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United Domestic Workers Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the United Domestic Workers of America data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About United Domestic Workers of America
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) is a labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and child care providers throughout California. These members provide essential in-home support to seniors, people with disabilities and working families in need of child care.
Founded in 1977, the union is structured into seven home care districts and offers child care representation across 39 counties. UDW is affiliated with AFSCME and is headquartered in San Diego.
What happened?
On or around Jan. 17, 2025, United Domestic Workers of America detected an incident involving a cybercriminal attempting to access its servers. An investigation took place and it was determined that personally identifiable information (PII) may have been accessed or acquired during the data breach.
UDW began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 8, 2025. The total number of affected individuals has not been released, but could include several thousand union members.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
The breach was reported to Montana Attorney General’s office on Aug. 8, 2025 and the California Attorney General on Aug. 12, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, you have important rights and options to protect yourself. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll to receive 12 free months of Cyberscout credit monitoring services, provided by UDW.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the United Domestic Workers of America data breach, you may be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach pursue possible claims. To find out if you qualify, complete the form below
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