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FFAW Welcomes Lisa Dempster to Provincial Fisheries Portfolio, Parsons to Labour; Extends Gratitude to Outgoing Minister Byrne

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May 10, 2025 Newly appointed Premier, John Hogan, announced his new cabinet yesterday in St. John’s. Premier Hogan’s changes bring new ministers to all portfolios impacting FFAW-Unifor members; Minister Byrne
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AGREEMENT REACHED ON SHRIMP PRICES

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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
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FFAW-Unifor Challenges Oceana Canada’s Misguided Narrative on Newfoundland and Labrador Capelin Fishery

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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
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PANEL SELECTS ASP PRICE FOR LOBSTER

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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
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LOBSTER OFFERS SUBMITTED TO PANEL

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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
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Media Release: FFAW Celebrates Victory in Snow Crab Pricing Decision

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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
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CLARIFICATION AROUND WEEKLY PRICES IN ASP’S FINAL OFFER

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**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
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REMINDER: CRAB PANEL PRICE EXPECTED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2025

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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
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FFAW Commends Minister Byrne for Commitment to Free Enterprise and New Opportunities

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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
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CRAB PANEL HEARING: FINAL OFFERS SUBMITTED

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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
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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.