Agreement Reached on Cod
🔵📣AGREEMENT REACHED ON COD Cod negotiations took place this week in St. John’s and a deal was reached with ASP earlier this afternoon. Price setting for cod is incredibly difficult,
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Thompson Stays in Federal Fisheries Portfolio
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his cabinet yesterday, with NL’s Joanne Thompson remaining in the federal fisheries portfolio. Other cabinet positions to note include Patty Hajdu who assumes the portfolio
FFAW Welcomes Lisa Dempster to Provincial Fisheries Portfolio, Parsons to Labour; Extends Gratitude to Outgoing Minister Byrne
May 10, 2025 Newly appointed Premier, John Hogan, announced his new cabinet yesterday in St. John’s. Premier Hogan’s changes bring new ministers to all portfolios impacting FFAW-Unifor members; Minister Byrne
ASP Cartel Resorts to Intimidation & Bad Faith as Industry Control Slips
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, representing over 13,000 professional fish harvesters and processing workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, is condemning the actions of the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) and
DON’T TAKE THE BAIT: FFAW CRITICIZES DFO MACKEREL PLAN, CALLS FOR REOPENING OF COMMERICAL FISHERY
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), representing over 13,000 inshore fish harvesters and plant workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, is urging the Department of
TOW AND ANCHORAGE OF CENOVUS CONCRETE GRAVITY STRUCTURE
With construction of the Cenovus West White Rose Concrete Gravity Structure (CGS) completed at the Port of Argentia, the final phases of the project inshore marine scopes are approaching. The
FFAW RELEASES ELECTION REPORT CARD
With just one day to go before the Canadian federal election, FFAW-Unifor conducted a federal election questionnaire, seeking clear, direct commitments from all major parties on the pressing issues facing
FFAW RAISES ALARM OVER CRAB PRICE DISCREPANCY
The first Urner Barry (UB) quote for 2025 production of Newfoundland snow crab clocked NL 5-8 oz sections $2.07 CAD below the quote for Gulf crab—a far cry from the usual price spread seen in years previous.
FFAW-Unifor Applauds Provincial Government’s Move to Strengthen Owner-Operator Fishery with New Co-Op Model for Snow Crab Harvesters
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor proudly commends the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, for today’s announcement of the Industry Balance and Opportunity Licensing Approach, a transformative
AGREEMENT REACHED ON SHRIMP PRICES
On the third day of negotiations, a deal was reached with ASP on the price of shrimp. While last year had a year-long price of $1.36/lb, this year’s agreement reverts