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Wal-Mart Watch Statement On RILA Lawsuits
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
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Washington, D.C., February 7, 2006 – On behalf of Wal-Mart, today a retail trade group, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), filed two lawsuits challenging new health care legislation in Maryland and Suffolk County, New York that compel Wal-Mart to improve its health care benefits. By hiding behind this trade group, Wal-Mart is trying to protect its already-battered reputation while still failing to improve the access and affordability of health benefits to its 1.3 million employees.
Wal-Mart Watch Executive Director Andrew Grossman issues the following statement:
“By enlisting this trade group to do its legal maneuvering, Wal-Mart is clearly trying to shield itself from legal discovery and the continuing public relations fallout over its inadequate employee health care plans. Wal-Mart is also trying to intimidate other legislative bodies around the country who are considering similar measures. We agree that a solution to the nation’s health care crisis is in order, but we do not agree that Wal-Mart can continue to shirk its unique role in that crisis.”
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