MEDIA RELEASE: FISHERY CRISIS EXPANDS TO LOBSTER
Harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are facing another crisis in the fishery – this time with lobster – with companies refusing to buy because they claim the formula-calculated price is
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COMPANIES BEG FOR CHEAP CRAB, HARVESTERS HOLD STRONG
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) held a ‘technical briefing’ this morning in St. John’s announcing their desire for a crab fishery to urgently start at the minimum price of
ASP is not interested in resolving the crab crisis. The merchants are drooling at the thought of cheap crab!
ASP is not interested in resolving the crab crisis. The merchants are drooling at the thought of cheap crab! Letter from ASP dated today, April 22, 2023.
Snow Crab Update – April 21, 2023
FFAW-Unifor held two important meetings today: first with the federal government on employment insurance followed by a 3.5-hour call with the Inshore Council and Crab Chairs. During the second meeting,
GRIEG SEAFOOD FLIPS CONTRACT ON UNION WORKERS IN ST. LAWRENCE
GRIEG SEAFOOD FLIPS CONTRACT ON UNION WORKERS IN ST. LAWRENCE April 21, 2023 – FFAW-Unifor is once again calling for harsher regulation of processing companies, this time with Grieg Seafood
Unifor National Adds Voice to Campaign for EI Extension
Lana Payne, President of Unifor National, joined the FFAW’s calls for EI extensions for members whose benefits have run out or will soon run out. Having the support of our
Superior Court of Quebec Decision Rules $3.10 Price in Zone 16
Today, the Superior Court of Quebec ruled a provisionary price of $3.10 per pound for snow crab in Zone 16, in Quebec. The decision is an important ruling that signifies
Not Backing Down: Harvesters Hold Strong After St. John’s Rally
Close to a thousand people gathered today in St. John’s in front of the Confederation Building, calling for action to save the province’s snow crab fishery. The Union that represents
Colossal Crab Crisis – FFAW to Rally in St Johns on Monday
Hundreds of people are expected to demonstrate outside the Confederation Building in St. John’s on Monday, calling attention to the crisis in the snow crab fishery and the need for
Letter to Telegram: Greg Pretty
The Panel’s ill-fated decision was not unanimous, and as a result the province has the authority to intervene and force both parties back to the negotiating table.