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Proposal Calls on Federal Government to Support South Coast Fish Harvesters

The  FFAW-Unifor has submitted an enterprise retirement-income support proposal to the federal government on behalf of harvesters on the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Harvesters in the area are facing severe economic challenges as a result of an unprecedented decline of fish resources. The proposal would improve incomes by reducing the number of enterprises through a voluntary license retirement program. “Harvesters in 3Ps are facing a crisis through no fault of their ...