3L Shrimp Cap Increase
Click here for an update on the 3L shrimp cap increase July 29, 2022
Month: July 2022
Harvesters Call on DFO for Investment in Mackerel Science, Witness Unprecedented Abundance During Moratorium
July 29, 2022 The Fish Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is once again calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to invest in new science opportunities for
Mackerel Sampling Opportunity
DFO-Science is requesting mackerel biological samples from NL waters and there is an opportunity to collect mackerel samples by 2 harvesters based in 4R and by 4 harvesters based in
2022 Squid Price Decision
This morning, July 21st, the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel announced the price of squid for the 2022 fishing season, siding with the FFAW’s position of $0.70/lb for all squid
UPDATE: Harvesters Meet with Ministers, Systemic Crisis of Corporate Control Must be Addressed
UPDATE: Harvesters Meet with Ministers, Systemic Crisisof Corporate Control Must be Addressed Today, FFAW-Unifor held two meetings with provincial ministers responsible for issues affecting the inshore fishery. This afternoon, FFAW
Northern Peninsula Harvesters Remain Determined to Stand Up for Inshore Fishery
“If Premier Furey does not comprehend the crisis we are facing, maybe this demonstration in his riding will make him open his eyes. We need a provincial government who will
Green Crab Mitigation in Placentia Bay 2022-2023
PENDING PROJECT APPROVAL – Applications are now being accepted for green crab mitigation in Placentia Bay. Harvesters eligible to apply are those to fish in one of the following areas:
FFAW Holding Rally in St. Anthony For Resolution to Shrimp Fishery
FFAW will be holding a rally tomorrow, Monday July 18th, in St. Anthony to increase pressure for a resolution to the issues impacting the 2022 shrimp fishery. Frustrations continue among
LAST CHANCE: Complete the Atlantic Halibut Tagging Program Survey for a Chance to Win $1000.00!
The Atlantic Halibut tagging program provides information about movement, fish growth, natural mortality and the proportion of fish that are caught in the fishery to inform the assessment of the stock.