Category: Media Releases

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

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters around Newfoundland and Labrador are celebrating the power of collective action today with important policy changes that will improve market access in the contentious

The 2+3 Capelin advisory kicked off this morning in Gander, with virtual and in person participation. Late this morning, participants were informed that ENGOs Oceans North and Oceana were changed

FFAW adamantly disputes ASP’s claim that lifting provincial processing caps will harm existing processing plant workers. To be clear, the vast majority of fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador experience