November 2020 | FFAW-Unifor | Fish Food & Allied Workers Union

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Atlantic Halibut Length-Weight Project in 3Ps

Nov 30, 2020

DFO advises that NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will open to participants in the 3Ps Atlantic Halibut Weight-Length Project (Vessel Class A287) on Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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License Renewal Notice to Fish Harvesters

Nov 27, 2020

All commercial fish harvesters are reminded to review their 2020 licenses in the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) at https://fishing-peche.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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REMINDER: 2020 2J3KL Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery Closure

Nov 27, 2020

Harvesters are reminded that the 2020 2J3KL Cod Stewardship fishery will close for all vessel classes at 1800 hrs (6pm) on Saturday November 28, 2020.

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Support Through the Provincial Government’s Small Business Assistance Program

Nov 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 – FFAW-Unifor encourages members to inquire about their eligibility for support through the Provincial Government’s Small Business

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World Fisheries Day 2020 – Message From the President

Nov 21, 2020

November 21, 2020 – November 21, World Fisheries Day, is a welcomed opportunity to reflect on the value of our

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MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Responds to 2020 DFO 3Ps Cod Stock Assessment

Nov 20, 2020

November 20, 2020 – For years, fish harvesters on the South Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador have been vocal about declining

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Changes to Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)

Nov 19, 2020

November 19, 2020 – Changes have been made to the requirements and deadlines for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). CEBA

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Important Update Regarding the Fishing EI Changes

Nov 17, 2020

An update is available regarding important changes to Employment Insurance for fishers. However, all cases are different and the FFAW

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MEDIA RELEASE: DFO Closes Atlantic Mackerel Fishery as an Abundance of Mackerel Reached the Northeast Coast

Nov 14, 2020

November 14, 2020 – FFAW is calling on DFO to revise its approach to mackerel science so that a true understanding

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REMINDER- GROUNDFISH FISHING MEASURE IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a), (b), and (c)

Nov 12, 2020

DFO wishes to remind fish harvesters that when fishing any authorized species of Groundfish in 3Ps(a),(b)and(c) during the period of November 15 to February 28

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