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Going after the big fish: New union president vows to take on whoever stands in the way of Newfoundland and Labrador fishery
Vibes of positive energy permeated FFAW-Unifor’s recent annual convention in Gander, and the union’s new president hopes to carry that momentum forward into what she envisions will be a new era for the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Dwan Street is the first woman to ever hold the presidency of the union that represents the province’s inshore fish harvesters and plant workers, and she’s ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work now that the convention celebration is over. She’s not interested in discrediting any past executives, but Street said it’s clear there needs to be fresh, new approaches to helping make life better for harvesters and plant workers. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 08:52