by Keith Evans
A chorus of clacking has been heard coming from the pontoon as the crabs celebrate the end of the crabbing season. Yields have been small this year because of a work to rule ordered by the Crab Union because of the imposition of new protocols.
The bait leaves much to be desired and not only do the baiting bags prevent access to the supposedly tasty morsels but the bags themselves are not laundered to keep them clean. Next season the Crab Union demand a regular 'maniclaw', sorry manicure, service for its members who suffer as a result of the above. The Union is also concerned that two volunteers are assigned to harness its members.
The new identification charts are also a retrograde step in that they infringe the crab members rights to anonymity. However, the Union is pleased that a bell has been introduced, when it is used, to mark the end of the session, indicating to the crab members that it is safe to return to the pontoon. The Union have requested meaningful negotiations before any new conditions are imposed and to resolve outstanding difficulties.
A chorus of clacking has been heard coming from the pontoon as the crabs celebrate the end of the crabbing season. Yields have been small this year because of a work to rule ordered by the Crab Union because of the imposition of new protocols.
The bait leaves much to be desired and not only do the baiting bags prevent access to the supposedly tasty morsels but the bags themselves are not laundered to keep them clean. Next season the Crab Union demand a regular 'maniclaw', sorry manicure, service for its members who suffer as a result of the above. The Union is also concerned that two volunteers are assigned to harness its members.
The new identification charts are also a retrograde step in that they infringe the crab members rights to anonymity. However, the Union is pleased that a bell has been introduced, when it is used, to mark the end of the session, indicating to the crab members that it is safe to return to the pontoon. The Union have requested meaningful negotiations before any new conditions are imposed and to resolve outstanding difficulties.
