A strike began on Monday at St Joseph’s Motherhouse and the employer is bringing in security staff, while they’re also seeking a court injunction to limit delays on the picket lines.

There are allegations of delays, up to an hour at a time and claims of threats and harassment.

Police have also been contacted about those issues and allegations of property damage and vandalism before November 18th.

Key issues in the labour dispute are wages and contract language involving internal hiring.