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Author: Courtney Glode

GRIEG SEAFOOD FLIPS CONTRACT ON UNION WORKERS IN ST. LAWRENCE

GRIEG SEAFOOD FLIPS CONTRACT ON UNION WORKERS IN ST. LAWRENCE April 21, 2023 – FFAW-Unifor is once again calling for harsher regulation of processing companies, this time with Grieg Seafood
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Unifor National Adds Voice to Campaign for EI Extension

Lana Payne, President of Unifor National, joined the FFAW’s calls for EI extensions for members whose benefits have run out or will soon run out. Having the support of our
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Superior Court of Quebec Decision Rules $3.10 Price in Zone 16  

Today, the Superior Court of Quebec ruled a provisionary price of $3.10 per pound for snow crab in Zone 16, in Quebec. The decision is an important ruling that signifies
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Not Backing Down: Harvesters Hold Strong After St. John’s Rally 

Close to a thousand people gathered today in St. John’s in front of the Confederation Building, calling for action to save the province’s snow crab fishery. The Union that represents
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CPP/OAS Information

CPP/Pension  Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan CPP 1. Contribution Rate   5.95% 2. Year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE)   $66,600.00 3. Basic exemption   $3,500.00   4. Maximum
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Deadline reminder: Ballot for LFA 4a Lobster Harvesters

Deadline reminder: Ballot for LFA 4a Lobster Harvesters  A reminder that ballots are out to LFA 4a lobster harvesters. Those ballots must be postmarked by January 25. Any questions or
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Greg Pretty Elected President of FFAW-Unifor

Pretty brings nearly 40 years of experience in labour management and organizing, having started his career with the union in the early 80’s under Richard Cashin.
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Statement from Elections Committee on Deeming Nominee Ineligible

The Elections Committee of FFAW-Unifor is an independent, arms-length group of individuals who are neither Union staff nor elected council members. From time to time, the Elections Committee also seeks advice from legal counsel to ensure the Union’s Constitution is upheld.
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Update on Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act (FICBA) Review and Recommendations

  This article was originally published in the Winter 2022/2023 Union Forum Magazine, written by FFAW-Staff Member, Jake Rice, who is responsible for policy & price negotiations. For the last
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Winter 2022-23

The latest Union Forum is now in homes and available online! Read the full-publication here. 
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