

FFAW calling on DFO to ensure inshore fishery maintains modest fishery in the future
Earlier this week the Department of Fisheries and Oceans provided an update on the 3Ps cod stock. DFO says the stock remains in the...
Nov 18, 20231 min read


FFAW says income supplement needed for seasonal workers
The FFAW is calling on the government to step in with an emergency income supplement to address the reduction in benefits this year that...
Nov 3, 20231 min read


FFAW welcomes new model for assessing cod stocks
The FFAW is applauding the implementation of a new model for assessing the 2J3KL northern cod stock. The new model assesses long-term...
Oct 28, 20231 min read


FFAW members at Altera enter strike position
FFAW-Unifor members at Altera Management ULC have voted to reject the company’s latest offer. As a result, the union is now in a position...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


FFAW inshore council meets in Corner Brook
This week the FFAW Inshore Council met in Corner Brook to discuss, debate and provide recommendations for the provincail fishing...
Oct 22, 20231 min read


FFAW calling on World Energy GH2 to meet with harvesters
Fish harvesters on the west coast are calling for an immediate halt to the continuation of the World Energy GH2 onshore wind development...
Oct 7, 20231 min read


FFAW Launches Seal Research Initiative
The FFAW has launched a seal research initiative meant to further understand distribution and impacts. The funds to conduct the survey...
Oct 1, 20231 min read


FFAW says closure of Northern Cod a loss for rural NL
The FFAW is calling on the federal government to complete scheduled surveys on the northern cod fishery prior to the 2024 fishery. This...
Sep 23, 20231 min read
