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 2021
Panel Sides with FFAW on 2021 Price for Snow Crab
March 31, 2021 – Moments ago, FFAW-Unifor received word from the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel that the Panel sided with the Union’s price of $5.73. ASP proposed a price
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW-Unifor to Hold Rally Today to Stop Closure of 3Ps Cod Fishery
March 31, 2021 – FFAW-Unifor will hold a rally at MP Churence Rogers’ office, 79 Manitoba Drive in Clarenville, today at 11:00AM to bring awareness to the significant impact that
Mackerel Advisory Meet to Discuss Stock Status
March 30, 2021 – At today’s virtual advisory meeting, FFAW representatives presented ample evidence of a strong Atlantic mackerel stock. As a result of the strong sign of abundance, FFAW
MEDIA RELEASE: Quota Increase for Snow Crab Fishery A Significant Win for Harvesters
March 29, 2021 – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) released the management plan for the 2021 snow crab fishery today. The management plan includes a significant increase of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FFAW-Unifor Look Forward to Reiterating Priorities with Re-elected Liberal Government
March 27, 2021 – Members of FFAW-Unifor congratulate Newfoundland and Labrador’s Premier Andrew Furey with a call for stronger support from the Liberal government to address the challenges facing the
New Federal Fisheries Regulations – Frequently Asked Questions
New Federal Fisheries Regulations – Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the new regulation changes? These regulations make changes to the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985, and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations.
INSHORE SNOW CRAB BUDDY-UP APPLICATION – NL REGION (NAFO 2J3KL, 3Ps, 4R3Pn)
CLICK HERE to download a copy of DFO’s Inshore Snow Crab Buddy-Up Application (NL Region – NAFO 2J3KL, 3Ps, 4R3Pn)
FFAW, ASP Submit Final Offers for 2021 Snow Crab Price
March 25, 2021 – Negotiations between FFAW-Unifor and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) for the price of snow crab in 2021 concluded today without a resolution. At 4 pm, both
NOTICE: 2021 Seal Quality/Handling/Health Workshops
In partnership with the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PFHCB), the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture (FFA) will be delivering Seal Quality/Handling/Health Workshops virtually/online beginning the week of March
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW WITHDRAWS FROM CANADA-FRANCE DELEGATION
March 23, 2021 – FFAW-Unifor has made the difficult decision to withdraw participation in the Canada-France Delegation for the 3Ps cod fishery. “We have serious concerns about how FFAW members