Harvesters Deserve a Fair Price — Not Two-Week Guarantees
April 4, 2026
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. Short-term offers are simply an attempt to get boats on the water while avoiding any real commitment to a fair price for the season.
The Crab Negotiating Committee has been clear and consistent: a fair price begins at $6 and above — for everyone. Not for two weeks, not for a limited number of landings, and not for select harvesters.
If ASP and its member companies are serious about moving this fishery forward, they should lock in $6 for the season and come to the table to discuss how market risks can be responsibly managed on both sides.
Harvesters always have the right to decide when and where they fish, and who they sell to. We encourage harvesters to consider carefully who is prepared to offer a fair and stable price for their product.
With the season opening tomorrow, we are already seeing movement. Now is the time for companies to step up and demonstrate that they truly support rural Newfoundland and Labrador, plant workers, and harvesters.