2024 Lump Roe Rebate
As confirmed by the Association of Seafood Producers on today’s date, November 1, 2024, the Lump Roe Rebate for 2024 is $0.73/lb.
Category: Member Updates
FFAW-Unifor Appearance Before Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans – Remarks and Briefing Note
On October 9, 2024, FFAW-Unifor Member Representative for Area 3Ps and President-Elect, Dwan Street; and Senior Fisheries Scientist Dr. Erin Carruthers appeared as Witnesses before the Standing Committee on Fisheries
Fall 2024 Union Forum Magazine
The Fall 2024 Issue of the Union Forum Magazine is now available digitally by clicking HERE.
USE OF BAIT IN THE NL SNOW CRAB FISHERY
Harvesters from some Crab Management Areas have reported changes in depredation by fish of their bait in the Snow Crab fishery. Harvesters have also raised concerns that increased bait depredation
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
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
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
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:
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
Meeting Postponed – 3Ps Whelk Meeting, Clarenville
Tuesday’s 3Ps Whelk Meeting in Clarenville is postponed until further notice