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United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 7 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 Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 7
United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 7 is a labor union representing about 23,000 members in Colorado and Wyoming. The union’s members work in a variety of industries, including grocery stores, food processing plants, cannabis facilities, healthcare, cosmetology and more.
UFCW Local 7 negotiates with employers on behalf of its members to secure better wages, benefits and working conditions. The union is part of the larger United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, which represents over one million workers across North America.
The union’s leadership includes President Kim C. Cordova and several directors and officers who oversee different sectors and initiatives. UFCW Local 7 has been active in labor actions and public policy advocacy, working to protect the rights and safety of workers in the region.
What Happened?
On Dec. 11, 2024, UFCW Local 7 discovered suspicious activity on its network. Immediate action was taken to secure the network, and cybersecurity professionals were brought in to investigate. It was determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed or acquired certain data on Dec. 10, 2024.
After a comprehensive review, UFCW Local 7 concluded on Aug. 21, 2025, that sensitive personal information belonging to members was included in the data set accessed during the breach. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office on Sept. 22, 2025.
A total of 55,747 people in the United States were affected, including 28 in Maine.
Information Exposed:
- First names
- Last names
- Social Security numbers
UFCW Local 7 notified affected individuals in writing on Sept. 22, 2025, and offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from UFCW Local 7 about this data breach, it means your personal information—specifically your name and Social Security number—may have been exposed. This kind of information can be used for identity theft and other types of fraud.
Steps you can take right now:
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by UFCW Local 7
- Review your credit reports and account statements for any suspicious activity or errors
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus
- Report any incidents of identity theft to your financial institution, law enforcement, your state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue compensation. If your information was compromised, you may have legal options to recover damages for any harm suffered as a result of the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 7 data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of those affected.
Completing the below form is the first step to finding out if you qualify to join a lawsuit seeking compensation for the exposure of your sensitive information.
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