WE’RE HIRING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FFAW-Unifor is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position will report to the Office Manager and will be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven
Category: Media Releases
INSHORE COUNCIL VACANCIES – NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nomination papers were mailed to all members in the following areas: Barr’d Harbour to Noddy Bay, L’Anse au Clair to Red Bay Whiteway to Carbonear Newtown to Elliston If you
MOU to Advance Wind Energy Cannot Be at Expense of Fishing Industry
December 6, 2023 – FFAW-Unifor is dismayed at today’s news from the provincial and federal governments announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expediting the development of wind energy
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal Fall Economic Statement Falls Short of Addressing Key Concerns
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 – The federal government released the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES) on November 21st and FFAW-Unifor has spent the last several days working to clarify support for
MEDIA RELEASE: South Coast Cod Stock Assessment Update
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans provided an update on the 3Ps cod stock today, noting that the species remains in the critical zone with little change from previous updates.
Price Setting Review Step in Right Direction for Stability in Fishing Industry
ST. JOHN’S, NL Today, Minister Responsible for Labour, Bernard Davis, released the provincial government’s review of the fish price setting process. The review, which was led by Glen Blackwood, identified
FFAW Members at Altera Vote to Accept New Deal
FFAW-Unifor members at Altera (Atlantic) Management ULC have voted overwhelmingly to accept a tentative deal reached between the bargaining committee and company on October 26th, 2023. With the assistance of
TURNING THE TIDE: NEW ROBUST MODEL FOR NORTHERN COD A POSITIVE STEP FOR FEDERAL FISHERIES SCIENCE
Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announced the implementation of a new model for assessing the 2J3KL northern cod stock. The new model assesses long-term productivity from
MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW MEMBERS AT ALTERA ENTER STRIKE POSITION
October 20, 2023 FFAW-Unifor members at Altera (Atlantic) Management ULC have voted overwhelmingly to reject the company’s latest offer, which includes major rollbacks in contract benefits. As a result, the
FFAW INSHORE COUNCIL MEETS IN CORNER BROOK TO PLAN FOR FISHERY
October 19, 2023 CORNER BROOK, NL – The FFAW-Unifor Inshore Council met this week in Corner Brook to discuss, debate and provide recommendations for the Newfoundland and Labrador fishing industry.