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Long Harbour Workers Awarded Collective Agreement and Signing Bonus After 5 Year Battle

Nov 9, 2019

The janitorial workers at Provincial Ready Mix are celebrating a well-deserved victory at the Labour Relations Board following a five-year battle with their employer to negotiate their first collective agreement.

FFAW Calls on FISH-NL to End Failing Campaign to Represent Harvesters

Nov 8, 2019

FISH-NL’s announcement that they intend to extend their certification drive an additional 90 days past their November 8 deadline is another desperate attempt to find sufficient support from fish harvesters, the majority of whom have repeatedly rejected FISH-NL’s efforts to represent them.

Harvesters Ask Government to Refuse Bids on Important Fishing Area

Nov 7, 2019

The C-NLOPB announced that two bids were submitted for oil and gas exploration parcels on important fishing grounds.

Letter to Members

Nov 5, 2019

For the past three years, Ryan Cleary and his group FISH-NL have spread misinformation concerning FFAW, our leadership and the work of our Union to represent our members.

Personal Flotation Devices Save Lives

Nov 5, 2019

Fall 2019 Safety Message from the NL-Fish Harvesting Safety Association Who should use them and when should they be worn?

Fish Harvesters Submit Bid to Protect Fishing Grounds

Nov 4, 2019

Fish harvesters impacted by the expansion of oil and gas on a valuable fishing area delivered a bid to the C-NLOPB today, in a final attempt to protect their crab grounds.

Job Posting: Campaigns and Membership Development Coordinator

Nov 1, 2019

About the Position FFAW-Unifor is seeking a full-time Campaigns and Membership Development Coordinator to support the Union’s advocacy priorities and

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