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Keith Sullivan stepping down as FFAW presidentThu, December 1, 2022
Keith Sullivan has been president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union since 2014.
(Submitted by Keith Sullivan - image credit)
The long-time president of the fisheries union in Newfoundland and Labrador is stepping down.
Keith Sullivan has been head of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers since 2014, and on the front lines of major labour and pricing disputes along the way.
"I'm proud of the difference this organization has made for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The N.L. commercial fishery is now valued at over $1 billion each year. This value is due in no small part to the collective action of fish harvesters, who stood in solidarity for a fair fishery and a better life 51 years ago, and those who have continued to do it every year and every day since," Sullivan said in a news release sent Thursday morning.
"Thank you to the members who fight to make their workplaces and their communities better. We have tremendous leadership throughout our province and talented, dedicated staff who will ensure the FFAW continues to grow and be a strong voice for workers and our coastal communities."
The union said Sullivan has "no immediate employment plans."
Since the vacancy is happening between an election period, one will be held among the FFAW's joint council to elect a new president.
Sullivan will complete a one-month transition period before he leaves his seat.
The nomination period will open on Dec. 15 and close on Dec. 29. The joint council meeting election is slated for Jan. 5, according to the union.
The next general election is in 2024. If the position is contested, a full membership election will take place.
The long-time president of the fisheries union in Newfoundland and Labrador is stepping down.
Keith Sullivan has been head of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers since 2014, and on the front lines of major labour and pricing disputes along the way.
"I'm proud of the difference this organization has made for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The N.L. commercial fishery is now valued at over $1 billion each year. This value is due in no small part to the collective action of fish harvesters, who stood in solidarity for a fair fishery and a better life 51 years ago, and those who have continued to do it every year and every day since," Sullivan said in a news release sent Thursday morning.
"Thank you to the members who fight to make their workplaces and their communities better. We have tremendous leadership throughout our province and talented, dedicated staff who will ensure the FFAW continues to grow and be a strong voice for workers and our coastal communities."
The union said Sullivan has "no immediate employment plans."
Since the vacancy is happening between an election period, one will be held among the FFAW's joint council to elect a new president.
Sullivan will complete a one-month transition period before he leaves his seat.
The nomination period will open on Dec. 15 and close on Dec. 29. The joint council meeting election is slated for Jan. 5, according to the union.
The next general election is in 2024. If the position is contested, a full membership election will take place.
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