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Federal Fisheries Failure Continues at Gathering of Provincial Fisheries Ministers

“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
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EU Seal Ban Consultation

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
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EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RATE FOR AUG 11 – SEPT 7

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

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
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Quin-Sea Lobster Grievance

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

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:
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3Kn SHRIMP CAPS BUMPED

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.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Battle Harbour sentinel survey site. Please see below to obtain an application.

Click here for application.
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Prime Minister’s Office Issues Insincere Template Response to FFAW-Unifor’s Request for Reaffirmation of Northern Cod Commitment

Yesterday, July 25th, FFAW-Unifor received an official response from the Prime Minister’s Office via email to its letter issued June 20th, requesting that the Government of Canada reaffirm the 115,000t
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Elite Navigator’s Extraordinary Story A True Measure of Strength and Vital Role of Emergency Preparedness

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced an incredible event last week with all seven crew of the Elite Navigator returning home after surviving an unimaginable 48-hours offshore in the North Atlantic. From
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