NEW INSHORE COUNCIL ADVANCES INTERESTS OF NL’S FISHERY
This week, the FFAW’s newest Inshore Council convened in St. John’s to discuss and make decisions on key issues affecting the industry. The two-day meeting was chaired by Vice President
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INSHORE COUNCIL TAKES HARD STANCE AGAINST ALL ENVIRONMENTAL FISHERY CLOSURES
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The FFAW’s Inshore Council, convening this week in St. John’s to address key issues facing the province’s fishing industry, has unanimously passed a resolution condemning all
FFAW Demands Immediate End to Unauthorized Ice and Water Checks in Fall Cod Fishery
The following has been sent to ASP regarding the ice and water checks on cod that are happening on some wharves in recent weeks: It has come to our attention
FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Jamie Baker as Newly Elected Secretary-Treasurer
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Baker as its new Secretary-Treasurer following a nomination period open to all members in good standing from September 11 – September
Canadian Delegation Secures Reopening of 3L Shrimp Fishery After Decade-Long Moratorium
Following the 47th meeting of NAFO in Halifax, NS from September 15–19, we are pleased to share that the hard work of the Canadian delegation has led to the lifting
EI Feedback Sessions for Harvesters
Service Canada is looking to improve EI services for fish harvesters, and they want to hear directly from you. Representatives from Service Canada will be holding drop-in sessions to learn
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 2J
The 2J shrimp committee would like to advise 2J license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
NL NDP Issues Support for NL Harvesters
FFAW-Unifor would like to thank NL NDP leader Jim Dinn for his strong support in standing up for Newfoundland and Labrador’s sea cucumber harvesters. Mr. Dinn, we truly appreciate your
Secretary-Treasurer Nomination Period Now Open
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