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FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Elections Results

July 25, 2024

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the FFAW-Unifor Elections Committee, in the presence of an independent auditor and candidate scrutineers, tallied the ballots for the 2024 Executive Board Election. With a 32% return rate, the results are as follows:

  • President:
  • Dwan Street
  • Secretary-Treasurer:
  • Jason Spingle (Acclaimed)
  • IRO – Vice President:
  • Brenda King
  • Inshore – Vice President:
  • Jason Sullivan
  • Inshore – Avalon:
  • Alvin Petten
  • Inshore – Northeast Coast:
  • Eldred Woodford
  • Inshore – South Coast:
  • Kevin Hardy (Acclaimed)
  • IRO – Cape Freels to Cape Pine:
  • Patsy Chaulk
  • IRO – Non-Fishing:
  • Sheldon Squibb
  • IRO – Northern Peninsula, Labrador, Northeast Coast Jackson’s Arm – Cape Freels
  • Nancy Fillier (Acclaimed)
  • IRO – Cape Pine West to Cox’s Cove
  • Hubert Stacey (Acclaimed)
  • IRO  – At-Sea
  • Stephen Buffett (Acclaimed)
  • IRO – Women’s Position
  • Flora Mills (Acclaimed)
  • Crew Members
  • Lee Melindy (Acclaimed)
  • Inshore – Northern Peninsula/Labrador
  • IN PROGRESS
  • Inshore – Women’s Position
  • TO BE VOTED AT CONVENTION

We extend our appreciation and gratitude to all candidates who had the courage to run in this election. Your dedication and commitment have positively impacted and strengthened our Union and contributed to the trajectory of this important organization.

Your participation has not only inspired many, but also reinforced the importance of active involvement in shaping our future. Whether elected or not, each candidate played a crucial role in this democratic process, and we deeply appreciate your efforts and passion.

Let’s continue to work together towards a brighter and stronger future for all FFAW-Unifor members.

Attendee panel closed.

FFAW-Unifor Election Committee:

Mark Dolomont (Chairperson)

Tina Pretty

Mary Shortall

Will Reid

George Chafe

Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.