Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: November 30, 2025

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Industry

All industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 16 126,425 52.6 5.3 3.7 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 12 117,421 52.9 5.4 3.7
January 2025 12 17,823 52.3 5.5 3.5 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 11 17,287 52.8 5.6 3.6
February 2025 10 17,191 44.6 4.5 3.5 6 13,227 45.4 4.8 3.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5
April 2025 16 180,340 46.6 6.1 4.5 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 15 174,340 46.9 6.2 4.6
May 2025 13 32,153 46.5 3.5 3.1 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1
June 2025 8 10,714 50.0 5.2 3.9 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 6 8,132 50.7 5.2 3.9
July 2025 9 52,483 48.0 6.9 2.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 4 46,322 48.3 7.4 2.2
August 2025 6 15,615 51.9 3.2 3.4 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 4 3,015 38.0 3.6 4.1
September 2025 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
October 2025 21 38,908 48.0 3.1 3.2 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 3 57,628 48.1 3.0 3.0 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 2 56,928 48.0 3.0 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.

Primary industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024
January 2025 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Utilities
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7
January 2025 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3
July 2025 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9
November 2025

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.

Construction
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3
May 2025 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5
June 2025 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5
July 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Manufacturing
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
January 2025 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Wholesale and retail trade
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024
January 2025 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Transportation
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0
January 2025
February 2025 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7
March 2025 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
April 2025 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0
May 2025 2 4,069 45.7 3.3 3.3 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
June 2025 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
July 2025 4 5,417 41.4 3.0 3.0 3 2,825 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Information and culture
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2025 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Finance and professional services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
June 2025
July 2025 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
August 2025 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5
November 2025 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8

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.

Education, health, and social services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6
January 2025 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3
February 2025 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3
April 2025 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2
May 2025 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9
June 2025 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 2025
September 2025 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6
October 2025 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 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.

Entertainment and hospitality
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Public administration
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 3.8 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 6,148 22.1 4.1 4.4
January 2025 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6
February 2025 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
March 2025 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9
April 2025 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8
May 2025 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4
September 2025 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0
October 2025
November 2025 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 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.

Sector

All sectors
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 16 126,425 52.6 5.3 3.7 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 12 117,421 52.9 5.4 3.7
January 2025 12 17,823 52.3 5.5 3.5 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 11 17,287 52.8 5.6 3.6
February 2025 10 17,191 44.6 4.5 3.5 6 13,227 45.4 4.8 3.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5
April 2025 16 180,340 46.6 6.1 4.5 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 15 174,340 46.9 6.2 4.6
May 2025 13 32,153 46.5 3.5 3.1 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1
June 2025 8 10,714 50.0 5.2 3.9 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 6 8,132 50.7 5.2 3.9
July 2025 9 52,483 48.0 6.9 2.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 4 46,322 48.3 7.4 2.2
August 2025 6 15,615 51.9 3.2 3.4 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 4 3,015 38.0 3.6 4.1
September 2025 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
October 2025 21 38,908 48.0 3.1 3.2 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 3 57,628 48.1 3.0 3.0 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 2 56,928 48.0 3.0 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.

Private sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 7 13,801 57.2 2.8 3.7 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 5 11,207 59.3 2.4 3.8
January 2025 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 2 3,380 61.5 3.6 3.3
February 2025 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7
March 2025 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8
April 2025 7 122,015 47.2 7.4 5.2 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3
May 2025 5 14,362 46.7 2.9 2.8 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8
June 2025 4 5,290 52.1 6.9 4.2 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,708 56.0 8.8 4.4
July 2025 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5
November 2025 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8

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.

Public sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 9 112,624 52.0 5.6 3.7 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 7 106,214 52.3 5.7 3.7
January 2025 9 13,907 50.7 6.1 3.6 9 13,907 50.7 6.1 3.6
February 2025 5 11,634 45.9 4.3 3.4 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 10 26,342 46.7 4.2 3.6 10 26,342 46.7 4.2 3.6
April 2025 9 58,325 45.3 3.4 3.1 9 58,325 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 4 5,424 48.0 3.4 3.6 4 5,424 48.0 3.4 3.6
July 2025 7 10,253 45.2 3.6 3.6 4 3,661 36.0 3.2 3.1 3 6,592 50.3 3.7 3.8
August 2025 5 5,515 37.1 3.3 3.6 1 2,500 36.0 3.0 3.0 4 3,015 38.0 3.6 4.1
September 2025 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
October 2025 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 2 56,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 56,928 48.0 3.0 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.

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