The row between the Government and prison officers over payments for travelling to and from the new Jurby jail looks set to harden.
It could mean a delay in populating the new prison.
The Union, Prospect, says a ballot of prison officers over the mileage claims 'have shown a firm rejection of the current offer by staff'.
John Moss reports (audio file attached):
Procedures at Noble's Hospital cancelled due to 'significant pressures'
Manx Care experiencing 'very high demand'
Medical Society calls for 'statutory elected body' as chief exec exits Manx Care
IOMMS says it's 'essential that the momentum for fundamental reform is maintained'
Cope out: How did we get here?
Manx Care's five-year history broken down
Teresa Cope: Reaction as Manx Care CEO steps down
What comes next for the Island's healthcare provider?
Manx Care CEO to step down
Teresa Cope to leave role after five and a half years