Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters' union says members maligned following redfish quota release

Published 2024년 6월 2일

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The union representing fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador is criticizing political leaders for allocating most of the new redfish quota to non-unionized offshore members. The union says this management plan, which provides less than 15% of the total allowable catch to in-shore workers, is detrimental to an already struggling industry. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has set a 60,000 tonne limit for this year, but the union believes it could lead to a similar situation with northern cod, and is urging politicians to take action to protect the industry.

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish harvesters' union is calling on several parliament members to “step-up or step away” after allocating nearly 60 per cent of the newly commercialized redfish quota to non-unionized members offshore. In a news release, FFAW-Unifor members said the recent redfish management plan – offering in-shore workers less than 15 per cent of the 60,000 tonne total allowable catch – is another blow to a group that has been in “survival mode” since the reductions in northern shrimp quotas. “At the advisory we collectively, with our inshore colleagues in Quebec and New Brunswick, outlined a clear opportunity for a much more equitable decision in terms of the overall share and a fishing plan that worked for our harvesters.” said Jason Spingle, union secretary-treasurer. “While there are some elements of improvement there are many areas that continue to miss the mark.” Despite the Department of Fisheries and Oceans stating the 60,000 tonne limit ...

Source: Saltwire