SNOW CRAB OPENING IN CFA 3C- DELAYED
Crab Fishing Area 3C will NOT open on April 19th, 2026 as previously announced. Crab Management Area 3C will now open at 0001 hours on April 26, 2026, for the
Category: Member Updates
AREA 11W LOBSTER SEASON OPENING DATE
FFAW received several requests to move the Area 11W lobster season opening date from April 27 to May 4. To ensure all voices were heard, all registered harvesters in 11W
Snow Crab Pricing Update
Following discussions between FFAW-Unifor and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), the parties have reached an uneasy agreement to resolve the current dispute and allow the snow crab fishery to
Snow Crab Update April 13 9pm
The crab negotiating committee met this evening. Rest assured that lines of communication are open and active, and we will have an update tomorrow as soon as possible.
Member Update – April 13
We know many members have questions about the current situation in the crab fishery. At this time, the decision of the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel remains in effect, meaning a
LOBSTER FISHING AREA 13A OPENING DATE UPDATE
The Lobster Committee for 13A met on Sunday, April 12th to discuss this weekend opening date. Due to several areas facing challenges of unclear ports, slipways and gear, the committee
RESTORING THE RIGHT TO STRIKE: MYTH VS FACT
Getting the right to strike back does not just give harvesters a new weapon – it removes any guaranteed mechanism for a minimum price before fishing starts, exposes harvesters to
📣 Update for Members: Injunction, Crab & Lobster
We are receiving messages from members asking about today’s injunction. This is not a criminal manner and is a piece of the ongoing disagreement for the 2026 season. We have
Snow Crab Update
We are down to the wire to find a solution for the 2026 crab fishery. The negotiating committee has been working diligently over the last 24 hours and met late
Harvesters Deserve a Fair Price — Not Two-Week Guarantees
FFAW-Unifor is aware that some companies are currently offering $6 per pound for a two-week period in an effort to get harvesters to break ranks. A two-week guarantee is meaningless.