The CSA has sent written notification to the Minister of Labour of impending strike action by LUCELEC line staff. LUCELEC has confirmed receipt of a copy of the letter. The CSA represents LUCELEC’s Grade 1 employees or line staff, which accounts for 136 of staff. LUCELEC and the CSA have been engaged in negotiations on a new collective agreement, but the Company claims it was not aware that there was an impasse. Under the Labour Act LUCELEC is listed as an essential service and the Act sets out the procedure for handling trade disputes in an essential service. LUCELEC says it hopes for a speedy resolution and will cooperate fully with the procedure set out in the Labour Act, and any directives from the Minister of Labour.