FFAW Wins Grievance Against ASP on Snow Crab Tolerance Payment

The FFAW has announced a significant victory in its grievance against the Association of Seafood Producers regarding the 2023 snow crab tolerance payment dispute. Approximately $3.3 million is expected to be paid out to harvesters.

“ASP tried to shortchange fish harvesters during last year’s snow crab fishery by refusing to honour a longstanding 20% tolerance agreement following the extended tie-up and subsequent agreement. Despite strong legal and historical precedent, ASP refused to honour the 20% tolerance during the 2023 fishery and as a result thousands of fish harvesters were paid less than was rightfully deserved,” explains FFAW-Unifor President Greg Pretty.

Details on how and when repayments will be provided are expected by the end of this week and will be communicated to snow crab harvesters as soon as available.