Electricity distribution workers in the Wallonia region have been involved in two weeks' of industrial action involving working to rule, in protest at pay differentials in the industry. Unions say that new pay rates introduced since 2002 mean that many new employees are paid 30%-40% less than other workers who were taken on before 2002. Although the action has been called off and negotiations started, unions haven't ruled out further action.
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