Official: WWU-US/CWA is certified to represent eligible Wikimedia Foundation workers in the U.S.
Next: bargaining with staff worldwide in focus. UK recognition continues. Different countries. Different legal pathways. One movement in true solidarity
[1] www.nlrb.gov/case/20-RC-3...
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![citation needed. Recognition Timeline: Day 38 since WMF declined voluntary recognition. Certified Sep 17, 2026.
NLRB Citation. Certification of Representative issued. September 17, 2026. Communication Workers of America certified as the representative of the US eligible bargaining unit.
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Reference: NLRB Case-20-RC-391740, certificate of representation, Region 20, San Francisco, CA. September 17, 2026. Public Source.
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![Worker Statement [016]. Recognition Timeline: Day 20 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026.
“We, the Wikimedia Foundation workers, have agency, passion, and dedication to the mission. We should have power as well, so that we and management may collaborate as equal partners. Only as equals can we establish relationships of trust and fairness between us.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld
Reference: [1] Worker statement, July 27, 2026. Direct worker testimony submitted to WWU.
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![Community Citation [015]. Recognition Timeline: Day 16 since WMF declined voluntary recognition.
“The value of Wikipedia is the people who make it.” — ValenceTheHuman, Wikipedia volunteer
Reference: [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 27, 2026. Public Source.
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![Worker Statement [012]. Recognition Timeline: Day 16 since WMF declined voluntary recognition.
“Abrupt lay-off should not be a management tool.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld
Reference: [1] Worker statement, July 28, 2026. Direct worker testimony submitted to WWU.
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![Community Citation [010]. Recognition Timeline: Day 11 since WMF declined voluntary recognition.
“Solidarity for all who provide labor to wikipedia, paid and unpaid.” - andeux
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![Special Edition Statement. Recognition Timeline: Day 10 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026.
“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
Reference: [1] Statement submitted to WWU organizer, August 6, 2026, Direct communication with WWU.
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!["Wikipedia editor for over 20 years. Signing in solidarity." - LodeRunner
Reference: [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 28, 2026. Public source.
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![Worker Statement [006]. Recognition Timeline: Day 10 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 28, 2026.
“Upper management has demonstrated that they're more interested in peddling corporate-speak and spending donor money on things that don't advance the mission. Management doesn't want to listen to its employees or the community. They treat us with contempt by refusing to walk back bad decisions or learn from experienced people. I support the union because if we truly are "all in this together," then a union of employees should be the least of management's concerns.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld
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