Category: Media Releases

ST. JOHN’S, NL – This month, FFAW-Unifor’s Northern Cod (2J3KL) Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) was awarded a Grade A by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) – an internationally recognized seafood

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Commercial fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for stricter monitoring of the recreational cod fishery in the province and assert that unaccounted for removals

Federal government redfish allocations announced by Minister Diane Lebouthillier takes Canadian resources from Canadian communities and gives it to the corporate-owned trawler fleet. February 5, 2024, ST. JOHN’S NL –

Crab bargaining wrapped up for this week, with both parties committing to continue the process as they work towards a market-based price formula. Thank you to the Negotiating Committee and

In 2023, seasonal workers in Newfoundland and Labrador faced an unforeseen financial crisis when the unemployment rate for the region decreased just as the fishing season was winding down. The

Face-to-face price negotiations for the 2024 snow crab season have resumed this week in St. John’s. The parties (FFAW-Unifor Negotiating Committee and ASP) plan to meet in person all this

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Reminds Federal Government of its Commitment to First 115,000mt of Northern Cod January 25, 2024 ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food, and Allied

The Union has developed a comprehensive guide to understanding the Standing Fish Price Setting Review Report and the latest information surrounding negotations and a proposed snow crab pricing formula. Click

As the deadline to repay Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, enterprise owners are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it

Fish harvesters on the Port au Port Peninsula were finally granted an in-person meeting with World Energy GH2 today, following the company’s refusal to meet with harvesters and their rejection