Power line engineers striking

Auckland power line engineers are taking industrial action from midnight tonight, following a long running pay dispute.

Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members working for contractor Electrix are taking a stand against the company's proposal for a 30 month pay freeze.

The strike action involves a ban on overtime, call outs or standby arrangements.

EPMU national industry organiser Joe Gallagher says the majority of Electrix engineers are union members and will not be unreasonable.

He says if the public's safety is at risk they will attend to the job.

- NEWSTALK ZB