The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour, today released the final report received on the review of the current Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Model, as outlined in the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act. The review was completed by David Conway.
The report includes 20 recommendations, which are under review by government. The complete report, ‘Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Model: Past, Present and Future’, can be viewed here.
In July, Minister Davis announced an independent review of the collective bargaining model contained in sections 19.1 – 19.14 of the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act. Input was received from fish harvesters, processors and their respective organizations, and other interested parties.
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“I thank Mr. Conway for completing this important work and to all those who participated and provided input into the process. I, along with my officials in the department, have reviewed the report in detail and will be taking the recommendations under advisement.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister Responsible for Labour
“I am pleased to see the report from the independent reviewer and I appreciate his timely response. I look forward to advancing towards a more orderly fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Model: Past, Present and Future
Minister Davis Announces Review of the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Model
Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act
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