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MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Calls for Transparency and Accountability in Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre 

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street is calling for the Fish Harvesters’ Resource Centre (FRC) to operate with transparency and accountability. The FRC, a nonprofit governed by a
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St. Anthony Seafoods Workers – Have Your Say!

There will be a membership meeting for all unionized employees (including engineers, electricians, and maintenance) of St. Anthony Seafoods on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:00am at Hotel North. This
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HAVE YOUR SAY: APPLICATION FOR WORK IN PLACENTIA BAY – OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS

The Marine Institute at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters
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NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 2025 INSHORE COUNCIL ELECTION

The nomination period for 18 regional seats opens on January 10, 2025 for 16 days, closing on January 26, 2025. Candidates will be confirmed by the Elections Committee on Monday,
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Inshore Council Elections Process 2025

INSHORE COUNCIL ELECTION 2025 The 2025 Inshore Council election process will take place in early 2025. Electronic voting will be used for this and all future Union elections. The nomination
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FOGO ISLAND CO-OP PLANT MEETING 

General membership meeting for workers at the Fogo Island CO-OP will be held Monday January 20th, 2025, 10am at the Anglican Hall. Election of officers will take place at this
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COD BUDDY UP BALLOT NOW IN MAILBOXES

The most recent proposal and ballot on buddy up in 2J3KL cod was mailed to license holders on December 20 and is now arriving in mailboxes across the province. For more details
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REVISED CRAB SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT – CREW SHARES

Payments are currently being distributed to qualifying snow crab enterprises. Plants have agreed to pay a final per pound price of $3.75, meaning those who were paid a per pound
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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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2024 Lump Roe Rebate

As confirmed by the Association of Seafood Producers on today’s date, November 1, 2024, the Lump Roe Rebate for 2024 is $0.73/lb.
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FFAW-Unifor Appearance Before Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans – Remarks and Briefing Note

On October 9, 2024, FFAW-Unifor Member Representative for Area 3Ps and President-Elect, Dwan Street; and Senior Fisheries Scientist Dr. Erin Carruthers appeared as Witnesses before the Standing Committee on Fisheries
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