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Redfish Rollover: DFO Extends Experimental Fishery in Gulf
Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced renewal of the Unit 1 Redfish experimental fishery, delaying the decision to extend commercial status to the stock. “FFAW-Unifor has put significant
Canadian Seafarers Concerned Over Job and Safety Erosion with Filipino Deal
Earlier this spring, Transport Canada announced a new deal with the Philippines, permitting Filipino seafarers to work on Canadian-flagged vessel. The deal is alarming for Canadian seafarers who fear the
UPDATE: COMPANIES TO RESUME BUYING LOBSTER TOMORROW
FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce members of the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) have agreed to resume buying lobster tomorrow, May 1, 2023 at the formula calculated price. FFAW-Unifor President
UNION DEMANDS OUTSIDE BUYERS FOR LIVE LOBSTER
Further to the update last week and last night, the Union is in the process of submitting a formal request for outside buyers of live lobster, as well as the
LOBSTER UPDATE APRIL 29, 2023
Leaders in the lobster fishery from throughout the province met virtually tonight for nearly three hours to discuss a counterproposal received from ASP. Under the proposal, ASP propositioned to implement changes
4R SHRIMP UPDATE
The 4R Shrimp Fleet met in Hawkes Bay this afternoon, with the vast majority of the fleet in attendance. They outlined their support for position of the negotiating committee that
INSHORE COUNCIL AND CRAB CHAIRS MEET ON FISHERY CRISIS
Nearly 50 fish harvesters who represent their fleets on the Inshore Council and Crab Committees participated on a call this evening to discuss the latest situation in the crab fishery.
SHRIMP FLEET JOINS PROVINCE-WIDE CALL FOR PROCESSOR REFORM
Leadership in the Newfoundland and Labrador shrimp fishery just finished a virtual meeting this evening to discuss the ongoing crisis in three major fisheries held hostage in the province. The
LOBSTER CHAIRS DISCUSS BUYING STOPPAGE, HOLD STRONG ON FORMULA
Lobster chairs from all over the province met virtually this evening to discuss the latest developments in the recently opened lobster fishery. Earlier today, all but one buyer colluded together