November 12, 2012 — The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has urged its members to "Take Action for the Menhaden Fishery: Tell the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Not to Hurt Working Families Before the Facts are in".
The ASMFC [Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission] is considering harvest restrictions that could threaten the future of the menhaden fishery and thousands of families who depend on it.
Please let the ASMFC know that you care by sharing your concerns below. We’ve done the leg work for you by drafting up a form letter, so please take a moment to sign the attached letter and show the ASMFC that you stand with the menhaden fishery. Please support our Omega Protein Fisherman by signing a letter requesting leniency re proposed catch restrictions. Please sign the letter here.