3K4 Fleet Meeting
There will be a 3K4 fleet meeting on Thursday, April 17th @ 6:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss plans to document groundfish that has been showing
Member Updates
Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps
FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct an Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps between May 22nd and July22nd. Harvesters licensed to fish in 3Ps with experience fishing longline/line trawl
Results of mail-in ballot for Lobster Fishing Area 5
The ballots on opening date and buddy-up for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 5 were counted at the FFAW office on April 7, 2025. Present for the counting of the ballots
Lobster Harvesters LFAs 4A & 7
FFAW Science is seeking applications from lobster harvesters in LFAs 4A & 7 to participate in the 2025 Lobster Science Program. Data collected from this program is crucial for tracking
PANEL SELECTS ASP PRICE FOR LOBSTER
The decision on lobster was released this evening, with the Panel siding with ASP. The sole issue in dispute was whether to include Thursday – Tuesday or just Tuesday in
LOBSTER OFFERS SUBMITTED TO PANEL
The Panel hearing on lobster is taking place this morning, with a decision required by end of day April 14. The parties met this week but were unable to reach
Media Release: FFAW Celebrates Victory in Snow Crab Pricing Decision
April 10, 2025 ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce a significant victory for snow crab harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador following the recent decision by the pricing
CLARIFICATION AROUND WEEKLY PRICES IN ASP’S FINAL OFFER
**Reminder, no decision has been made as of posting this at 12:05PM ON APRIL 10, 2025** If the Panel selects ASP’s offer, fish harvesters would be bound to a weekly
REMINDER: CRAB PANEL PRICE EXPECTED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2025
Reminder to harvesters that the decision for snow crab pricing is required ON OR BEFORE April 10, 2025 (tomorrow). The decision could be sent anytime between now and end of
FFAW Commends Minister Byrne for Commitment to Free Enterprise and New Opportunities
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food & Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is applauding provincial Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne for his recent decisions that demonstrate a commitment
CRAB PANEL HEARING: FINAL OFFERS SUBMITTED
The Panel hearing on crab began at 10 AM this morning and submissions were exchanged at 4 PM yesterday. Panel rules dictate that positions could not be released until the
Redfish Advisory Meeting Underscores Need for Better Management Measures
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Redfish Advisory Committee Meeting was held in Montreal earlier this week, where industry and government came together to discuss the path forward for the new
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