Major wage settlements by sector and industry

Publication date: December 31, 2023

Table of Contents

Month

December 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 7 11,029 44.9 3.7 3.0 2 3,300 45.5 5.3 3.9 5 7,729 44.7 3.0 2.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 2,000 36.0 6.5 4.2 1 2,000 36.0 6.5 4.2
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 1,300 60.0 3.5 3.6 1 1,300 60.0 3.5 3.6
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 3 2,585 41.2 2.7 2.8 3 2,585 41.2 2.7 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 5,144 46.5 3.2 2.6 2 5,144 46.5 3.2 2.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

January 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 3 6,455 36.8 5.5 4.6 3 6,455 36.8 5.5 4.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 2,060 44.2 1.9 2.3 2 2,060 44.2 1.9 2.3

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

February 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 5 9,278 38.8 2.8 3.2 2 2,000 33.0 3.3 3.0 3 7,278 40.4 2.6 3.3
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 6,330 41.0 2.6 3.3 2 6,330 41.0 2.6 3.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

March 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 5 11,532 57.2 1.3 2.5 2 7,514 60.8 0.3 2.3 3 4,018 50.5 3.1 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 2,068 41.5 3.3 2.9 2 2,068 41.5 3.3 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

April 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 8 78,600 34.2 2.2 2.5 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

May 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 6 16,199 28.2 6.2 5.2 4 14,328 26.1 7.0 5.7 2 1,871 44.2 0.6 1.5
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 6,756 19.0 6.2 4.4 1 6,164 17.3 6.6 4.5 1 592 36.0 2.0 3.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4
Education, health, and social services 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

June 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 10 33,845 45.9 5.6 3.3 4 5,406 37.8 10.7 4.7 6 28,439 47.5 4.6 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities 2 1,954 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 690 36.0 3.0 2.8
Construction 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8
Manufacturing 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 2,920 48.0 17.9 6.2 1 1,800 48.0 26.0 8.2 1 1,120 48.0 4.8 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 1,809 44.7 2.6 1.8 2 1,809 44.7 2.6 1.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

July 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 12 80,098 30.0 7.1 5.0 4 3,926 55.6 8.5 3.6 8 76,172 28.7 7.0 5.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 3,678 54.2 7.0 3.5 2 2,728 52.1 8.0 3.6 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
Information and culture 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

August 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 9 20,271 39.7 4.3 4.1 2 8,675 46.0 5.2 4.5 7 11,596 35.0 3.6 3.9
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 3,690 38.7 3.3 2.9 3 3,690 38.7 3.3 2.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

September 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 8 26,626 37.4 6.3 4.0 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 7 19,926 37.8 5.0 3.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

October 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 3 5,961 42.8 8.3 5.0 2 4,961 39.3 9.3 5.5 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

November 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 4 4,122 57.4 9.1 3.9 2 2,000 52.7 7.5 4.3 2 2,122 61.9 10.6 3.5
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 800 42.1 7.0 4.3 1 800 42.1 7.0 4.3
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,200 59.8 7.9 4.3 1 1,200 59.8 7.9 4.3
Transportation 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Quarter

Q4 2020
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 38 99,274 44.4 2.0 1.8 12 38,191 44.5 1.9 1.6 26 61,083 44.3 2.0 1.8
Primary industries
Utilities 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0
Construction 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2
Manufacturing 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8
Wholesale and retail trade 2 1,200 51.0 1.0 1.3 1 700 36.0 1.0 1.3 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
Transportation 4 14,971 60.7 1.7 2.0 2 10,513 60.0 2.3 2.4 2 4,458 62.4 0.2 1.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0
Education, health, and social services 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
Public administration 12 27,887 37.9 2.6 2.1 12 27,887 37.9 2.6 2.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q1 2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 35 92,565 47.4 1.4 1.5 11 13,604 42.1 1.1 1.2 24 78,961 48.3 1.4 1.6
Primary industries
Utilities 2 7,861 15.5 0.9 1.0 1 1,150 36.0 0.0 1.3 1 6,711 12.0 1.0 1.0
Construction 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0
Manufacturing 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 5 5,761 44.4 1.1 1.5 2 3,656 56.2 1.8 1.7 3 2,105 24.0 0.0 1.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4
Education, health, and social services 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2
Entertainment and hospitality 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3
Public administration 12 35,862 48.0 2.5 2.1 12 35,862 48.0 2.5 2.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q2 2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 28 62,323 42.0 1.6 1.6 13 14,663 55.6 1.2 1.5 15 47,660 37.8 1.8 1.6
Primary industries
Utilities 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0
Construction 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7
Manufacturing 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3
Wholesale and retail trade 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7
Transportation 3 5,300 34.4 2.5 2.3 2 2,200 15.3 1.7 1.9 1 3,100 48.0 3.1 2.5
Information and culture 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7
Public administration 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q3 2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 42 364,112 44.1 1.9 2.0 13 157,736 48.1 2.0 2.1 29 206,376 41.0 1.7 2.0
Primary industries 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
Utilities 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1
Construction 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 44,073 25.4 2.0 2.0 2 2,073 54.0 1.5 1.7 1 42,000 24.0 2.0 2.0
Information and culture 3 4,838 44.7 1.6 1.9 2 4,020 46.5 1.5 1.8 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6
Education, health, and social services 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9
Public administration 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q4 2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 33 404,818 37.0 2.1 2.0 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 25 395,842 36.5 2.0 2.0
Primary industries
Utilities 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Construction
Manufacturing 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1
Wholesale and retail trade 3 3,200 54.1 3.3 2.5 2 2,400 48.1 2.5 2.3 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
Transportation 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8
Education, health, and social services 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 10,602 49.9 2.7 2.0 4 10,602 49.9 2.7 2.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q1 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Wholesale and retail trade 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Transportation 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4
Information and culture 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8
Finance and professional services 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Education, health, and social services 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Public administration 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q2 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 16 57,574 44.0 2.4 2.6 8 31,495 41.4 3.7 3.6 8 26,079 47.0 0.8 1.5
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Manufacturing 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1
Wholesale and retail trade 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
Transportation 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2
Information and culture 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2
Finance and professional services 4 2,755 40.9 2.5 2.9 3 2,095 42.4 2.2 2.7 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5
Education, health, and social services 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q3 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 27 128,297 44.4 1.8 1.9 8 37,920 55.8 3.1 2.7 19 90,377 39.6 1.3 1.5
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction
Manufacturing 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 7 18,405 50.7 4.1 3.3 4 16,300 52.6 3.9 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Information and culture 4 8,540 49.3 2.4 2.2 2 4,990 51.8 3.0 2.6 2 3,550 45.8 1.5 1.7
Finance and professional services 3 18,060 55.9 1.8 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 2 2,060 24.0 1.1 1.0
Education, health, and social services 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q4 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 17 117,299 38.9 3.9 3.6 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 11 110,889 38.4 3.8 3.6
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2
Information and culture 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 46,368 41.4 3.3 3.3 6 46,368 41.4 3.3 3.3

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q1 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 16 31,917 45.2 2.5 3.0 4 9,514 55.0 0.9 2.4 12 22,403 41.1 3.2 3.2
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Construction
Manufacturing 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 3,842 32.3 1.1 1.7 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Information and culture 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 4,010 51.9 2.4 2.6 3 4,010 51.9 2.4 2.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q2 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 24 128,644 36.6 3.6 3.1 11 27,334 27.8 6.7 4.8 13 101,310 38.9 2.7 2.6
Primary industries
Utilities 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 6,290 25.3 4.5 3.9
Construction 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Manufacturing 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 7 17,276 26.1 6.9 4.2 5 15,564 24.1 7.2 4.3 2 1,712 43.9 3.8 3.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4
Education, health, and social services 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Q3 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 29 126,995 33.1 6.5 4.6 7 19,301 44.5 7.5 4.5 22 107,694 31.0 6.3 4.7
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
Construction
Manufacturing 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 4 10,878 50.1 5.7 4.2 3 9,928 49.1 5.8 4.2 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
Information and culture 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 11 25,262 45.0 2.5 2.9 11 25,262 45.0 2.5 2.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Year

2014
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 243 687,428 45.8 1.5 1.7 67 151,863 39.5 3.4 2.2 176 535,565 47.6 0.9 1.5
Primary industries 3 1,830 39.1 4.5 3.3 3 1,830 39.1 4.5 3.3
Utilities 10 10,630 44.3 2.3 2.4 5 6,010 42.3 2.6 2.6 5 4,620 46.8 1.8 2.2
Construction 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4
Manufacturing 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1
Wholesale and retail trade 11 16,430 49.8 2.8 1.8 9 14,970 50.0 3.0 1.8 2 1,460 48.0 0.8 1.9
Transportation 16 30,560 40.2 1.7 1.8 6 5,100 38.8 2.1 2.4 10 25,460 40.5 1.6 1.7
Information and culture 9 13,950 44.9 1.9 1.4 5 6,420 40.0 1.9 1.9 4 7,530 49.2 1.9 1.0
Finance and professional services 5 5,010 35.1 1.5 1.5 3 1,920 24.0 1.2 1.1 2 3,090 42.0 1.6 1.7
Education, health, and social services 111 398,645 47.1 0.8 1.4 2 1,100 49.1 2.0 1.8 109 397,545 47.1 0.8 1.4
Entertainment and hospitality 10 14,410 47.7 0.9 1.9 8 12,540 45.2 0.8 1.9 2 1,870 64.2 2.0 2.0
Public administration 42 93,990 51.1 1.3 1.7 42 93,990 51.1 1.3 1.7

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2015
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 242 757,278 42.9 1.1 1.2 93 187,780 51.8 2.4 1.9 149 569,498 39.9 0.6 1.0
Primary industries 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3
Utilities 15 29,785 40.0 1.2 1.5 3 3,030 39.8 2.3 2.5 12 26,755 40.0 1.1 1.4
Construction 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9
Manufacturing 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8
Wholesale and retail trade 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6
Transportation 20 46,290 61.0 2.2 2.4 14 37,540 62.2 2.3 2.5 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
Information and culture 4 12,170 42.9 2.1 2.0 3 11,540 42.0 2.0 1.9 1 630 60.0 4.3 2.6
Finance and professional services 9 17,450 46.1 0.8 1.6 7 12,310 42.5 1.0 1.8 2 5,140 54.7 0.2 1.2
Education, health, and social services 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8 8 9,520 15.7 1.3 1.4 94 435,433 39.3 0.4 0.8
Entertainment and hospitality 7 6,430 52.9 2.2 2.2 5 4,810 56.1 2.4 2.5 2 1,620 43.2 1.9 1.4
Public administration 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2016
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 284 1,065,978 46.9 0.9 1.4 124 244,933 45.0 1.5 1.5 160 821,045 47.4 0.8 1.3
Primary industries 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7
Utilities 6 4,800 44.1 0.9 1.4 2 1,490 28.0 0.5 1.1 4 3,310 51.4 1.1 1.5
Construction 52 112,080 36.7 1.9 1.9 52 112,080 36.7 1.9 1.9
Manufacturing 26 41,065 49.0 1.9 1.4 25 40,545 49.0 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
Wholesale and retail trade 9 24,215 60.0 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.0 1.4 1.3 1 795 60.0 0.5 1.5
Transportation 18 85,950 42.0 1.0 1.4 9 15,850 91.4 1.0 1.6 9 70,100 30.8 1.0 1.3
Information and culture 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 3 8,528 67.0 0.2 1.1 2 6,050 40.5 1.6 1.4
Finance and professional services 8 5,980 41.7 1.9 1.7 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 5 4,160 45.2 2.0 1.8
Education, health, and social services 96 585,780 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 87 562,680 48.1 0.6 1.3
Entertainment and hospitality 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7
Public administration 51 173,430 52.3 1.3 1.5 51 173,430 52.3 1.3 1.5

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2017
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 215 840,405 39.6 1.7 1.7 72 183,307 45.5 2.6 1.9 143 657,098 38.0 1.4 1.7
Primary industries 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9
Utilities 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 2 2,230 27.4 1.7 1.8 1 690 36.0 1.2 1.7
Construction 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
Manufacturing 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 6 7,560 47.0 1.9 2.0 1 6,990 48.0 1.5 1.9
Transportation 18 27,722 46.7 1.6 2.0 12 21,020 48.9 1.6 2.1 6 6,702 39.8 1.5 1.8
Information and culture 6 8,936 47.3 1.6 1.8 4 7,536 47.2 1.5 1.8 2 1,400 48.0 1.7 1.8
Finance and professional services 10 12,260 65.3 2.2 2.3 7 9,910 70.7 2.5 2.5 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
Education, health, and social services 74 379,480 29.7 1.5 1.7 1 7,370 24.0 1.5 2.0 73 372,110 29.8 1.5 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9 4 5,550 51.7 2.2 2.2 1 800 12.0 0.0 0.0
Public administration 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2018
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 209 722,840 42.6 1.3 1.3 76 212,418 46.8 1.9 1.7 133 510,422 40.9 1.0 1.2
Primary industries 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
Utilities 11 28,899 45.1 1.3 2.0 3 4,220 48.3 2.0 2.1 8 24,679 44.5 1.2 2.0
Construction 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5
Manufacturing 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4 6 17,320 51.5 0.7 1.4 1 650 36.0 0.0 0.0
Transportation 14 26,340 42.6 2.1 2.3 7 8,720 45.6 2.9 2.6 7 17,620 41.1 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5
Finance and professional services 17 44,240 45.5 1.1 1.3 15 42,040 45.6 1.1 1.3 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
Education, health, and social services 73 327,200 38.9 0.8 1.0 4 3,930 50.3 1.2 1.3 69 323,270 38.8 0.8 1.0
Entertainment and hospitality 8 7,140 45.3 2.8 2.6 4 4,210 42.4 3.4 3.3 4 2,930 49.5 1.9 1.5
Public administration 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2019
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 234 569,055 42.5 1.7 1.7 82 161,413 42.9 2.1 2.2 152 407,642 42.4 1.5 1.6
Primary industries 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4
Utilities 11 18,770 36.0 1.8 2.1 4 4,580 38.2 2.0 1.8 7 14,190 35.3 1.8 2.2
Construction 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1
Manufacturing 12 14,846 57.3 3.0 2.4 11 14,066 57.9 3.0 2.5 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 9 16,180 56.2 0.9 1.7 7 14,450 55.9 1.0 1.8 2 1,730 58.5 0.0 0.7
Transportation 17 34,879 51.2 2.0 2.4 10 19,990 53.8 2.2 2.6 7 14,889 47.7 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 5 9,762 53.7 1.0 0.8 2 1,412 29.3 1.8 1.8 3 8,350 57.9 0.8 0.7
Finance and professional services 5 5,140 47.0 2.2 1.9 1 1,200 48.0 0.0 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
Education, health, and social services 81 230,914 38.0 1.2 1.4 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.0 79 229,484 38.1 1.2 1.4
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
Public administration 49 134,279 48.5 2.0 1.7 49 134,279 48.5 2.0 1.7

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2020
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 145 701,661 41.0 1.7 1.6 43 98,667 49.2 2.0 1.8 102 602,994 39.7 1.6 1.6
Primary industries 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2
Utilities 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9
Construction 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0
Manufacturing 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 7 11,581 80.0 0.8 0.9 6 11,081 80.3 0.8 0.9 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
Transportation 18 85,151 50.7 2.1 2.3 10 25,213 56.1 2.7 2.6 8 59,938 48.4 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5
Finance and professional services 5 8,263 39.8 1.7 2.2 3 2,053 33.1 2.2 2.3 2 6,210 42.0 1.5 2.2
Education, health, and social services 59 342,764 37.4 1.1 1.2 1 780 36.0 2.0 2.0 58 341,984 37.4 1.1 1.2
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
Public administration 28 181,886 40.5 2.5 2.0 28 181,886 40.5 2.5 2.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 138 923,818 41.2 1.9 1.9 45 194,979 48.6 2.0 2.0 93 728,839 39.2 1.9 1.9
Primary industries 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
Utilities 6 12,956 22.7 1.0 1.1 2 1,780 36.0 0.7 1.6 4 11,176 20.6 1.1 1.1
Construction 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0
Manufacturing 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4
Wholesale and retail trade 6 8,580 64.7 1.5 1.4 5 7,780 64.0 1.0 1.2 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
Transportation 12 55,784 28.6 1.9 1.9 7 8,579 45.5 1.6 1.7 5 47,205 25.6 2.0 2.0
Information and culture 5 8,228 57.5 1.7 1.9 4 7,410 59.8 1.7 1.9 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5
Education, health, and social services 52 542,554 37.6 1.9 1.9 52 542,554 37.6 1.9 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8
Public administration 30 126,286 52.6 1.8 2.1 30 126,286 52.6 1.8 2.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 78 411,403 41.6 2.5 2.4 26 83,098 47.9 3.4 3.1 52 328,305 40.0 2.3 2.3
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Manufacturing 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4
Wholesale and retail trade 2 9,790 43.2 8.5 3.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Transportation 14 39,100 42.6 3.4 2.9 7 19,550 52.9 3.9 3.2 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
Information and culture 7 13,440 48.9 2.6 2.5 4 9,290 49.3 3.1 2.8 3 4,150 47.9 1.5 1.7
Finance and professional services 8 23,055 52.2 1.8 2.1 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 3 2,720 26.9 1.7 1.6
Education, health, and social services 25 188,689 41.9 1.8 2.1 25 188,689 41.9 1.8 2.1
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Public administration 12 105,571 38.5 2.4 2.3 12 105,571 38.5 2.4 2.3

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 76 297,639 36.4 4.9 3.8 26 63,110 38.7 6.3 4.4 50 234,529 35.8 4.5 3.6
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 5 13,608 28.8 4.3 4.1 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 4 12,344 28.1 4.4 4.2
Construction 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Manufacturing 7 15,666 37.2 8.5 4.9 7 15,666 37.2 8.5 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 2 2,600 47.0 4.7 4.2 1 1,200 59.8 7.9 4.3 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 15 33,574 35.9 5.7 3.9 10 27,423 34.1 6.5 4.2 5 6,151 43.8 2.2 2.3
Information and culture 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3
Finance and professional services 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4
Education, health, and social services 23 159,542 32.2 4.9 3.8 23 159,542 32.2 4.9 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 17 55,092 47.1 3.5 3.0 17 55,092 47.1 3.5 3.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

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