The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, following the election of Dwan Street as president of FFAW-Unifor.

“I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to incoming president Dwan Street for stepping up and offering herself in this most important and challenging role. The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union is an important representative body for fish harvesters and plant workers within FFAW certified plants, as well as the offshore sector. I look forward to working with Ms. Street and her team to advance progress and prosperity in our fishery, our fishing communities, and our province. I am also very pleased to note the historical and progressive overtone of this election outcome. Dwan Street assumes office as the first-ever female president of the FFAW, having been elected by the full body of her peers. This is an historic occasion worthy of celebration in and of itself.”

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