• Candu Energy Inc. designs, builds and services nuclear reactors that supply almost 50% of Canada's electricity.
• The impact on the utility industry would be in the longer term if the strike continues, not immediate because Candu does not operate any reactors.
• The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates says the company is trying to move away from paying industry-standard wages to its scientists, technicians and engineers.

From the article:

About 800 nuclear scientists, engineers and technologists at Candu Energy Inc. went on strike Monday morning after negotiators failed to reach a contract before the strike deadline. ...