Nomination Packages – IRO & Inshore Divisions
Full Nomination Packages for the 2024 FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Election are now available online for viewing and download.
Author: Courtney Langille
Fall 2024 Union Forum Magazine
The Fall 2024 Issue of the Union Forum Magazine is now available digitally by clicking HERE.
FFAW-Unifor Calls Out OCI for Failing to Provide Adequate Work for Fortune Plant
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, as representatives of employees at Ocean Choice International groundfish plant in Fortune, is calling out processing company Ocean Choice International (OCI) for failing to provide
FFAW Announces Hiring of New Directors to Inshore and IRO Divisions
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce the hiring of two staff management positions within the Union; Inshore Director and Industrial/Retail/Offshore Director. Sherry Glynn has accepted the position of Inshore Director. Sherry
MEDIA RELEASE: Former Provincial Fisheries Minister Supported Ending Historical Northern Cod Agreement for NL
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, during the federal injunction discovery process, has learned that former provincial Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture, Elvis Loveless, issued a letter to federal counterpart, Minister
2023 FFAW Scholarship Recipients & 2024 Applications
Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW-Unifor Scholarship Winners! The 6 recipients are highlighted in the Fall 2024 issue of the Union Forum Magazine, which is now in distribution: Name: Parents: Community:
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal Fisheries Minister Chose to Re-Open Northern Cod Commercial Fishery Against Recommendation for Stewardship Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Union representing fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador have received more documents submitted by the Government of Canada in connection with the federal injunction filed
MEDIA RELEASE: All NL Liberal MPs Supported Breaking Historical Agreement for Northern Cod, Injunction Documents Show
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Documents submitted by the Government of Canada as part of the federal injunction filed by FFAW-Unifor in July show that all Liberal MPs in the province
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Another Opening Necessary for Modest Mackerel Bait Fishery
St. John’s, NL – The Union representing inshore fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is requesting a second opening of the Atlantic Mackerel Bait Fishery that was closed by the
Federal Fisheries Failure Continues at Gathering of Provincial Fisheries Ministers
“The disconnect between federal and provincial fisheries management has never been so wide,” says FFAW-Unifor Secretary Treasurer Jason Spingle. “Minister Lebouthillier’s time as federal fisheries minister must come to an
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RATE FOR AUG 11 – SEPT 7
Please note that for the period beginning Aug 11, this divisor of 16 remains unchanged. REGULAR CLAIMANTS: ECONOMIC REGION 1 (ST. JOHN’S METRO): 630 Hours required to qualify for regular