Post #3961360

2026-07-20 13:49 UTC

> Wiki Workers United U.S. Branch Demands Voluntary Recognition from Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-07-20-us-demands-voluntary-recognition/ https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/wiki-workers-united-us-branch-demands-voluntary-recognition-wikimedia-foundation #Wikimania #Wikimania2026

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@bvibber@wikis.world 2026-07-20 13:54

US & UK branches of Wiki Workers United, the two largest countries in Wikimedia Foundation's staffing, are both officially in the midst of seeking recognition. WWU-UK is entering formal negotiations because WMF refused voluntary recognition and chose negotiations instead. It remains to be seen whether WMF will voluntarily recognize the supermajority US union or force staff to go through a formal National Labor Relations Board election. ✊️ Wikimedia is union strong! #Wikimania #Wikimania2026

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@2something@transfem.social 2026-07-20 16:47

@bvibber@wikis.world WWU-US/CWA has set a deadline of Friday, July 24th, for the Wikimedia Foundation to respond to its request for voluntary recognition.What does this mean? If WMF doesn't respond, what happens on July 24?

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