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Tue 05 May 2004Form of electrical dispute to be decidedUnion representatives are to meet today to decide the timing and form of industrial action by 6,000 workers in the electrical contracting sector.The electricians, members of the Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union (TEEU), have balloted to strike in pursuit of a pay claim. The action could cause significant delays to construction projects and would also hit other areas of the economy including manufacturing and services.