Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: August 31, 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)
September 2024 7 41,210 50.1 5.8 3.8 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 6 40,660 50.1 5.9 3.8
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.7 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 6 43,496 45.9 3.4 3.7
November 2024 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 6 31,874 55.7 5.5 3.5
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 10 16,390 54.2 5.5 3.5 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 9 15,854 54.8 5.6 3.5
February 2025 9 16,698 45.6 4.7 3.6 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6
May 2025 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1
June 2025 5 6,575 55.5 5.6 3.9 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 4 5,842 56.4 5.7 3.8
July 2025 5 48,258 48.4 7.3 2.3 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 3 44,922 48.0 7.5 2.2
August 2025 3 11,440 57.7 3.2 3.3 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5
July 2025
August 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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 1 2,710 24.1 15.3 9.9 1 2,710 24.1 15.3 9.9
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
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
February 2025 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0
March 2025 1 3,400 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 3,400 36.0 3.0 3.2
April 2025
May 2025 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
June 2025 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
July 2025 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 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.

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
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 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

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)
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 3.0 3.8 4 36,396 47.8 3.0 3.8
November 2024 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8
December 2024 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6
January 2025 2 1,706 36.0 6.4 4.1 2 1,706 36.0 6.4 4.1
February 2025 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 6 12,994 50.6 3.7 3.4 6 12,994 50.6 3.7 3.4
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 1 834 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 834 48.0 3.0 3.0
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 2 27,200 59.5 5.9 3.5 2 27,200 59.5 5.9 3.5
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 4 30,327 57.0 5.6 3.4 4 30,327 57.0 5.6 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 22.1 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 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5
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 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5

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.

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)
September 2024 7 41,210 50.1 5.8 3.8 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 6 40,660 50.1 5.9 3.8
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.7 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 6 43,496 45.9 3.4 3.7
November 2024 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 6 31,874 55.7 5.5 3.5
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 10 16,390 54.2 5.5 3.5 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 9 15,854 54.8 5.6 3.5
February 2025 9 16,698 45.6 4.7 3.6 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6
May 2025 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1
June 2025 5 6,575 55.5 5.6 3.9 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 4 5,842 56.4 5.7 3.8
July 2025 5 48,258 48.4 7.3 2.3 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 3 44,922 48.0 7.5 2.2
August 2025 3 11,440 57.7 3.2 3.3 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0

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)
September 2024 4 9,010 29.4 6.9 5.1 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 3 8,460 28.2 7.1 5.2
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 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 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0
March 2025 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8
April 2025 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3
May 2025 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8
June 2025 3 3,441 54.3 8.0 4.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 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

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)
September 2024 3 32,200 55.8 5.5 3.4 3 32,200 55.8 5.5 3.4
October 2024 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.8 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2 5 36,800 45.5 3.3 3.9
November 2024 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 6 31,874 55.7 5.5 3.5
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 7 12,474 53.0 6.2 3.5 7 12,474 53.0 6.2 3.5
February 2025 5 11,641 45.9 4.3 3.4 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 8 24,530 46.3 4.3 3.6 8 24,530 46.3 4.3 3.6
April 2025 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1 7 56,733 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 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
July 2025 3 6,028 46.1 3.7 4.0 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 2 5,192 47.7 3.7 4.0
August 2025 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0

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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