REMINDER:4R AHSP AND DIVISION 4R TURBOT APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROCHING
The deadline for the submission of the 2023 4R AHSP and Division 4R Turbot Application is Friday, April 28, 2023. if you have any questions please contact the FSSSB at
Category: Member Updates
FFAW Discuss NL Snow Crab Crisis with Premier Furey, Ministers Bragg and Davis – Request for Parties to Return to Bargaining Table
Today, April 12th, FFAW-Unifor had a series of meetings with the provincial government to address the crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador resulting from the Panel’s 2023 price decision for snow
FFAW-Unifor Discuss Way Forward for Snow Crab with Minister Bragg; Request to Meet with Premier and Minister Davis
This evening, April 10th, FFAW-Unifor had an urgent call with Minister Derrick Bragg to discuss the current predicament facing the industry as a direct result of the Panel’s price decision
4R Meetings Postponed
Unfortunately, due to a non-emergency illness Staff Representative Jeff Griffin is unavailable for the remainder of this week. Meetings scheduled wednesday and Thursday are postponed to the week of April
2023 3Ps HALIBUT LONGLINE SURVEY
FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct the Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps between May 22nd and July 22nd. Harvesters licensed to fish in 3Ps with experience in fishing
Snow Crab Negotiations Update
The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel, after seeing the price offers from both parties directed the continuation of bargaining today. As a result, the FFAW Negotiating Committee re-convened this afternoon
Information on the Snow Crab PA Process 2018 to Present
Detailed Timeline of Events JUNE 6 -7 2018 DFO presented the “Basis for a Precautionary Approach Framework for the Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Fishery” as part of the DFO
Snow Crab Management Plan for 2023 Season
The increase given to 3L Inshore this year is representative of increases given to other fishing areas in 2022 and is reflective of the positive science.
FFAW Meet with Minister Murray and Senior DFO Staff
Yesterday evening, March 27th, FFAW-Unifor met virtually with Minister Joyce Murray and senior DFO staff to discuss outstanding and urgent concerns for Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab, cod, and mackerel.
ADD YOUR NAME TO OUR 2023 FISHERIES GUIDE VESSEL PROGRAM DRAW!
FFAW consistently advocates to bring concerns forward on behalf of members regarding potential impacts associated with oil and gas activities. We facilitate education, awareness, cooperation and information exchange between the