The French labor unions went on strike and since the transportation workers were involved, the boat didn't leave.
His father, a mechanic, and four brothers, all transportation workers, were always loyal union men.
About 4 million transportation workers fall under the new requirements.
Silently, Rebecca watched as a transportation worker went about his business across the way.
In the winter of 1995-96, transportation workers scattered 218,000 tons on the roads.
Under the new rules, four million transportation workers must eventually be tested, on a random basis.
The rules have been challenged in court by groups representing transportation workers.
Today, transportation workers and fellow travelers are something to be feared.
All independent shipping captains and transportation workers were turned away.
"But they all forget that there are also schools, medical facilities, transportation workers," he said.