Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and sector

Publication date: April 30, 2024

Table of Contents

Month

April 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5

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.

May 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

June 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

July 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

August 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9

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.

September 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

October 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 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.

November 2023
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)
All sectors 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5
Private sector 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8
Public sector 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 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.

December 2023
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
Public sector 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

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.

January 2024
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)
All sectors 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
Private sector
Public sector 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 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.

February 2024
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 5 11,213 40.5 4.7 2.6 5 11,213 40.5 4.7 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.

March 2024
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)
All sectors 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6
Private sector
Public sector 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.

Quarter

Q2 2021
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)
All sectors 28 67,022 41.6 1.7 1.6 5 8,690 50.5 2.3 2.2 23 58,332 40.3 1.6 1.6
Private sector 13 14,533 55.8 1.2 1.5 4 5,590 51.9 1.8 1.9 9 8,943 58.2 0.8 1.2
Public sector 15 52,489 37.6 1.8 1.7 1 3,100 48.0 3.1 2.5 14 49,389 37.0 1.7 1.6

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.

Q3 2021
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

Q4 2021
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)
All sectors 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
Private sector 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
Public sector 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

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.

Q1 2022
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)
All sectors 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7
Private sector 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5
Public sector 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 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.

Q2 2022
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)
All sectors 15 55,774 43.5 2.2 2.6 4 5,430 49.0 2.8 3.0 11 50,344 42.9 2.2 2.6
Private sector 7 29,695 40.3 3.5 3.6 3 4,770 50.8 2.7 2.9 4 24,925 38.3 3.7 3.7
Public sector 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

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.

Q3 2022
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)
All sectors 29 131,346 44.3 1.8 1.8 11 26,934 50.0 3.6 3.0 18 104,412 42.9 1.3 1.5
Private sector 8 37,999 55.7 3.1 2.7 6 21,369 52.3 3.7 3.1 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3
Public sector 21 93,347 39.7 1.3 1.5 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7 16 87,782 39.6 1.1 1.4

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.

Q4 2022
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)
All sectors 20 120,349 39.0 3.8 3.5 5 8,350 49.6 3.6 2.9 15 111,999 38.2 3.9 3.6
Private sector 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
Public sector 14 113,939 38.5 3.8 3.5 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 13 109,439 38.1 3.8 3.6

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.

Q1 2023
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)
All sectors 19 33,789 44.9 2.6 3.0 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 14 22,449 39.4 3.3 3.3
Private sector 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 4 9,390 55.0 1.0 2.5 3 1,996 40.5 4.2 3.6
Public sector 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

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.

Q2 2023
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)
All sectors 32 175,653 39.2 3.2 3.1 14 82,948 43.9 3.9 3.4 18 92,705 35.0 2.6 2.8
Private sector 15 32,275 30.4 6.6 4.8 9 18,185 29.7 7.6 4.6 6 14,090 31.3 5.2 5.0
Public sector 17 143,378 41.2 2.4 2.7 5 64,763 47.9 2.8 3.0 12 78,615 35.6 2.1 2.4

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.

Q3 2023
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)
All sectors 31 127,168 33.3 6.4 4.6 8 26,533 48.5 3.4 3.6 23 100,635 29.3 7.1 4.9
Private sector 8 18,951 45.7 6.9 4.6 5 11,461 50.9 5.5 4.3 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Public sector 23 108,217 31.1 6.3 4.6 3 15,072 46.6 1.7 3.0 20 93,145 28.6 7.0 4.9

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.

Q4 2023
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)
All sectors 17 61,114 44.9 5.7 3.8 2 13,941 48.6 3.1 3.4 15 47,173 43.8 6.5 3.9
Private sector 6 22,660 46.5 9.8 4.8 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 5 21,979 46.0 10.0 4.8
Public sector 11 38,454 44.0 3.3 3.1 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 10 25,194 41.9 3.5 3.0

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.

Q1 2024
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)
All sectors 14 42,529 42.1 4.3 3.0 4 12,781 45.6 5.1 3.0 10 29,748 40.6 3.9 3.0
Private sector 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
Public sector 10 33,590 43.1 3.9 2.7 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 7 22,909 43.2 3.6 2.7

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.

Year

2015
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)
All sectors 241 743,838 42.3 1.1 1.2 22 46,230 58.6 2.2 2.4 219 697,608 41.3 1.0 1.1
Private sector 93 175,740 50.0 2.5 1.9 18 43,630 60.1 2.3 2.5 75 132,110 46.7 2.6 1.8
Public sector 148 568,098 40.0 0.6 1.0 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7 144 565,498 40.0 0.6 1.0

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.

2016
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)
All sectors 284 1,064,198 46.9 0.9 1.4 24 119,418 44.8 1.1 1.4 260 944,780 47.1 0.9 1.4
Private sector 125 245,493 45.1 1.5 1.5 14 26,418 79.6 0.8 1.5 111 219,075 40.9 1.6 1.5
Public sector 159 818,705 47.4 0.8 1.3 10 93,000 34.9 1.2 1.3 149 725,705 49.0 0.7 1.3

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.

2017
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)
All sectors 215 840,405 39.6 1.7 1.7 44 199,868 47.9 1.3 1.5 171 640,537 37.0 1.8 1.8
Private sector 73 184,707 45.3 2.6 2.0 21 31,776 49.0 1.7 2.0 52 152,931 44.5 2.8 1.9
Public sector 142 655,698 38.0 1.4 1.7 23 168,092 47.7 1.3 1.4 119 487,606 34.7 1.5 1.7

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.

2018
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)
All sectors 209 722,290 42.7 1.2 1.3 28 75,620 47.2 1.7 2.0 181 646,670 42.1 1.2 1.3
Private sector 77 213,798 46.7 1.9 1.7 15 28,890 46.1 2.5 2.3 62 184,908 46.8 1.8 1.6
Public sector 132 508,492 40.9 1.0 1.2 13 46,730 47.8 1.3 1.7 119 461,762 40.2 1.0 1.2

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.

2019
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)
All sectors 232 558,835 42.3 1.7 1.7 35 93,912 49.3 2.5 2.0 197 464,923 40.9 1.5 1.7
Private sector 82 161,213 42.9 2.1 2.2 12 21,402 52.1 2.0 2.5 70 139,811 41.5 2.1 2.1
Public sector 150 397,622 42.1 1.5 1.6 23 72,510 48.4 2.6 1.9 127 325,112 40.7 1.3 1.5

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.

2020
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)
All sectors 144 700,911 41.0 1.7 1.6 24 238,093 43.4 2.5 2.2 120 462,818 39.8 1.2 1.3
Private sector 42 97,917 49.3 2.0 1.8 12 27,213 54.6 2.7 2.6 30 70,704 47.3 1.7 1.5
Public sector 102 602,994 39.7 1.6 1.6 12 210,880 41.9 2.5 2.2 90 392,114 38.4 1.1 1.3

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.

2021
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)
All sectors 138 928,517 41.1 1.9 1.9 24 117,941 43.5 1.8 2.1 114 810,576 40.8 1.9 1.9
Private sector 45 194,849 48.6 2.0 2.0 14 19,594 49.6 1.3 1.7 31 175,255 48.5 2.1 2.0
Public sector 93 733,668 39.2 1.9 1.9 10 98,347 42.3 1.9 2.2 83 635,321 38.7 1.8 1.9

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.

2022
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)
All sectors 82 415,702 41.5 2.5 2.4 20 40,714 49.8 3.5 3.0 62 374,988 40.6 2.4 2.3
Private sector 25 81,377 47.6 3.3 3.1 13 29,989 52.0 3.5 3.1 12 51,388 45.1 3.2 3.1
Public sector 57 334,325 40.1 2.3 2.2 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8 50 323,600 39.9 2.2 2.2

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.

2023
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)
All sectors 99 397,724 38.7 4.5 3.7 29 134,762 46.3 3.5 3.4 70 262,962 34.7 5.1 3.9
Private sector 36 85,272 41.0 6.8 4.4 19 39,717 42.3 5.4 4.0 17 45,555 39.9 8.1 4.8
Public sector 63 312,452 38.0 3.9 3.5 10 95,045 48.0 2.7 3.1 53 217,407 33.7 4.5 3.6

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.

2024
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)
All sectors 14 42,529 42.1 4.3 3.0 4 12,781 45.6 5.1 3.0 10 29,748 40.6 3.9 3.0
Private sector 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
Public sector 10 33,590 43.1 3.9 2.7 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 7 22,909 43.2 3.6 2.7

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through March. 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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