Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian says a strike by the Island's nurse's isn't inevitable, despite 70 per cent of union members voting in favour.
In Tynwald this week, she faced an urgent question from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper about the Royal College of Nursing strike ballot.
Nurses have voted to walk out after rejecting a four per cent pay offer from Manx Care.
Mrs Christian said strike action could still be averted:
New date for tin bath races announced!
The organisers of the tin bath racing in Castletown have confirmed a new date for the event after being forced to postpone it.
Translators paid £23,000 by Manx Care in five years
Manx Care says it's spent just over £23,000 on translators since 2021.
Should those committing misconduct in public office face prosecution?
Should public figures face prosecution for misconduct in public office?
Michael Dunlop gets an MBE!
TT legend Michael Dunlop has been made an MBE in the King's Honours List.
Over £6,500 raised to help this year's injured TT riders
Online fundraisers for two racers injured at this year's TT have already raised more than £6,500.
RAF fighter aircraft to perform for Classic TT
The TT has the Red Arrows display - but the Classic TT will be getting a visit from one of the most advanced aircraft in the RAF.
Court's decision to cut killer's sentence 'painful beyond words', say victim's family
The family of a man killed by a dangerous driver say they feel let down after his jail sentence was cut at appeal.
Changes to frequency of smear testing
Routine smear tests will now be every five years instead of three for women testing negative for the HPV virus.
