Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating UFCW Local 342 (“UFCW”) regarding its recent data breach. The UFCW data breach involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to over 56,000 individuals.
ABOUT UFCW LOCAL 342:
UFCW is a food and commercial workers union based in New York. Founded in 1904, UFCW provides union representation and contract negotiation for workers in a range of industries, including retail, supermarkets, manufacturing, processing, distribution, deli and seafood, healthcare, and more.2,3 Additionally, UFCW offers safety training, member services, scholarships, fundraising events, and other activities and services for union members.3 Headquartered in Staten Island, New York, UFCW represents over 9,000 members across Long Island, New York, the five boroughs of New York City, and additional location in Westchester, Sullivan and Orange Counties, as well as New Jersey.1,3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, UFCW reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on or about April 28, 2025, UFCW learned that an unauthorized individual gained access to its network.1 As a result, UFCW launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, UFCW confirmed that sensitive personal information in its network may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party between April 25 and April 28, 2025. As a result, UFCW began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:4
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
- Driver’s license information
- Medical records
On March 9, 2026, UFCW began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, UFCW is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that UFCW filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from UFCW Local 342:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
