Accusations levelled: NL fisheries union says ASP intimidating harvesters, outside buyers

If the happier times between fish harvesters and buyers weren’t already over, they may be now. In a press release issued Friday, May 9, the union representing Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish harvesters and plant workers condemned the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), charging that some members of the association have resorted to escalating intimidation tactics against harvesters interested in selling their catches to buyers outside of the province. According to FFAW-Unifor, the ASP has blocked Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters from offloading snow crab in Maritime provinces and has pressured a non-member buyer to disclose private business information and comply with other demands the unions deems baseless. The latest spat comes after an off-season during which the two sides seem to be working more harmoniously on addressing issues in the fishery.  Photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:02

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