NOW HIRING: Science Field/At-Sea Technicians
FFAW-Unifor is now accepting applications for Science Field/At-Sea Technicians for the 2023 season. Click here for the job description and directions on how to apply.
Category: Member Updates
Rollover for SFA 6
The Northern Shrimp Advisory Committee (NSAC) has released the total allowable catch (TAC) for SFAs 5 and 6 for the 2023-2024 Northern Shrimp fishery – announcing a rollover for both
Important Survey on 2J3KL Cod Catch Rates
FFAW-Unifor’s Science Department is collecting harvester observations for the 2J3KL northern cod fishery in advance of the Union’s proposal for the stewardship fishery this year. DFO’s failure to complete a
Materials for DFO Policy Consultations
Materials for DFO Policy consultations taking place in March 2023
Halibut Negotiations Update
This week, FFAW and ASP jointly agreed to rollover the current Halibut Schedule for the 2023 season. Halibut has been a bright spot for harvesters over the last few years
3K4 Crab Meeting in Baie Verte on Monday, February 27.
There will be a meeting for the 3K4 crab fleet at the Baie Vista in Baie Verte on Monday, February 27, at 3 PM. Elections will be held for the
FFAW-Unifor Meet With NL PC Caucus to Elevate Harvesting Sector
FFAW-Unifor were pleased to receive an invitation to meet with the NL PC Caucus this morning, February 9th, at Confederation Building. The discussion focused on how the province continues to
INSHORE COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE
Thirty members of the FFAW’s Inshore Council met this week in St. John’s to tackle priorities for the upcoming fishing season. Two full days were spent on a packed agenda
FFAW Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW Scholarship Winners! We had a significant amount of interest in the program this year, with 15 applications received in total and six scholarships awarded. We
FFAW Meet With Minister Bragg – Emphasize Penalties Necessary For CA Violations
FFAW-Unifor met with Minister Derrick Bragg yesterday, January 25th in follow up to their meeting on January 13th to review the document compiled by FFAW Staff Representatives previously presented to