HARVESTERS SAY CAPELIN FISHERY NOT VIABLE AT 36 CENTS
On the cusp of the capelin fishery, committees met again on Sunday evening to discuss the pending season and re-iterated the commitment to not fish for 36 cents. Harvesters are
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Capelin Quota Stands Still Despite Science Backing Increase
ST. JOHN’S, NL — DFO quietly released the 2J3KLPs capelin management plan alongside the Northern Cod increase—an apparent attempt to downplay the disappointing 14,533t rollover on capelin, which ignores scientific
2025 Northern Cod Management Plan Brings Increase to Inshore Fleets
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The federal management plan for 2J3KL northern cod fishery has been released this morning, bringing important news to thousands of groundfish harvesters around the province. FFAW-Unifor
2025 Unit 1 Redfish Management Plan
DFO has released the 2025 management plan for Unit 1 redfish. The 2025 plan includes important changes the union request, including depth, gear type, and observer coverage levels. Despite this,
FFAW MEETS WITH PREMIER HOGAN ON ASP ACTIONS
Today, FFAW-Unifor met with new premier, John Hogan, to discuss key concerns facing the current snow crab fishery. Attending on behalf of the Union were President Dwan Street, fish harvesters
Processing Companies Shipping Out Crab at Plant Workers’ Expense
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is sounding the alarm on the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) for prioritizing the export of massive quantities of snow crab over the livelihoods of
FFAW-Unifor Calls for Fair and Sustainable Management in Northern Cod Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) has submitted its recommendations for the 2025 Northern Cod fishery, urging Minister Joanne Thompson to prioritize fairness, sustainability,
FFAW SUBMISSION FOR 2025 COD SEASON
The FFAW Cod Working Group has submitted their recommendations for the 2025 2J3KL northern cod fishery. The full proposal can be read here: https://ffaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FFAW-2025-cod-submission.pdf The summary table can be read
PRICE SETTING PANEL SELECTS FFAW PRICE FOR TURBOT
The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel has selected the FFAW Negotiating Committee’s price for turbot for the 2025 fishing season. The price will be $2.05/lb, compared to ASP’s offer to
FFAW Condemns DFO’s E-Log Policy and Phone Seizure Overreach; Calls for Minister Intervention
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is demanding immediate action from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to address the ongoing issues with