#wikiworkersunited — Public Fediverse posts

“Even if every single staff member were currently being treated fairly and well by their management chain, the formation of the union is to ensure that things can stay that way even when new managers are hired or promoted, and as the tech industry changes rapidly around us.” - WMF worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com/
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“I dream of a global union of Wikimedia workers that includes every country in which we are. A global union would be analogous to the growth of the editing communities and of Wikipedia itself these past 25 years: collective action on a global scale, to the benefit of all.” - WMF worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com/
#unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“As a former Foundation employee and volunteer editor I stand in solidarity with all the workers who have contributed to our movement.” - Steven Walling

[1] https://w.wiki/U5b5

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“Today is my twenty year wikiversary. WMF has pissed off the community plenty of times, but this is different. This goes to the soul of the project.” —swpb

[1) https://w.wiki/Tzoc
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“A good employer has nothing to fear from unions.” - PamD

[1] https://w.wiki/TvDh

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“ In less than two weeks I will have been an editor for 22 years. This project works because we all work, and especially because a small group of paid workers help make it work for everyone else. They deserve better than this, much better. In solidarity.” – Jessamyn

[1] https://w.wiki/TtmB

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Wikimedia Germany: Why Unions and Works Councils Are Important for the Wikimedia Movement

blog post (in German): https://blog.wikimedia.de/2026/08/27/gewerkschaften-und-betriebsraete-wikimedia/

unofficial English translation by yours truly: https://lucaswerkmeister.de/posts/2026/08/28/unions-and-works-councils-wikimedia/

#Wikimedia #WikiWorkersUnited #UnionNeeded #Betriebsrat

“I’ve been editing Wikipedia for over six years now, and it has felt so fulfilling to be able to contribute to a project which stands for freedom of information and expression… Editing Wikipedia means holding it accountable, and signing this petition means holding Wikimedia accountable…” - Grettoonist

[1] https://w.wiki/Tszg

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“We need greater input into decision making at the WMF. Please WMF do not waste time and money and simply recognize the union.” -- Doc James

[1] https://w.wiki/Toy2

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(Poster's note: This was meant to go out yesterday. We're a bit busy and I've missed a couple lately. - BB)

"We are truly in this mission together only if every single one of us is properly represented and protected." – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

#unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“Everywhere and especially at Wikimedia, it makes absolute sense to give workers the right to organize to defend their interests and further the relationship with their employers in the benefit of all.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

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“The editors stand with the union.” — Aproxyname

[1] https://w.wiki/TJUH

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“Abrupt lay-off should not be a management tool.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

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#WikimediaFoundation, which declares its respect for #WMF staff #unionisation rights, is being dragged kicking and screaming, even with a mediator involved, into recognising #WikiWorkersUnited #WWU UK:

* 24 June 2026 - #WWUUK requests voluntary recognition [1]
* 7 July 2026 - WMF refuses recognition; chooses slowest option [2]
* 6 Aug 2026 - WMF drags out mediation; @wwu UK initiates statutory recognition [3]

[1] https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-06-24-uk-wikimedia-foundation-staff-seek-union-recognition

[2] https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-07-17-uk-wikimedia-foundation-unionising-progress-update

[3] https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-08-10-uk-wikimedia-foundation-staff-move-to-seek-statutory-recognition

“I stand with Wiki Workers United because "just cause" employment is literally not something MGMT can provide to US workers unless it's collectively bargained, and I'm tired of the fear that "at will" employment brings.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

https://http.cat/451

See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com

#wikiworkersunited #unionneeded

“There's still time to reverse the Silicon Valley-esque "big tech" transformation of Wikipedia, and all the enshittification it inevitably brings” — Avelludo

[1] https://w.wiki/_aja2

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#unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“I support Wiki Workers United because I believe that strong worker protections will allow us to meet the external challenges we face. By stabilizing our contracts and policies, and allowing for open dialogue within the workplace, we no longer have to function in fear in our day to day, but can focus on meeting the moment and ensuring we are doing everything we can to support free knowledge.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

#wikiworkersunited #unionneeded

“It's a bad look to be afraid of your employees” -- JillStrykowski

[1] https://w.wiki/TJTt

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“I stand with Wiki Workers United because why wouldn't you?” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld

[1] https://http.cat/451

#unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“Travailleurs, Travailleuses de tous les pays, unissez-vous !” – Poslovitch

[1] https://w.wiki/TJTa

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unionneeded.com/
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Perseverance by #WikiWorkersUnited + community pressure on #WikiMediaFoundation are paying off. @wwu announced [1]:

* 11 Aug 2026: ballots to be sent to eligible #WMF US employees

* 3 Sep 2026: ballots to be counted at #NLRB office

#UnionBusting firm #LittlerMendelson [2] hired by #WMF is not defeated yet, but is newly (in)famous in French [3]+ Indonesian [4]. #StreisandEffect

[1] https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-08-05-us-upcoming-nlrb-election

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littler_Mendelson

[3] https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Littler_Mendelson&oldid=238315309

[4] https://id.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Littler_Mendelson&oldid=29520308

We have NLRB election dates for the US staff unionization!

We are pleased to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership signed a stipulated agreement with us that will allow eligible U.S. Wikimedia workers to proudly vote for the formation of our U.S. branch with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

Ballots will be mailed on August 11th and counted on September 3rd.

More information here: https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-08-05-us-upcoming-nlrb-election/

#wikiworkersunited

The increasingly undeniable union-busting efforts that the Wikimedia Foundation has recently been pursuing in avoidance of its employees' request for recognition of their union, supported by nearly 80% of eligible workers, are making me very uncomfortable, and I'd even be ashamed to be a Wikimedian at this point, if it weren't for the massive outpouring of community support for the #WikiWorkersUnited. @JakeOrlowitz once more puts things in clear and eloquent words: https://medium.com/regarding-wikipedia/lies-damned-lies-and-union-busting-statements-42254598b6e9

This union-busting disaster at the WMF make me want to candidate for the Board of Trustees with a very strong and very openly pro-union program ✊ #wwu #SupportWikiUnion #WikiWorkersUnited