AGREEMENT REACHED ON SHRIMP PRICES
On the third day of negotiations, a deal was reached with ASP on the price of shrimp. While last year had a year-long price of $1.36/lb, this year’s agreement reverts
Author: Courtney Glode
FFAW-Unifor Challenges Oceana Canada’s Misguided Narrative on Newfoundland and Labrador Capelin Fishery
ST. JOHN’S, NL –The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), representing over 13,000 inshore fish harvesters and plant workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, strongly refutes Oceana Canada’s ongoing campaign
PANEL SELECTS ASP PRICE FOR LOBSTER
The decision on lobster was released this evening, with the Panel siding with ASP. The sole issue in dispute was whether to include Thursday – Tuesday or just Tuesday in
LOBSTER OFFERS SUBMITTED TO PANEL
The Panel hearing on lobster is taking place this morning, with a decision required by end of day April 14. The parties met this week but were unable to reach
Media Release: FFAW Celebrates Victory in Snow Crab Pricing Decision
April 10, 2025 ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce a significant victory for snow crab harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador following the recent decision by the pricing
CLARIFICATION AROUND WEEKLY PRICES IN ASP’S FINAL OFFER
**Reminder, no decision has been made as of posting this at 12:05PM ON APRIL 10, 2025** If the Panel selects ASP’s offer, fish harvesters would be bound to a weekly
REMINDER: CRAB PANEL PRICE EXPECTED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2025
Reminder to harvesters that the decision for snow crab pricing is required ON OR BEFORE April 10, 2025 (tomorrow). The decision could be sent anytime between now and end of
FFAW Commends Minister Byrne for Commitment to Free Enterprise and New Opportunities
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food & Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is applauding provincial Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne for his recent decisions that demonstrate a commitment
CRAB PANEL HEARING: FINAL OFFERS SUBMITTED
The Panel hearing on crab began at 10 AM this morning and submissions were exchanged at 4 PM yesterday. Panel rules dictate that positions could not be released until the
SAVED BY CUSMA: NL SPARED TRUMP TARIFFS ON SEAFOOD
Last night, on April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Canada will be spared from new tariffs, including the threatened 25% duties on seafood imports. Thanks to the