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Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: May 31, 2026

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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)
June 2025 15 27,444 44.6 3.5 3.5 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 13 24,862 44.2 3.3 3.4
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 11.3 5.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 5 46,936 48.5 12.3 5.5
August 2025 9 19,054 49.6 3.6 3.5 3 13,484 54.7 3.6 3.4 6 5,570 37.1 3.6 3.7
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 27 44,223 49.5 3.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 25 42,623 49.3 3.0 3.2
November 2025 9 75,122 44.7 3.3 3.0 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
December 2025 6 90,127 45.9 3.1 2.9 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8
February 2026 10 54,673 49.7 4.6 3.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 8 42,622 50.7 3.0 2.9
March 2026 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1
April 2026 5 5,257 37.3 3.7 3.3 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1
May 2026 5 8,423 37.7 3.0 2.6 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1 4 6,723 35.1 3.0 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.

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)
June 2025 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1
May 2026

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)
June 2025 5 12,910 45.5 2.1 3.3 5 12,910 45.5 2.1 3.3
July 2025 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
August 2025 1 1,000 36.0 4.0 3.6 1 1,000 36.0 4.0 3.6
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
February 2026 1 5,500 72.0 3.0 2.6 1 5,500 72.0 3.0 2.6
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026 1 990 36.0 4.0 3.7 1 990 36.0 4.0 3.7

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.

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)
June 2025 4 7,190 37.2 3.6 3.1 4 7,190 37.2 3.6 3.1
July 2025 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9
August 2025 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5
April 2026
May 2026

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)
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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)
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5
December 2025 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0
January 2026 1 6,500 60.0 10.5 4.4 1 6,500 60.0 10.5 4.4
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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)
June 2025 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
July 2025 4 5,417 41.4 3.0 3.0 3 2,825 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 2 12,654 55.2 3.4 3.4 2 12,654 55.2 3.4 3.4
September 2025
October 2025 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026 4 14,115 48.3 9.3 4.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 2,064 60.0 2.1 3.2
March 2026
April 2026 1 2,118 36.0 2.8 2.4 1 2,118 36.0 2.8 2.4
May 2026 1 700 36.0 5.7 3.2 1 700 36.0 5.7 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.

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)
June 2025
July 2025 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2025 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3
September 2025
October 2025 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8
November 2025
December 2025 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1

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)
June 2025
July 2025 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
August 2025 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5
November 2025 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1
April 2026
May 2026

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)
June 2025 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 2025
September 2025 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6
October 2025 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 5 33,621 44.8 3.7 3.0 5 33,621 44.8 3.7 3.0
December 2025 2 83,000 45.7 2.8 2.8 2 83,000 45.7 2.8 2.8
January 2026
February 2026 4 31,641 46.7 3.0 2.9 4 31,641 46.7 3.0 2.9
March 2026 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 2026 2 1,938 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 1,938 39.6 3.4 3.4
May 2026 2 5,033 34.8 2.4 2.2 2 5,033 34.8 2.4 2.2

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

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

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

Entertainment and hospitality
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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)
June 2025 1 720 60.0 0.0 1.7 1 720 60.0 0.0 1.7
July 2025 1 614 60.0 0.0 2.8 1 614 60.0 0.0 2.8
August 2025 2 1,370 48.0 5.8 4.3 1 830 48.0 6.5 3.6 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5
September 2025 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0
October 2025 3 3,115 60.0 3.0 3.8 3 3,115 60.0 3.0 3.8
November 2025 2 39,221 44.8 2.9 3.0 2 39,221 44.8 2.9 3.0
December 2025 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2
January 2026
February 2026 1 3,417 48.0 3.8 3.2 1 3,417 48.0 3.8 3.2
March 2026
April 2026 1 681 36.0 3.7 4.3 1 681 36.0 3.7 4.3
May 2026

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)
June 2025 15 27,444 44.6 3.5 3.5 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 13 24,862 44.2 3.3 3.4
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 11.3 5.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 5 46,936 48.5 12.3 5.5
August 2025 9 19,054 49.6 3.6 3.5 3 13,484 54.7 3.6 3.4 6 5,570 37.1 3.6 3.7
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 27 44,223 49.5 3.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 25 42,623 49.3 3.0 3.2
November 2025 9 75,122 44.7 3.3 3.0 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
December 2025 6 90,127 45.9 3.1 2.9 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8
February 2026 10 54,673 49.7 4.6 3.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 8 42,622 50.7 3.0 2.9
March 2026 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1
April 2026 5 5,257 37.3 3.7 3.3 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1
May 2026 5 8,423 37.7 3.0 2.6 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1 4 6,723 35.1 3.0 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.

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)
June 2025 7 11,690 43.3 5.0 3.6 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 5 9,108 42.0 5.1 3.5
July 2025 2 42,230 48.7 13.4 5.7 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9
August 2025 2 12,100 56.0 3.4 3.4 1 10,100 60.0 3.5 3.5 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2
September 2025
October 2025 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3
November 2025 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6
December 2025 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7
January 2026 4 10,307 55.7 8.1 4.2 4 10,307 55.7 8.1 4.2
February 2026 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5
March 2026 2 10,000 55.2 6.1 3.5 2 10,000 55.2 6.1 3.5
April 2026 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1
May 2026 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1 1 1,700 48.0 3.0 3.1

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)
June 2025 8 15,754 45.5 2.3 3.4 8 15,754 45.5 2.3 3.4
July 2025 8 10,867 46.0 3.4 3.5 4 3,661 36.0 3.2 3.1 4 7,206 51.1 3.4 3.7
August 2025 7 6,954 38.3 3.9 3.6 2 3,384 39.0 3.9 3.1 5 3,570 37.7 3.9 4.0
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 24 41,743 49.0 3.0 3.2 24 41,743 49.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
December 2025 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
February 2026 8 42,622 50.7 3.0 2.9 8 42,622 50.7 3.0 2.9
March 2026 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 2026 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1
May 2026 4 6,723 35.1 3.0 2.5 4 6,723 35.1 3.0 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.

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