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Candu Energy Inc.: Technologists

Nuclear Scientists Dept: TORONTO - Candu Energy Inc. enacted a contingency plan Monday after about 800 nuclear scientists, engineers and technologists walked off the job on strike when negotiators failed to reach a deal by the deadline, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "There's not enough people to replace us, so work will definitely be impacted," union spokeswoman Michelle Duncan said and striking Candu employees picket the facility in Mississauga, Ont., on Monday, July 9, 2012. 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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn But the Society of Professional Engineers and Associates, which represents the workers, said there will be a noticeable effect on operations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.