What does the cryptic crossword clue "Workers with new party in impasse (5-3)" mean?

The definition is "impasse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAFF (synonym of "Workers") + N (synonym of "new") + DO (synonym of "party"); definition: "impasse" The answer is STANDOFF.

Workers with new party in impasse (5-3)

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