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| Major trade groups | 1997 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 1997 to 2007 | 2006 to 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | % total | % change | ||||
| Building construction trades | 2,005 | 3,190 | 3,915 | 16.0 | 95.3 | 22.7 |
| Electrical, electronics and related trades | 2,565 | 4,110 | 4,580 | 18.7 | 78.6 | 11.4 |
| Food and service trades | 2,695 | 2,100 | 2,705 | 11.0 | 0.4 | 28.8 |
| Industrial and related mechanical | 1,545 | 1,985 | 2,125 | 8.7 | 37.5 | 7.1 |
| Metal fabricating trades | 3,635 | 4,605 | 5,355 | 21.9 | 47.3 | 16.3 |
| Motor vehicle and heavy equipment | 3,655 | 4,425 | 5,340 | 21.8 | 46.1 | 20.7 |
| Other1 | 265 | 445 | 475 | 1.9 | 79.2 | 6.7 |
| Total2 | 16,370 | 20,855 | 24,495 | 100.0 | 49.6 | 17.5 |