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It’s official: WWU-US/CWA is now certified to represent eligible Wikimedia Foundation workers in the U.S. On September 17, the NLRB issued the Certification of Representative: [1] https://www.nlrb.gov/case/20-RC-391740 52 days after WMF declined voluntary recognition, U.S. recognition is complete. Next: bargaining, with the needs of staff around the world in focus. UK recognition continues. Different countries. Different legal paths. One movement in true solidarity. [union needed] #unionneeded #solidarity

This US Labor Day, we're celebrating our NLRB election landslide win ✊ We're proud of this milestone and our strong, growing union. Excited for what's next as we work to make the Wikimedia Foundation the best workplace it can be for everyone across our global workforce. Swipe through for Chaotic Enby's full quote, one of 2,000 volunteers who stood with us along the way. [1] Personal statement to WWU from Chaotic Enby, September 3, 2026 #unionneeded #solidarity

In case you missed it: Check out WWU’s official press release on the WWU-US win ✊ https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-09-04-us-wikimedia-foundation-workers-overwhelmingly-vote-to-form-union-with-cwa/ It captures what made this possible: worker organizing, global solidarity, and extraordinary support from more than 2,000 Wikimedia volunteers. Thank you to everyone involved. This win belongs to all of us! #solidarity #unionneeded

“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/ #unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“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

It’s September 1: the start of Labor Month! Wikimedia volunteers have launched a creative and deeply Wikimedian way to stand in solidarity with Wiki Workers United and workers organizing across borders: a month-long campaign to create, translate, and improve Wikipedia articles about organized labor and workers’ rights. 🌍✊ WWU is incredibly humbled and grateful for this support. Join the campaign: https://w.wiki/Tu5r Together, we make knowledge a tool for solidarity. 🙏 #unionneeded

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

“A good employer has nothing to fear from unions.” - PamD [1] https://w.wiki/TvDh See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com/ #unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

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

“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 See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com/ #unionneeded #wikiworkersunited (Poster's note: This was meant to go out yesterday. We're a bit busy and I've missed a couple lately. - BB)

Proud of the work that our union is doing to counter FUD by providing our perspectives on our organizing campaigns. For the WWU-US/CWA bargaining unit, US labor law and federal enforcement under the current political regime are very much stacked against workers. Our struggle is one of camaraderie and mutual aid, and that makes all the difference when organizing to improve transparency, accountability, and equity within our workplace. https://www.unionneeded.com #unionneeded

“WMF knows that its staff are passionate about the community-run projects they work to support, and management takes advantage of this to cut corners on equity on pay/benefits—especially outside the US—and […] making sure people feel safe to give feedback.” - WMF worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451 See the whole campaign: https://www unionneeded.com/ #unionneeded #wikiworkersunited

“Solidarity with the union is solidarity with Wikipedia and its values.” – Technolalia [1] https://w.wiki/T3MX See the whole campaign: https://www.unionneeded.com/ #unionneeded #wikiworkersunited