County Committee Backs Circuit Clerk Contract; Wages Discussed for Sheriff’s Office Union

Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | November Meeting

Article Summary: The Development & Personnel Committee has recommended a new four-year contract for Circuit Clerk employees and is in active negotiations regarding wages for the Sheriff’s Office Administration union.

Labor & Contract Key Points:

• Circuit Clerk Deal: A new contract with IUOE Local 148 includes a 5.5% raise in year one and 5% raises in the following three years.

• Starting Pay: Entry-level salary for Circuit Clerk employees is set at $17.00/hour.

• SOA Negotiations: The committee entered a closed session to discuss salary offers for Local 1084 (Sheriff’s Office Administration).

HILLSBORO, Ill. – Labor negotiations were the primary focus of the Development & Personnel Committee on Monday, December 1, 2025.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 148, representing Circuit Clerk employees. The four-year deal is effective from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2029.

The contract includes significant wage adjustments:

• FY2026: 5.5% increase

• FY2027: 5% increase

• FY2028: 5% increase

• FY2029: 5% increase

Additionally, the entry-level salary for the department has been established at $17.00 per hour.

The committee also met in closed session with Matt Blankenship and Mike Young of Local 1084 regarding the Sheriff’s Office Administration (SOA) contract. Following the closed session, the committee discussed salary and starting wage issues for a three-year contract. The union representatives stated they would discuss the county’s offer with their members.