World Cup strikes on the cards • Fears resurfaced last
7th May 1998, Page 10
7th May 1998
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week that French hauliers would target the World Cup finals for the latest in their series of strikes and roadblocks. French drivers affiliated to the Force Ouvriere union will meet on 16 May to decide whether to go ahead with disruptive action. While their strikes to date, in November 1996 and 1997, have brought publicity to their complaints of low pay, hitting the World Cup would bring French hauliers world media attention. But it could also backfire and attract condemnation on grounds of safety and security. Hundreds of thousands of football fans will descend on France for the World Cup finals, which run from 10 June to 12 July.