Hold closed-session meeting to discuss contract negotiations with 6 employee unions
In Plain English
The city negotiates contracts with unions representing police officers, firefighters, and other city employees. These closed-door meetings allow the city's negotiating team to discuss strategy and terms before formal bargaining sessions. Current contracts likely cover wages, benefits, and working conditions for hundreds of city workers.
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