3K’s Fight for Crab: Update on Demonstrations
MARCH 24, 2025 – This weekend, crab harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador staged demonstrations in response to significant quota cuts in Zone 3K, driven by concerns over their livelihoods and
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Minister Joanne Thompson has demonstrated a profound failure in leadership today in her first act as fisheries minister, leaving 3K harvesters waiting for a full day and late into the
FFAW DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ST. ANTHONY SEAFOODS FOLLOWING SUDDEN PLANT CLOSURE AMID COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
ST. ANTHONY, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is raising serious concerns after Royal Greenland’s St. Anthony Seafoods (SAS) production plant was found chained shut with
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📣 HARVESTERS TO DISCUSS NEXT STEPS IN FACE OF DFO QUOTA DECISION![]()
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Following DFO's denial of 3K harvesters' plea to rethink quota cuts in the snow crab fishery, committees and area representatives are convening to discuss their next steps on how to address future quota decisions and the Department's disrespect to the livelihoods of Newfoundland and Labrador's harvesters. ![]()
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More to come shortly.
🔴📣✊UPDATE ON 3K CRAB PROTESTS ![]()
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FFAW President Dwan Street, Inshore Director Sherry Glynn, and harvesters Richard Gillett, Chad Payne, and Glen Newbury met with Minister Joanne Thompson and senior DFO officials today in St. John’s to address the pressing situation facing 3K snow crab. The Union is expecting a response sometime today. More information to come when available. ![]()
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Harvesters will be reconvening outside of Joanne Thompson's campaign office on Stavanger Drive at 6pm.
Still no response from Royal Greenland. Workers in St. Anthony are being disrespected by their employer, just weeks before they are set to return to work. This is not how we do business in Canada, Simon Jarding.🔴 FFAW DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ST. ANTHONY SEAFOODS FOLLOWING SUDDEN PLANT CLOSURE AMID COLLECTIVE BARGAINING![]()
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ST. ANTHONY, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is raising serious concerns after Royal Greenland’s St. Anthony Seafoods (SAS) production plant was found chained shut with “closed” signs posted on the gate, just 48 hours after the company walked out of collective bargaining talks.![]()
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On Tuesday, FFAW-Unifor tabled its first proposal during negotiations in Deer Lake, focusing on key issues such as voluntary overtime and a guaranteed day of rest per week — standard provisions in fish plant contracts across the province. The company refused to present a counteroffer or engage meaningfully, abruptly leaving the session within the first 10 minutes without explanation. Senior Conciliator, Brian Kenny, from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador was present to witness the incident.![]()
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The sudden closure of the St. Anthony plant has left workers distressed and sparked allegations of intimidation and potential violations of the Labour Relations Act. “This is a serious matter,” said FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street. “Whether this is a permanent closure or a tactical move, it’s an unacceptable attempt to pressure workers and undermine ongoing negotiations. Our members deserve clarity and respect,” Street says.![]()
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This move is one on a long list of many unethical practices from the foreign owned company. Royal Greenland has a long and documented history of mistreatment of St. Anthony plant workers and of shirking provincial and national labour regulations.![]()
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FFAW-Unifor has formally requested an urgent explanation from Royal Greenland, with a letter sent to Mr. Simon Jarding last night demanding details on the nature, purpose, and duration of the closure, as well as its impact on employees and the bargaining process. The Union is considering further action, including filing a complaint with the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board.![]()
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“Time and time again, Royal Greenland has shown the people of Newfoundland and Labrador they have no interest in playing by the rules in which they operate. We will not stand by while our members are left in limbo and their rights are disregarded,” Street says. “We are committed to keeping workers informed and will provide updates as this situation unfolds.”
✊‼️ HARVESTERS AWAIT 3K CRAB MEETING RESULTS ON WHITE HILLS ROAD ![]()
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Harvesters have gathered at DFO Headquarters on White Hills Road while representatives of 3K harvesters and FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street meet with Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson and DFO Senior Management.![]()
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Results of the meeting will be presented to the crowd gathered there.
🔴 Results of Mail-in Ballot for LFA 10 (Placentia Bay)![]()
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The ballots for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 10 (Placentia Bay) were counted at the FFAW office in St. John’s this morning.![]()
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Area 10 Committee Members Mike Emberley (in-person) and Karl Hodge (via Teams) were present for the opening and counting of ballots, along with FFAW Administrative Staff Member Jessica Johnson and 3Ps Member Representative Jamie Baker.![]()
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The results were as follows:![]()
TOTAL VOTES: 128 votes (52.5 per cent turn out overall)![]()
SPOILED VOTES: None![]()
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QUESTION 1 - SEASON OPENING/SUNDAY FISHING![]()
1. Earlier Season (April 19-June 30) – 35 votes![]()
2. Return to Sunday fishing (May 1 – July 3) – 38 votes![]()
3. Leave the season as is (May 1 – July 12) – 55 votes![]()
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QUESTION 2 – DO YOU SUPPORT DEVELOPING A BUDDY UP SYSTEM FOR LFA 10 FOR 2026![]()
1. Yes – 71![]()
2. No – 57![]()
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As always, fleet reps and FFAW will remain in contact with DFO leading up to the opening of the season regarding weather, setting conditions etc. ![]()
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Thank you to Mike and Karl for attending the counting, and to FFAW Admin staff Jessica and Susan Finlay for assisting with the mail-out and the final count.
