United Steelworkers Local 286

United Steelworkers Local 286, a labor union based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, experienced a data breach where an unauthorized party accessed confidential member information through an employee’s compromised email account. The breach occurred between June 16, 2022, and July 18, 2022, and was confirmed by an investigation initiated by USW Local 286 on February 13, 2023[1].

The compromised data included full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account numbers, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, passport numbers, and protected health information. USW Local 286 began sending out data breach notification letters to the nearly 38,000 impacted individuals on April 14, 2023[1].

Members who received a notification letter are advised to understand the risks and take steps to protect themselves from potential fraud or identity theft. This may include monitoring credit reports, changing passwords, and considering legal options. The union represents a broad range of workers, including those in the setup and folding box industry and school bus drivers, and has been in operation since 1936[1][6].

For those affected by the breach, it is important to review the breach notice carefully, enroll in any free credit monitoring services offered, and remain vigilant for signs of unauthorized activity on their accounts[7]. United Steelworkers Local 286 has also provided 12 months of Experian credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to the affected individuals[9].

Citations:

1. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/united-steelworkers-local-286-notifies-5987651/
2. https://usw.org/news/media-center/articles/2023/usw-made-holiday-guide
3. https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/united-steelworkers-local-286-data-breach/
4. https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/04/10/beacon-container-lays-off-workers-closes-plant-citing-financial-constraints/
5. https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/security-breaches/documents/united-steelworkers-local-286-20230509.pdf
6. https://metrophiladelphia.com/labor-power-players-carlo-simone-iii-president-and-business-manager-usw-local-286/
7. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/04/25/united-steelworkers-local-286-data-breach-investigation/
8. https://whyy.org/articles/federal-loan-forgiveness-program-road-to-success-tour-touts-benefits/
9. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/ceeb041e-17fc-46e6-bee0-cb7250af1fec.shtml
10. https://www.inquirer.com/business/drugs/covid-19-vaccines-pci-pharma-services-northeast-philadelphia-20201225.html
11. https://www.usw286.org
12. https://ago.vermont.gov/document/2023-04-14-united-steelworkers-local-286-data-breach-notice-consumers
13. https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/cpu/securitybreachnotification/database/