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Fish Harvesters’ Knowledge and Satellite Tagging Research Highlights Key Management Issues in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Nov 30, 2022

A recently published academic paper led by Marine Institute researcher Rachel Marshall is based on information from fish harvesters’ knowledge

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MEDIA RELEASE: Increased EI Support for Sick Workers 

Nov 28, 2022

Federal Government Announces Welcome Changes to EI Sick Leave Benefits After Years of Worker and Union Advocacy   November 28, 2022

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Lump Roe Rebate

Nov 24, 2022

The lump roe rebate for 2022 has been calculated at $0.07 per pound. The market performed only slightly above the

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Message from FFAW-Unifor President on World Fisheries Day 

Nov 21, 2022

The Newfoundland and Labrador commercial fishery is now valued at over $1 billion dollars each year. This value is due in part to the collective action of fish harvesters, who stood in solidarity against the oppression of fish merchants 51 years ago, and every year since.

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Déjà vu for NL Fish Harvesters: DFO Science Falls Short on Surveys, Again

Nov 16, 2022

Underfunding coupled with dilapidated survey vessels means the multi-species surveys conducted by DFO falling short of capturing meaningful, up-to-date data on key commercial species such as Atlantic cod and snow crab.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Minister Announces Funding for Desperately Needed Seal Science

Nov 10, 2022

Minister Announces Funding for Desperately Needed Seal Science November 10, 2022 The Fish Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is

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MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Echoes Call for Increased Search and Rescue in Labrador

Nov 8, 2022

MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Echoes Call for Increased Search and Rescue in Labrador November 8, 2022 On the heels of the

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Lost Gear project – Hurricane Fiona cleanup in 3Pn

Nov 7, 2022

Applications are now being accepted for the hurricane Fiona Lost Gear recovery effort in 3Pn. Click here to download the application. Applications

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Fall Union Forum Magazine

Nov 7, 2022

The Fall 2022 Union Forum Magazine can be read online here! 

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Lost Gear Reporting & Ghost Gear Call for Proposals is OPEN

Nov 3, 2022

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.22.274B Nov. 3, 2022 Lost Gear Reporting & Ghost Gear Call for