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):
Firearms amnesty comes into effect
People can surrender weapons without fear of prosecution
Chickenpox jab to become part of routine childhood vaccinations
GP practices to offer children a combined MMRV vaccine
Hark! Claims school didn't allow Christmas carols to be sung "rumour" and "hearsay", says minister
Daphne Caine quizzed by Onchan MHK Julie Edge in the House of Keys
Education minister defends attempt to reopen schools for a half day on snow day
But Daphne Caine can't confirm if teaching staff will be paid for the day missed