The growth in real earnings for blue-collar professions--industry, warehousing and construction--have generally lagged those of white-collar workers.

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Within the private sector, transportation and warehousing, and the construction industry saw the largest number deaths, with 711 and 721, respectively.

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Senator Maclean said more than 1, 000 people were employed in the island's fulfilment industry, which includes receiving, warehousing, repackaging and sending products.

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But Jersey's Economic Development Minister, Senator Alan Maclean, said more than 1, 000 people were employed in the island's fulfilment industry, which includes receiving, warehousing, repackaging and sending products.

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