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Minimum Price for Snow Crab Increases Less Than 2 Weeks After Season Opening

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Minimum Price for Snow Crab Increases Less Than 2 Weeks After Season Opening
June 2, 2023

Thirteen days after the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab fishery opened, the minimum price is increasing by an additional five cents per pound, for a minimum price of 2.25 per pound, as a result of Urner Barry market increases that automatically trigger an increase paid to harvesters.

The formula-like increase is per the agreement negotiated following the seven-week tie up last month, and proof that standing strong and fighting back makes a difference.

Discussions have been ongoing this week on finding a solution to trip limits and tolerance to ensure all harvesters have a fair chance to partake in the snow crab fishery this season. These discussions will be ongoing today and over the weekend, and we hope to provide an update to members by Monday. As previously stated, anyone deducted any tolerance should contact their staff representative to file a formal grievance.

 

 

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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.