Snow Crab <4” Carapace Tolerance
The wording in the Crab Schedule on tolerance for <4” carapace continues to be status quo, as it has been for the last several years: “There will be 20% tolerance
Author: Courtney Glode
OFFER SIGNED TO START CRAB FISHERY
This morning, the FFAW Snow Crab Bargaining Committee agreed to sign off on a deal to start a crab fishery this year. The offer guarantees a minimum price of 2.20
UNION STILL FIGHTING FOR SOLUTION TO SNOW CRAB IMPASSE
Despite talks breaking off yesterday, the FFAW-Unifor Bargaining Committee continued to meet virtually today in an attempt to find a solution to the current snow crab crisis. The Committee’s priority
Tie Up Continues in Crab Fishery
Talks broke off today between the FFAW Snow Crab Bargaining Committee and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), and the tie-up continues with the Provincial Government’s refusal to allow outside competition into
PROVINCIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM BROKEN, OUTSIDE BUYERS FOR ALL SPECIES NOW
Six weeks into a provincial shutdown of the snow crab fishery and no movement on the minimum price from the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), FFAW-Unifor is calling for a
NEGOTIATIONS STILL ONGOING – PREMIER INTERVENES IN CRAB CRISIS
Negotiations took place all day today, with Premier Andrew Furey intervening between the FFAW and ASP. The Premier’s intervention today signals the extent of the current crisis and the need
SNOW CRAB COMMITTEE IN ST. JOHN’S TO CONTINUE BARGAINING
The FFAW Snow Crab Bargaining Committee met in person in St. John’s today to reengage ASP in negotiations. Additional updates will be provided when available.
4R Fleet Sets Sail for Quebec with Shrimp Catch
Shrimp harvesters in the 4R region on the Northern Peninsula are almost entirely dependent on shrimp for their livelihood, with little to no other species to fall back on. This
NO TO 2.20: Harvesters Protest at ASP and OCI Offices
Harvesters expressed their frustration today by protesting outside of two locations in St. John’s after the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) walked back on their counteroffer yesterday. The two sides
Harvesters Receive Compensation for Fiona Gear Damage
Today, fish harvesters impacted by the destruction of Fiona last year were notified they will receive compensation for their fishing equipment losses. FFAW-Unifor is still working to address property losses