Main office, St. John’s 709-576-7276 · Corner Brook 709-634-0277
Newfoundland & Labrador · Since 1971
Standing together for the long-term sustainability of coastal Newfoundland and Labrador.
More than 14,000 licence holders, crew members, plant workers, dockside monitors and science technicians, plus workers in hotels, brewing, metal fabrication, offshore and more. The province’s largest private-sector union.
Harvesters and plant workers, from FFAW-Unifor’s own photos.
For harvesters
Openings, closures, extensions, catch limits and licence conditions come out almost every day. Tell us your fleet and your area once, and the notices that matter to your boat come straight to your phone by text and in the member app, as soon as they’re posted.
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Reminder: 2026 DFO inshore fishery outreach meetings
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November 3, 2026 · nf.26.245
Fixed gear (bar/tuck seine) herring fishery opening in Notre Dame Bay (HFA 4)
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November 2, 2026 · nf.26.244
Temporary adjustment to at-sea observer coverage in the Unit 1 redfish fishery east of 59°W
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October 30, 2026 · nf.26.243
4R Atlantic halibut extension
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One union, two sectors
Inshore
Owner-operator enterprises and their crew members throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Inshore Council, about 30 elected volunteers, represents every region, fleet and group, and dozens of elected fleet committees keep each fleet informed and speak for it.
Industrial-Retail-Offshore (IRO)
From plant workers to skilled trades to hospitality, retail and more. IRO members elect representatives to the Executive Board and the IRO Council, and four Member Representatives on staff work with IRO units.
Collective agreementsFind your workplace and your staff rep IRO CouncilFor members
One sign-in for harvesters, crew and IRO members: notices for your fleet and area, your union card and good standing, dues receipts and meeting dates.
Sample member.
Thu, November 12 · 10 am
4R general membership meeting, Cow Head
Shallow Bay Motel. Member Representative Jeff Griffin attending.
Thu, November 19 · 10 am
Bluefin tuna fleet meeting, St. John’s
Sandman Hotel, 227 Kenmount Road. Hybrid option for active tuna harvesters on request.
Meetings for your area and fleet go out by text, email and the app, so no one misses one because it was only on the website.
Life insurance program
Members in good standing are covered August 1 to July 31. Your union card is your proof.
Scholarships
Six $750 scholarships every year for dependents of members in good standing.
Employment insurance
Information for inshore fishing and for regular, non-fishing claims.
More resources
Family Education Program, Union Savings, mental health and safety resources.
News and member updates
November 6, 2026 · Fleet update
Harvesters in CMA 8A voted by telephone on the pot limit: 52% to keep the current limit of 200 (single) and 300 (combined or buddy-up), 48% for an increase. Questions go to 3L Staff Rep Shannon Chidley.
October 15, 2026 · Media release
A five-year, $300-million renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund, for continued investment in research, innovation and development across Atlantic Canada’s fishing industry.
September 10, 2026 · Member update
The Marine Institute’s Fishing Master IV runs in Carbonear, Clarenville, Lewisporte, Port Hope Simpson, St. John’s and Stephenville, with Fishing Master III in Holyrood.
About FFAW-Unifor
Since 1971, the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union has played a vital role in shaping the economic, social and cultural landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador. Most of our work focuses on the long-term economic sustainability of coastal communities.
FFAW-Unifor is governed by a constitution ratified by its members and by elected volunteer boards, councils and committees: the Executive Board, the Inshore Council, the IRO Council and dozens of fleet committees.
Dwan Street
President
Sherry Glynn
Secretary-Treasurer
Inshore
IRO
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