Author: Courtney Glode

The crab negotiating committee met this evening. Rest assured that lines of communication are open and active, and we will have an update tomorrow as soon as possible.

Getting the right to strike back does not just give harvesters a new weapon – it removes any guaranteed mechanism for a minimum price before fishing starts, exposes harvesters to

Plant Workers Demand Companies Return to Table, Pay Fair Price to Crab Harvesters  A successful season for plant workers depends on a fair price for fish harvesters. Year after year,

PROCESSORS TORPEDO CRAB TALKS AS PROVINCIAL REFORM FAILS TO CARVE CRAB POLICY AHEAD OF PANEL DEADLINE Following the complete deterioration of good-faith negotiations, crab harvesters are saying there will be

ST. JOHN’S, NL – This morning, the FFAW Snow Crab Negotiating Working Group met and voted unanimously to not begin crab price negotiations until Minister Thompson releases her decision on 2026 crab quotas and

Today’s meeting with the provincial government went well and we are awaiting written confirmation of expectations going forward. We expect this to be received tomorrow, and we will communicate the

The Union has arranged a meeting with Minister O’Driscoll for Monday, February 16 to address the current crisis facing the fishing industry. Our members are looking to Premier Tony Wakeham

The Union has received the arbitrator’s decision on the grievance regarding the calculation of 30lb boxes in the 2025 rebate calculation. The arbitrator has denied the grievance. The Inshore Council

The 3L Small Supplementary Crab fleet has expressed interest in introducing buddy-up to this fishery. An e-vote is currently taking place among license holders, and if the majority votes in

A meeting has been confirmed for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20 at 5pm with the Union, ASP, and Premier Tony Wakeham. An update will be provided following the meeting.