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Nomination Packages – IRO & Inshore Divisions

Full Nomination Packages for the 2024 FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Election are now available online for viewing and download.
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REMINDER: DFO OUTREACH MEETING – FOGO

DFO will be hosting an in-person Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, December 10th in Fogo. The meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. at the Anglican Church Hall (Centre Island). The
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REMINDER: DFO OUTREACH MEETING – GREENSPOND

DFO will be hosting an in-person Outreach Meeting on Monday, December 9th in Greenspond. The meeting will be held at 3 P.M. at the Town of Greenspond Building. The intent
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MEDIA RELEASE: Court Denies Northern Cod Injunction; Matter to Proceed to Judicial Review in 2025 

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is expressing disappointment in the Court’s decision to deny the Union’s request for an injunction to prevent offshore
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Northern Cod Injunction Hearing – Virtual Attendance Registration Open

WHAT: Federal Court hearing on FFAW-Unifor’s application for an injunction to stay offshore dragger access to the Northern cod fishery pending judicial review WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2024, at 9:30am
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**CRAB HARVESTERS IN CRAB MANAGEMENT AREA 3Ps10B11S ONLY**

Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our Facebook, and our
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SNOW CRAB APPLICATIONS ** DEADLINE JUNE 7TH 2024

***REMINDER***** 2024 INDUSTRY POST SEASON SNOW CRAB SURVEY APPLICATIONS **  2024 Industry Post Season Snow Crab Survey Applications are now available. Harvesters interested in participating are asked to submit an application
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REMINDER: BALLOTS ON 2J3KL NORTHERN COD BUDDY UP MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 31, 2024

Please remember to get your ballot on 2J3KL cod buddy up in the mail, in the postage paid envelope that was provided. Envelopes must be postmarked by May 31, 2024.
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3PS Halibut Opening Date:

Information regarding the 3Ps Halibut Fishery. This fishery is scheduled to open Wednesday, May 15.
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NOTICE TO HARVESTERS – DETAILS FOR STENA DRILLMAX EXPLORATION DRILLING PROGRAM

ExxonMobil has engaged FFAW to notify harvetsers in 3KL of its upcoming exploration drilling program at the Persephone well site in the Orphan Basin (N49 43” 3.59549” and W46 38’
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ADD YOUR NAME TO 2024 GUIDE VESSEL PROGRAM DRAW

FFAW manages the Fisheries Guide Vessel Program. This program contracts commercial fishing vessels during offshore oil and gas operations to guide marine vessels (e.g. tow vessels like drill rigs) safely
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