Category: Media Releases

Companies continue to spread misinformation in an effort to cause controversy and mistrust between fellow harvesters. “Today, ASP relayed a verbal offer via our Mediator and before our Committee was

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is not surprised by provincial government’s decision to approve the World Energy GH2 project’s environmental assessment and ultimately green light the project. On February 28th,

The crab fishing season officially started on Saturday, April 6th, yet all harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador stayed tied up demanding their fair share. The Blackwood Report, commissioned by the

The Union wishes to clarify misinformation circulating regarding the recent changes to collective bargaining regulations in the province. Contrary to rumours, FFAW-Unifor did not endorse the last-minute regulatory changes imposed

FFAW continues to work towards a solution to get the snow crab fishery going as soon as possible. However, yesterday, ASP attempted to justify their pricing formula and falsely skewed

Failure of the Panel & Provincial Collective Bargaining System   The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel has failed the inshore fishery in our province. The Union held a call this afternoon

Letter of dessent from panel member Earle McCurdy dated April 1, 2024.

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Minutes ago, the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel announced their decision for the 2024 snow crab season, siding with the Association of Seafood Producers formula. FFAW’s

April 1, 2024 ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today, the Provincial Government has released a letter detailing the provincial changes taking place to increase provincial processing capacity and give harvesters more

Click here to read the FFAW’s summary document of the final price submissions for 2024 snow crab barganing. Click here to read the FFAW’s final submission document to Panel. Click