United Professional & Service Employees Union Local 1222 (the “Union”) represents or formerly represented you as a current or former employee of Professional Transportation, Inc. (“PTI”). The Union filed the Grievance against PTI because it believed PTI did not properly apply 2017 wage rate increases (the “2017 Increases”) under the CBA to all Union employees at all levels and applicable locations.

To avoid risks and uncertainties related to the arbitration process, as well as the delay and ongoing expense of arbitration and possible further litigation, the Union agreed to accept a sum certain from PTI now (the “Settlement Sum”) to settle the Grievance. The Settlement Sum substantially restores the wage increase benefits that the Union contends were not paid between April 1, 2017 and September 30, 2020.

PTI denies any wrongdoing, but likewise understands that there is inherent risk, uncertainty, and expense involved with continued litigation. For these reasons, the parties have reached a compromise settlement.

If you agree to participate and are entitled to receive a portion of the Settlement Sum, you, your current and former spouses, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and attorneys agree to forever release PTI, its present and former parent companies, officers, subsidiaries, related or affiliated companies, shareholders, directors, members, managers, employees, fiduciaries, trustees, employee benefit plan administrators, agents, attorneys, insurers, successors and assigns, any and all persons or entitles acting by, through or under contract from any claim, debts, losses, demands, obligations, liabilities, penalties, causes of action, charges, grievances or complaints of any type or nature relating to PTI’s nonpayment of the 2017 Increases under the CBA prior to September 30, 2020, under any state, federal or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

This settlement is contingent on confidentiality. If you are asked about the 2017 Increases, you may not divulge the amount of your share of the Settlement Sum. Notwithstanding this provision, you may share the amount of your share of the Settlement Sum with your immediate family, accountant, tax preparer, and personal attorney.

This settlement will not extinguish or settle any ongoing claim you may have for other grievances you or the Union may have pending against PTI that are unrelated to the payment of the 2017 Increases.

Your Individual Settlement Award payment amount is stated in the Notice and will be treated as W-2 wages, and all federal and state taxes and other applicable withholdings will be withheld. An IRS Form W-2 will be issued to reflect this payment and any withholdings.

The attorneys for the Union and for PTI do not make any representations concerning the tax consequences of your participation in this settlement.

The amount allocated to each eligible participant was determined by the Settlement Administrator pursuant to an equitable formula based upon the work you performed for PTI between April 1, 2017 and September 30, 2020.

If you disagree with the amount of your allocation of the Settlement Sum based on your work for PTI between April 1, 2017 and September 30, 2020, you will need to submit to the Administrator your pay stubs during that period showing the calculation of your compensation and why you believe the calculation of your allocation of the Settlement Fund is incorrect. Communications with the Administrator disputing the amount WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION will not provide the Administrator a basis to recalculate your portion of the Settlement Sum.

1. You must read the entire Notice of Settlement.

2. After you have read the entire Notice of Settlement, you must sign the “CLAIM FORM AND RELEASE” included with the Notice.

3. You may submit the CLAIM FORM AND RELEASE by clicking here. This is the HIGHLY PREFERRED method for submitting your Claim Form and Release and the BEST AND FASTEST WAY FOR YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR CLAIM AND RECEIVE YOUR SETTLEMENT MONEY.

4. Alternatively, you may mail, fax or e-mail your signed Claim Form and Release.

5. Your Claim Form and Release must be postmarked and sent via U.S. Mail, or received by the Claims Administrator via fax, email, or website submission no later than 90 days from the date of this Notice or February 5, 2024.

6. Your Claim Form and Release should be submitted to:

If you change your address, then please inform the Claims Administrator of your new address to ensure processing of your claim and mailing of your settlement check to the correct address. It is your responsibility to keep a current address on file with the Claims Administrator.