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OFFSHORE WIND REPORT COMMENT PERIOD OPEN

The Regional Assessment Committee for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador recently published their Draft Regional Assessment Report. FFAW will be providing formal comments. Members with feedback on the
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FFAW-Unifor Calls Out OCI for Failing to Provide Adequate Work for Fortune Plant

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, as representatives of employees at Ocean Choice International groundfish plant in Fortune, is calling out processing company Ocean Choice International (OCI) for failing to provide
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ONSHORE/LAND-BASED WIND PROJECT UPDATE: ABO ENERGY

On Wednesday, September 25th, Industry Relations Representative Katie Power and FFAW Inshore Council members Jamie Barnett and Loretta Ward met with ABO Energy. This introductory meeting helped FFAW get an
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FFAW Announces Hiring of New Directors to Inshore and IRO Divisions 

FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce the hiring of two staff management positions within the Union; Inshore Director and Industrial/Retail/Offshore Director.  Sherry Glynn has accepted the position of Inshore Director. Sherry
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MEDIA RELEASE: Former Provincial Fisheries Minister Supported Ending Historical Northern Cod Agreement for NL

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, during the federal injunction discovery process, has learned that former provincial Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture, Elvis Loveless, issued a letter to federal counterpart, Minister
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2023 FFAW Scholarship Recipients & 2024 Applications

Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW-Unifor Scholarship Winners! The 6 recipients are highlighted in the Fall 2024 issue of the Union Forum Magazine, which is now in distribution: Name: Parents: Community:
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MEDIA RELEASE: Federal Fisheries Minister Chose to Re-Open Northern Cod Commercial Fishery Against Recommendation for Stewardship Fishery

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Union representing fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador have received more documents submitted by the Government of Canada in connection with the federal injunction filed
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CALL FOR HARVESTERS AFFECTED BY CENOVUS DREDGING IN PLACENTIA BAY: 45 DAY OPEN CALL PERIOD

September 16, 2024 If you are a fish harvester who may be impacted by the Cenovus dredging operations occurring in Fox Habour, Ship Harbour, Placentia, and Jerseyside, you may be
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Meeting Postponed – 3Ps Whelk Meeting, Clarenville

Tuesday’s 3Ps Whelk Meeting in Clarenville is postponed until further notice
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AUGUST HALIBUT PRICES 

The final minimum price of Atlantic halibut for the week ended August 17th is $6.04 per lb. The final minimum price of Atlantic halibut for the week ended August 24th
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