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Scal1024, I think we have a good idea of what the city can't do, as far as negotiating with the fire department, based on recent events.
For instance, Mayor Solomon can't announce a major agreement about the next contract without the union rank and file voting on it. (You'll recall that after he did that, the fire union rejected the deal.)
The city also can't negotiate 3-percent raises with the police and municipal unions and then offer the firefighters less.
The mayor can't say he's "saving money" by spending $250,000 to "study" the fire department's operations.
And, as you explain, the city can't simply demand concessions from the firefighters' union without giving up something.
Contract negotiations are more complicated than just yelling at the union.
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