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  “Spending donor funds to fight worker unionization does not advance our mission of bringing the world's knowledge to all people, the mission I've spent years working at the Foundation to pursue.” -- Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451

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  "We are global. We are together. We are the voice of WMF workers in the movement." -- Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451

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

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

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  Check out this WIRED piece capturing so much of why WWU organized: https://www.wired.com/story/wikipedia-workers-vote-on-whether-to-unionize/ WMF US workers voted 158–14 to unionize, but this was never primarily about pay or benefits. It was about something more fundamental: a seat at the table as Wikimedia navigates major organizational and technological change. We’re proud of what our workers built, grateful for the solidarity that got us here, and ready for what's next: including st...

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  Lwwuise is of course thrilled at the results! Big thanks to everyone, and to the #WikimediaCutenessAssociation for the support 💜 RE: https://eldritch.cafe/@harmonia_amanda/117212993894348776

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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] #unionneed...

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  We got mail! A lovely letter of support from our friends from Wikimedia Deutschland, congratulating us on our US unionisation victory and sharing motivation for further efforts: https://wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/2026-09-17-open-letter-from-union-members-working-at-wmde-to-wwu/

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  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

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  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

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  WE DID IT. WE WON. 💜✊ Wikimedia Foundation workers voted 158 YES to 14 NO: 91.9% of ballots cast, with 81% turnout. [1] https://www.nlrb.gov/case/20-RC-391740 We’re so proud of everyone who built this union, and this win belongs to our whole community. We could not have done it without the solidarity of Wikimedia volunteers. This is just the beginning. We stand with our UK siblings in their recognition process now, and with future organizing efforts across WMF’s global workforce. 🌍 [union ne...

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  “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

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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

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  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

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  “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

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  “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

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

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  “Come all of you good workers, good news to you I'll tell, of how the good ol' union, has come in here to dwell. Which side are you on?” -- ArtemisiaGentileschiFan (Quoting Florence Reece[0].) [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Which_Side_Are_You_On%3F [1] w.wiki/TqxD

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  “Wikipedia is the most important website in the world. It’s under constant attack from criminals, and nation states, and needs support and protection. Wikimedia staff are crucial for keeping Wikipedia alive and operational. They also need support and protection. A very basic aspect of that is forming a labor union.” — Lars Wirzenius, Former WMF staff and free software developer [1] Personal statement to WWU from @liw@toot.liw.fi, August 24, 2026.

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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 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)

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  “Wiki workers build and maintain the infrastructure for the Wikimedia movement. It's one of the most important jobs on Earth. They deserve the dignity and protection that comes from joining together in a union. And they deserve solidarity from every contributor and reader.” — Evan Prodromou, @evan@cosocial.ca [1] Statement submitted to WWU organizer

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  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/ #wikiwo...

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  "Unions are complicated things, but I support this one because I truly believe management is ignoring voices that matter and endangering the movement as a result." - Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451

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  "When staff depart, we should be able to trust they were treated fairly. A not-insignificant number of staff have been let go for advocating for their direct reports and colleagues, questioning leadership/management constructively and in good faith, and resolutely standing up for community voices to be heard substantively." - Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451

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  https://medium.com/regarding-wikipedia/the-wikimedia-foundation-hired-the-union-busters-its-own-encyclopedia-warned-about-42b7142a5cd1 👀

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  “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

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  “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

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  "Experienced staff who give negative feedback about management find themselves gaslit, sidelined, or outright fired; overtime this has become a regular occurrence. Our union can help protect staff from arbitrary firings and changes to working conditions, and from the culture of fear that has enveloped the company." − Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] https://http.cat/451

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  "Wikimedia must service as a model for others and do better." - Camacleod [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki_Workers_United_solidarity#c-Camacleod-20260528114800-Tamzin-20260521135800

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  "We respect the right. If it is the majority will of eligible staff members to unionize then there will a union and we will enter into collective bargaining on a good faith level to come up with a collective bargaining agreement." - Bernadette Meehan, CEO, WMF, Wikimania 2026 Fireside Chat, July 24, 2026