HUNDREDS of fed-up workers at greedy energy giant EDF went on strike yesterday over stingy bosses’ refusal to up their pay.

More than 470 EDF staff responsible for fixing and installing meters, as well as teams looking into electricity fraud and theft, in London and the south of England walked out and are planning to strike again tomorrow. 

And their union Unite warned that more strikes were on the cards if the dispute was not resolved.

The strike followed workers’ refusal of a 2 per cent offer, which employees said did not take into account the cost of living, as well as other pay issues dating back to 2012.

These included EDF’s decision to renege on a pay agreement made that year. Unite said the company told union officials it had not realised how much the agreement would cost, a claim the company refutes.

The dispute comes on the back of controversy that EDF and other energy companies are making massive profits from unreasonable price rises.

Unite regional officer Kasab Onay said: “More industrial action is on the cards unless the management of this highly profitable company engage in constructive talks.

“We urge EDF to return to the negotiating table, honour its agreements and reach a fair deal for workers who deserve to have their contribution to the success of the business recognised.”

GMB members are also involved in the dispute but voted to take measures short of industrial action.

EDF Energy said: “We believe our final offer is fair and competitive. This is part of our commitment to our customers to ensure our costs are controlled and affordable.”