Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and quarter

Publication date: December 31, 2023

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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)
Q4 2020 38 99,274 44.4 2.0 1.8 8 33,173 44.2 2.6 2.2 30 66,101 44.5 1.7 1.5
Q1 2021 35 92,565 47.4 1.4 1.5 7 26,691 41.3 2.4 2.0 28 65,874 49.9 0.9 1.4
Q2 2021 28 62,323 42.0 1.6 1.6 5 8,690 50.5 2.3 2.2 23 53,633 40.6 1.5 1.5
Q3 2021 42 364,112 44.1 1.9 2.0 9 72,561 42.7 1.4 2.2 33 291,551 44.4 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 33 404,818 37.0 2.1 2.0 3 9,999 48.8 2.5 1.9 30 394,819 36.7 2.1 2.0
Q1 2022 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 16 57,574 44.0 2.4 2.6 4 5,430 49.0 2.8 3.0 12 52,144 43.4 2.3 2.6
Q3 2022 27 128,297 44.4 1.8 1.9 11 26,855 50.1 3.6 3.0 16 101,442 42.9 1.4 1.6
Q4 2022 17 117,299 38.9 3.9 3.6 5 8,350 49.6 3.6 2.9 12 108,949 38.1 3.9 3.7
Q1 2023 16 31,917 45.2 2.5 3.0 3 10,118 57.6 0.9 2.4 13 21,799 39.5 3.2 3.2
Q2 2023 24 128,644 36.6 3.6 3.1 10 42,776 38.8 5.7 3.6 14 85,868 35.5 2.5 2.8
Q3 2023 29 126,995 33.1 6.5 4.6 7 25,683 48.1 3.6 3.5 22 101,312 29.3 7.2 4.9

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.

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021
Q3 2021 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 1 710 42.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,693 48.0 6.9 4.2
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0
Q1 2021 2 7,861 15.5 0.9 1.0 2 7,861 15.5 0.9 1.0
Q2 2021 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q3 2021 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1
Q4 2021 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Q2 2023 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7
Q3 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8

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.

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)
Q4 2020 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2
Q1 2021 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0
Q2 2021 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7
Q3 2021 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8
Q1 2021 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9
Q2 2021 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1
Q1 2022 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Q2 2022 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1
Q3 2022 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7
Q4 2022 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Q1 2023 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Q2 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9

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.

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)
Q4 2020 2 1,200 51.0 1.0 1.3 2 1,200 51.0 1.0 1.3
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 3 3,200 54.1 3.3 2.5 3 3,200 54.1 3.3 2.5
Q1 2022 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Q2 2022 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 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.

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)
Q4 2020 4 14,971 60.7 1.7 2.0 2 10,513 60.0 2.3 2.4 2 4,458 62.4 0.2 1.0
Q1 2021 5 5,761 44.4 1.1 1.5 5 5,761 44.4 1.1 1.5
Q2 2021 3 5,300 34.4 2.5 2.3 3 5,300 34.4 2.5 2.3
Q3 2021 3 44,073 25.4 2.0 2.0 2 43,043 24.9 2.0 2.0 1 1,030 48.0 3.0 2.5
Q4 2021 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1
Q1 2022 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4
Q2 2022 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2
Q3 2022 7 18,405 50.7 4.1 3.3 7 18,405 50.7 4.1 3.3
Q4 2022 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2
Q1 2023 2 3,842 32.3 1.1 1.7 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Q2 2023 7 17,276 26.1 6.9 4.2 7 17,276 26.1 6.9 4.2
Q3 2023 4 10,878 50.1 5.7 4.2 3 9,928 49.1 5.8 4.2 1 950 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.

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0
Q3 2021 3 4,838 44.7 1.6 1.9 2 4,020 46.5 1.5 1.8 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8
Q2 2022 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2
Q3 2022 4 8,540 49.3 2.4 2.2 3 7,890 50.4 2.5 2.3 1 650 36.0 1.5 1.7
Q4 2022 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q1 2023 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6

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.

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)
Q4 2020 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0
Q1 2021 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4
Q2 2021
Q3 2021 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6
Q4 2021 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022 4 2,755 40.9 2.5 2.9 3 1,730 50.8 1.9 2.5 1 1,025 24.0 3.5 3.5
Q3 2022 3 18,060 55.9 1.8 2.0 1 560 24.0 4.0 3.5 2 17,500 56.9 1.7 2.0
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 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
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7
Q1 2021 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2
Q2 2021 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0
Q3 2021 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0
Q4 2021 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4
Q2 2022 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3
Q3 2022 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1
Q4 2022 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8
Q2 2023 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3
Q3 2023 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2

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.

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)
Q4 2020 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
Q1 2021 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3
Q2 2021 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7
Q3 2021 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 12 27,887 37.9 2.6 2.1 5 21,910 36.9 2.8 2.1 7 5,977 41.5 2.0 2.0
Q1 2021 12 35,862 48.0 2.5 2.1 2 20,930 40.4 2.8 2.1 10 14,932 58.6 2.0 2.1
Q2 2021 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9
Q3 2021 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2 2 21,588 78.2 0.3 2.8 6 28,694 58.4 1.7 1.8
Q4 2021 4 10,602 49.9 2.7 2.0 1 8,624 48.0 2.8 2.0 3 1,978 58.2 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0
Q4 2022 6 46,368 41.4 3.3 3.3 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 5 41,868 40.7 3.3 3.3
Q1 2023 3 4,010 51.9 2.4 2.6 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 2 2,060 44.2 1.9 2.3
Q2 2023 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1
Q3 2023 11 25,262 45.0 2.5 2.9 3 15,072 46.6 1.7 3.0 8 10,190 42.6 3.6 2.9

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.

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)
Q4 2020 38 99,274 44.4 2.0 1.8 8 33,173 44.2 2.6 2.2 30 66,101 44.5 1.7 1.5
Q1 2021 35 92,565 47.4 1.4 1.5 7 26,691 41.3 2.4 2.0 28 65,874 49.9 0.9 1.4
Q2 2021 28 62,323 42.0 1.6 1.6 5 8,690 50.5 2.3 2.2 23 53,633 40.6 1.5 1.5
Q3 2021 42 364,112 44.1 1.9 2.0 9 72,561 42.7 1.4 2.2 33 291,551 44.4 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 33 404,818 37.0 2.1 2.0 3 9,999 48.8 2.5 1.9 30 394,819 36.7 2.1 2.0
Q1 2022 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 16 57,574 44.0 2.4 2.6 4 5,430 49.0 2.8 3.0 12 52,144 43.4 2.3 2.6
Q3 2022 27 128,297 44.4 1.8 1.9 11 26,855 50.1 3.6 3.0 16 101,442 42.9 1.4 1.6
Q4 2022 17 117,299 38.9 3.9 3.6 5 8,350 49.6 3.6 2.9 12 108,949 38.1 3.9 3.7
Q1 2023 16 31,917 45.2 2.5 3.0 3 10,118 57.6 0.9 2.4 13 21,799 39.5 3.2 3.2
Q2 2023 24 128,644 36.6 3.6 3.1 10 42,776 38.8 5.7 3.6 14 85,868 35.5 2.5 2.8
Q3 2023 29 126,995 33.1 6.5 4.6 7 25,683 48.1 3.6 3.5 22 101,312 29.3 7.2 4.9

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.

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)
Q4 2020 12 38,191 44.5 1.9 1.6 3 11,263 58.4 2.3 2.3 9 26,928 38.7 1.7 1.3
Q1 2021 11 13,604 42.1 1.1 1.2 2 3,656 56.2 1.8 1.7 9 9,948 36.9 0.9 1.0
Q2 2021 13 14,663 55.6 1.2 1.5 4 5,590 51.9 1.8 1.9 9 9,073 57.9 0.8 1.2
Q3 2021 13 157,736 48.1 2.0 2.1 6 8,973 44.9 1.0 1.7 7 148,763 48.3 2.1 2.1
Q4 2021 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 2 1,375 53.7 0.5 1.5 6 7,601 56.1 5.9 2.9
Q1 2022 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5
Q2 2022 8 31,495 41.4 3.7 3.6 3 4,770 50.8 2.7 2.9 5 26,725 39.8 3.9 3.7
Q3 2022 8 37,920 55.8 3.1 2.7 6 21,290 52.4 3.7 3.1 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3
Q4 2022 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 4 3,850 51.5 3.7 3.0 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Q1 2023 4 9,514 55.0 0.9 2.4 2 8,168 57.0 0.5 2.3 2 1,346 42.7 3.7 2.9
Q2 2023 11 27,334 27.8 6.7 4.8 6 16,244 24.1 7.3 4.4 5 11,090 33.2 5.8 5.5
Q3 2023 7 19,301 44.5 7.5 4.5 4 10,611 50.2 6.2 4.2 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9

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)
Q4 2020 26 61,083 44.3 2.0 1.8 5 21,910 36.9 2.8 2.1 21 39,173 48.4 1.6 1.7
Q1 2021 24 78,961 48.3 1.4 1.6 5 23,035 38.9 2.5 2.0 19 55,926 52.2 0.9 1.4
Q2 2021 15 47,660 37.8 1.8 1.6 1 3,100 48.0 3.1 2.5 14 44,560 37.1 1.7 1.6
Q3 2021 29 206,376 41.0 1.7 2.0 3 63,588 42.4 1.4 2.3 26 142,788 40.4 1.8 1.9
Q4 2021 25 395,842 36.5 2.0 2.0 1 8,624 48.0 2.8 2.0 24 387,218 36.3 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 8 26,079 47.0 0.8 1.5 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5 7 25,419 47.3 0.7 1.4
Q3 2022 19 90,377 39.6 1.3 1.5 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7 14 84,812 39.5 1.1 1.4
Q4 2022 11 110,889 38.4 3.8 3.6 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 10 106,389 38.0 3.8 3.6
Q1 2023 12 22,403 41.1 3.2 3.2 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 11 20,453 39.2 3.2 3.3
Q2 2023 13 101,310 38.9 2.7 2.6 4 26,532 47.7 4.7 3.1 9 74,778 35.8 2.0 2.4
Q3 2023 22 107,694 31.0 6.3 4.7 3 15,072 46.6 1.7 3.0 19 92,622 28.5 7.0 4.9

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.

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