Salary and Labor 8-26-26 pt. 1

The LaSalle County Board's Salary and Labor Committee met on August 26, 2026, to discuss wage adjustments for nursing home registered nurses (RNs). Don Sinclair Davis presented a proposal to increase RN wages from an average of $35.78 to $40 per hour to improve recruitment and reduce reliance on costly agency nurses. The committee discussed the current staffing levels, agency costs, and potential savings estimated at $22,000 to $23,000 per month if fully staffed with in-house RNs. The wage increase was approved to start immediately with plans to include annual raises, beginning with a 3% increase on December 1, 2026, to maintain competitiveness. The motion passed unanimously following a roll call vote. No other procurement or contracting decisions were noted during the meeting.