The City Council of Austin reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in labor negotiations with public safety unions by passing a resolution that mandates public recording and broadcast of negotiations. This move comes after experiences in past negotiations where details were withheld. Council member Ryan Alter emphasized the importance of transparency, while the Austin Police Association's president contested the resolution, claiming it could hinder effective negotiation and signaling a need for prior collaboration in decision-making processes regarding public safety.
"I think it's really important that we have as much transparency around our public safety negotiations as possible," Alter said, citing the need for public access to negotiations.
Bullock expressed dismay about the resolution's introduction, indicating a lack of collaboration and suggesting it hampers meaningful negotiation processes.
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