Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: July 31, 2024

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Industry

All industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.0 5.0 5 14,483 48.2 3.0 3.2 7 65,615 26.0 7.9 5.4
August 2023 10 20,794 39.9 4.3 4.1 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 9 13,594 35.6 3.9 3.9
September 2023 9 26,276 38.2 6.0 4.0 2 4,850 50.1 1.9 3.1 7 21,426 35.5 7.0 4.2
October 2023 6 12,371 44.0 5.9 4.4 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 5 11,690 43.0 5.9 4.4
November 2023 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5
December 2023 8 120,309 47.3 3.5 3.0 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 7 107,049 47.2 3.5 3.0
January 2024 3 12,196 47.1 2.5 2.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 10 62,852 44.9 3.5 2.9
March 2024 7 19,386 38.6 5.6 3.0 4 11,581 40.4 4.1 2.4 3 7,805 35.8 7.8 4.0
April 2024 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2
May 2024 6 19,371 48.2 3.1 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 5 16,321 50.4 3.2 2.9
June 2024 6 32,780 30.0 3.9 3.9 2 9,210 14.7 4.8 4.8 4 23,570 36.0 3.5 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.

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

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Utilities
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023
August 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
January 2024
February 2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Construction
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 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.

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)
July 2023 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
August 2023 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
September 2023 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2
October 2023 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
November 2023 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6
June 2024 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

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

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Transportation
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023 3 3,678 54.2 5.2 4.0 2 2,728 52.1 5.6 4.2 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2023 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5
September 2023
October 2023 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
November 2023 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0
June 2024 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Information and culture
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8
February 2024
March 2024 2 5,900 35.8 3.6 1.9 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
April 2024
May 2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
June 2024

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

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)
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
February 2024
March 2024 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0

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.

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)
July 2023 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5
August 2023 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1
September 2023 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2
October 2023 2 4,840 48.0 4.1 4.1 2 4,840 48.0 4.1 4.1
November 2023 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8
December 2023 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8
January 2024
February 2024 6 57,193 45.9 3.3 2.8 6 57,193 45.9 3.3 2.8
March 2024 2 6,505 36.0 8.6 4.2 2 6,505 36.0 8.6 4.2
April 2024 7 61,900 33.1 3.6 3.4 7 61,900 33.1 3.6 3.4
May 2024 2 13,500 48.0 2.6 2.8 2 13,500 48.0 2.6 2.8
June 2024 1 7,370 36.0 1.7 2.4 1 7,370 36.0 1.7 2.4

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

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

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Public administration
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0 2 11,072 46.2 1.8 3.0 3 2,450 48.0 4.2 3.1
August 2023 4 4,213 39.9 3.2 2.9 4 4,213 39.9 3.2 2.9
September 2023 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0 2 4,050 43.0 3.6 2.7
October 2023 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9
November 2023 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2
December 2023 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 3.3 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 3 10,100 38.1 3.0 3.1
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8
March 2024 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2
April 2024 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5
May 2024 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9
June 2024 1 4,200 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 4,200 36.0 3.0 3.2

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Sector

All sectors
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.0 5.0 5 14,483 48.2 3.0 3.2 7 65,615 26.0 7.9 5.4
August 2023 10 20,794 39.9 4.3 4.1 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 9 13,594 35.6 3.9 3.9
September 2023 9 26,276 38.2 6.0 4.0 2 4,850 50.1 1.9 3.1 7 21,426 35.5 7.0 4.2
October 2023 6 12,371 44.0 5.9 4.4 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 5 11,690 43.0 5.9 4.4
November 2023 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5
December 2023 8 120,309 47.3 3.5 3.0 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 7 107,049 47.2 3.5 3.0
January 2024 3 12,196 47.1 2.5 2.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 10 62,852 44.9 3.5 2.9
March 2024 7 19,386 38.6 5.6 3.0 4 11,581 40.4 4.1 2.4 3 7,805 35.8 7.8 4.0
April 2024 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2
May 2024 6 19,371 48.2 3.1 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 5 16,321 50.4 3.2 2.9
June 2024 6 32,780 30.0 3.9 3.9 2 9,210 14.7 4.8 4.8 4 23,570 36.0 3.5 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.

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)
July 2023 4 3,926 55.6 6.8 4.0 3 3,411 54.9 6.8 4.1 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
August 2023 2 8,675 46.0 5.2 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
September 2023 2 6,350 39.3 9.2 5.0 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 5,500 36.1 10.0 5.2
October 2023 3 6,301 41.1 7.3 4.5 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 2 5,620 38.9 7.6 4.6
November 2023 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8
December 2023 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
January 2024 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8
February 2024 4 8,939 38.7 5.7 4.2 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 3 6,839 32.1 4.9 3.8
March 2024 2 2,200 25.6 2.4 1.6 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
April 2024
May 2024 3 5,370 44.1 4.6 3.4 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 2 2,320 54.7 6.7 3.9
June 2024 4 17,080 24.5 3.5 3.7 2 9,210 14.7 4.8 4.8 2 7,870 36.0 2.0 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.

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)
July 2023 8 76,172 28.7 7.0 5.0 2 11,072 46.2 1.8 3.0 6 65,100 25.7 7.9 5.4
August 2023 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9 8 12,119 35.6 3.6 3.9
September 2023 7 19,926 37.8 5.0 3.7 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0 6 15,926 35.3 5.9 3.8
October 2023 3 6,070 46.9 4.3 4.3 3 6,070 46.9 4.3 4.3
November 2023 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5
December 2023 7 112,580 46.4 3.0 2.9 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4 6 99,320 46.2 3.0 2.8
January 2024 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
February 2024 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8
March 2024 5 17,186 40.2 6.0 3.2 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 2 6,505 36.0 8.6 4.2
April 2024 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2 10 72,925 35.6 3.4 3.2
May 2024 3 14,001 49.7 2.6 2.8 3 14,001 49.7 2.6 2.8
June 2024 2 15,700 36.0 4.3 4.0 2 15,700 36.0 4.3 4.0

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

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