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-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
Nominations Now Open for Women’s Committee
OCTOBER 14, 2025 UPDATE: The following areas of representation received no nominations, and as a result the nomination period for these areas only will be extended until this Friday, October
Demonstration in Support of Labrador Search and Rescue
On behalf of Jeanette Russell and the Labrador Coalition for Search and Rescue, we would like to invite you to attend tomorrow’s demonstration to be held at 280 Southside Road
FFAW-Unifor Celebrates Victory as St. Pierre-Miquelon Vessel Blocked from Landing Sea Cucumber in Newfoundland
GRAND BANK, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) proudly announces a significant victory for Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters. On September 8 and 9, a vessel from
DFO OUTREACH MEEETINGS ON LOBSTER CONSERVATION
DFO Science is holding outreach meetings in several locations in the coming days in relation to conservation and assessment methods in the lobster fishery. FFAW-Unifor will have representatives at each
FFAW-Unifor Condemns ASP Member Companies, Quinsea/Royal Greenland, for Illegal Lockout and Bad Faith Practices in Sea Cucumber Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is calling out the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) member companies, particularly Quinsea and Royal Greenland, for their