Major wage settlements by sector and year

Publication date: June 30, 2024

Table of Contents

Industry

All industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 241 743,908 42.3 1.1 1.2 93 175,810 49.9 2.5 1.9 148 568,098 40.0 0.6 1.0
2016 284 1,064,198 46.9 0.9 1.4 125 245,493 45.1 1.5 1.5 159 818,705 47.4 0.8 1.3
2017 215 840,405 39.6 1.7 1.7 73 184,707 45.3 2.6 2.0 142 655,698 38.0 1.4 1.7
2018 209 722,290 42.7 1.2 1.3 77 213,798 46.7 1.9 1.7 132 508,492 40.9 1.0 1.2
2019 235 561,490 42.5 1.7 1.7 83 162,148 43.2 2.1 2.2 152 399,342 42.2 1.5 1.6
2020 143 700,586 41.0 1.7 1.6 41 97,117 49.5 2.0 1.8 102 603,469 39.7 1.6 1.6
2021 139 930,017 41.1 1.9 1.9 46 196,349 48.5 2.0 2.0 93 733,668 39.2 1.9 1.9
2022 87 479,582 39.7 2.7 2.6 25 81,377 47.6 3.3 3.1 62 398,205 38.1 2.6 2.5
2023 102 402,379 38.7 4.5 3.7 37 86,612 41.1 6.7 4.4 65 315,767 38.0 3.9 3.5
2024 30 118,525 37.9 3.5 3.0 9 16,509 38.7 4.9 3.6 21 102,016 37.7 3.3 2.9

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3
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 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9
2018 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
2019 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 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 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 15 29,785 40.0 1.2 1.5 3 3,030 39.8 2.3 2.5 12 26,755 40.0 1.1 1.4
2016 6 4,800 44.1 0.9 1.4 2 1,490 28.0 0.5 1.1 4 3,310 51.4 1.1 1.5
2017 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 2 2,230 27.4 1.7 1.8 1 690 36.0 1.2 1.7
2018 11 28,899 45.1 1.3 2.0 3 4,220 48.3 2.0 2.1 8 24,679 44.5 1.2 2.0
2019 11 18,770 36.0 1.8 2.1 4 4,580 38.2 2.0 1.8 7 14,190 35.3 1.8 2.2
2020 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9
2021 5 12,326 22.1 1.0 1.1 1 1,150 36.0 0.0 1.3 4 11,176 20.6 1.1 1.1
2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
2023 6 16,828 27.9 4.2 4.0 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 5 15,564 27.2 4.3 4.1
2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
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 52 112,080 36.7 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 39 96,755 36.7 2.0 2.1 39 96,755 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 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7
2016 27 41,625 49.3 1.9 1.4 26 41,105 49.3 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
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 13 15,861 58.0 2.9 2.4 12 15,081 58.6 3.0 2.4 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
2020 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9
2021 12 12,699 49.9 4.0 2.2 12 12,699 49.9 4.0 2.2
2022 5 6,617 40.0 5.3 3.5 5 6,617 40.0 5.3 3.5
2023 8 22,386 36.8 9.0 4.9 8 22,386 36.8 9.0 4.9
2024 2 2,603 48.0 7.9 4.6 2 2,603 48.0 7.9 4.6

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 13 39,670 60.6 3.2 1.6 13 39,670 60.6 3.2 1.6
2016 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.4 1.4 1.3 1 795 60.0 0.5 1.5
2017 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 6 7,560 47.0 1.9 2.0 1 6,990 48.0 1.5 1.9
2018 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4 6 17,320 51.5 0.7 1.4 1 650 36.0 0.0 0.0
2019 9 16,180 56.0 0.9 1.7 7 14,450 55.7 1.0 1.8 2 1,730 58.5 0.0 0.7
2020 7 11,581 80.0 0.8 0.9 6 11,081 80.3 0.8 0.9 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
2021 6 8,580 64.7 1.5 1.4 5 7,780 64.0 1.0 1.2 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
2022 2 9,790 43.2 8.5 3.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
2023 3 10,379 56.7 9.1 4.3 2 8,979 60.0 10.2 4.4 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 20 46,290 61.0 2.2 2.4 14 37,540 62.2 2.3 2.5 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
2016 18 85,950 42.0 1.0 1.4 9 15,850 91.4 1.0 1.6 9 70,100 30.8 1.0 1.3
2017 18 27,722 46.7 1.6 2.0 12 21,020 48.9 1.6 2.1 6 6,702 39.8 1.5 1.8
2018 15 27,720 42.2 2.0 2.2 8 10,100 44.3 2.5 2.4 7 17,620 41.1 1.8 2.1
2019 16 33,679 51.3 2.0 2.4 9 18,790 54.1 2.2 2.6 7 14,889 47.7 1.8 2.1
2020 18 85,151 50.7 2.1 2.3 10 25,213 56.1 2.7 2.6 8 59,938 48.4 1.8 2.1
2021 12 55,784 28.6 1.9 1.9 7 8,579 45.5 1.6 1.7 5 47,205 25.6 2.0 2.0
2022 14 39,179 42.6 3.4 2.9 7 19,629 52.8 3.9 3.2 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
2023 19 36,832 36.7 5.4 3.9 13 30,041 35.3 6.1 4.2 6 6,791 43.1 2.6 2.4
2024 2 5,150 45.8 5.1 4.0 2 5,150 45.8 5.1 4.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 5 13,190 43.8 2.0 1.9 4 12,560 42.9 1.8 1.8 1 630 60.0 4.3 2.6
2016 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 3 8,528 67.0 0.2 1.1 2 6,050 40.5 1.6 1.4
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 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5
2019 5 6,182 49.1 0.9 1.2 3 2,432 39.7 2.3 1.9 2 3,750 55.2 0.0 0.8
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 8 14,070 47.7 2.5 2.4 4 9,290 49.3 3.1 2.8 4 4,780 44.7 1.3 1.5
2023 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5
2024 3 6,920 37.6 3.8 2.1 2 2,320 40.7 4.4 2.9 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 9 17,450 46.1 0.8 1.6 7 12,310 42.5 1.0 1.8 2 5,140 54.7 0.2 1.2
2016 8 5,980 41.7 1.9 1.7 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 5 4,160 45.2 2.0 1.8
2017 10 12,260 65.3 2.2 2.3 7 9,910 70.7 2.5 2.5 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
2018 17 44,240 45.5 1.1 1.3 15 42,040 45.6 1.1 1.3 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
2019 5 5,140 47.0 2.2 1.9 1 1,200 48.0 0.0 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
2020 3 6,713 40.6 1.6 2.2 1 503 24.0 2.5 2.5 2 6,210 42.0 1.5 2.2
2021 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5
2022 8 23,055 52.2 1.8 2.1 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 3 2,720 26.9 1.7 1.6
2023 4 3,619 45.8 8.4 5.0 4 3,619 45.8 8.4 5.0
2024 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8 9 10,920 16.8 1.4 1.4 93 434,033 39.4 0.4 0.8
2016 96 585,780 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 87 562,680 48.1 0.6 1.3
2017 74 379,480 29.7 1.5 1.7 2 8,770 24.0 2.0 2.1 72 370,710 29.9 1.4 1.7
2018 72 325,270 39.0 0.8 1.0 4 3,930 50.3 1.2 1.3 68 321,340 38.9 0.8 1.0
2019 82 232,133 38.2 1.2 1.4 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.3 80 230,703 38.2 1.2 1.4
2020 59 342,764 37.4 1.1 1.2 1 780 36.0 2.0 2.0 58 341,984 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 29 236,919 38.4 2.4 2.5 29 236,919 38.4 2.4 2.5
2023 29 173,894 32.9 4.7 3.7 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 28 172,554 32.8 4.7 3.8
2024 11 69,293 33.0 3.4 3.0 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 10 67,074 33.3 3.4 3.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 7 6,430 52.9 2.2 2.2 5 4,810 56.1 2.4 2.5 2 1,620 43.2 1.9 1.4
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 4 5,550 51.7 2.2 2.2 1 800 12.0 0.0 0.0
2018 8 7,140 45.3 2.8 2.6 4 4,210 42.4 3.4 3.3 4 2,930 49.5 1.9 1.5
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
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through May. 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4
2016 50 171,090 52.2 1.3 1.5 50 171,090 52.2 1.3 1.5
2017 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6
2018 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4
2019 49 129,360 48.6 2.0 1.7 49 129,360 48.6 2.0 1.7
2020 28 182,361 40.5 2.5 2.0 28 182,361 40.5 2.5 2.0
2021 30 131,115 52.0 1.8 2.1 30 131,115 52.0 1.8 2.1
2022 17 126,611 38.5 2.5 2.3 17 126,611 38.5 2.5 2.3
2023 25 119,458 46.6 2.8 3.0 25 119,458 46.6 2.8 3.0
2024 9 29,822 48.0 3.2 2.8 9 29,822 48.0 3.2 2.8

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

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

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 241 743,908 42.3 1.1 1.2 93 175,810 49.9 2.5 1.9 148 568,098 40.0 0.6 1.0
2016 284 1,064,198 46.9 0.9 1.4 125 245,493 45.1 1.5 1.5 159 818,705 47.4 0.8 1.3
2017 215 840,405 39.6 1.7 1.7 73 184,707 45.3 2.6 2.0 142 655,698 38.0 1.4 1.7
2018 209 722,290 42.7 1.2 1.3 77 213,798 46.7 1.9 1.7 132 508,492 40.9 1.0 1.2
2019 235 561,490 42.5 1.7 1.7 83 162,148 43.2 2.1 2.2 152 399,342 42.2 1.5 1.6
2020 143 700,586 41.0 1.7 1.6 41 97,117 49.5 2.0 1.8 102 603,469 39.7 1.6 1.6
2021 139 930,017 41.1 1.9 1.9 46 196,349 48.5 2.0 2.0 93 733,668 39.2 1.9 1.9
2022 87 479,582 39.7 2.7 2.6 25 81,377 47.6 3.3 3.1 62 398,205 38.1 2.6 2.5
2023 102 402,379 38.7 4.5 3.7 37 86,612 41.1 6.7 4.4 65 315,767 38.0 3.9 3.5
2024 30 118,525 37.9 3.5 3.0 9 16,509 38.7 4.9 3.6 21 102,016 37.7 3.3 2.9

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

Federal jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 22 46,230 58.6 2.2 2.4 18 43,630 60.1 2.3 2.5 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7
2016 24 119,418 44.8 1.1 1.4 14 26,418 79.6 0.8 1.5 10 93,000 34.9 1.2 1.3
2017 44 199,868 47.9 1.3 1.5 21 31,776 49.0 1.7 2.0 23 168,092 47.7 1.3 1.4
2018 28 75,620 47.2 1.7 2.0 15 28,890 46.1 2.5 2.3 13 46,730 47.8 1.3 1.7
2019 35 93,912 49.3 2.5 2.0 12 21,402 52.1 2.0 2.5 23 72,510 48.4 2.6 1.9
2020 23 237,293 43.4 2.5 2.2 11 26,413 55.2 2.7 2.6 12 210,880 41.9 2.5 2.2
2021 24 117,941 43.5 1.8 2.1 14 19,594 49.6 1.3 1.7 10 98,347 42.3 1.9 2.2
2022 20 40,714 49.8 3.5 3.0 13 29,989 52.0 3.5 3.1 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8
2023 29 134,762 46.3 3.5 3.4 19 39,717 42.3 5.4 4.0 10 95,045 48.0 2.7 3.1
2024 6 16,731 42.1 4.4 2.9 3 6,050 40.8 4.4 3.4 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6

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

Newfoundland and Labrador
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3
2016 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6
2017
2018 8 17,600 47.6 0.1 0.1 1 550 36.0 2.2 2.0 7 17,050 48.0 0.0 0.0
2019 3 7,250 48.0 0.0 0.0 3 7,250 48.0 0.0 0.0
2020
2021 2 4,200 25.4 2.1 2.0 1 500 36.0 2.4 2.2 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0
2022 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
2023 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4
2024 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0

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

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

Prince Edward Island
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4
2016 3 3,880 41.1 1.6 2.5 1 550 72.0 2.5 2.1 2 3,330 36.0 1.5 2.6
2017
2018 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5
2019 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0
2020
2021 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9
2022
2023
2024

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

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

Nova Scotia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 8 7,960 39.1 2.1 2.1 5 5,130 38.2 2.2 2.1 3 2,830 40.7 1.8 1.9
2016 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7
2017 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9
2018 21 41,120 62.7 0.2 1.1 8 9,310 39.9 0.8 0.8 13 31,810 69.4 0.1 1.2
2019 4 4,060 59.0 0.7 1.4 1 930 48.0 1.7 1.9 3 3,130 62.2 0.4 1.2
2020 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7
2021 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8
2022 3 4,924 38.0 2.0 2.6 3 4,924 38.0 2.0 2.6
2023 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8
2024

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

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

New Brunswick
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 6 12,990 54.7 1.3 1.2 1 600 36.0 1.9 1.4 5 12,390 55.6 1.2 1.2
2016 12 13,830 51.7 1.6 1.7 5 4,600 36.0 1.9 2.0 7 9,230 59.5 1.5 1.5
2017 4 18,570 53.7 1.0 1.0 1 500 48.0 0.0 1.2 3 18,070 53.9 1.0 1.0
2018 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5
2019 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1
2020
2021 3 4,880 66.9 1.2 1.9 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 2 4,380 67.7 1.1 1.7
2022 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
2023
2024

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

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

Quebec
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 22 30,858 56.1 3.0 2.4 9 11,470 52.2 4.6 3.1 13 19,388 58.4 2.0 1.9
2016 52 360,460 60.4 0.1 1.1 10 9,475 54.5 2.2 2.1 42 350,985 60.5 0.1 1.1
2017 19 99,331 55.0 3.5 2.1 7 77,903 51.1 4.0 2.2 12 21,428 69.4 1.6 1.8
2018 23 141,944 54.7 1.8 1.7 9 98,618 51.3 2.2 1.7 14 43,326 62.4 1.0 1.7
2019 13 18,027 63.2 2.7 2.0 6 5,246 61.9 4.7 2.9 7 12,781 63.8 1.8 1.5
2020 14 17,971 65.1 2.0 1.9 5 4,612 32.6 1.9 2.0 9 13,359 76.3 2.0 1.9
2021 52 671,766 40.2 2.0 2.0 12 153,415 48.3 2.1 2.1 40 518,351 37.9 2.0 2.0
2022 14 61,284 48.4 2.5 2.4 6 20,932 55.0 3.1 2.7 8 40,352 45.0 2.2 2.2
2023 8 9,479 50.8 5.3 3.2 2 2,069 67.3 4.8 2.5 6 7,410 46.2 5.4 3.4
2024 5 9,201 59.9 6.2 3.8 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 4 7,901 59.9 5.9 3.7

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

Ontario
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 82 450,520 38.0 0.4 0.8 25 47,480 50.5 1.4 1.3 57 403,040 36.5 0.3 0.7
2016 104 360,080 36.2 1.6 1.6 65 161,270 41.6 1.8 1.6 39 198,810 31.8 1.5 1.6
2017 74 381,608 31.6 1.8 2.0 16 26,668 36.7 3.2 2.2 58 354,940 31.3 1.7 2.0
2018 58 195,198 35.5 1.4 1.6 16 38,370 39.5 0.9 1.3 42 156,828 34.5 1.6 1.7
2019 67 142,959 39.7 2.1 2.1 36 93,080 38.7 2.2 2.3 31 49,879 41.6 1.8 1.9
2020 26 250,697 36.3 1.2 1.2 8 31,670 35.9 2.5 1.9 18 219,027 36.3 1.1 1.1
2021 18 38,923 37.7 1.3 1.3 7 8,687 33.6 1.2 1.2 11 30,236 38.8 1.3 1.3
2022 23 167,024 32.4 3.2 2.7 4 25,416 36.0 3.7 3.9 19 141,608 31.8 3.1 2.5
2023 34 203,164 33.3 5.5 3.9 10 31,464 43.0 9.3 4.7 24 171,700 31.6 4.7 3.8
2024 10 55,436 27.3 3.7 3.1 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 8 51,914 27.2 3.6 3.1

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

Manitoba
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 18 36,835 49.3 1.2 1.8 4 3,700 51.9 2.6 2.4 14 33,135 49.0 1.1 1.7
2016 21 30,400 50.1 1.7 1.8 3 2,700 48.0 3.2 3.1 18 27,700 50.3 1.6 1.7
2017 4 7,778 51.8 0.4 1.5 4 7,778 51.8 0.4 1.5
2018 7 9,370 53.8 2.0 1.7 6 8,400 54.4 2.2 1.8 1 970 48.0 0.0 0.4
2019 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1
2020 5 6,100 50.2 1.2 1.4 2 3,100 60.0 2.0 2.0 3 3,000 40.2 0.4 0.8
2021 7 11,745 46.6 1.5 1.1 2 2,100 56.6 1.7 2.1 5 9,645 44.4 1.4 0.9
2022 3 5,040 37.9 1.2 1.2 3 5,040 37.9 1.2 1.2
2023 2 2,700 36.2 2.5 3.8 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
2024 2 22,000 47.9 2.5 2.8 2 22,000 47.9 2.5 2.8

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

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

Saskatchewan
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 8 21,280 45.5 1.8 1.8 2 1,420 32.8 0.5 0.8 6 19,860 46.4 1.9 1.9
2016 4 13,030 46.5 0.3 1.0 1 940 36.0 2.7 2.7 3 12,090 47.3 0.1 0.8
2017 6 5,810 41.8 1.3 1.6 3 2,330 43.8 0.6 1.7 3 3,480 40.5 1.9 1.6
2018 6 17,440 31.0 0.1 0.6 1 1,250 96.1 0.0 1.1 5 16,190 25.9 0.1 0.6
2019 14 37,665 61.7 0.2 1.1 3 3,840 60.3 1.0 1.4 11 33,825 61.8 0.1 1.1
2020 11 27,770 55.2 0.2 1.4 11 27,770 55.2 0.2 1.4
2021 4 24,100 65.0 0.0 1.1 1 630 48.1 1.3 1.4 3 23,470 65.5 0.0 1.1
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7

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

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

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 41 73,210 38.1 2.6 1.6 20 33,270 42.8 3.4 1.2 21 39,940 34.2 1.9 1.9
2016 34 80,400 30.7 1.2 1.2 15 27,190 31.5 -0.1 0.4 19 53,210 30.3 1.8 1.6
2017 36 70,230 26.0 0.6 0.6 10 16,850 31.3 -0.3 0.3 26 53,380 24.4 0.9 0.7
2018 36 142,018 35.6 0.3 0.2 8 7,740 39.7 0.5 0.9 28 134,278 35.4 0.2 0.2
2019 46 75,250 32.5 0.2 0.5 12 13,280 37.2 1.5 1.5 34 61,970 31.4 -0.1 0.3
2020 24 49,672 40.2 0.0 0.1 7 17,242 68.7 0.1 0.3 17 32,430 25.1 0.0 0.1
2021 11 14,803 49.1 2.1 1.4 7 10,323 60.9 2.6 1.4 4 4,480 21.9 1.0 1.2
2022 16 89,644 46.7 0.3 1.1 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 15 86,844 46.3 0.3 1.1
2023 12 20,329 35.2 3.5 3.7 3 8,312 27.9 6.0 6.1 9 12,017 40.3 1.8 2.0
2024 4 12,867 43.6 1.7 2.0 2 4,617 35.7 4.7 3.6 2 8,250 48.0 0.0 1.1

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

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 29 58,205 53.1 1.4 1.7 6 25,300 44.5 3.0 2.4 23 32,905 59.7 0.2 1.2
2016 25 71,560 53.2 0.6 1.3 9 8,950 43.0 0.9 1.3 16 62,610 54.7 0.5 1.3
2017 26 40,410 42.7 1.3 1.9 15 28,680 41.7 1.2 1.9 11 11,730 45.2 1.8 1.9
2018 17 76,380 36.8 2.0 2.1 10 17,180 39.2 2.2 2.3 7 59,200 36.1 2.0 2.0
2019 39 160,544 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 31 141,144 36.2 2.0 2.0
2020 39 101,783 38.3 1.9 2.0 8 14,080 48.8 1.7 1.7 31 87,703 36.6 1.9 2.0
2021 12 15,397 30.9 2.3 2.1 1 600 36.0 3.0 2.5 11 14,797 30.7 2.2 2.1
2022 4 100,012 34.8 4.0 3.8 4 100,012 34.8 4.0 3.8
2023 11 18,435 36.1 4.4 4.1 11 18,435 36.1 4.4 4.1
2024

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

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

All territories
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7
2016 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6
2017
2018 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5
2019 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6
2020
2021 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5
2022
2023
2024

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

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

Multi-provinces
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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)
2015 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 2.1 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 2.1
2016 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2
2017
2018 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0
2019 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 2.0 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 2.0
2020
2021
2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
2023 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1

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

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