Contact: Chris Kofinis (202) 486-6422

The following statement is attributable to Chris Kofinis, communications director for WakeUpWalMart.com:

“We are pleased, today, that Wal-Mart’s employees, who were needlessly exploited in Pennsylvania, won justice. But, the real question is how many fines, guilty verdicts, and jury awards will it take for Wal-Mart to finally wake up and realize that it’s time to change into a more responsible employer.

With 57 similar lawsuits, in 40 states, Wal-Mart must immediately end its exploitative business practices. This jury award confirms that the American people will not tolerate corporate irresponsibility and are demanding, both through the courts and our lawmakers, that Wal-Mart become a better employer that treats its 1.39 million workers with dignity, respect, and fairness.”