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RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATION PERIOD; GLYNN ACCLAIMED AS NEW SEC-TREAS

August 10, 2026 /
August 10, 2026 The nomination period for the two Executive Board vacancies (by-elections) closed last Friday, August 7 at 4:00PM, and the FFAW’s Elections Committee met this morning to review
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REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION

July 29, 2026 / , ,
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Inshore Regulations. Fish harvesters are encouraged to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, or complete the online
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2026 Mackerel Decision Falls Short for NL Harvesters

July 8, 2026 /
ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is calling for an urgent reconsideration of the 2026 mackerel management decision as federal oversight continues to fail commercial fish harvesters. The commercial mackerel fishery
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📣 3LNO SNOW CRAB FISHERY DEADLINE UPDATEFFAW-Unifor has been advised that all requests for an extension to the 3LNO snow crab fishing season have been denied.As a result, the 3LNO snow crab fishery will close as scheduled on Friday, August 14. ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 FFAW is now accepting applications to a charter to support Atlantic Mackerel Acoustic Tagging by researchers from Dalhousie University in TRINITY BAY between September 20th and October 5th.Trinity Bay license holders are eligible to apply for the charter. The Charter is for 2-3 days, with exact dates determined by weather and vessel availability. Vessels must be at least 34’11”.For additional information or to obtain an application, please call the FFAW Office in St. John’s at (709) 576-7276 or email ecarruthers@ffaw.ca.The application deadline is Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 4pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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📣🔴 NEW AND YOUNG FISH HARVESTERS INVITED TO FALL SUMMIT IN ST. JOHNS FFAW-Unifor is bringing together the next generation of Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters for our first annual New Harvesters Summit, happening October 2 at the Rooms in St. John’s.The summit will be a full day of workshops, presentations and conversations focused on the fishery, the challenges facing new entrants, and the future of our industry. It’s also a chance to connect with other new harvesters from across the province, share experiences and build relationships.The day will wrap up with an evening social. More details will be announced soon.Space is limited, so register today: ffaw.ca/summit2026Questions regarding the 2026 New Harvesters Summit can be directed to epittman@ffaw.ca. ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 CALL YOUR MP ABOUT EISeasonal workers in Newfoundland and Labrador need stability from one season to the next.A changing EI divisor can mean hundreds of dollars less each month and fewer weeks of benefits for workers who cannot simply extend their season or find additional work.The House of Commons may be on recess, but MPs are still working — and they need to hear from us.The federal government must take action now by keeping the divisor at 14 for all seasonal workers.Included in the comments below is a message below that you can copy, paste and send directly to your MP. ... See MoreSee Less

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📣FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERSAug. 11, 20262026 ATLANTIC MACKEREL BAIT FISHERY ADDITIONAL OPENING DATESFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will open the competitive, personal-use Atlantic mackerel bait fishery on August 17, 2026 in Newfoundland and Labrador Mackerel Fishing Areas 1 through 14 at 0600 hours.An additional opening is tentatively scheduled for early October and will be communicated separately. These openings implement the additional bait fishing access announced by the Department on July 3, 2026.Participating harvesters will be restricted to a daily limit of 454 kg (1,000 lbs) to be fished by either gillnet or handline. Monitoring will be achieved using various measures, including a 100% hail-in requirement in all regions. Additional information related to conditions of licence, will be available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2026-096 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-140 will come into force on at 0600 hours on August 17, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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A narrative video is developed every three years for screening at FFAW-Unifor’s Constitutional Conventions. This video highlights the key events that took place between 2022 and 2024, and was shown at the union’s 13th Constitutional Convention held in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador on November 18, 2024. Credits: Production & Editing: Tristram Clarke, Tristram Clarke Visual Media Services Direction & Script: Courtney Glode, FFAW-Unifor Fishing/Workplace Videography: KOBB Media
2024 FFAW Constitutional Convention Video
The further corporatization of our province's fishery must end. Resource management decisions based on votes and international clout must be stopped. Our Liberal MPs have lost all sense of integrity and ethics. They have forgotten who elected them, and they fail to recognize the wake of destruction they will leave behind for our future generations. Music: Zach Bryan, Cold Damn Vampires
The Corporatization of Newfoundland's Cod Fishery
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