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Important Information about the Executive Board Non-Fish Seat Virtual Election

The nomination period for the IRO Non-Fish vacancy seat on the Executive Board yielded two candidates: Chelsea Dicks (Ramada) and Mark Fudge (Molson Coors). The virtual election is being managed
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UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN

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This week, FFAW union leadership met in Gander to discuss challenges facing members and workplaces and to set priorities for the coming weeks and months. On Monday and Tuesday, the
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📣 CALL YOUR MP ABOUT EI

Seasonal workers in Newfoundland and Labrador need stability from one season to the next. A changing EI divisor can mean hundreds of dollars less each month and fewer weeks of benefits for workers who
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – FORTUNE BAY GREEN CRAB REMOVAL 2026 – CHARTER OPPORTUNITY

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GREEN CRAB MITAGATION CONTROL AND MANAGEMENTFORTUNE BAY Now accepting applications for four (4) charter opportunities to conduct green crab mitigation and management work in Fortune Bay. Harvester Responsibilities Eligibility Criteria
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REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Inshore Regulations. Fish harvesters are encouraged to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, or complete the online
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NOMINATION PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD BY-ELECTION

Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process is currently underway per the terms of the Constitution. Secretary-Treasurer Seat:
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MSC BALTIC III REMOVAL UPDATE

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FFAW-Unifor continues to monitor the ongoing removal of the MSC Baltic III from Cedar Cove, near Lark Harbour, and remains in regular communication with Resolve Marine and project partners as
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ICE & WATER DEDUCTION ON COD – a violation of the collective agreement 

Over the last couple of days harvesters have reported a 1% ice and water deduction from their cod landings. Companies are saying that it is permitted under the collective agreement.
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SFA 7 OPENING

SFA 7 is opening today, July 10, the first time since the closure of the shrimp fishery in that area in 2015. While the quota remains low, the inshore shrimp
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INSHORE SURVEY CHARTER IN SHIP HARBOUR, PLACENTIA BAY

Harvesters interested in a 5-day inshore survey charter near Ship Harbour in Placentia Bay are invited to apply using the attached application form. The deadline for applications is July 23rd
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