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OTHER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How do I change my address?
- What is being done with the money still in the Trust?
- Who are the lawyers appointed by the Court as Class Counsel?
- How much are the lawyers getting paid?
- What is NTEU?
- How can I get more information about the settlement?
1. How do I change my address?
All address changes must be in writing. Send a letter with your Social Security Number, old address and current address to Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 4068, Portland, OR 97208-4068. If you need additional assistance, call (800) 750-3406 to speak to a claimant services representative.
2.What is being done with the money still in the Trust?
That money is currently invested conservatively pursuant to the terms of the court-approved Trust Agreement.
3. Who are the lawyers appointed by the Court as Class Counsel?
Lawyers employed by the General Counsel's Office of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) are Class Counsel. They are also referred to as Plaintiffs' Counsel and are located in Washington, D.C.
4. How much are the lawyers getting paid?
The individual lawyers handling the lawsuit receive nothing. The NTEU Legal Representation Fund will receive a total of 10% of amounts paid to Class Members. The government has contributed an amount estimated to equal 2% of the total amounts paid by the Class, so each Class Member's contribution is estimated to equal approximately 8% of his or her gross back pay award. This money can only be used to support additional litigation on behalf of federal employees.
5. What is NTEU?
NTEU, or the National Treasury Employees Union, is a labor union representing approximately 150,000 federal employees in 29 agencies and departments throughout the government. NTEU filed this lawsuit in 1983 on behalf of all special rate employees covered by Title V of the U.S. Code, regardless of agency, and has fought this case on behalf of these employees for 20 years.
6. How can I get more information about the settlement?
This Internet site will be periodically updated to reflect the current status of the case. If you have questions not addressed on the web page, you may call (800) 750-3406, or write to the address below:
Special Rates Lawsuit
Settlement Administrator
PO Box 4068
Portland, OR 97208-4068