Why did the City Council declare an impasse on contract negotiations?

City Council and City Leadership determined that Local 2665 has engaged in surface bargaining and negotiated in bad faith. Both parties have submitted offers that were rejected, but repeatedly the City has experienced the union taking steps backward to re-open items and issues that had already been agreed upon.     

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1. When did the City Council declare an impasse on contract negotiations?
2. Why did the City Council declare an impasse on contract negotiations?
3. What does impasse mean?
4. What does this mean moving forward?
5. Why were these staffing changes suggested?
6. What are the staffing changes that were proposed in the contract?
7. How does this staffing structure compare to neighboring municipalities?
8. Will this impact the community's safety?
9. How does this affect our insurance rating?
10. What pay changes are included in the implemented compensation plan?
11. How does the Webster Groves Fire Department pay align with neighboring municipalities?
12. Is there a public safety hiring freeze within the City of Webster Groves?