"France Divided" - by Ignacio Ramonet, La Monde Diplomatique (February 1998) "French workers put early retirement on front burner" -- Workers World (February 6, 1997) "Editorial: European strike victories hold lessons" -- Workers World (December 19, 1996) "France truck strike wins" -- Workers World (December 12, 1996) "France: Students and Workers Fight Back" -- By Brett Cermer, New Socialist, January 1996 "More French Workers Join Strike To Block Welfare Overhaul Efforts" -- By William Drozdiak, Washington Post (December 5, 1995) "France Paralyzed as Millions Strike to Protest Austerity" -- By Eduardo Cue, AP (November 24, 1995) "General Strike Closes France" -- Industrial Worker (November 1995) "French Workers Battle for Safety Net" -- By Dr. Ron Walters