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Commission approves 4% pay increases, health benefit adjustments and multiple union contracts
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution 25-12 establishing a general 4% salary increase for county employees for FY 2025–26, approved several union contracts with 4% increases and raised health insurance to $1,000 per employee; one deputy county attorney received a larger adjustment due to recruitment pressure.
Anaconda Deer Lodge County commissioners approved Resolution 25-12, which establishes employee salary increases for fiscal year 2025–26. CEO Everett told the commission that most positions would receive a 4% increase consistent with union agreements; he said one position, a deputy county attorney, received a larger increase to remain competitive with neighboring jurisdictions.
The county also considered and approved multiple negotiated agreements with unions: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 400 and various Teamsters locals. CEO Everett said the contracts incorporate a 4% increase in the first year and 4% in the second year, applying to wages and items such as longevity and equipment allowances. Everett additionally noted a countywide increase in employer health insurance contribution to $1,000 per employee as part of the negotiated packages.
Commissioners moved and approved each agreement and the salary resolution by recorded unanimous votes. One Teamsters detention-unit agreement had not yet been signed and was tabled until the next meeting.
The commission also separately approved an increase in the county’s contribution to health care for full‑time employees effective 07/01/2025; commissioners compared the level to Montana state employee contributions and noted the change is designed to remain competitive.
