Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and year

Publication date: December 31, 2023

Table of Contents

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)
2014 243 687,428 45.8 1.5 1.7 19 28,690 41.4 1.6 1.6 224 658,738 46.0 1.5 1.7
2015 242 757,278 42.9 1.1 1.2 22 46,230 58.6 2.2 2.4 220 711,048 41.8 1.0 1.1
2016 284 1,065,978 46.9 0.9 1.4 24 119,418 44.8 1.1 1.4 260 946,560 47.1 0.9 1.4
2017 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
2018 209 722,840 42.6 1.3 1.3 27 74,240 47.4 1.8 2.0 182 648,600 42.1 1.2 1.3
2019 234 569,055 42.5 1.7 1.7 37 99,712 49.8 2.4 2.0 197 469,343 41.0 1.5 1.7
2020 145 701,661 41.0 1.7 1.6 25 238,843 43.4 2.5 2.2 120 462,818 39.8 1.2 1.3
2021 138 923,818 41.2 1.9 1.9 24 117,941 43.5 1.8 2.1 114 805,877 40.8 1.9 1.9
2022 78 411,403 41.6 2.5 2.4 20 40,635 49.8 3.5 3.0 58 370,768 40.7 2.4 2.4
2023 76 297,639 36.4 4.9 3.8 21 79,258 44.4 4.4 3.4 55 218,381 33.5 5.0 3.9

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 3 1,830 39.1 4.5 3.3 1 530 48.0 2.0 3.0 2 1,300 35.4 5.5 3.4
2015 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3 1 650 36.0 1.0 1.3 1 520 61.0 -5.0 -1.0
2016 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7
2017 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9 2 1,150 45.1 2.3 1.9 7 12,121 35.4 0.6 0.8
2018 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
2019 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4
2020 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2
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
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 10 10,630 44.3 2.3 2.4 10 10,630 44.3 2.3 2.4
2015 15 29,785 40.0 1.2 1.5 15 29,785 40.0 1.2 1.5
2016 6 4,800 44.1 0.9 1.4 6 4,800 44.1 0.9 1.4
2017 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7
2018 11 28,899 45.1 1.3 2.0 11 28,899 45.1 1.3 2.0
2019 11 18,770 36.0 1.8 2.1 11 18,770 36.0 1.8 2.1
2020 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9
2021 6 12,956 22.7 1.0 1.1 6 12,956 22.7 1.0 1.1
2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
2023 5 13,608 28.8 4.3 4.1 5 13,608 28.8 4.3 4.1

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4
2015 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9
2016 52 112,080 36.7 1.9 1.9 1 1,380 48.0 2.0 2.0 51 110,700 36.5 1.9 1.9
2017 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
2018 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5
2019 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1
2020 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0
2021 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0
2022 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
2023 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1
2015 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8
2016 26 41,065 49.0 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6 25 40,545 49.0 1.9 1.4
2017 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7
2018 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9
2019 12 14,846 57.3 3.0 2.4 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7 11 14,066 57.9 3.0 2.5
2020 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9
2021 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4
2022 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4
2023 7 15,666 37.2 8.5 4.9 7 15,666 37.2 8.5 4.9

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 11 16,430 49.8 2.8 1.8 11 16,430 49.8 2.8 1.8
2015 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6
2016 9 24,215 60.0 1.4 1.3 9 24,215 60.0 1.4 1.3
2017 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9
2018 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4
2019 9 16,180 56.2 0.9 1.7 9 16,180 56.2 0.9 1.7
2020 7 11,581 80.0 0.8 0.9 7 11,581 80.0 0.8 0.9
2021 6 8,580 64.7 1.5 1.4 6 8,580 64.7 1.5 1.4
2022 2 9,790 43.2 8.5 3.3 2 9,790 43.2 8.5 3.3
2023 2 2,600 47.0 4.7 4.2 2 2,600 47.0 4.7 4.2

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 16 30,560 40.2 1.7 1.8 5 7,010 41.3 1.2 1.8 11 23,550 39.8 1.8 1.8
2015 20 46,290 61.0 2.2 2.4 14 37,380 62.3 2.3 2.6 6 8,910 55.6 1.4 2.0
2016 18 85,950 42.0 1.0 1.4 15 79,380 42.2 0.9 1.3 3 6,570 39.4 1.9 1.9
2017 18 27,722 46.7 1.6 2.0 15 25,742 48.1 1.6 2.0 3 1,980 28.8 1.8 1.8
2018 14 26,340 42.6 2.1 2.3 8 10,570 48.2 2.6 2.6 6 15,770 38.8 1.9 2.0
2019 17 34,879 51.2 2.0 2.4 11 21,110 53.5 2.2 2.5 6 13,769 47.6 1.8 2.1
2020 18 85,151 50.7 2.1 2.3 13 76,903 51.0 2.2 2.4 5 8,248 48.0 0.4 0.9
2021 12 55,784 28.6 1.9 1.9 11 54,754 28.3 1.9 1.9 1 1,030 48.0 3.0 2.5
2022 14 39,100 42.6 3.4 2.9 10 21,655 51.3 4.0 3.3 4 17,445 31.8 2.5 2.4
2023 15 33,574 35.9 5.7 3.9 12 29,135 34.6 6.3 4.1 3 4,439 43.8 1.6 1.9

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 9 13,950 44.9 1.9 1.4 8 13,200 44.9 1.7 1.3 1 750 45.0 4.2 3.1
2015 4 12,170 42.9 2.1 2.0 2 3,540 55.5 2.0 1.7 2 8,630 37.8 2.2 2.0
2016 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 4 12,328 57.5 0.7 1.2 1 2,250 48.0 1.3 1.3
2017 6 8,936 47.3 1.6 1.8 4 7,536 47.2 1.5 1.8 2 1,400 48.0 1.7 1.8
2018 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 5 15,590 48.4 2.1 2.3 2 8,650 35.1 2.8 2.8
2019 5 9,762 53.7 1.0 0.8 4 9,012 55.2 1.0 0.9 1 750 36.0 0.0 0.0
2020 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5
2021 5 8,228 57.5 1.7 1.9 4 7,410 59.8 1.7 1.9 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
2022 7 13,440 48.9 2.6 2.5 5 12,190 49.0 2.7 2.6 2 1,250 47.5 1.7 1.7
2023 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 5 5,010 35.1 1.5 1.5 2 2,200 32.4 1.7 1.7 3 2,810 37.2 1.3 1.4
2015 9 17,450 46.1 0.8 1.6 3 3,340 33.3 1.9 2.1 6 14,110 49.2 0.5 1.5
2016 8 5,980 41.7 1.9 1.7 2 1,310 21.0 2.1 2.1 6 4,670 47.6 1.8 1.5
2017 10 12,260 65.3 2.2 2.3 7 5,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 3 7,250 78.8 2.7 2.7
2018 17 44,240 45.5 1.1 1.3 5 6,040 39.1 3.1 2.0 12 38,200 46.5 0.8 1.2
2019 5 5,140 47.0 2.2 1.9 5 5,140 47.0 2.2 1.9
2020 5 8,263 39.8 1.7 2.2 2 1,550 36.0 2.1 2.2 3 6,713 40.6 1.6 2.2
2021 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5 3 3,925 40.4 0.5 1.7 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4
2022 8 23,055 52.2 1.8 2.1 4 2,290 44.3 2.4 2.7 4 20,765 53.0 1.8 2.0
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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 111 398,645 47.1 0.8 1.4 111 398,645 47.1 0.8 1.4
2015 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8
2016 96 585,780 47.5 0.6 1.3 96 585,780 47.5 0.6 1.3
2017 74 379,480 29.7 1.5 1.7 74 379,480 29.7 1.5 1.7
2018 73 327,200 38.9 0.8 1.0 73 327,200 38.9 0.8 1.0
2019 81 230,914 38.0 1.2 1.4 81 230,914 38.0 1.2 1.4
2020 59 342,764 37.4 1.1 1.2 59 342,764 37.4 1.1 1.2
2021 52 542,554 37.6 1.9 1.9 52 542,554 37.6 1.9 1.9
2022 25 188,689 41.9 1.8 2.1 25 188,689 41.9 1.8 2.1
2023 23 159,542 32.2 4.9 3.8 23 159,542 32.2 4.9 3.8

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 10 14,410 47.7 0.9 1.9 10 14,410 47.7 0.9 1.9
2015 7 6,430 52.9 2.2 2.2 7 6,430 52.9 2.2 2.2
2016 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7
2017 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9
2018 8 7,140 45.3 2.8 2.6 8 7,140 45.3 2.8 2.6
2019 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
2020 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
2021 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8
2022 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 42 93,990 51.1 1.3 1.7 3 5,750 36.0 1.8 1.7 39 88,240 52.1 1.3 1.7
2015 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4 2 1,320 36.0 1.8 1.8 30 89,850 40.3 1.3 1.4
2016 51 173,430 52.3 1.3 1.5 1 24,500 48.0 1.8 1.4 50 148,930 53.0 1.2 1.5
2017 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 16 160,430 48.0 1.3 1.4 40 105,626 50.8 1.6 1.9
2018 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4 9 42,040 48.0 1.2 1.7 33 97,033 43.4 1.3 1.3
2019 49 134,279 48.5 2.0 1.7 16 63,670 48.0 2.7 2.0 33 70,609 49.0 1.3 1.4
2020 28 181,886 40.5 2.5 2.0 9 159,190 39.8 2.6 2.1 19 22,696 45.4 1.3 1.5
2021 30 126,286 52.6 1.8 2.1 5 51,142 57.6 1.8 2.4 25 75,144 49.2 1.8 1.9
2022 12 105,571 38.5 2.4 2.3 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 11 101,071 38.0 2.3 2.3
2023 17 55,092 47.1 3.5 3.0 6 41,842 48.1 3.6 3.1 11 13,250 44.2 3.3 2.8

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 243 687,428 45.8 1.5 1.7 19 28,690 41.4 1.6 1.6 224 658,738 46.0 1.5 1.7
2015 242 757,278 42.9 1.1 1.2 22 46,230 58.6 2.2 2.4 220 711,048 41.8 1.0 1.1
2016 284 1,065,978 46.9 0.9 1.4 24 119,418 44.8 1.1 1.4 260 946,560 47.1 0.9 1.4
2017 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
2018 209 722,840 42.6 1.3 1.3 27 74,240 47.4 1.8 2.0 182 648,600 42.1 1.2 1.3
2019 234 569,055 42.5 1.7 1.7 37 99,712 49.8 2.4 2.0 197 469,343 41.0 1.5 1.7
2020 145 701,661 41.0 1.7 1.6 25 238,843 43.4 2.5 2.2 120 462,818 39.8 1.2 1.3
2021 138 923,818 41.2 1.9 1.9 24 117,941 43.5 1.8 2.1 114 805,877 40.8 1.9 1.9
2022 78 411,403 41.6 2.5 2.4 20 40,635 49.8 3.5 3.0 58 370,768 40.7 2.4 2.4
2023 76 297,639 36.4 4.9 3.8 21 79,258 44.4 4.4 3.4 55 218,381 33.5 5.0 3.9

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 67 151,863 39.5 3.4 2.2 11 11,520 38.1 2.0 2.1 56 140,343 39.6 3.5 2.2
2015 93 187,780 51.8 2.4 1.9 18 43,630 60.1 2.3 2.5 75 144,150 49.3 2.5 1.7
2016 124 244,933 45.0 1.5 1.5 14 26,418 79.6 0.8 1.5 110 218,515 40.8 1.6 1.5
2017 72 183,307 45.5 2.6 1.9 21 31,776 49.0 1.7 2.0 51 151,531 44.7 2.8 1.9
2018 76 212,418 46.8 1.9 1.7 14 27,510 46.6 2.6 2.4 62 184,908 46.8 1.8 1.6
2019 82 161,413 42.9 2.1 2.2 13 22,602 51.9 2.0 2.5 69 138,811 41.4 2.1 2.1
2020 43 98,667 49.2 2.0 1.8 13 27,963 54.1 2.7 2.5 30 70,704 47.3 1.7 1.5
2021 45 194,979 48.6 2.0 2.0 14 19,594 49.6 1.3 1.7 31 175,385 48.5 2.1 2.0
2022 26 83,098 47.9 3.4 3.1 13 29,910 52.0 3.5 3.1 13 53,188 45.6 3.3 3.1
2023 26 63,110 38.7 6.3 4.4 13 35,704 40.1 5.4 3.8 13 27,406 36.9 7.5 5.1

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2014 176 535,565 47.6 0.9 1.5 8 17,170 43.6 1.4 1.2 168 518,395 47.7 0.9 1.5
2015 149 569,498 39.9 0.6 1.0 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7 145 566,898 40.0 0.6 1.0
2016 160 821,045 47.4 0.8 1.3 10 93,000 34.9 1.2 1.3 150 728,045 49.0 0.7 1.3
2017 143 657,098 38.0 1.4 1.7 23 168,092 47.7 1.3 1.4 120 489,006 34.7 1.5 1.7
2018 133 510,422 40.9 1.0 1.2 13 46,730 47.8 1.3 1.7 120 463,692 40.2 1.0 1.2
2019 152 407,642 42.4 1.5 1.6 24 77,110 49.1 2.5 1.8 128 330,532 40.8 1.3 1.5
2020 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
2021 93 728,839 39.2 1.9 1.9 10 98,347 42.3 1.9 2.2 83 630,492 38.7 1.8 1.9
2022 52 328,305 40.0 2.3 2.3 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8 45 317,580 39.9 2.2 2.2
2023 50 234,529 35.8 4.5 3.6 8 43,554 47.9 3.6 3.1 42 190,975 33.0 4.7 3.7

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through November. 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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