Research reportDecember 15, 2025

Trust in Employers, Unions and Co-workers

By Jack Jedwab

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A high level of trust towards employers and between co-workers is vital in establishing a strong workplace culture and is linked to greater productivity, commitment and job satisfaction. Fostering trust requires strong communication, transparency, and reliability from leadership, alongside consistent effort from employees. An October survey conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies reveals that a majority of Canadians trust employers and co-workers but are less trusting of Labor Unions. Income is an important driver of trust across that spectrum. The survey was conducted by Leger for the Association for Canadian Studies with 1537 respondents in Canada over the period October 24-26, 2025.

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