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: Jessica Johnson
FFAW-UNIFOR WOMEN’S AWARD – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
The FFAW-Unifor Women’s Committee is pleased to launch a new award to recognize the work of women in our Union. Two awards will be presented triennially at the FFAW-Unifor Convention
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3Ks LICENSE HOLDERS
The 3Ks committee would like to advise 3Ks license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3Kn LICENSE HOLDERS
The 3Kn committee would like to advise 3Kn license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
MEDIA RELEASE:
FFAW-Unifor Blames Federal Government for Shortened NL Cod Fishery Season August 26, 2024 St. John’s, NL – The Union that represents commercial fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling
REMINDER: BALLOTS ON 2J3KL NORTHERN COD BUDDY UP MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 31, 2024
Please remember to get your ballot on 2J3KL cod buddy up in the mail, in the postage paid envelope that was provided. Envelopes must be postmarked by May 31, 2024.
MACKEREL SAMPLING OPPORTUNITY
FFAW is now accepting applications for a mackerel sampling opportunity in 4R3Pn and 3KL. Multiple harvesters are required to conduct mackerel sampling in these areas between June and October of
Applications are now being accepted for Green Crab Mitigation Under Fisheries and Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay
Applications are now being accepted for Green Crab Mitigation Under Fisheries and Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay. Harvesters must fish from one of the following 8 locations:– Northeast
LFA 13A AND 13B OPENING
LFA 13a and 13b are now opening Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Setting will be April 21st & 22nd, with hauling on April 23rd, 2024.
LFA 4B LOBSTER BALLOT
The ballot that is currently out on whether to lift the prohibition on Sunday fishing in LFA 4B is cancelled. The Department did additional research and has notified the 4B
Notice to Fish Harvesters – 3NO Fixed Gear Monkfish, Skate and White Hake Closing – nf.23.303
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.23.303B 2023-281 Nov. 16, 2023 3NO Fixed Gear Monkfish, Skate and White Hake Closing DFO advises