The rise among managers and professionals from 46,700 came as the number of skilled trade workers on the allowance rose 77 per cent, from 332,400 to 589,000.

Skilled trade occupations, which includes farmers and mechanics, had 1,012 per 100,000.

Those considering a skilled trade need to structure their training with care, and ask tough questions about the depth of commitment they can expect from government and industry.

Needless to say that just about any skilled trade had steady employment in those communities throughout the course of the war.

Disputes between the skilled trade unionists (also known as craft unionists) and the industrial unionists weakened the organization.