Lorry drivers to support milk protest

14 March 2000



Lorry drivers to support milk protest

by FWi staff

TANKER drivers are reportedly supporting a plan by diary farmers to disrupt milk supplies next week, according to The Times.

Producers are aiming disrupt milk supplies by blockading dairy companies and bottling plants next Tuesday and Wednesday, reportsThe Times.

The demonstration is intended to draw attention to the plight of farmers whose farmgate milk prices have fallen to as little as 15p per litre.

Tanker drivers from the Transport and General Workers Union are said to be backing the protest organised by Farmers for Action.

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