Author: Amandeep Singh

MEDIA RELEASE: Fiona Affected Harvesters Still Waiting on Government Support

February 17, 2023 Just two months out from the upcoming fishing season, fish harvesters affected by Hurricane Fiona are still waiting for compensation for losses they experienced in the September

ASP and FFAW Discuss Upcoming Crab Season

Media Releases

FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) are holding a joint news conference this morning at 11:00am to announce plans to constructively work together in advance of the snow

DFO Cancels Northern Cod and Shrimp Assessments for 2023

Media Releases

February 9, 2023 – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is once again failing to deliver on important assessments for key commercial stocks, announcing today it would be decommissioning

FFAW-Unifor Meet With NL PC Caucus to Elevate Harvesting Sector

Member Updates

FFAW-Unifor were pleased to receive an invitation to meet with the NL PC Caucus this morning, February 9th, at Confederation Building. The discussion focused on how the province continues to

INSHORE COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE

Member Updates

Thirty members of the FFAW’s Inshore Council met this week in St. John’s to tackle priorities for the upcoming fishing season. Two full days were spent on a packed agenda

FFAW-Unifor Meets with Premier Furey and Ministers Bragg & Davis

Media Releases

Today, FFAW-Unifor had the opportunity to meet with Premier Andrew Furey in person at the Confederation Building to address pressing concerns of union membership. The meeting provided the opportunity for

MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Inshore Council Calls for Halt to Experimental Oil Burning

Media Releases

February 2, 2023 ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor’s Inshore Council, composed of 38 elected fish harvesters representing the inshore fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, is calling for an immediate halt

3Ps Groundfish Advisory Meeting

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DFO held the 3Ps Groundfish Advisory today in St. John’s, with participation by inshore harvesters and council members Brett Cox, Alfred Fitzpatrick, and Jamie Barnett participating along with FFAW staff.

FFAW Scholarship Winners

Member Updates

Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW Scholarship Winners! We had a significant amount of interest in the program this year, with 15 applications received in total and six scholarships awarded. We

FFAW Meet With Minister Bragg – Emphasize Penalties Necessary For CA Violations

Member Updates

FFAW-Unifor met with Minister Derrick Bragg yesterday, January 25th in follow up to their meeting on January 13th to review the document compiled by FFAW Staff Representatives previously presented to

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