Category: Member Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Another Opening Necessary for Modest Mackerel Bait Fishery

St. John’s, NL – The Union representing inshore fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is requesting a second opening of the Atlantic Mackerel Bait Fishery that was closed by the

Federal Fisheries Failure Continues at Gathering of Provincial Fisheries Ministers

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“The disconnect between federal and provincial fisheries management has never been so wide,” says FFAW-Unifor Secretary Treasurer Jason Spingle. “Minister Lebouthillier’s time as federal fisheries minister must come to an

EU Seal Ban Consultation

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Public consultations for the EU Ban on Seal Products was open from May 15th until August 7th, sparking heated reactions with close to 14,000 submissions. FFAW-Unifor submitted a formal letter

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RATE FOR AUG 11 – SEPT 7

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Please note that for the period beginning Aug 11, this divisor of 16 remains unchanged. REGULAR CLAIMANTS: ECONOMIC REGION 1 (ST. JOHN’S METRO): 630 Hours required to qualify for regular

DFO Continues to Defend Decision for Commercial Northern Cod Fishery Despite Best Science and Policy

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In a letter dated August 7th to Hon. Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party; MP Lisa-Marie Barron; and Mary Shortall, Special Advisor; Minister Lebouthillier doubles down on justifying

Quin-Sea Lobster Grievance

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Group Grievance Filed Against Quin-Sea Fisheries for Falsifying Dates on Lobster Receipts Date: August 5, 2024 FFAW-Unifor has filed a group grievance against Quin-Sea Fisheries for back-dating lobster receipts so

Accepting Applications to conduct Atlantic Halibut Survey/Tagging in Nafo 4R(s)

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FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct Atlantic Halibut Survey / Tagging in NAFO Division 4R(S) starting Mid-August through to Mid-October. Requirements for this Atlantic Halibut Survey / Tagging are:

3Kn SHRIMP CAPS BUMPED

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The 3Kn shrimp committee has bumped caps by 60,000 lb per boat. Please note, this is not per share and the increase is effective as of Tuesday, July 30th.