Major wage settlements by sector and industry

Publication date: December 31, 2024

Table of Contents

Month

December 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 8 120,309 47.3 3.5 3.0 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 7 112,580 46.4 3.0 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 3.3 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 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.

January 2024
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 12,196 47.1 2.5 2.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 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.

February 2024
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 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 4 8,939 38.7 5.7 4.2 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 6 57,193 45.9 3.3 2.8 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 5 54,974 46.8 3.3 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8

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.

March 2024
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 58,404 44.3 4.1 2.9 2 2,200 25.6 2.4 1.6 8 56,204 45.0 4.1 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture 2 5,900 35.8 3.6 1.9 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Finance and professional services 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
Education, health, and social services 5 45,523 45.5 4.1 3.1 5 45,523 45.5 4.1 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2

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.

April 2024
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 11 88,925 35.7 3.4 3.0 11 88,925 35.7 3.4 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 8 77,900 33.7 3.4 3.1 8 77,900 33.7 3.4 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5

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.

May 2024
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 25,461 47.3 3.0 2.9 3 5,370 44.1 4.6 3.4 4 20,091 48.2 2.6 2.8
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0
Information and culture 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 17,900 48.0 2.6 2.8 2 17,900 48.0 2.6 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9 1 501 96.0 2.0 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.

June 2024
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 26,955 29.4 4.7 4.3 4 10,450 18.1 5.3 4.7 3 16,505 36.6 4.3 4.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 3.1 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 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 2024
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 14 54,636 44.0 4.1 3.2 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 13 53,981 43.8 3.9 3.2
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1
Information and culture 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 7,416 28.9 2.9 3.0 4 7,416 28.9 2.9 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4

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.

August 2024
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 19,031 46.1 2.7 3.1 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 3 18,281 46.5 2.6 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
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.

September 2024
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 19,300 61.8 2.7 2.4 2 4,050 37.6 5.2 4.4 2 15,250 68.3 2.0 1.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5
Education, health, and social services 2 15,250 68.3 2.0 1.9 2 15,250 68.3 2.0 1.9
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.

October 2024
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 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.6 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 36,396 47.8 2.9 3.7 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 3 29,700 47.8 2.8 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4

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.

November 2024
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 3,927 38.8 3.4 3.4 3 3,927 38.8 3.4 3.4
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 1 800 36.0 3.8 3.4 1 800 36.0 3.8 3.4
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4

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.

Quarter

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 40 426,927 38.2 2.1 2.0 10 11,745 51.0 4.3 2.7 30 415,182 37.8 2.0 2.0
Primary industries 1 550 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 550 36.0 3.0 3.0
Utilities 2 3,910 26.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,910 26.1 1.1 1.1
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 22 399,669 37.4 2.0 2.0 1 2,219 36.0 1.5 2.8 21 397,450 37.4 2.0 2.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 13,022 50.1 2.6 2.1 6 13,022 50.1 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 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 21 111,734 39.8 2.0 1.7 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 16 103,710 40.3 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 3 16,751 28.3 2.6 2.5 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 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 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 1.4 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 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 22 86,239 41.7 2.2 2.5 8 30,295 40.9 3.5 3.5 14 55,944 42.2 1.5 1.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Manufacturing
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 9 41,014 42.4 1.6 1.9 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 8 40,414 41.9 1.6 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8

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.

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 35 138,756 44.7 1.9 1.9 12 43,809 53.9 3.2 2.9 23 94,947 40.4 1.3 1.5
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Manufacturing 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 8 19,994 49.5 3.9 3.3 5 17,889 51.1 3.7 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Information and culture 6 10,870 47.6 2.4 2.2 3 6,690 50.8 3.1 2.6 3 4,180 42.5 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 4 18,860 57.6 1.7 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 3 2,860 44.1 0.8 1.1
Education, health, and social services 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 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.

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 33 261,523 38.3 4.0 3.7 7 13,780 48.2 4.4 3.7 26 247,743 37.8 4.0 3.7
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 13 182,535 37.3 4.4 4.0 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 12 175,165 36.9 4.4 4.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 3.0 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 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.

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 22 37,174 44.1 2.7 3.1 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 15 25,788 40.4 3.1 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 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1
Manufacturing 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 4,429 34.4 1.5 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 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 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2
Education, health, and social services 9 17,238 38.8 3.9 3.9 9 17,238 38.8 3.9 3.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5

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.

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 36 182,287 39.1 3.2 3.1 16 32,775 30.8 6.5 4.7 20 149,512 40.9 2.5 2.8
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 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 10 19,947 28.6 6.6 4.1 7 17,595 26.9 6.9 4.2 3 2,352 41.7 4.5 3.3
Information and culture 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
Finance and professional services 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4
Education, health, and social services 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 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 34 135,084 34.0 6.1 4.6 10 20,944 45.2 6.3 4.8 24 114,140 32.0 6.0 4.6
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
Construction 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
Manufacturing 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 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 5 12,258 49.2 4.7 4.9 4 11,308 48.3 4.8 5.0 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 9 75,589 26.0 7.7 5.2 1 613 36.0 0.0 1.1 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 13 31,708 45.6 2.3 2.9 13 31,708 45.6 2.3 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.

Q4 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 22 155,150 48.7 4.1 3.2 9 33,696 55.8 7.6 3.8 13 121,454 46.7 3.2 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Wholesale and retail trade 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Transportation 2 1,578 53.2 4.3 3.5 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 6 98,761 50.9 3.0 2.8 2 8,036 80.4 1.0 1.2 4 90,725 48.3 3.2 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2

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.

Q1 2024
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 24 135,552 45.1 3.7 2.9 7 11,639 37.9 4.8 3.5 17 123,913 45.7 3.6 2.9
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Information and culture 3 6,400 39.1 3.3 1.8 2 1,800 47.2 2.9 2.2 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Finance and professional services 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
Education, health, and social services 11 102,716 45.7 3.6 2.9 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 10 100,497 46.2 3.7 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 3.0 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 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.

Q2 2024
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 25 141,341 36.6 3.5 3.2 7 15,820 26.9 5.0 4.3 18 125,521 37.8 3.4 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 14,550 36.0 4.4 4.1 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services 10 95,800 36.4 3.3 3.0 10 95,800 36.4 3.3 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7

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.

Q3 2024
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 22 92,967 48.2 3.5 3.0 4 5,455 40.1 6.4 4.4 18 87,512 48.7 3.3 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 3 1,936 47.5 8.2 4.2 2 1,205 54.5 10.7 4.7 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3
Information and culture 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
Finance and professional services 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5
Education, health, and social services 8 40,216 51.7 2.4 2.6 8 40,216 51.7 2.4 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4

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.

Year

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 247 760,848 42.8 1.0 1.2 97 191,420 51.1 2.1 1.8 150 569,428 40.0 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 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 14 52,670 63.4 1.8 1.3 14 52,670 63.4 1.8 1.3
Transportation 22 48,220 59.4 2.1 2.5 16 39,470 60.1 2.2 2.6 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
Information and culture 5 13,190 43.8 2.0 1.9 4 12,560 42.9 1.8 1.8 1 630 60.0 4.3 2.6
Finance and professional services 10 18,130 45.8 0.8 1.6 8 12,990 42.2 1.0 1.8 2 5,140 54.8 0.2 1.2
Education, health, and social services 103 445,453 38.8 0.4 0.9 9 10,920 16.8 1.4 1.4 94 434,533 39.4 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 33 92,000 40.3 1.3 1.5 33 92,000 40.3 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.

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 288 1,069,840 47.0 1.0 1.4 128 247,565 45.4 1.5 1.5 160 822,275 47.5 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 53 112,580 36.7 1.9 1.9 53 112,580 36.7 1.9 1.9
Manufacturing 29 43,197 51.0 1.9 1.4 28 42,677 51.1 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
Wholesale and retail trade 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.4 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 7 5,330 44.6 1.9 1.6 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 4 3,510 50.3 2.1 1.7
Education, health, and social services 97 587,660 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 88 564,560 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 223 868,351 39.8 1.7 1.7 75 193,717 44.9 2.5 2.0 148 674,634 38.3 1.4 1.7
Primary industries 10 13,771 37.1 0.7 0.9 10 13,771 37.1 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 46.8 1.6 2.0 12 21,020 49.1 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 11 20,770 53.3 2.0 2.2 8 18,420 54.7 2.1 2.3 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
Education, health, and social services 79 397,416 30.5 1.4 1.7 2 8,770 24.0 2.0 2.1 77 388,646 30.6 1.4 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 57 267,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 57 267,056 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 226 743,143 42.8 1.4 1.4 83 220,033 47.3 2.2 1.8 143 523,110 41.0 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 18 94,880 47.0 2.1 1.5 18 94,880 47.0 2.1 1.5
Manufacturing 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 10 20,373 52.8 0.9 1.4 8 18,913 53.5 0.9 1.5 2 1,460 42.7 0.1 0.3
Transportation 17 29,412 44.1 2.0 2.2 8 10,100 44.3 2.5 2.4 9 19,312 44.0 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 8 25,890 45.5 2.6 2.4 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 1 1,650 73.0 5.7 2.1
Finance and professional services 18 45,602 47.8 2.6 2.0 16 43,402 47.9 2.7 2.1 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
Education, health, and social services 76 329,814 39.1 0.8 1.0 5 5,860 41.6 1.3 1.3 71 323,954 39.0 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 46 146,925 43.6 1.3 1.4 46 146,925 43.6 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 263 671,964 42.8 1.8 1.8 95 180,568 43.1 2.1 2.2 168 491,396 42.8 1.7 1.7
Primary industries 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 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 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1
Manufacturing 18 18,711 58.2 3.4 2.4 17 17,931 58.6 3.5 2.4 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 10 21,528 60.0 1.1 1.7 7 14,450 55.7 1.0 1.8 3 7,078 68.7 1.3 1.5
Transportation 20 41,980 54.4 2.2 2.4 12 22,540 52.8 2.4 2.7 8 19,440 56.2 1.9 2.1
Information and culture 6 10,782 53.8 1.2 1.3 3 2,432 39.7 2.3 1.9 3 8,350 57.9 0.8 1.1
Finance and professional services 6 5,820 47.1 2.1 1.8 2 1,880 48.0 0.5 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
Education, health, and social services 88 291,698 38.0 1.3 1.6 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.3 86 290,268 38.0 1.3 1.6
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
Public administration 56 147,350 48.8 2.4 1.9 56 147,350 48.8 2.4 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.

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 172 782,090 41.2 1.8 1.9 56 128,382 48.2 1.9 1.8 116 653,708 39.8 1.8 2.0
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 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1
Manufacturing 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 9 13,811 75.5 0.9 1.0 8 13,311 75.7 0.9 1.0 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
Transportation 22 98,811 51.5 2.1 2.3 12 27,233 55.0 2.7 2.6 10 71,578 50.1 1.8 2.2
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 9 23,363 45.7 1.4 1.6 7 17,153 47.0 1.4 1.4 2 6,210 42.0 1.5 2.2
Education, health, and social services 69 375,795 36.6 1.6 1.9 2 8,150 36.0 1.8 2.4 67 367,645 36.7 1.6 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7
Public administration 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 2.0 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 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 158 970,745 41.8 1.9 1.9 50 197,900 48.2 2.1 2.0 108 772,845 40.1 1.8 1.9
Primary industries 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5
Utilities 6 15,546 22.5 1.0 1.1 1 1,150 36.0 0.0 1.3 5 14,396 21.4 1.1 1.0
Construction 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0
Manufacturing 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3
Wholesale and retail trade 5 4,680 58.7 2.7 2.3 4 3,880 55.9 2.1 2.1 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
Transportation 12 55,958 29.1 1.9 2.0 7 8,753 48.2 1.7 1.8 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 64 577,643 39.0 1.8 1.9 1 2,219 36.0 1.5 2.8 63 575,424 39.0 1.8 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 33 134,202 52.0 1.8 2.1 33 134,202 52.0 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 111 598,252 40.6 2.9 2.8 32 95,908 47.3 3.4 3.2 79 502,344 39.3 2.8 2.7
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2
Manufacturing 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5
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 16 41,440 42.0 3.4 3.0 9 21,890 50.7 3.9 3.3 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
Information and culture 9 15,770 47.8 2.6 2.4 5 10,990 49.1 3.1 2.8 4 4,780 44.7 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 9 23,855 53.6 1.8 2.1 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 4 3,520 42.6 1.3 1.5
Education, health, and social services 40 327,293 40.2 2.8 2.9 2 7,970 49.8 3.8 3.7 38 319,323 40.0 2.8 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Public administration 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 2.3 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 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 114 509,695 41.1 4.2 3.5 42 98,801 44.9 6.3 4.2 72 410,894 40.1 3.7 3.4
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 6 16,828 27.9 4.2 4.0 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 5 15,564 27.2 4.3 4.1
Construction 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6
Manufacturing 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 4 13,379 57.5 8.9 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 20 38,212 36.9 5.3 4.1 14 31,421 35.6 5.9 4.4 6 6,791 43.1 2.6 2.4
Information and culture 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5
Finance and professional services 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3
Education, health, and social services 35 265,333 39.0 4.1 3.4 3 8,649 77.3 1.0 1.2 32 256,684 37.7 4.2 3.5
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 28 130,455 46.3 2.7 3.1 28 130,455 46.3 2.7 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.

2024
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 82 418,963 42.9 3.6 3.1 20 40,210 35.4 4.9 3.9 62 378,753 43.7 3.4 3.1
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 7 19,186 39.4 5.2 4.2 5 6,955 45.4 5.9 4.0 2 12,231 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 5 8,040 40.0 3.5 2.1 3 2,820 47.5 3.7 2.5 2 5,220 36.0 3.5 1.8
Finance and professional services 3 12,910 18.5 4.7 4.5 3 12,910 18.5 4.7 4.5
Education, health, and social services 34 275,928 43.6 3.2 3.0 2 8,915 42.0 3.4 3.0 32 267,013 43.7 3.2 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration 23 81,850 46.6 3.9 3.2 23 81,850 46.6 3.9 3.2

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

Note: Data for 2024 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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