NOTICE TO HARVESTERS – DETAILS FOR HERCULES EXPLORATION DRILLING PROGRAM
Equinor Canada has engaged FFAW to notify harvetsers in 3L of its upcoming exploration drilling program at the Sitka well site in the Flemish Pass (47 51′ 13.7566″ N; 46
Category: Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Employment Insurance Rates Change for Seasonal Workers While Feds Fail to React, Again
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Employment rates have increased in Newfoundland and Labrador, meaning seasonal workers once again require additional hours and weeks of work to ensure a top employment insurance
COD BUDDY-UP BALLOT RESULTS
FFAW has heard from harvesters seeking buddy up in the 2J3KL Northern cod fishery. Over the winter, the FFAW Cod Working Group developed a proposal, that if supported by the
DFO Disappointment Continues: 2J3KLPs Capelin Management Plan Not Reflective of Stock Health
June 5, 2024 Yesterday afternoon, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) released their management plant for the 2024 2J3KLPs capelin fishery, announcing a rollover in the management plan from
MEDIA RELEASE: DFO Doubles Down on Redfish Giveaway: NL MPs Fail to Step-Up for Provincial Fishery
June 1, 2024 Late yesterday evening, DFO released the 2024-2025 Management Plan for redfish. The cowardly move came after the close of NL business hours and doubled down by taking
Provincial Loan Program Secures Independent Future for Owner-Operator Fishery
St. John’s, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is pleased to share the Provincial Government’s announcement today regarding a significant investment by the Innovation and Business
NL SEAL SIGHTINGS LOGBOOK PROGRAM – CALL FOR PARTICPANTS
In an effort to better understand seal distributions in NL, we are asking harvesters to complete a daily log documenting seal sightings during fishing activities. We are seeking participants from
FAIR DEAL NOW: PLANT WORKER NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN
Beothic Fish Processors Limited, located in New-Wes-Valley in the 3K fishing region, employs 375 processing workers and will be in a legal position to take a strike vote this coming
4RST Halibut Receives Modest TAC Increase
Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced total allowable catch (TAC) for the 4RST Atlantic halibut fishery, announcing a total TAC of 2466, up by almost 14% over last
Northern Cod Reassessment Grounds for Increased Stewardship Fishery and Government’s Commitment to NL Inshore
The position of the Fish, Food, and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) on access and allocation for Northern cod remains the same as historically recorded, with the first 115,000t being allocated