Crab fishermen in Kodiak, Alaska, are going fishing after obtaining agreements from regional processors on higher prices.
On 28 January, the fishermen struck four separate agreements that will see them receive more than the USD 2.50 (EUR 2.29) per pound they were initially offered on 17 January, just after the fishery officially opened on 15 January. Processors upped their offer to USD 3.25 (EUR 2.97) on 24 January but Kodiak’s fleet voted that down as well.
Kodiak Crab Alliance Cooperative Secretary Kevin Abena said he was proud of the unity the fleet showed in fighting for a higher price.
“We stuck together, we’re gonna roll this thing out together, and we’re looking at it as a victory,”Abena said. “It’s important for these processors to know that we can stick together and organize and honestly get a more fair deal on the table.”
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