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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
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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
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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
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Redfish Advisory Meeting Underscores Need for Better Management Measures

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Redfish Advisory Committee Meeting was held in Montreal earlier this week, where industry and government came together to discuss the path forward for the new
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CONSIDER DONATING TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS IN APRIL

FFAW-Unifor’s Women’s Committee is encouraging folks to consider making a donation to a food bank this April. This time of year is very difficult for food banks – we can
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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
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2J3KL Cod Assessment Highlights DFO’s Failure to Predict Stock Status & Harm Harvesters’ Livelihoods

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Today’s technical briefing from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on the 2J3KL Northern Cod stock assessment revealed an upward revision of the Spawning Stock
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THE MYSTERY OF CRAB ASSESSMENT RESULTS CONTINUES

This afternoon, harvesters and FFAW staff met with DFO in another effort to get answers and understand results from the crab assessment. This meeting was a follow-up to those that
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UPDATE ON COURT PROCEEDINGS

Ray Critch appeared in court this morning representing FFAW-Unifor against ASPs application on Minister Gerry Byrne’s decision to shift the Panel hearing date for crab. There will be a ruling
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UPDATE ON SNOW CRAB PRICE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS

Yesterday, FFAW-Unifor’s new Negotiator and Policy Manager, Ray Critch, was in court to represent the Union against ASP’s application to push the season opening date back to April 1. The
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