Collective Bargaining Ontario

We provide neutral collective bargaining information. The resources and tools are aimed at supporting a successful and stable labour relations climate by providing access to open and transparent information.


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Collective agreements contain provisions which set out the employment terms and conditions for employees, and which regulate the rights, privileges and duties of employees, employers, and unions.

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Collective Bargaining Reports

Collective Bargaining Highlights
Overview of collective bargaining activity in Ontario

Expiring Collective Agreements
Expiring collective agreements by date, industry, sector, union, etc.

Industry Snapshot
Industry-specific yearly snapshots of collective bargaining data

Employer Listing Report
List of active employer and union bargaining relationships

Collective Agreements Interactive Search
Search for collective agreements and interest arbitration awards filed with MLITSD

Customized Agreements Listing
Customize and view collective agreement listings using advanced search refiners by employer, union, industry, legislation, etc.


Labour Relations Services

The ministry is currently not accepting requests for labour relations services by mail or fax. Please submit your requests and collective agreements online.

Online

Request conciliation and arbitration assistance

Trade unions and employers can apply online to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for neutral conciliation and arbitration assistance.

File your collective agreement online

Bargaining parties can file their collective agreements online with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Search

Search for collective agreements (new and improved)

Houses public and private sector collective agreements in Ontario. Search collective agreements and their associated generations via the self-serve, online portal.

Search for grievance arbitration awards (new and improved)

A self-serve, online service that allows Ontarians to search for grievance arbitration awards that have been filed pursuant to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development since 2014.

Resolve

Resolve workplace grievances through mediation

Learn how to get help resolving grievances in a unionized workplace through the appointment of a grievance mediator from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Resolve workplace grievances through arbitration

Learn how to get help resolving grievances in a unionized workplace through the appointment of a grievance arbitrator.


Recent announcements

Agreements settled in February 2024:

  • University Health Network (Princess Margaret Radiation Therapy) and Ontario Nurses’ Association (approximately 194 employees)
    A three-year arbitrated renewal agreement, effective from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. Wage increases of 1.75% in the first year, 2% in the second year, and 4.25% in the third year of the collective agreement. Lump sum payment for eligible employees.
  • Scarborough Health Network (paramedical) and OPSEU, Local 575 (approximately 1,102 employees)
    A three-year renewal agreement, effective from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. Wage increases of 4.75 % in the first year, 3.5% in the second year, and 3.0% in the third year of the collective agreement. Additional increase of 1.75% to the maximum rate of the central Registered Technologist and above grids effective September 1, 2023. Lump sum payment for eligible employees.
  • University of Toronto (casual unit) and United Steelworkers, Local 1998 (approximately 5,424 employees)
    A three-year renewal agreement, effective from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Minimum rate of pay increased to $18.00/hour on July 1, 2023, retroactive for employees actively employed on date of ratification, $19.00/hour on July 1, 2024, and $20.00/hour on July 1, 2025. For employees on wage grid, wage increases of 9% on July 1, 2023, 2% on July 1, 2024, 1.8% on July 1, 2025.
  • Aurora Resthaven and Christian Labour Association of Canada, Local 304 (approximately 183 employees)
    A two-year arbitrated renewal agreement, effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024. Wage increases of 3% on June 1 of each year. Prior to general wage increase on June 1, 2022, wage adjustment of $0.50/hour for RPN, $3.00/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement for the PSW. $0.25/hour for Maintenance classification on effective date of award.
  • Regional Municipality of York and CUPE, Local 905 (approximately 519 employees)
    A two-year arbitrated renewal agreement, effective from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022. Wage increases of 1.75% on April 1 of each year. Special wage adjustment of $3.00/hour permanent PSWs increase prior to general wage increase on April 1, 2020.
  • Schlegel Villages Inc. and Service Employees International Union, Local 1 (approximately 2,219 employees)
    A two-year arbitrated renewal agreement, effective from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024. For LTCHs: wage increases of 3% on April 1 of each year. Special wage adjustments of $0.50/hour for RPNs, $0.25/hour for Cook II and Maintenance on April 1, 2022 and prior to the general wage increase, additional $3.00/hour (Permanent Wage Enhancement) for PSWs on April 21, 2022, and $0.25/hour for Cook II and Maintenance on April 1, 2023 and prior to the GWI. For Retirement Homes: wage increases of 3% in the first year and 3.5% in the second year. Special wage adjustments of $0.25/hour for PSWs and Cook effective April 1, 2022, 2023, and prior to GWI.
  • Maple Lodge Farms Ltd. and United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175 (approximately 1,303 employees)
    A three-year renewal agreement, effective from October 13, 2023 to October 12, 2026. Wage increases of $1.15/hour in the first year, $0.70 in each of the second and third years of the collective agreement. Effective date of ratification, a special one-time adjustment of $0.40/hour to eligible employees.
  • Moulure Alexandria Moulding Inc. and United Steelworkers (approximately 311 employees)
    A three-year renewal agreement, effective from December 10, 2023 to December 9, 2026. Wage increases of 8% in the first year and 4% in each the second and third years of the collective agreement.

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