Cod Negotiation Update

May 12, 2021 – This week FFAW conducted negotiations with ASP on the price of cod for the 2021 season. After several hours of negotiations, no agreement on price was reached. The price arbitration will be heard tomorrow morning by the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel.

FFAW’s Final Price Offer

Opening to July 31st inclusive

Grade A: $0.98

Grade B: $0.47

Grade C: $0.20​​​​

August 1st to end of season

Grade A: $1.03

Grade B: $0.49

Grade C: $0.20

ASP’s Final Price Offer 

Opening to July 31st inclusive

Grade A: $0.73

Grade B: $0.38

Grade C: $0.20

August 1st to end of season

Grade A: $0.80

Grade B: $0.40

Grade C: $0.20

We expect the Panel’s decision by mid-next week and we will advise membership of the decision as soon as it is delivered.

Thank you to the cod negotiating committee for your hard work and strong voices at the bargaining table.