URGENT NOTICE – Health Plan Enrolment Extended
Due to the Canada Day holiday this week, and because many of our members are still on the water fishing, we have successfully secured a two-week extension for Health Plan
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3Ks SHRIMP CAP BUMPED
The 3Ks shrimp committee has decided to bump caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Please note this is not per share. Trip limits remain in place.
REMINDER: 3KL COD, FALL-ONLY HARVESTERS
Fish harvesters selecting the 3KL fall only fishery option MUST indicate their intention via e-mail to Robyn.Lee@dfo-mpo.gc.ca by Thursday, July 2, 2026. Harvesters must provide their FULL NAME, FIN, HOMEPORT in their email.
3NO Competitive Halibut Fishery Meeting
FFAW will be hosting a Zoom meeting on the 3NO Competitive Halibut Fishery on Thursday July 2nd at 6pm. This meeting is for those interested in participating in the fishery
SHRIMP REMINDERS
With the shrimp fishery underway in SFA 6, it’s a good time to post reminders about tolerances, limits, and dates. There are no changes, this is just a reminder of
FFAW, PFHCB and NL-FHSA Launch the Fishing Industry New Entrants Initiative (FINEI)
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) along with project partners the
Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PFHCB) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Harvester
Safety Association (NL-FHSA) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fishing Industry New Entrants
Initiative (FINEI).
FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Minister Thompson’s Decision to Protect Inshore Access in Northern Cod Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL — FFAW-Unifor is welcoming today’s decision by Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joanne Thompson to maintain fair access for inshore harvesters and plant workers in the 2026
A Closer Look at Northern Cod: FAIRNESS
Fairness does not mean treating everyone the same, rather it means treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable. The data below was provided in April
A Closer Look at Northern Cod: ACCESS
Northern cod is assessed by DFO and managed as a single stock in NAFO division 2J3KL. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that is set each year is for 2J3KL. Different
NOW HIRING CAPELIN GRADERS
FFAW is seeking CAPELIN GRADERS to start work in late June for the duration of the capelin fishery. Experience in the harvesting or processing of capelin is an asset, and