The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Data Breach: Reported Filing Facts

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is a labor union representing workers across various sectors, including retail, meatpacking, and healthcare. As an organization that manages membership records, the union typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment-related data necessary for dues processing and benefit administration. This data breach was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2025, confirming that the organization's systems were compromised. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the affected systems. We are currently reviewing the incident to understand the scope of the exposure and the potential impact on union members.

State: Indiana
Breach date: March 10, 2025
Reported: May 19, 2025

What to do if you were affected

These general steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud after any data breach.

Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

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