Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: July 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)
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 5 14,010 31.8 5.7 4.4 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 4 13,460 31.1 5.7 4.4
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 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 5 5,874 36.4 3.5 3.4
December 2024 15 125,802 52.7 5.3 3.7 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 11 116,798 53.0 5.4 3.7
January 2025 7 13,702 57.6 5.3 3.3 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 6 13,166 58.5 5.4 3.3
February 2025 8 15,157 45.3 4.7 3.6 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6
March 2025 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6
May 2025 9 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0 9 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0
June 2025 4 4,657 53.6 3.6 3.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 3 3,924 54.7 3.3 3.2
July 2025 4 45,658 48.4 7.4 2.1 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 2 42,322 48.0 7.7 2.0

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

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

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

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)
August 2024
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
July 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)
August 2024
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

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)
August 2024
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

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)
August 2024
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

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)
August 2024
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

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)
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
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
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

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)
August 2024
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

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)
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 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

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)
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 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 4 99,443 54.2 5.8 3.6 4 99,443 54.2 5.8 3.6
January 2025 1 587 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 587 36.0 3.0 3.0
February 2025 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6
March 2025 4 10,495 51.2 2.6 3.0 4 10,495 51.2 2.6 3.0
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

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)
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 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

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)
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 3 4,327 38.6 3.3 3.3 3 4,327 38.6 3.3 3.3
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 2 4,252 43.6 6.5 3.4 2 4,252 43.6 6.5 3.4
February 2025 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
March 2025 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 3.7 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 3.7
April 2025 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5
May 2025 3 7,077 42.1 3.5 3.3 3 7,077 42.1 3.5 3.3
June 2025
July 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.

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)
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 5 14,010 31.8 5.7 4.4 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 4 13,460 31.1 5.7 4.4
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 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 5 5,874 36.4 3.5 3.4
December 2024 15 125,802 52.7 5.3 3.7 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 11 116,798 53.0 5.4 3.7
January 2025 7 13,702 57.6 5.3 3.3 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 6 13,166 58.5 5.4 3.3
February 2025 8 15,157 45.3 4.7 3.6 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6
March 2025 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6
May 2025 9 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0 9 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0
June 2025 4 4,657 53.6 3.6 3.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 3 3,924 54.7 3.3 3.2
July 2025 4 45,658 48.4 7.4 2.1 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 2 42,322 48.0 7.7 2.0

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

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

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

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)
August 2024 2 2,990 36.0 7.0 2.8 2 2,990 36.0 7.0 2.8
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 2 1,523 47.1 4.7 3.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5
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

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)
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 3.8 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2 5 36,800 45.5 3.3 3.9
November 2024 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 5 5,874 36.4 3.5 3.4
December 2024 8 112,001 52.1 5.7 3.7 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 6 105,591 52.4 5.7 3.7
January 2025 4 9,786 57.5 6.1 3.3 4 9,786 57.5 6.1 3.3
February 2025 4 10,100 45.6 4.3 3.4 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6
March 2025 5 20,731 46.0 3.4 3.4 5 20,731 46.0 3.4 3.4
April 2025 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 5 14,101 44.2 3.2 3.1 5 14,101 44.2 3.2 3.1
June 2025 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
July 2025 2 3,428 44.6 3.2 3.2 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 2,592 47.4 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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