal for Fish Harvester Grant and Benefit
The application process is now available for the fish harvester benefit and grant.
Federal Government Announces Changes to Employment Insurance Benefits
These new changes will help processing workers, other seasonal workers as well as those who have lost their jobs or have reduced hours due to the pandemic.
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW-Unifor Welcomes New Premier and Fisheries Minister
"What is needed most right now is a champion for our province’s inshore fisheries that will stand up for harvesters and work to strengthen the wild fishery which is the
Fortune Bay Fish Harvesters-Accepting Applications_Deployment to Place Lobster Settlement Trays
Pending project approval the FFAW is accepting applications from Fortune Bay Fish harvesters for a one day deployment to place lobster settlement trays in Garnish and Harbour Breton. Deployment will
Notice to 3L Shrimp Harvesters
The 3L shrimp committee have reviewed the Cap and decided to increase the 3L Cap by 25,000lbs.
Applications Open for Gear Retrieval Project in Bay St. George
Retrieval will take place over the week of August 17th (weather permitting). Only vessels based in Bay St. George are eligible to apply.