Author: Courtney Glode

June 28, 2024 ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), that represents thousands of inshore fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is outraged by remarks

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Several processing companies have agreed to pay above and beyond the minimum price selected by the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel, allowing the important fishery to

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Employment rates have increased in Newfoundland and Labrador, meaning seasonal workers once again require additional hours and weeks of work to ensure a top employment insurance

FFAW has heard from harvesters seeking buddy up in the 2J3KL Northern cod fishery. Over the winter, the FFAW Cod Working Group developed a proposal, that if supported by the

June 5, 2024 Yesterday afternoon, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) released their management plant for the 2024 2J3KLPs capelin fishery, announcing a rollover in the management plan from

June 1, 2024 Late yesterday evening, DFO released the 2024-2025 Management Plan for redfish. The cowardly move came after the close of NL business hours and doubled down by taking

Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced total allowable catch (TAC) for the 4RST Atlantic halibut fishery, announcing a total TAC of 2466, up by almost 14% over last

This morning, the federal government announced a bait fishery for Atlantic mackerel in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. A bait fishery for mackerel will do nothing for harvesters in Newfoundland and

FFAW-Unifor has just been advised that tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am NL time, Minister Diane Lebouthillier will make an announcement concerning opening a new bait fishery in Atlantic

The FFAW has developed a comprehensive guide to understanding this year’s price agreement. Click here to read the full document.  For further questions or clarifications, please contact your Member Representative.