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Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company is extremely pleased that we have reached a satisfactory collective agreement after a lengthy period of discussion.
Tentative Agreement reached between Ocean Choice and FFAW for Newfoundland Lynx
April 14th, 2012 by admin
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company has reached a tentative agreement with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) involving the crew of the Newfoundland Lynx.
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company remains committed to returning to the table to resolve the labour impasse associated with the Newfoundland Lynx, and to finalize negotiations for all outstanding labour contracts between the company and the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW).
OCI comments on Government’s response to proposals on yellowtail and redfish; says change in fishing industry still required
February 9th, 2012 by admin
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), responded to Government’s decision on the company’s proposals to lift exemptions on the processing of yellowtail and redfish late today saying it’s unfortunate the two parties were unable to reach agreement.
OCI sets the record straight on the export of fish species; says giveaways not on the table
January 17th, 2012 by admin
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), today clarified information provided in recent days by the head of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW), Earle McCurdy, on the export of fish product from Newfoundland and Labrador.
OCI defends credibility, outlines cooperation; seeks answer to proposals before government
January 9th, 2012 by admin
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Ocean Choice International remains committed to addressing required change in the fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, its CEO, Martin Sullivan, said today. The company is deeply disappointed, however, in the provincial government’s public remarks today that call into question the company’s credibility as a significant employer in the fishing industry in the province.
OCI provides government with plans for redfish and flatfish species: could see $750 million in NL economy in just 5 years
December 9th, 2011 by admin
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), confirmed today that the provincial government is now in receipt of the company’s recommended plans for both redfish and flatfish.
OCI engaging with Government, Union on support for worker adjustment program
December 5th, 2011 by admin
Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), said today the company will meet with Government later today to discuss a labour force adjustment program for the 410 employees affected by the company’s permanent closure of plants in Port Union and Marystown last week.