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Fish, Food and Allied Workers - over 14,000 working women and men in Newfoundland and Labrador, a history steeped in the fishing industry. #saveourcod

Newfoundland & Labrador
Joined December 2013
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FFAW-Unifor
7 months
PANEL SELECTS FFAW PRICE FOR SNOW CRAB; VICTORY FOR INSHORE FISHERY
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8 months
Royal Greenland’s history of mistreating workers hit a new low with the St. Anthony closure—right after they abandoned bargaining. According to Royal Greenland, even the most elementary aspects of human decency—like choosing to work overtime and having one rest day each week—are
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
Royal Greenland’s intimidation tactics and the sudden closure of the St. Anthony plant are unacceptable. This isn’t just a negotiation setback—it’s a direct attack on our workers’ rights and livelihoods. According to Royal Greenland, simple principles of human decency, like
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
Enough is enough! Royal Greenland walked out of bargaining after just 10 minutes and then chained the St. Anthony plant shut—leaving our members in the dark. Royal Greenland suggests that basic standards of human decency, such as voluntary overtime and a weekly day of rest, are
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@AshleyBurkeCBC
Ashley Burke
8 months
More than 50 Newfoundland and Labrador's fish harvesters are outside Mark Carney’s rally in St. John’s. Police said they told them to move outside. The front doors are now locked. Carney started his speech saying he wants to acknowledge them and is here to listen.
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@AshleyBurkeCBC
Ashley Burke
8 months
While acknowledging the protestors off the top of his speech, Carney said he understands the importance of making decisions close to the wharf. Back story about the demonstrators:
cbc.ca
Liberal Leader Mark Carney kicked off his election campaign in St. John's on Sunday, promising tax cuts and also acknowledging the hundreds of protesting fish harvesters outside the city's convention...
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@SealsandStigma
Seals, Stigma and Survival
8 months
FYI-The United Seal Industry Association of NFLD & LAB was created to explain why sustainable seal harvests have become an environmental necessity and to dispel inaccurate information about the seal harvest that has been circulating for decades https://t.co/XqCU9NKlKK @CoastalRpg
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
@Joanne_NL @Joanne_NL decision to delegate the responsibility of her first significant policy action reflects a deplorable lack of respect for fish harvesters whose livelihoods rely upon her competency. The full management plan has not yet been released, more information to follow. #nlpoli
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
Minister @Joanne_NL Thompson has demonstrated a profound failure in leadership today in her first act as fisheries minister, leaving 3K harvesters waiting for a full day and late into the evening without communication or resolution. Late this evening, FFAW-Unifor finally received
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
🔴📣SNOW CRAB NEGOTIATIONS PROCEED TO PANEL SUNDAY The parties have failed to reach an agreement on crab and are proceeding to the Panel on Sunday morning at 9:30 in St. John's. A further update will provided following Panel submissions. #nlpoli
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FFAW-Unifor
8 months
“We’ll be looking to get clear commitments from @Joanne_NL on where she stands on our key priorities. Our members have been abandoned by the Liberal MPs they elected, and relationships will need to be rebuilt,” says FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street on Thompson's new role in
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8 months
Thank you @SiobhanCoadyNL for standing up for brewing jobs in our province! Our union represents members at the Molson brewing plant in St. John’s. The plant employs up to 100 full time jobs year round. Good paying jobs. All of which would be lost overnight if trade restrictions
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@FFAW_Unifor
FFAW-Unifor
10 months
🔴📣🗳INSHORE COUNCIL NOMINATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE - DUE JANUARY 26 Click the link below to read important information about the 2025 Inshore Council election. Nomination forms can be downloaded at the link. The Nomination period is open from January 10 to 26, 2025.
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@jgriffy709
Jeff Griffin
1 year
The Dwan of a new era! @FFAW_Unifor has a new president! @dwancherry Big congrats!
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@FFAW_Unifor
FFAW-Unifor
1 year
Great morning so far with a focus on mental health in the workplace and the importance of women leadership in our Union.
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