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Council approves tentative firefighters union agreement after closed session, despite some council concern over late materials
Summary
After an executive session on collective bargaining, the council approved a tentative agreement with New London Firefighters Local 1522 IAFF by a 5' 2 vote; several councilors said they supported firefighters but expressed frustration with limited time to review contract documents.
The council entered executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining with the firefighters union and returned to approve the tentative agreement between the city and New London Firefighters Local 1522 IAFF.
The vote followed public and council comments praising firefighters while some members expressed frustration about receiving complex contract documents with limited review time. Councilor Mueller said she would vote no because the information was presented too quickly for proper review; others urged support of the department and the agreement. The motion to approve the tentative agreement passed 5' 2 on voice/roll-call as requested by members.
