Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: April 30, 2024

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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)
April 2023 9 80,760 34.6 2.2 2.6 3 6,760 31.7 3.2 3.2 6 74,000 34.9 2.1 2.5
May 2023 7 16,839 28.5 6.3 5.2 3 7,436 19.4 6.5 4.6 4 9,403 35.6 6.1 5.6
June 2023 16 78,054 46.2 3.5 3.2 8 68,752 47.7 3.6 3.3 8 9,302 34.8 2.7 2.5
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.0 5.0 5 14,483 48.2 3.0 3.2 7 65,615 26.0 7.9 5.4
August 2023 10 20,794 39.9 4.3 4.1 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 9 13,594 35.6 3.9 3.9
September 2023 9 26,276 38.2 6.0 4.0 2 4,850 50.1 1.9 3.1 7 21,426 35.5 7.0 4.2
October 2023 4 7,531 41.4 6.9 4.6 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 6,850 39.5 7.1 4.7
November 2023 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5
December 2023 7 40,809 45.9 4.3 3.4 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 6 27,549 44.9 5.0 3.4
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 9 20,152 39.7 5.1 3.3 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 8 18,052 37.3 4.8 3.1
March 2024 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6

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.

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)
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
March 2024

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)
April 2023 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1
May 2023
June 2023 2 1,954 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 1,954 36.0 3.0 2.7
July 2023
August 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
January 2024
February 2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
March 2024

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)
April 2023
May 2023 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8
June 2023 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024

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)
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
July 2023 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
August 2023 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
September 2023 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2
October 2023 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
November 2023 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
March 2024

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)
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023 1 1,250 59.8 7.9 4.3 1 1,250 59.8 7.9 4.3
December 2023 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024

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)
April 2023 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 2 4,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
May 2023 3 7,396 20.4 6.2 4.4 2 6,756 19.0 6.2 4.4 1 640 36.0 6.4 3.6
June 2023 4 4,951 48.0 12.4 5.2 4 4,951 48.0 12.4 5.2
July 2023 3 3,678 54.2 5.2 4.0 2 2,728 52.1 5.6 4.2 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2023 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5
September 2023
October 2023 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
November 2023 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
March 2024

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)
April 2023 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7

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.

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)
April 2023
May 2023 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 1 680 24.0 9.1 6.5 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
June 2023 1 750 24.0 18.8 10.2 1 750 24.0 18.8 10.2
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024

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)
April 2023 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4
May 2023 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7
June 2023 4 5,006 36.2 2.3 2.1 4 5,006 36.2 2.3 2.1
July 2023 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5
August 2023 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1
September 2023 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2
October 2023
November 2023 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8
December 2023 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5
January 2024
February 2024 4 12,393 38.5 4.6 2.7 4 12,393 38.5 4.6 2.7
March 2024

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)
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024

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)
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023 3 63,051 48.0 2.8 3.0 3 63,051 48.0 2.8 3.0
July 2023 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0 2 11,072 46.2 1.8 3.0 3 2,450 48.0 4.2 3.1
August 2023 4 4,213 39.9 3.2 2.9 4 4,213 39.9 3.2 2.9
September 2023 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0 2 4,050 43.0 3.6 2.7
October 2023 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9
November 2023 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2
December 2023 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 3.3 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 3 10,100 38.1 3.0 3.1
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
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

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)
April 2023 9 80,760 34.6 2.2 2.6 3 6,760 31.7 3.2 3.2 6 74,000 34.9 2.1 2.5
May 2023 7 16,839 28.5 6.3 5.2 3 7,436 19.4 6.5 4.6 4 9,403 35.6 6.1 5.6
June 2023 16 78,054 46.2 3.5 3.2 8 68,752 47.7 3.6 3.3 8 9,302 34.8 2.7 2.5
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.0 5.0 5 14,483 48.2 3.0 3.2 7 65,615 26.0 7.9 5.4
August 2023 10 20,794 39.9 4.3 4.1 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 9 13,594 35.6 3.9 3.9
September 2023 9 26,276 38.2 6.0 4.0 2 4,850 50.1 1.9 3.1 7 21,426 35.5 7.0 4.2
October 2023 4 7,531 41.4 6.9 4.6 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 6,850 39.5 7.1 4.7
November 2023 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5
December 2023 7 40,809 45.9 4.3 3.4 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 6 27,549 44.9 5.0 3.4
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 9 20,152 39.7 5.1 3.3 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 8 18,052 37.3 4.8 3.1
March 2024 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6

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.

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)
April 2023 4 9,760 29.3 3.2 3.2 3 6,760 31.7 3.2 3.2 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
May 2023 4 14,328 26.1 7.0 5.7 2 6,844 18.0 6.9 4.7 2 7,484 33.5 7.1 6.6
June 2023 7 8,187 39.0 9.9 5.0 4 4,581 44.1 15.3 6.5 3 3,606 32.7 3.1 3.0
July 2023 4 3,926 55.6 6.8 4.0 3 3,411 54.9 6.8 4.1 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
August 2023 2 8,675 46.0 5.2 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
September 2023 2 6,350 39.3 9.2 5.0 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2
October 2023 2 4,961 39.3 9.3 5.5 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
November 2023 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8
December 2023 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
January 2024
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

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)
April 2023 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5
May 2023 3 2,511 42.1 2.1 2.1 1 592 36.0 2.0 3.3 2 1,919 44.0 2.1 1.7
June 2023 9 69,867 47.0 2.8 3.0 4 64,171 48.0 2.8 3.0 5 5,696 36.2 2.4 2.2
July 2023 8 76,172 28.7 7.0 5.0 2 11,072 46.2 1.8 3.0 6 65,100 25.7 7.9 5.4
August 2023 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9
September 2023 7 19,926 37.8 5.0 3.7 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0 6 15,926 35.3 5.9 3.8
October 2023 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9
November 2023 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5
December 2023 6 33,080 42.7 2.9 3.1 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 5 19,820 39.1 2.8 3.0
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 5 11,213 40.5 4.7 2.6 5 11,213 40.5 4.7 2.6
March 2024 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6

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.

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