Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: February 28, 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)
February 2024 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 10 62,852 44.9 3.5 2.9
March 2024 13 62,283 44.5 3.8 2.8 4 11,581 40.4 4.1 2.4 9 50,702 45.4 3.8 2.9
April 2024 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0
May 2024 7 25,461 47.3 3.0 2.9 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 6 22,411 48.9 3.0 2.9
June 2024 31 507,421 58.4 5.9 3.6 3 9,910 17.9 4.7 4.7 28 497,511 59.2 5.9 3.6
July 2024 16 58,876 44.3 4.0 3.2 2 9,655 48.8 5.5 3.8 14 49,221 43.4 3.7 3.1
August 2024 5 21,192 45.1 3.2 3.0 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 4 20,540 45.3 3.2 3.0
September 2024 4 11,300 33.6 3.4 3.0 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 3 10,750 32.9 3.3 3.0
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.6 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 6 43,496 45.9 3.4 3.7
November 2024 5 5,694 38.5 3.9 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 4 4,674 36.5 3.7 3.5
December 2024 10 109,525 53.7 5.4 3.5 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 6 100,521 54.2 5.5 3.5
January 2025 2 5,312 52.3 5.3 3.2 2 5,312 52.3 5.3 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.

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)
February 2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6
June 2024 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 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.

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)
February 2024
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0
June 2024 2 12,200 37.4 4.7 4.3 1 700 60.0 3.5 3.4 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
July 2024 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1
August 2024 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3
September 2024 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
October 2024 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1
November 2024
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

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)
February 2024
March 2024 2 5,900 35.8 3.6 1.9 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
April 2024 1 685 48.3 0.0 1.5 1 685 48.3 0.0 1.5
May 2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
June 2024
July 2024 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024
March 2024 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
July 2024
August 2024 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5
September 2024 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9
October 2024
November 2024 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
December 2024
January 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.

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)
February 2024 6 57,193 45.9 3.3 2.8 6 57,193 45.9 3.3 2.8
March 2024 8 49,402 45.7 3.7 2.9 8 49,402 45.7 3.7 2.9
April 2024 10 79,207 34.0 3.4 3.1 10 79,207 34.0 3.4 3.1
May 2024 2 17,900 48.0 2.6 2.8 2 17,900 48.0 2.6 2.8
June 2024 23 479,766 60.0 6.0 3.6 23 479,766 60.0 6.0 3.6
July 2024 6 11,656 35.8 2.9 2.9 6 11,656 35.8 2.9 2.9
August 2024 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1
September 2024 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
October 2024 4 36,396 47.8 2.9 3.7 4 36,396 47.8 2.9 3.7
November 2024 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8
December 2024 3 92,573 56.5 5.6 3.4 3 92,573 56.5 5.6 3.4
January 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.

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)
February 2024
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 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)
February 2024 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8
March 2024 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2
April 2024 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5
May 2024 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9
June 2024 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 3.1 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 3.1
July 2024 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7 6 26,716 49.8 4.3 3.3
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2 2 7,100 36.0 5.5 3.4
November 2024 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4
December 2024 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 3.8 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 6,148 22.2 4.1 4.4
January 2025 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 3.2 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 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.

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)
February 2024 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 10 62,852 44.9 3.5 2.9
March 2024 13 62,283 44.5 3.8 2.8 4 11,581 40.4 4.1 2.4 9 50,702 45.4 3.8 2.9
April 2024 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0
May 2024 7 25,461 47.3 3.0 2.9 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 6 22,411 48.9 3.0 2.9
June 2024 31 507,421 58.4 5.9 3.6 3 9,910 17.9 4.7 4.7 28 497,511 59.2 5.9 3.6
July 2024 16 58,876 44.3 4.0 3.2 2 9,655 48.8 5.5 3.8 14 49,221 43.4 3.7 3.1
August 2024 5 21,192 45.1 3.2 3.0 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 4 20,540 45.3 3.2 3.0
September 2024 4 11,300 33.6 3.4 3.0 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 3 10,750 32.9 3.3 3.0
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.6 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 6 43,496 45.9 3.4 3.7
November 2024 5 5,694 38.5 3.9 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 4 4,674 36.5 3.7 3.5
December 2024 10 109,525 53.7 5.4 3.5 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 6 100,521 54.2 5.5 3.5
January 2025 2 5,312 52.3 5.3 3.2 2 5,312 52.3 5.3 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.

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)
February 2024 4 8,939 38.7 5.7 4.2 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 3 6,839 32.1 4.9 3.8
March 2024 2 2,200 25.6 2.4 1.6 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
April 2024
May 2024 3 5,370 44.1 4.6 3.4 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 2 2,320 54.7 6.7 3.9
June 2024 5 11,150 20.7 5.2 4.6 3 9,910 17.9 4.7 4.7 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9
July 2024 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1
August 2024 2 2,990 36.0 7.0 2.8 2 2,990 36.0 7.0 2.8
September 2024 3 6,300 31.7 3.4 3.1 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9
October 2024 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1
November 2024
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 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 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.

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)
February 2024 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8
March 2024 11 60,083 45.2 3.9 2.9 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 8 49,402 45.7 3.7 2.9
April 2024 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0 14 90,917 36.0 3.3 3.0
May 2024 4 20,091 48.2 2.6 2.8 4 20,091 48.2 2.6 2.8
June 2024 26 496,271 59.2 5.9 3.6 26 496,271 59.2 5.9 3.6
July 2024 15 58,221 44.1 3.9 3.2 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7 14 49,221 43.4 3.7 3.1
August 2024 3 18,202 46.5 2.6 3.1 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1
September 2024 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
October 2024 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.7 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2 5 36,800 45.5 3.3 3.8
November 2024 5 5,694 38.5 3.9 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 4 4,674 36.5 3.7 3.5
December 2024 7 105,131 54.0 5.5 3.5 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 5 98,721 54.3 5.5 3.5
January 2025 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 3.2 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 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.

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