Harvesters Discuss Plans for Snow Crab, No Fishery at 2.20
Leadership from around the province met virtually for nearly three hours this morning to discuss the crisis facing the snow crab fishery and determine next steps. On the call were
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Panel Decision on Crab Signals Economic Crisis for NL
The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel announced their decision on the price of snow crab for the start of the 2023 fishing season, selecting the Association of Seafood Producer’s (ASP)
FFAW Says No to Out-of-Province Crab
"Bringing crab into the province will throw fuel onto an already volatile situation,” Pretty warns.
Message from the President – Snow Crab Negotiations Update
As a result of negotiation challenges in 2022 and the subsequent recommendations from the Conway Report, the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel process has made some adaptations this year. The
SNOW CRAB NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Final offers have been submitted to the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel for the 2023 snow crab fishery. The FFAW Negotiations Committee final offer submission is $3.53, while ASP’s final
Snow Crab Bargaining Update
The FFAW Snow Crab Negotiating Committee engaged in bargaining with the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) members last week in an attempt to come to a consensus over a snow
3L Inshore Update – March 24
March 24, 2023 Nearly 150 crab harvesters gathered at the Ramada Hotel in St. John’s this morning to discuss the current challenges facing the 3L inshore fleet. Members were preparing
Statement from Snow Crab Negotiating Committee
The FFAW’s Snow Crab Negotiating Committee is expressing their full support and solidarity with the 3L Inshore Fleet. The Union has had the opportunity to raise the issue to Minister
Update on 3L Inshore Snow Crab
The 3L Inshore Snow Crab fleet is facing significant challenges with DFO’s Precautionary Approach framework process. In fact, despite over a hundred hours of volunteer and staff work dedicated to
Good Indicators for Capelin Health, Despite DFO’s Doubling Down on Doom and Gloom
March 15, 2023 ST. JOHN’S, NL – Following DFO’s technical briefing on the 2J3KL capelin stock today, fish harvesters are optimistic that more favourable environmental conditions could lead to stock