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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
Category: Member Updates
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – FORTUNE BAY GREEN CRAB REMOVAL 2026 – CHARTER OPPORTUNITY
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
REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION
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
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:
MSC BALTIC III REMOVAL UPDATE
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
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.
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
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
3Kn SHRIMP CAP BUMPED
The 3Kn shrimp committee has decided to bump caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Please note this is not per share. Trip limits remain in place.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCIES
Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process will take place per the terms of the Constitution. The nomination