When Tynwald sits tomorrow there will be a third urgent question as the DHSC Minister is asked about potential strikes by nurses.
Lawie Hooper will asked Claire Christian what the situation is regarding pay awards at Manx Care and potential strike action by nurses; and if she will make a statement.
Last week the RCN announced its members had indicated they would be willing to stage a second ever strike on the island.
Of those who voted in an indicative ballot, 70% said they would consider strike action after the latest pay offer was rejected in November.
North West Regional Director for the RCN, Simon Browes, said: “The result of this ballot speaks for itself. Our members do not feel like they are being heard and believe that taking action is necessary to bring about a resolution.
“The RCN has been clear since the start of this process, that industrial action is always a last resort, but we are also clear that the skill, professionalism, and safety critical work of nursing staff has historically been undervalued, and that patients are being put at risk due to the staffing crisis on the Isle of Man.
“Whilst next steps will need to be discussed, the majority of our members have made their voices clear.
“We are now in a position to proceed to a statutory ballot on industrial action, allowing our members to lawfully strike. We are asking Manx Care to consider this strong message and to continue negotiations with our members.”
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