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    "The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people."
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    :: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 ::

    Building trade pledges more jobs for the girls Belfast Telegraph, UK
    'The construction industry is missing out on much-needed talent due to an out-dated image that's a real turn-off for women and those from ethnic minorities,' said Lesley Wallis, director of training operations at CITB Northern Ireland.

    And she added: 'Like other industries construction is moving with the times and this campaign is an investment in its life-blood.'
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