Fisheries and Aquaculture
November 4, 2014
Acknowledging a Key Contributor to the Provincial Fishery
Provincial Government Recognizes Dedication of FFAW-Unifor President Earle McCurdy
Fish, Food and Allied Workers – Unifor (FFAW) President Earle McCurdy announced his retirement yesterday after more than three decades of service to the union membership. The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, acknowledged Mr. McCurdy’s lifelong commitment to the interests of the unionized workers in the provincial seafood industry.
“For more than three decades, Mr. McCurdy has taken strong positions and worked tirelessly while defending the interests of FFAW union members who work in a seafood industry that can be challenging and subject to rapid change. The Provincial Government respects his dedication, and wishes him all the best in retirement.”
- The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Mr. McCurdy became FFAW President in 1993 after the departure of Richard Cashin, who co-founded the union in 1970. Mr. McCurdy had served as the union's secretary-treasurer for 13 years prior to becoming the President.
QUICK FACTS
- Minister Vaughn Granter acknowledged FFAW President Earle McCurdy’s commitment to the union on the announcement of his retirement.
- In recent years, the Provincial Government partnered with the FFAW on several key projects that advanced fisheries science and conservation, species traceability, and support to workers impacted by changing economic circumstances.
- In addition to his work with the FFAW, Mr. McCurdy has also served on the executive council of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, the board of directors of the NL Workers’ Compensation Board, and several fishery-related committees and boards at both the national and provincial level.
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Media contact:
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Jason Card Director of Communications Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture 709-729-3733, 699-0470 jasoncard@gov.nl.ca |
2014 11 04 12:35 p.m.