Category: Media Releases

Approximately 20 enterprises are blocked inside of Placentia Bay due to a mechanical failure of the Placentia Bay Lift Bridge and FFAW-Unifor is calling on the Provincial Government to find

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Fish harvesters around Newfoundland and Labrador continue to observe historically high numbers of mackerel around the province while the fishery remains under moratorium.  “Seeing such a large abundance of mackerel

October 6, 2023 Fish harvesters on the west coast of Newfoundland are calling for an immediate halt to the continuation of the World Energy GH2 onshore wind development project in

The Union is pleased to announce the launch of the online survey associated with that research project, which is aimed at documenting seal distribution, local abundance and impacts of seal

September 11, 2023 The Union representing over 13,000 seasonal workers in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the federal government to enact emergency changes to assist those affected by the

FFAW-Unifor is hosting a free community barbeque/demonstration in support of St. Anthony Seafoods Plant Workers who are being mistreated by their employer, Royal Greenland. The event will take place TOMORROW,

To better support seasonal workers, the Government of Canada will continue to provide up to 5 additional weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits to eligible seasonal workers in the