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Merrillville council approves FOP contract with 10% annual raises beginning Jan. 2026
Summary
The Town of Merrillville on Nov. 11 approved a collective bargaining agreement with FOP Lodge representatives that provides a 10% annual pay increase beginning January 2026, raises longevity pay and adds specialty pay categories; council voted 7-0.
The Town of Merrillville council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge on Tuesday, including pay and specialty-pay changes for officers.
Council President announced the agreement and called for a motion; the measure passed on a 7-0 roll-call vote. "Officers are gonna receive a 10% annual increase beginning in January '26," council leadership said when presenting the contract. The council recorded "7 in favor" and…
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