Deal reached in Newfoundland Lynx dispute

The Newfoundland Lynx, the OCI factory freezer trawler that was the center of a problem with unionized crewmembers and the company.

Published on April 15, 2012; Published on April 15, 2012
Colin MacLean with Telegram Files

Topics :: Allied Workers union , Newfoundland Lynx

Crewmembers of the Ocean Choice International owned fishing vessel Newfoundland Lynx have voted to accept a collective agreement with the company.

According to the Fish Food and Allied Workers union, which represents the workers, membership voted 100 per cent in favour of ratifying the agreement.

This vote officially ends the 10-week lock out of the regular crew. The company had brought in replacement workers to operate the vessel.

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