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 2022
Quota Increases in Snow Crab Plan to Boost Economy of Coastal NL
March 31, 2022 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans released the management plan for the 2022 snow crab fishery early this morning. Harvesters are very pleased to hear of an
Dues Update
FFAW-Unifor Secretary-Treasurer Robert Keenan updates members on changes to the dues structure.
MEDIA RELEASE: DFO Minister Shuts Down Mackerel Fishery, Refuses to Conduct Adequate Science
ish harvesters are shocked Minister Murray has taken such a drastic step given the positive signs of growth of the mackerel stock, and are calling for an immediate reversal of
Update: Capelin Advisory Meeting
This morning over a dozen harvesters from 3KLPs joined DFO for the annual Capelin Advisory. DFO failed to produce a prediction for the 2022 fishery because of the lack of
DEMONSTRATION ON MONDAY, MARCH 28
Union leadership has made the important decision to bring our members together in a show of solidarity, to show the provincial government how important the fishery is to our province
MEDIA RELEASE: ASP Deliberately Manipulates Price Setting Process on Eve of Crab Price Decision
ASP's actions were clearly premeditated and a deliberate attempt to undermine the collective bargaining process on the eve the snow crab fishery. ASP’s action is raising the alarm for fish
SNOW CRAB NEGOTIATION UPDATE
Negotiations between your Union and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) for the price of snow crab in 2022 concluded today without a resolution. At 4 pm, both sides submitted
MEDIA RELEASE: Capelin Science Update Fails to Address Significant Gaps in Data
oday’s capelin science update provided by DFO included no industry participation this year – most notably a lack of input by fish harvesters who observe capelin abundance distribution and spawning
Accepting Applications_Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps and 3NO
FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct the Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps and 3NO between May 22nd and July 22nd. Survey stations must be completed and the survey
3PN_STN 03 Sentinel Applications Being Accepted
2022 3PN_STN 03 Sentinel Applications: Applications are now being accepted for harvesters in 3PN Area (Burnt Islands & Isle aux Morts). Please contact the FFAW Office in Corner Brook to