Strike draws closer at Ontario's Hydro One
The Society of Energy Professionals said 92 per cent of its members turned out for the province-wide vote.
The society and the company are currently meeting with a provincial conciliator. Talks resume March 29.
A strike or lockout deadline can't be set until conciliation breaks down.
The contract expires on March 31.
The society says its members are unhappy with a proposal to lengthen the workweek to 40 hours from 35 hours with no pay increase.
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