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Employment in Large Establishments,By Major Industry Groups, 2006 - 2008
Major Industry Group Annual Average % Variation
2007 2008
Over Over
2006 2007 2008 2006 2007
Mining 4,011 4,058 4,126 1.18 1.69
Manufacturing 41,257 40,669 40,437 -1.43 -0.57
Electricity, Gas & Water 4,106 4,190 4,257 2.05 1.59
Construction 6,847 7,185 7,139 4.94 -0.64
Trade, Hotels & Restaurants 55,057 55,728 57,437 1.22 3.07
Transport, Storage & Communications 16,399 16,609 17,028 1.28 2.53
Financing, InsuranceReal Estate & Business Services  
32,422 33,373 33,907 2.93 1.60
Community, Social & Personal Service(excl. Private Educational Services)  
13,542 14,225 14,823 5.04 4.20
All Sectors 173,641 176,036 179,155 1.38 1.77
All Sectors (excl. Sugar Industry) 167,290 170,182 173,972 1.73 2.23
Last Updated: August 31, 2010
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