Fall 2024 Union Forum Magazine
The Fall 2024 Issue of the Union Forum Magazine is now available digitally by clicking HERE.
Member Updates
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
USE OF BAIT IN THE NL SNOW CRAB FISHERY
Harvesters from some Crab Management Areas have reported changes in depredation by fish of their bait in the Snow Crab fishery. Harvesters have also raised concerns that increased bait depredation
OFFSHORE WIND REPORT COMMENT PERIOD OPEN
The Regional Assessment Committee for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador recently published their Draft Regional Assessment Report. FFAW will be providing formal comments. Members with feedback on the
FFAW-Unifor Calls Out OCI for Failing to Provide Adequate Work for Fortune Plant
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, as representatives of employees at Ocean Choice International groundfish plant in Fortune, is calling out processing company Ocean Choice International (OCI) for failing to provide
ONSHORE/LAND-BASED WIND PROJECT UPDATE: ABO ENERGY
On Wednesday, September 25th, Industry Relations Representative Katie Power and FFAW Inshore Council members Jamie Barnett and Loretta Ward met with ABO Energy. This introductory meeting helped FFAW get an
FFAW Announces Hiring of New Directors to Inshore and IRO Divisions
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce the hiring of two staff management positions within the Union; Inshore Director and Industrial/Retail/Offshore Director. Sherry Glynn has accepted the position of Inshore Director. Sherry
MEDIA RELEASE: Former Provincial Fisheries Minister Supported Ending Historical Northern Cod Agreement for NL
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor, during the federal injunction discovery process, has learned that former provincial Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture, Elvis Loveless, issued a letter to federal counterpart, Minister
2023 FFAW Scholarship Recipients & 2024 Applications
Congratulations to the 2023 FFAW-Unifor Scholarship Winners! The 6 recipients are highlighted in the Fall 2024 issue of the Union Forum Magazine, which is now in distribution: Name: Parents: Community:
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal Fisheries Minister Chose to Re-Open Northern Cod Commercial Fishery Against Recommendation for Stewardship Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Union representing fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador have received more documents submitted by the Government of Canada in connection with the federal injunction filed
CALL FOR HARVESTERS AFFECTED BY CENOVUS DREDGING IN PLACENTIA BAY: 45 DAY OPEN CALL PERIOD
September 16, 2024 If you are a fish harvester who may be impacted by the Cenovus dredging operations occurring in Fox Habour, Ship Harbour, Placentia, and Jerseyside, you may be
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