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We, the undersigned, stand in solidarity with Wiki Workers United and affirm our willingness to engage in collective action if called upon by WWU, up to and including staging an editorial strike. Editors participating in the collective action would be able to use normal Wikipedia consensus-building methods to establish the action's terms and, if desired, to establish further demands of our own in addition to WWU's demands.

Wiki Workers United, a global solidarity union

This petition began as part of Wikipedia:WMF Community Tech team has been disbanded, engineers laid off, which was split off from the village pump. It began as a direct response to the Wikimedia Foundation laying off[a] the five engineers and a manager on the Community Tech team, most of whom were members of Wiki Workers United, a prospective union at the Foundation; the Foundation had also terminated Brooke Vibberits most influential MediaWiki developer and a prominent WWU member—a week before. This petition is a statement of solidarity with WWU. Its existence is born of these seven[a] terminations, but at the same time it does not limit itself to that situation. The statement is one of willingness, not an unconditional commitment; no one is bound to participate in an action that goes against their principles, and any signatory may remove their name at any time.

The petition was moved to this page at 16:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC). It is separate from meta:Wiki Workers United § Solidarity, a more general pledge of solidarity that signatories of this petition are also encouraged to sign.

This page's talk page may be used for discussion of how potential collective actions might be implemented. However, note that no collective action has yet been called for by Wiki Workers United, and thus none is actively being planned; should one be called for, all implementation details will be finalized then.

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  1. As proposer. For those wondering exactly how an outright strike would be implemented, I've written up some thoughts at User:Tamzin/What would an editorial strike look like?. I want to stress, though, that that is just one idea for how a strike could work, and any such details would only be decided in the event a strike actually does become necessary, which, to be clear, I'm hoping it doesn't. -- Tamzin[cetacean needed] (they|xe|🤷) 13:58, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  2. As per my comments above. While we'd still need to hear back from WWU about how they would want us to support them, we should be prepared to provide such support on relatively short notice. I would liken this petition to a strike authorization vote during a contract negotiation, which can be done to strengthen their bargaining position even if no actual strike ends up called. I'll add that on a personal note, I've sworn pledges to never scab on organized labor, as have most members of unions around the world; I'm not about to break my word here, regardless of what we decide to do as a community. signed, Rosguill talk 14:04, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  3. There is power in a union. ArtemisiaGentileschiFan (talk) 14:06, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  4. I think one of the most urgent things is to create a WWU Telegram group, in which people who have a vested interest in making the foundation look perfect and blameless can't dominate the discussions. I believe this is one of the bigger problems in general engagement about WMF related discussions, that we can solve by creating breathing spaces for fruitful discussion. It also helps that none of us can be singled out in this situation, if we band together. Egezort (talk) 14:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    Done: https://t.me/wikiworkersunited Nemoralis (talk) 14:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  5. This is unacceptable behavior from the WMF and I don't say that lightly. I'm willing to do what it takes to get them to reconsider these seriously awful decisions. Perryprog (talk) 14:08, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  6. MEN KISSING (she/they) Talk to me, I don't bite! - See my edits 14:14, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  7. Absolute solidarity with the WWU and the dismissed workers of the foundation. I will support whatever action they would like us to take in response to this disgraceful attacks. --Grnrchst (talk) 14:16, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  8. Nemoralis (talk) 14:19, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  9. Am happy to go on strike, or resign as an admin, or whatever action would be effective in helping WWU. It should not be legal to operate without a union, and a organisation that tries to be a force for good should not be willing to operate without one. —Femke 🐦 (talk) 14:21, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  10. Stop your bots, disable your edit filters if need be. Let the vandals in if that's what it takes. Nardog (talk) 14:22, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  11. * Pppery * it has begun... 14:23, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    I'm also going to remind everyone reading this of User:Pppery/The iceberg. While I wrote that essay for a very different context the same principles apply. * Pppery * in solidarity 19:09, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  12. I already barely edit at this point... LilianaUwU (talk / contributions) 14:24, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  13. Neo Purgatorio (pester!) 14:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  14. I will have to think about what I can or cannot do in the immediate future, due to other commitments, but I definitely support some form of collective action, even if I can't offer as much solidarity as I would like. For the union makes us strong. — OwenBlacker (he/him; Talk) 14:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  15. Phil Bridger (talk) 14:31, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  16. closing CommTech is an incredibly disappointing - and increasingly concerning - decision by the WMF. I will happily stand with the union. Rexo (talk | contributions) 14:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  17. make the wiki read-only instead, striking while still allowing edits is too risky and puts our readers in harm's way Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 14:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  18. Mir Novov (contribs | talk) 14:54, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  19. HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 15:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  20. The WMF needs to be better than this. And if they aren't, we need to actively let them know that we won't stand for it. --Elmidae (talk · contribs) 15:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  21. I stand in solidarity. Further thoughts below. TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 15:29, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  22. Up to and including. --AntiCompositeNumber (they/them) (talk) 15:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  23. See here for my feelings on the subject. Blue-Sonnet 15:53, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  24. asilvering (talk) 16:03, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  25. I stand in solidarity. I am prepared to go on strike if one is called, and to support any community-level decisions through technical means. Chaotic Enby (talk · contribs) 16:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  26. GoldRomean (talk) 16:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  27. I will definitely cease my volunteer edits if the union wants solidarity. The WMF should not resemble this. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 16:12, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    m:2025 WMF Board reform petition is still open if anyone wishes to sign that, too. It's clear that there's some long-term issues here. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 16:35, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  28. Staraction (talk · contribs) 16:16, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  29. Will happily cease editing in solidarity if needed, and support Kowal2701's idea of making the Wiki read-only as a widespread form of protest if we get to the stage where the strike happens. 🌸⁠wasianpower⁠🌸 (talk • contribs) 16:23, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  30. qcne (talk) 16:24, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  31. The community has a moral obligation to stand together against unionbusting. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 16:31, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  32. In solidarity with my former WMF colleagues. I am in full support of the union effort and if the WMF board and management are upset about this, they only have themselves to blame for creating this mess and reneging on past promises. Legoktm (talk) 16:55, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  33. I stand in solidarity. Merlin04talkcontribs 17:00, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  34. I would gladly participate in an editing strike in solidarity with the union effort - maybe one could exclude articles in the category labour movement? --Lupe (talk) 17:01, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    Yeah! There are ideas about organizing local edit-a-thons in September on Unions, Labour Movement and alike :) You can use a tag in your edit summary: #WikiSolidarity AHendriksen-collecties (talk) 09:15, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  35. NightWolf1223 <Howl at meMy hunts> 17:05, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  36. Support: the primary request for action would have to be by the WWU. As per Kowal2701 and wasianpower, making en.Wikipedia read-only, i.e. implementing a full or partial database lock, might be a good tactic, if WWU wanted that and the community supported it. Boud (talk) 17:17, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  37. CoconutOctopus talk 17:23, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  38. Collective action or inaction is one of the few ways voices are truly heard. Pyrrhic victor (talk) 17:28, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  39. Definitely. I don't want it to happen. No one who's signed this does. But if push comes to shove (and if WWU supports, obviously), it will have to be done. This and the whole bolding the donate button thing is just ridiculous. CheeseAndJamSamdwich (talk) 17:41, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  40. Lesless (talk) 17:55, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  41. I support! ✔ --S.Marchenko (talk) 17:58, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  42. Foundation's response is not credible in the least. —Cryptic 18:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  43. I will be there for any action the community decides to take. ⹃Maltazarian parleyinvestigate 18:08, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  44. In solidarity, CNC (talk) 18:10, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  45. in solidarity.  Juwan  🕊️🌈 18:24, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  46. Why do we let the WMF stomp all over us all the time? Feeglgeef (talk) 18:32, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  47. fuck this shit msk 18:44, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  48. in solidarity HurricaneZetaC 18:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  49. There should finally be some action taken by editors. WMF has recently made several decision on communitites without properly consulting them. All Wikinews projects were closed, all of the languages, regardless of the opinions of current editors of these projects, who opposed closure. Also several administrators, both former and current, and two former bureaucrats, from Serbian Wikipedia, were banned, with neither the local wiki community nor Wikimedia Serbia having understood the reason for the block. And now this happens. This is an extremely worrying trend. WMF should learn that they can not take unilateral decisions which concern the communities and its members, without taking into account the opinion of the communities and its members. BilboBeggins (talk) 18:49, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  50. (ec) I'm just overwhelmed but let me start with this. And in agreement with Kowal, disabling editing technically would be better off as it could be risky leaving it on while doing a strike. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 18:51, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  51. Fuck to the fucking yes. charlotte 👸♥ 19:10, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  52. No union busting. The explanation given so far is not credible and we need more developers working with the community, not fewer. —Kusma (talk) 19:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  53. ~ le 🌸 valyn (talk) 19:33, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  54. — Newslinger talk 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  55. IsCat (talk) 19:54, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  56. voorts (talk/contributions) 19:55, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  57. DraconicDark (talk) 20:00, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  58. This is a disgrace to the whole notion that I stand for. I've lived around worker strikes my whole life in a mining town, and if you ever expect me to side with the corporation you are dead wrong. I am frankly disgusted and appalled by the actions of the Wikimedia Foundation yet again, and I can just as easily go spend my time somewhere else open-sourced without my contributions, including but not limited to hosting an ArchiveTeam Warrior, contributing code on GitHub, working on OpenStreetMap, and a whole other variety of projects that will help contribute to the greater good of society without meddling with the Foundation. If the Guerilla Open Access Manifesto has to be enacted, so be it. Get your shit together WMF; it's about damn time. kline / talk / contribs 20:10, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  59. fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four (talk) 20:11, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  60. I normally wouldn't stick my nose into this because I'm new(er), but union busting is unacceptable. Realtent (talk) 20:18, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  61. nil nz 20:36, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  62. theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 20:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    The pageviews for May 22 are borked and the CommTech team was supposed to be the one fixing it, so this month's WP:DYKSTATS are going incomplete for god-knows-how-long. Firing CommTech was a ridiculous move and if a strike is called, GalliumBot will be going offline as well. theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 04:19, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    Anecdotally I don't think CommTech was responsible for that specific problem; they maintained the tool that formatted and displayed the data, but the data itself is provided to them via a process maintained by the wikitech:Data Engineering team. Or at least that's the impression I got from reading Phabricator. But I sympathize. * Pppery * in solidarity 04:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  63. I don't have much else to say other than that I'm willing to go on editorial strike if it comes to that. Tymewalk (talk) 20:44, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  64. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 20:46, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  65. Xeroctic (talk) 20:47, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  66.  Vanilla  Wizard 💙 20:58, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  67. I don't sign this lightly. I have spent countless hours over 13 years editing this website. So have thousands of others, including several of the employees laid off. These people need to be treated as respected colleagues essential to the movement, not as pawns in corporate games. Withholding our effort is reasonable when such respect is not forthcoming. Vanamonde93 (talk) 20:59, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  68. Tazerdadog (talk) 21:02, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  69. --FreCha (talk) 21:04, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  70. GrayStorm(Talk to me|My Contribs.) 21:14, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  71. Absolutely standing with the WWU Sario528 (talk) 21:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  72. -- Reconrabbit (talk) 21:33, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  73. jlwoodwa (talk) 21:36, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  74. Helpful Raccoon (talk) 21:39, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  75. Living my beliefs. JuxtaposedJacob (talk) | :) | he/him | 21:52, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  76. Indignant Flamingo (talk) 21:59, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  77. Vacant0 (talkcontribs) 22:21, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
    To make more evident to the WMF just one small part of what the editors on this list contribute: all four coordinators for the June Good Article reviewing drive (which focuses on recruiting & mentoring new GA reviewers) have now signed in solidarity. ~ le 🌸 valyn (talk) 22:23, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  78. MCE89 (talk) 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  79. As an editor (pretty inactive this year, but active last year) who's dabbled in tech, it's been a long time of hope that only makes the disappointment hit harder. Anecdotally, I've been seeing concerns incredibly ignored, off the top of my head from smaller things like subreferencing implementation dragging its feet on the reference names wish to the supermajority opposition to closing all Wikinews, and ensuing silence on the announcement's talk page. Aaron Liu (talk) 22:49, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  80. Not nice WMF. - AllegedlyAPhotographer(talk) 23:04, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  81. I commit to taking action as determined by WWU and community consensus, and to keeping my colleagues in the GLAM sector informed of developments —In solidarity with Wiki Workers United · ClaudineChionh (she/her · talk · email) 23:18, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  82. I cannot stand injustice. Le Loy (talk) 23:25, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  83. While the money flows in the bureaucracy feeds itself. They will continue enshittifying Wikipedia unless a drastic response occurs. Johnuniq (talk) 23:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  84. ~ A412 talk! 23:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  85. Ca talk to me! 23:59, 21 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  86. ltbdl (meow) 00:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  87. PieWriter (talk) 00:10, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  88. JuniperChill (talk) 00:13, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  89. -insert valid name here- (talk) 00:48, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  90. This is a drastic step, but the WMF has taken a drastically abhorrent measure. Chorchapu (talk | edits) 01:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  91. in solidarity, Sarsenethe/they•(talk) 01:08, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  92. Intothatdarkness 01:29, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  93. I am ready and willing to take drastic action as a bot and tool maintainer. audiodude (talk) 02:01, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  94. LightNightLights (talkcontribs) 02:43, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  95. The individuals laid off include some absolutely terrific volunteer contributors, in addition to their work for the WMF, and they deserve better than this. Very willing to take action (or inaction) in line with the wishes of the union. I've edited every single day for almost a year, but that may have to come to an end. Solidarity forever. Ethmostigmus 🌿 (talk | contribs) 02:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  96. What was done by the WMF here was wrong, stupid, short-sighted, and likely illegal. ♠PMC(talk) 03:19, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  97. To quote a recent ArbCom principle, "Wikipedia relies on the input of volunteer editors to maintain and produce its content, including managing its dispute mechanisms. The time editors can commit to this is one of its most precious resources". Wikipedia cannot exist without us: as volunteers, we must show that we're not afraid to drop tools, walk away, and take a stand against the WMF's increasingly blatant exploitation of all they take for granted. UpTheOctave! • 8va? 04:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  98. GreenLipstickLesbian💌🧸 04:12, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  99. Huntster (t @ c) 05:04, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  100. NicheSports (talk) 05:30, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  101. ShadowBallX (talk) 05:32, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  102. Fixinathing (talk) 07:28, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  103. I look down on union-busting. I imagine that indefinite strikes will be difficult to coordinate. Iseult Δx talk to me 07:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  104. As both a MediaWiki developer and enwiki community member.MolecularPilot Talk 08:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  105. Surprised to find out about this during my inactivity. CommTech is one of the best teams on the WMF and this is disappointing and stupid. dbeef [talk] 08:40, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  106. ·Carn·!? 09:40, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  107. We need to think hard about what would actually be effective. Editing is in itself not a chokepoint and certainly not sustained. On the other hand, users with advanced permissions refusing to clear backlogs and threatening mass-resignation of the Mop or other advanced permissions would show a seriousness with regards to escalation path. The Wikimedia Foundation would be wise to avoid a streissand effect, because we want the health of the project to succeed, but it cannot do so, when employees are afraid of retaliation. If these layoffs were genuinely unconnected, WMF could have taken a 100 other measures to avoid what appears to be a blatant disregard for worker rights. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 10:00, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  108. ·Flynn Peck·!? 11:05, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  109. Opm581 (talk | he/him) 10:24, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  110. Thanks for the signpost article, if a strike is called then let the backlogs fill up. ScrubbedFalcon (talk) 10:42, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  111. Futbollo (talk) 12:14, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  112. Fun Chaos (talk) 13:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  113. I will also stand in solidarity with strikers. 1something (talk) 13:41, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  114. As the great Miles Edward O'Brien said; He was more than a hero, he was a union man! I'll happily participate in an editorial strike if the WWU calls for it. Athanelar (talk) 14:38, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  115. Irdiism (talk) 15:12, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  116. Iam-py-test (talk) 15:32, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  117. Solidarity and collective action have high likelihood of solving problems and quickly, inexpensively amplifying the impact of our nonprofit work. I do not favor a total strike as a reaction, but I certainly favor directing editorial attention to constructive and collaborative efforts to improve Wikipedia. Bluerasberry (talk) 15:35, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  118. Insofar as I can help. WindTempos she/they (talkcontribs) 15:51, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  119. Idot (talk) 16:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) FIRE User:SCherukuwada (WMF) not the Developersreply
  120. Cadddr (talk) 16:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  121. TomJB1 (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 17:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  122. Saw on Mastodon, might as well join in. --Schützenpanzer (Talk) 17:49, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  123. --Guy Macon (talk) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  124. Hatman31 (he/him · talk · contribs) 18:29, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  125. As a unionized worker and shop steward I'd be remiss if I didn't give solidarity to WWU. If the union calls for a boycott then I will be doing a boycott. Simonm223 (talk) 19:12, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  126. Will support any actions called for by the union. Solidarity Forever. --Jeremyb (talk) 19:25, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  127. In solidarity, specifically per the comment by Johnuniq. Bishonen | tålk 19:28, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  128. My editing of Wikipedia has been sporadic as of late, so my signature will not be as impactful as that of others; however, I want to have it on record that I am willing to partake in any form of collective action proposed by the WWU and/or the Wikimedia community in solidarity with the six WMF employees who have now found themselves out of a job through no fault of their own. I have always supported any community-led effort to hold the WMF accountable (2013, 2019, 2022), and that's not about to change. Kurtis (talk) 19:52, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  129. Rand Freeman talkstalk 20:00, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  130. I'm a member of a union. I will also support this – with the reservation that any implementation of collective action be considered carefully, and in coordination with WWU. What we are building is the same as what they are building, and I expect the affected workers care as much about the future of Wikipedia as we do. ASUKITE 20:07, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  131. In solidarity – x RozuRozu teacups 20:10, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  132. I trust the judgement of enough Wikipedians that have already signed to feel comfortable adding my own signature EaglesFan37 (talk) 20:54, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  133. WMF go 1 year without making a completely braindead decision that alienates the community challenge (IMPOSSIBLE) www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwP-5ac51Dw pythoncoder (talk | contribs) 21:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  134. EvansHallBear (talk) 21:34, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  135. Seems fair. I would be willing to go on an editing strike to support the union's efforts, if necessary. SilverserenC 21:48, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  136. MetalBreaksAndBends (talk) 22:25, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  137. -- Aunva6talk - contribs 22:36, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  138. also signing; no one deserves a layoff, ever. Gnomingstuff (talk) 22:42, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  139. There will be no crossing of picket lines in this household--Licks-rocks (talk) 23:10, 22 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  140. Penn65 in solidarity 00:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  141. per Miles O'Brien cited above. Stepwise Continuous Dysfunction (talk) 00:16, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  142. S Marshall T/C 01:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  143. scourgezoned (it/its) 01:20, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  144. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 01:53, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  145. My volunteer editing on Wikipedia is very important to me, but I'm a strong union supporter and I do not cross picket lines. Funcrunch (talk) 02:27, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  146. Can't have anything on Wikipedia fanfanboy (blocktalk) 02:50, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  147. CelianGdfrd (talk) 08:44, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  148. The apparent lack of employer consultation and the termination of pre-union employees are gravely concerning, and the community is entitled to expect better. In-house counsel's explanation (that no formal unionisation request had been lodged) is unsatisfactory, because pre-emptive union-busting is what is alleged here. Arcticocean ■ 09:47, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  149. Golem08 (talk) 09:58, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  150. M0tty (talk) 10:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  151. Kodning 🌸 (talk) 10:52, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  152. Albirew (talk) 11:27, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  153. While I'm sure my individual striking won't do anything (I'm not that active or important), if the situation demands a strike, I refuse to be a scab. AustrianEarlyOne (talk) 12:22, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  154. ¡No pasarán! Black Kite (talk) 12:28, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  155. BugGhost 🦗👻 13:17, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  156. What a terrible action the WMF has done. — AP 499D25 (talk) 14:01, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  157. I honestly thought this list had already reached 200 signatures, but it turns out that we are only 40 away. - BlueEleephant (talk · contribs) 16:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  158. I really hope it doesn't come to that, but I'm willing to stand in solidarity with WWU if necessary. TheCatalyst31 ReactionCreation 17:45, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  159. Solidarity. The WMF should be close to the community, and this blowback reiterates the importance of that bond. A strike - perhaps editorially, financially, socially, etc - underlines why the WMF needs to put the site's wellbing first. GGOTCC 18:04, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  160. As a Democrat, of course I would do this. Should a strike be called, I will restrict myself strictly to administrative actions that enforce the contentious topics policy. Daniel Case (talk) 18:28, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  161. This is the right time to sign, and it needs some WMF support ~ŤheŴubṂachine-840✒️ 22:50, 23 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  162. Martinligabue (talk) 11:00, 24 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  163. YuniToumei (talk) 12:37, 24 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  164. As Joe Hill said "There is power in a band of working folk, when we stand hand in hand". -- Cdjp1 (talk) 14:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  165. Lijil (talk) 15:08, 24 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  166. J11csd (talk) 17:17, 24 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  167. Solidarity Forever! ... sawyer * any/all * talk 02:38, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  168. InfernoHues (talk) 03:53, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  169. Partially (i.e. the first sentence); I would never cross a picket line, regardless of if it is tangible or ethereal. The intrigue of a quasi-union for editors that can establish further demands of our own in addition to WWU's demands is an entirely different beast which I can not entertain with the specifics unestablished. — Godsy (TALKCONT) 06:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  170. Iluvatar (talk) 09:51, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  171. In solidarity with WWU, up to and including. I have collaborated with some of these engineers. They listen to volunteers carefully and represent our communities well inside the Foundation. This kind of bridge is what our movement needs more of, not less. Hakan·IST 10:55, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  172. Cicada1010 (talk) 11:29, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  173. Zalaraz (talk) 12:26, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  174. The WMF appears to have lost track of what its mission is too many times. This latest scandal is yet more evidence that the WMF "leadership" is out of touch with what its mission is supposed to be, is tone-deaf to the community's interests, and has goals and personal interests completely at odds with those of the movement as a whole. Cremastra (talk · contribs) 16:12, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  175. Ocaasi t | c 18:48, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  176. Engineers who not only listen but can act on the direct requests of the community is something that should be cherished. Not just by the WMF, but by anyone who loves Wikipedia. Johnson524 19:58, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  177. Hobbitina (talk) 20:02, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  178. Jonatan Svensson Glad (talk) 20:51, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  179. In solidarity. -- econterms (talk) 23:42, 25 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  180. I've said on multiple occasions that if I were to ever truly leave wikipedia, it would be a result of the actions of the WMF. It happened once before (2019, i only came back because i needed something to do during the pandemic), and I don't think a pandemic is gonna push me back into wanting to help out a second time. The WMF taking over enwiki stuff and being too big for their own good many years ago was the beginning of the end of what made the site work and I don't see it getting any better. Wizardman 01:03, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  181. CONFUSED SPIRIT(Thilio).Talk 10:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  182. AddWittyNameHere 02:30, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  183. Meadowlark (talk) 04:08, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  184. bonadea contributions talk 06:50, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  185. My voice probably doesn't mean much as only a very occasional editor, but signed nonetheless. TrueAnonyman (talk) 10:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  186. "Which side are you on" has always been an easy question. --AntiDionysius (talk) 12:37, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  187. a frantic turtle 🐢 12:47, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  188. Solidarity forever Oofgl (talk) 13:11, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  189. support Yojo98 (talk) 13:29, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  190. Disappointing, but not surprising at all from the WMF —Trilletrollet [ Talk | Contribs ] 13:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  191. Zzz plant (talk) 13:49, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  192. Styyx (talk) 13:54, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  193. beepboopbwaph (talk) 13:59, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  194. ᴸᵃᶠᶠʸTaffer💬(they/she) 14:17, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  195. Only when Wikipedia grinds to a halt will the WMF understand the consequences of their actions. Mikeycdiamond (talk) 15:51, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  196. Solidarity! Skvader (talk) 16:46, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  197. Strength in numbers. Clearly something the WMF forgot about here. stjn 17:39, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  198. I don't have as many edits to my name as many of you, but I am still ready to participate if WWU thinks it will help.Edittttor (talk) 18:33, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  199. Nojhan (talk) 18:56, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  200. Solidarity with the workers and the community, never with "leadership." Hirgax (talk) 19:08, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  201. ThadeusOfNazereth(he/him)Talk to Me! 19:19, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  202. Random character sequence (talk) 19:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  203. Unbelievable how out of touch management can be. Mark Washeim(talk) 21:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  204. Zekovski (talk) 19:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  205. WilliamDenton (talk) 19:54, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  206. It's very disappointing that this is necessary, but it clearly is, so here we are. I hope the Foundation changes course urgently. JamesMatthewBaillie (talk) 21:56, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  207. Unions are vital for workers! And these firings are absolutely senseless! Re-hire and encourage the union! --WiseWoman (talk) 20:01, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  208. While not the most prolific editor, I have been around for ages, on EN and DE Wikipedia, on EN and DE Wikinews - and on Wikia when administration was still run by the same people. I'm a proud union member and on the unionized employee's council for the 10k employees of our university. Wikimedia needs its union too and those firings needd to be undone. --Gwyndon (talk) 20:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  209. I stand with Brooke and I stand with the WWU. ESP (talk) 20:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  210. Lezek (talk) 20:19, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  211. A union is necessary to Wikipedia staying focused on its mission to the world and the people who use and edit it. The Foundation must put both worker democracy and its mission above its corporate donors. I stand with the WWU. Emceeaich (talk) 20:36, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  212. Central and Adams (talk) 20:32, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  213. Antonine (talk) 20:32, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  214. Solidarity! Doctorhook (talk) 20:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  215. One for all and all for one Tirant1490 (talk) 21:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  216. I'm a union member from anthracite country; of course I stand with WWU.Penny Richards (talk) 20:44, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  217. Phoenix616 (talk) 20:44, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  218. Christof Schoech (talk) 20:45, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  219. Solidarity with the union and against terrible, short-term, self-defeating corporate thinking. Mdockrey (talk) 21:16, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  220. Most of my contributions to the Wikipedia universe were over at Wikivoyage, and most of them were during its early days as Wikitravel. So I'm not going to do much to help the statistics on this page, however I absolutely stand with Brooke and with the WWU. Mark J (talk) 20:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  221. Litlok (talk) (French bureaucrat and administrator) 20:50, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  222. I wholeheartedly support this. PhotographyEdits (talk) 20:51, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  223. ragesoss (talk) 20:55, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  224. Lnkvt (talk) 21:00, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  225. I stand in solidarity with the affected workers and am willing to join any collective action that the community deems appropriate in response to these events. --Waldyrious (talk) 21:03, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  226. Solidarność naszą bronią. -- Steelman~plwiki (talk) 21:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  227. I'm a small time community editor, and I stand with the Wikipedia contributors and workers! I want this project to succeed, but not at the expense of community that made it what it is. I have donated to WMF in the past and have encouraged others to do the same, but I will have to second guess that decision until the foundation leadership stops maximizing for profit over people. I will take part in any collective action that the community calls for. --Abmurrow — Preceding undated comment added 21:24, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  228. Ursus arctos californicus (talk) 21:31, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  229. ~ nicolas (talk) 21:33, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  230. Meteorname (talk) 21:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  231. Oneiros (talk) 21:43, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  232. For the union makes us strong. 💫ΩmegaMantis💫(she/her) ❦blather | ☞spy on me 21:56, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  233. Tessaract2 (talk to me here!) 22:07, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  234. Animalculum (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  235. I rarely get the urge to edit these days, but my voice stands with these great Wikipedians nonetheless. Union makes us strong. Nomadgeek (T/C\D) 22:08, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  236. The umpteenth embarrassing episode in our long history. Michel Vuijlsteke (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  237. CassandraTheSeer (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  238. I was horrified to hear about this. I've spent 25 years of my life working on Wikipedia, in many different ways, and it's difficult to conceive how far the WMF has strayed from the values of the community. The WMF should exist to serve the community of unpaid volunteers who are here to build the encyclopedia, not fight the people who are trying to help them build it. — The Anome (talk) 22:15, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  239. I have been weighing whether I have the time to start editing again (after a brief and minor but successful run a few years ago), but the last couple of weeks definitely put that idea on hold until the Foundation gets its head screwed on straight. Jcolag (talk) 22:19, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  240. Fearadach 22:21, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  241. Nonprofits need unions too, and given the politics of the USA and web services today, it is crucial that an organization show it stands with the people and against concentrated power. I contribute tens of thousands of words to free web projects each year, and I consider the values of an organization carefully before I chose their site. Bookandswordblog (talk)
  242. rattewy ( tc ) 22:29, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  243. Don't go the bad route like big tech! Hold your promise that you're different! -rugk (talk)
  244. I can't support orgs that don't support unions. Please do the right thing. Little Ricky's Dad (talk) 22:36, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  245. It's hard to emphasize how much effort goes into maintaining Wikipedia. I for one have little motivation to spend that effort when I watch what it becomes. Dr-Bracket (talk) 22:44, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  246. Solidarity forever. WittyWidi (talk) 22:45, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  247. Ph.D. domain expert and glad to stand in solidarity. UltraBird (talk) 22:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  248. Jevon (talk) 22:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  249. I will do whatever needs doing. Miniapolis 22:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  250. Delete the suits! WMF should be run by those who make Wikipedia run! Sgroey (talk) 23:00, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  251. Firing the Community Tech team is entirely unacceptable - WMF should be supporting unionisation and both their employees and volunteers, not treating them as a liability. FormularSumo (talk) 23:06, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  252. Signed. Minterpunct (talk) 23:11, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  253. Signed. This is unacceptable. KinkyNuke (talk) 23:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  254. Linus Wolf (talk) 23:24, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  255. April Arcus (talk) 23:33, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  256. Late to the party, but absolutely not. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 23:37, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  257. Signed. It's been a while since I've been a union member, but I haven't forgotten my labor training. Novalis (talk) 23:52, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  258. Signed. Geoff Canyon (talk) 23:55, 26 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  259. Signed --Machineghost (talk) 00:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  260. My 21st anniversary of contributing to this site is coming up. I'd really like for it to remain something of which I'm proud to be part. Rob T Firefly (talk) 00:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  261. Cancelled my regular donation. No money to union busters or scabs! stib (talk) 00:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  262. This sucks so hard, I can't even describe it. Big Disappointment from me, to Wikimedia. --CatPencil (talk) 00:24, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  263. Union is strength. DuncanHill (talk) 00:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  264. Disappointed but completely unsurprised. I fear the only real solution will be to abandon this wiki and start up as a worker's cooperative. Morgan Leigh | Talk 00:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  265. The Community Tech team was one of the only Product initiatives I witnessed during my tenure at the Foundation that made me genuinely proud to work there J-Mo 00:41, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  266. User:Cannonade 00:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  267. Fighting the union is a terrible mistake, not just for the health of the projects, but for the Foundation's own finances and longevity. Here's hoping they find a way to reverse course before it's too late. Personman (talk) 01:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  268. ElKevbo (talk) 01:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  269. wtf why is all bad why can some not be good Blobhaj (talk) 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  270. Whose Wikipedia? OUR Wikipedia! KLP (talk) 01:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  271. Signed. Worker's rights! Mrfoogles (talk) 01:21, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  272. I stand in solidarity. I'm ready for an editorial strike. AdrianUei (talk) 01:25, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  273. Worker's rights are human rights. -- (talk) 01:26, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  274. Signed. -- Qwfp (talk) 01:49, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  275. Signed. Anselm Schüler (talk) 01:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  276. Haven't been a frequent editor this past decade, but I'll add my small and quiet voice to help make a loud one. EACH (talk) 01:57, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  277. Jaufrec (talk) 02:13, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  278. Emwille (talk) 02:23, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  279. Für unsere Freiheit! V/R, LevisAquae (t/c) 02:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  280. TranquillStar (talk) 02:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  281. I'm sticking with the union. Languagehat (talk) 02:44, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  282. $483 donated over 16 years, not one penny more Dr. Eggman3 (talk) 02:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  283. signed. Prakashsellathurai (talk) 02:47, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  284. Signed. Richlitt (talk) 03:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  285. tony 03:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  286. Signed. Godstar23 (talk) 03:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  287. In solidarity. Declamados (talk) 03:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  288. Signed. Harmonywoods (talk) 03:50, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  289. Signed. I hardly edit here but I'll stop in solidarity. HueAskew (talk) 04:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  290. signing 🪐Kepler-1229b | talk | contribs🪐 04:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  291. Wikipedia ceases to exist without transparency. The community consensus process is challenging enough. Don't undermine it further. mapto (talk) 05:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  292. Union contracts, like other regulation, are printed and signed in blood. k7aay (talk) 05:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  293. Flipdisk (talk) 04:24, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  294. Svankie (talk) 04:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  295. This is extremely disappointing behaviour from the Wikimedia foundation and I stand in full solidarity with the affected workers. --Owallstromer (talk) 04:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  296. NewShrewsbury (talk) 00:54, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  297. twilsonb (talk) 04:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  298. Solidarity! The Juniper System (Pronouns: It/Its) (talk) 05:05, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  299. Signed. Extremely disappointing to see this behavior from WMF. wanders (talk) 05:08, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  300. Unfortunately battle for a non profit when Pope seems to be thinking about fast change gor an organisation Hum3hum3 (talk) 05:12, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  301. WMF needs to reverse these changes immediately - and be more aware in future. Wantok (toktok) 05:13, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  302. I was one of the first forty or so people to ever edit Wikipedia. I don't edit it much now, and many of those edits are just from my IP, but: I stand in solidarity. Phil Bordelon (talk) 05:22, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  303. Man, why would you not allow them to unionize. Don't throw away all of your goodwill you've bought over the decades. The S (talk) 05:26, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  304. Not cool, WMF. :( --DoubleGrazing (talk) 05:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  305. These are atrocious actions on the WMF's part, consistent with the many, many other instances of corporations union-busting under a smokescreen of plausible deniability. The WMF must deeply reconsider its organisational perspectives, and indeed the people in leadership, if it believes these actions and their implied values are acceptable: in both optics and impact, this situation fails wildly to uphold the WMF's mission and values as well as those of the editor community. I stand with the WWU and broadly our (the wiki editors') peers working at the WMF. Laogeodritt [ Talk | Contribs ] 05:51, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  306. Signed. I would think an organization built on volunteer effort and contributions would be a champion for worker's rights. This is disappointing to see. Raspberry Curator (talk)
  307. DrThneed (talk) 06:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  308. --Fab (talk) 06:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  309. kdh8219 (talk) 06:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  310. Solidarity ! PTBRB (talk) 06:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  311. Gadfium (talk) 06:47, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  312. David Palmer//cloventt (talk) 06:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  313. Solidarity! Careless lemon (talk) 06:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  314. Hope this goes well AkAb101 (talk) 07:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  315. To WMF: You should immediately rehire all fired employees. Shameful and disgusting behavior. TietoTeekkari (talk) 07:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  316. No way, WMF. Agateau (talk) 07:05, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  317. Very disappointed by the WMF behaviour TomekLecocq (talk) 07:09, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  318. In solidarity. Bergamottimes (talk) 07:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  319. Unionisation shouldn't scare an ethical employer. Solidarity User:Gillaween
  320. Maxlath (talk) 07:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  321. You have all my support ifrit.eu (User talk:ifrit.eu) 05:33, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  322. I've only made a few edits, but I want to add my mark here in support. gringer (talk) 07:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  323. I too support the unionized workers of Wikimedia Foundation. ccsccs7 (talk) 07:47, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  324. In support. (Darishante)
  325. Nylki (talk) 07:50, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  326. In solidarity. —Alpaca the Wizard (talk) (contribs) 07:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  327. I have been an editor since 2007. While I have not done a ton of edits, I have paid attention and I stand in solidarity with everyone here. Theroguex (talk) 07:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  328. In support. (Ros975)
  329. Solidarity! ✊ (User:BemusedOnlooker)
  330. Xibe (talk) 08:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  331. I may not be a super-active editor here, but solidarity forever! SailorViola (talk) 08:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  332. Active editor for 20 years here. Don't mess with the union.--ERAGON (talk) 08:11, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  333. Editor since 2002. Admin since 2007.  — Hex talk 08:17, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  334. Messier97 (talk) 08:21, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  335. Solidarity forever. Carlinmack (talk) 08:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  336. Solidarity! There Is Power in a Union Mooond (talk) 08:30, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  337. Yamaizai (talk) 08:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  338. --Jonas kork (talk) 08:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  339. The value of Wikipedia is the people who make it. ValenceTheHuman (talk) 08:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  340. Ian Jackson (computer programmer) - Ijackson (talk)
  341. Brunnler (talk) 07:41, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  342. this TiagoLubiana (talk) 09:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  343. Wikipedia is for the people. Solidarity. Legofan94 (talk) 09:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  344. Besides an infrequent contributor to the contents of Wikipedia, I'm a professional user of MediaWiki. The ecosystem needs transparency and trustworthiness for us to be able to use the platform long term, and actions like these jeopardise that future. DWizzy (talk) 09:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  345. I want a Wikipedia / WMF that is an exception that lets me be proud of contributing to it. -- Phil Barker 09:57, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  346. 1Veertje (talk) 10:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  347. mmmhmm D0nk_m3m3s
  348. Solidarity! ✊ --Gilcot (talk) 10:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  349. In solidarity with the union --Stratokumulus☁️ | 💬 10:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  350. Just a very very small contributor.Cartoone222
  351. Markisevil
  352. Signed in solidarity. Muegyver (talk) 10:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  353. I stand in solidarity. --AlastairIrvine (talk) 10:37, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  354. We all deserve a union ZpwBXqe (talk) 10:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  355. --Zache (talk) 11:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  356. Thibaultmol (talk) 11:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  357. ✊ Yet another supporter of worker's unions. --Nomentz (talk) 11:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  358. --— Spacepinetalk 11:08, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  359. Wikipedia having so much as a CEO is disgusting news, a union buster to boot is beyond the pale. This isn't a safe space for capitalism. Normal moe (talk) 11:09, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  360. Quilufa (talk) 11:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  361. I also think that this Web must be free of certain behaviours. One of them is to not let people to speak freely about their working conditions.Alfeliz2001
  362. david1955 (talk) 11:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  363. Poloch (talk) 11:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  364. Netha (talk) 11:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  365. Wikipedia has been one of the strongest forts against the destruction of the commons, of truth, of public benefit, of collective empowerment. It has come time to defend it with all we've got. Xrchz (talk) 11:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  366. Signed in solidarity User:Roseen 11:49, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  367. Unacceptable --Brian Poutr (talk) 11:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  368. I love Wikipedia and am signing on behalf of the values that got it to today, in hope of at least another century of adherence to the same values — mkettleson 12:09, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  369. Terez27 (talk) 12:12, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  370. Now may be the last chance to keep Wikipedia on track. As Jake Orlowitz writes: "Bernadette Meehan became CEO on January 20, 2026, recruited from a career that included Wall Street stints at J.P. Morgan and Lehman Brothers, a spokesperson role at the National Security Council, senior leadership at the Obama Foundation, and most recently a posting as U.S. Ambassador to Chile. Four months in, the longtime lead developer of MediaWiki is fired, the team that personifies community service is dissolved, and the union is in open confrontation" (as it should be). John Baez (talk) 12:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  371. Wikipedia is and should be a union shop Temporallyambiguous (talk/contributions) 12:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  372. Unions are necessary. Alex Schröder (talk) 12:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  373. Long live international solidarity! --Kompetenter (talk) 12:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  374. Solidarity! --Cyragui (talk) 12:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  375. Will chip in if there's a strike fund. Will not donate again until/unless this is satisfactorily resolved. cwhooker (talk)
  376. klɛz (talk) 12:44, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  377. Signed in support and solidarity. Noamz (talk) 12:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  378. Come on Wikimedia, don't be evil! --Hanhaiwen (talk) 12:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  379. コミュニティ・テック部門の解体にもブルック・ヴィバーをはじめとする職員の解雇にも反対します。組合所属を理由とする解雇とはウィキメディア財団の運営は随分と恥知らずですね。--Aphaia (talk) 12:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  380. Embrace the unions --Bosse Klykken (talk) 12:57, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  381. Nothing to lose but our chains. Hiobazard (talk/contribs) 12:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  382. Absternr (talk) 13:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  383. No action about us without us. Rua (mew) 13:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  384. This cannot stand. Dtaylor1984 (talk) 13:13, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  385. Scyrme (talk) 13:22, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  386. Our community is better than this, and our leadership should reflect that. I will stand in solidarity if there is a strike. Hawksquill (talk)
  387. In solidarity and respect. AlexisMichaud (talk) 13:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  388. Thiscourse (talk) 13:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  389. Cvpines (talk) 13:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  390. Kevang (talk) 13:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  391. Paul Bryan (talk) 13:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  392. MultisampledNight (talk) 13:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  393. Always in Solidarity with workers organizing! DimiTalen 13:45, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  394. WMF had a good thing going here. One of the last big good things going on the modern web. That status was built on trust. A trust which this series of actions expends virtually all at once. Perhaps given the new CEO's background, this shouldn't come as a surprise. It follows a series of once-prestigious open institutions being captured and dismantled. However, this has perhaps the single largest community of deeply-invested users, and it relies almost exclusively on those users for its continued existence. Perhaps it is once again time to make that count. McCovican » logshhh 13:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  395. WMF, you should know: if you turn evil, WP will survive you. Kremtak (talk) 13:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  396. Solidarity Jeremy Keith (talk) 13:50, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  397. In solidarity Introp (talk) 13:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  398. This is what happens when a nonprofit is run like a for-profit corporation. David.Monniaux (talk) 13:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  399. Information yearns to be free and must remain so, by any means necessary. Which side are you on, which side are you on? Editor510 drop us a line, mate 13:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  400. ✊🏽 There is power in a union. Anarchivist | (talk) 13:57, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  401. Max Walters (talk) 13:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  402. Solidarity with the union is solidarity with Wikipedia and its values. Technolalia (talk) 14:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  403. Wikipedia's value comes from its ethical relationship to the community. Without that ethical relationship, Wikipedia is just another website. Ethical engagement with workers and community editors is what makes Wikipedia work. BEn (talk) 14:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  404. Gladrim (talk) 14:05, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  405. --Harmonia Amanda (talk) 14:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  406. --Askateth (talk) 14:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  407. --Mepherl (talk) 14:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  408. Limes.pink (talk) 14:16, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  409. In solidarity. Eric A. Meyer (talk) 14:17, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  410. In times like these, suppressing unions is a clear marker of corporate corruption. Serpyllum (talk) 14:19, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  411. Solidarity and strength for the community team and engineers! --Trublu (talk) 14:22, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  412. The freedom to organize is of utmost importance --Rovanion (talk) 14:25, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  413. I was a WMF supporter. Not now. --User:Petr.Tesařík (talk) 14:30, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  414. Casspedia (talk) 14:33, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  415. Abstract 14:33, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  416. unions are A Good Thing Lajmmoore (talk) 14:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  417. Tess (talk) 14:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  418. Solidarity, obviously. —⁠Collint c 14:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  419. squeaky201 (talk) 14:37, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  420. Concerning development. --NicApicella (talk) 14:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  421. Fully and completely support. Having a union, in turbulent times like this, is of utmost importance. A shameful series of decisions by WMF.Historyday01 (talk) 14:41, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  422. Wmigda (talk) 14:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  423. Chronodm (talk) 14:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  424. In support and solidarity Tremolo (talk) 14:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  425. In solidarity. Wikiuser13 (talk) 14:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  426. Solidarity. Dchristmann (talk) 14:51, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  427. Solidarity Forever StudentOfEtherium (talk) 14:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  428. Davepolaschek (talk) 14:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  429. Wikipedia is the people and together we stand IamXOD 15:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  430. Solidarity! Whenelvisdied (talk) 15:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  431. First beg for money, then fire the people. The reason WP exists at all: It is a project for humans! --Eliza Winterborn (talk) 15:05, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  432. -- irn (talk) 15:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  433. Yeah. Fluora (talk) 03:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  434. Solidarity --Travis (talk) 15:16, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  435. Revirvlkodlaku (talk) 15:18, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  436. Enough is enough. --ABx11 (she/they | formerly TheAuroraBorealis | In solidarity) 15:19, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  437. United we are stronger —-Kanor (talk) 15:24, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  438. Solidarity --Xybreus (talk) 15:26, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  439. Lpryszcz (talk) 15:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  440. Don't be evil! Derf Jagged (talk) 15:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  441. Solidarity --ferenjamin (talk 15:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  442. Ensh1ttification ends here! --Tdw~nlwiki (talk) 15:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  443. Suðurhafsljósæta (talk) 15:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  444. Solidarity Rstvier (talk) 15:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  445. We cannot lose the last big common good on the internet to being "run like a business". Firing people who have built the bedrock without reason is never a good sign. If you won't treat your workers well, you have no place in the commons. Tigerin (talk) 15:45, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  446. Solidarity sprrwhwk (talk) 15:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  447. The right to organize must not be infringed bondolo (talk) 15:49, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  448. Cquest (talk) 15:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  449. Solidarity Jlsfrey 15:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  450. Very much in support of the Wiki workers. Wikipedia/Wikimedia has an opportunity be _the best of the internet_ - not only in the content that it curates, but in how it acts. Mkflint 15:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  451. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 16:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  452. In solidarity, Pepe piton (talk) 16:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  453. Disappointing. — 🔥𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆 (𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌)🔥 16:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  454. SheamusPatt As a long time (though sporatic) contributor, I recognize that WikiPedia depends on its many volunteers. We should expect that it will treat its own employees fairly.
  455. Solidarity User:cymplecy
  456. Unequivocal support as a 20-year editor. Madcoverboy (talk) 16:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  457. --Canislupusarctos (talk) 16:37, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  458. Unconscionable. Sincerely, Dilettante 16:41, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  459. I don't edit much (done more logged out) but I've always admired Wikimedia and therefore been a monthly donor. No longer. Svalinnn (talk) 16:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  460. The recent actions of the WikiMedia Foundation are disgusting. Wikipedia is built on collective action and community. This is shameful, disgraceful, and against every principle Wikipedia has ever stood for. Although I don't edit much, Wikipedia has a very special place in my heart. I will always stand with my fellow editors to protect it from these sickening displays of corporate greed. - Heyitsthatdudeben
  461. I've been an avid user of Wikipedia, Commons, Wikibooks, and other Wikimedia services since I was nine years old. I stand with the fired WWU workers, and harshly condemn this and any further attempts to degrade the operations of these resources. Gimmi20 (talk) 16:47, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  462. silviaASH (inquire within) 16:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  463. Only made a few minor edits but I will be pausing my monthly donations.  staglol   ctbs
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  464. --Eihjar (talk) 16:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  465. In solidarity! Bordados (talk) 16:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  466. WWU workers, you have laid the wide foundations; built it skyward stone by stone. In solidarity, Eyesinthefire (talk) 16:57, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  467. 🍅 fx (talk) 16:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  468. Buster79 (talk) 17:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  469. Moosebird (talk) 17:16, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  470. Shellwood (talk) 17:16, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  471. Solicli (talk) 17:18, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  472. I've been here for more than twenty years, how could I not sign ? Ukulele (talk) 17:24, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  473. Full support. Effy Midwinter (talk) 17:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  474. --Luftschiffhafen (talk) 17:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  475. Shaunus4 (talk) 17:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  476. Organized labor is harder to exploit (or fire) MoreHans (talk) 17:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  477. I did few edits. You have my support. Wherenobo 17:49, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  478. Dänenleo (talk) 17:50, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  479. Solidarity, forever. Management isn't the wiki, we and the developers are. Izzy Grosof (talk) 17:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  480. Ilja space (talk) 17:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  481. Semir G (talk) 18:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  482. Rupert Clayton (talk) 18:08, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  483. sighs in WP:FRAM In solidarity, FantasticWikiUser(Ts and Cs) 18:11, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  484. DA472828 (talk) 18:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  485. DenisMoskowitz (talk) 18:16, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  486. In the name of all that is good, do not let humanity's largest reference work and consolidation of knowledge be forsaken and be beholden to the whims of those that do not work for the benefit of all mankind. I speak in behalf of The Black Teapot Server, kag sa tanan nga nagausar sang Wikipedia nga taga-amon pero indi makapirma sa sini nga petition. Antarck (talk) 18:17, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  487. I started as a troll and will go back there if enshitification seriously starts. Sofafernsehfan (talk) 18:17, 27 May 2026 (UTC) of de.wikipedia.orgreply
  488. Awinkler3 (talk) 18:18, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  489. Fredrik Bakke (talk) 18:21, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  490. Semininja (talk) 18:24, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  491. I really hope this is not necessary. Wikipedia is an invaluable resource in the age of generative AI nonsense and I greatly enjoy contributing to it. UltrasonicMadness (talk) 18:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  492. Solidarity BruschettaFan (talk) 18:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  493. Cyon (talk) 18:41, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  494. true.. ^qcdrsodo (talk) 18:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  495. Wikipedia has been a pillar of good in the world since it got off the ground. Anti-union strategizing is taking an ax to the roots. As a volunteer, I will not stand for it. I am not willing to help Wikipedia function or even exist if it ceases to be the force for good that I want it to be.Tikwriter (talk) 18:45, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  496. Autoinvective (talk) 18:47, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  497. We all stand together! Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  498. An incredibly disappointing move from Wikipedia. As the world becomes more corporate and hostile, unions are an important resource. Stevoisiak (talk) 18:58, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  499. Hopefully this isn't needed, but I am willing to strike if called. Preferably by it being read-only, but I would not oppose just letting backlogs fill and problems to arise. Its a shame it may come to this, but WMF's actions are not acceptable. PeriodicEditor (talk) 18:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  500. SOLIDARITY Diplotomodon (talk) 19:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  501. --Jeb (talk) 19:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  502. Некто участник (talk) 19:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  503. Bernadette Meehan must be removed. BalooUriza (talk) 19:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  504. This is breaking my heart. I am 100% behind the union and will follow its call. Tim Bray (talk) 19:23, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  505. Uwe Rumberg (talk) 19:25, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  506. Weedwhacker128 (talk) 19:31, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  507. Teemuki25 (talk) 19:33, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  508. The WMF of all institutions ought to have more respect for labor rights. Fragglet (talk) 19:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  509. Eishiya (talk) 19:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  510. Thüringer ☼ (talk) 19:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  511. This needs sorting out. Schwede66 19:39, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  512. Verosercxanto 19:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC) Please don't break the best site on the internet, stop the bullying now.reply
  513. LtDk (talk) 19:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  514. Signed, for my son! -- Espardo (talk) 19:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  515. Signed. Union-busting threatens the very foundation that Wikipedia is based on. Intervex (talk) 19:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  516. The union-busting is disappointing and threatens to cause issues not just with Wikipedia, but any MediaWiki-based site. WornItsKeyItem (talk) 20:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  517. Xe333 (talk) 20:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  518. Alec Perkins (talk) 20:00, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  519. DanGFSouza (talk) 20:05, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  520. This disregard for its employees should have ended when Sue Gardner was fired. They failed to get the message then and are still failing. Cary Bass Deschenes, a.k.a. Bastique ☎ call me! 20:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  521. Le squal (talk) 20:09, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  522. Printstream (talk) 20:17, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  523. Kawa (talk) 20:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  524. 🫡 GoingRampant
  525. Hazel is rabbit (talk) 20:26, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  526. I'm not a big editor of Wikipedia, but I heavily rely on Mediawiki for several other open, niche encyclopedia projects, the ethics of which WMF's actions are not aligned with. Bernadette Meehan's stints in two banks should have been enough of a warning that her ethics are incompatible with the position of WMF CEO. Lunaramethyst (talk) 20:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  527. To see this sort of bullshit from the WMF of all organizations is depressing to say the least. Electricmemory (talk) 20:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  528. Foundations were supposed to be good, weren't they? (I contributed three books to czech wikibooks--hope that counts.) Qeef (talk) 20:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  529. In solidarity with the amazing folks who make Wikipedia possible; I've been only a small contributor, but I'm proud to be a part of this community. Mozillaman (talk) 20:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  530. Pookiyama (talk) 20:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  531. Jami430 (talk) 20:42, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  532. Rbgrubbs (talk) 20:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  533. DevUrandom (talk) 20:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  534. Solidarity forever! Zvavybir (talk) 21:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  535. Solidarity. Will be looking to the union as to whether our 1Lib1Ref event goes ahead next week. Avocadobabygirl (talk) 21:09, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  536. Kj cheetham (talk) 21:13, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  537. Liam McM 21:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  538. Occasional editor, repeat donator. Metamatic (talk) 21:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  539. This project wouldn't be what it is if not for the belief in our shared humanity. I would have the Foundation upholding the work to also remember it. JMsalo (talk) 21:35, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  540. In solidarity. Tlaskalv (talk) 21:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  541. Won't be editing anymore. Morgueço | Morgueco (he/him) 🦇 🇧🇷 talkcontributions 21:37, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  542. RobLa (talk) 21:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  543. Seriously, WMF, what the hell were you thinking? BlueSquadronRaven 21:51, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  544. Siddhant (talk) 21:45, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  545. Pennenetui3000 (talk) 22:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  546. Woodroar (talk) 22:19, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  547. Editor and donor. Astonished by Wikimedia's actions. Razarett 22:26, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  548. Fundamental, existential change is needed to resolve this situation and ensure it can never happen again. Dvallin (talk) 22:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  549. Wikipedia is a precious thing that we must protect. Solidarity forever. Takerlamar (talk) 22:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  550. We need to seize the means of production GeorgeWL 1990 (talk) 22:43, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  551. Bread & Roses. Mmangan333 (talk) 22:49, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  552. Editor and donor. jac roe 22:55, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  553. Solidarity with the workers. Between the rigged board elections and now this, the WMF is starting to look very dodgy, and certainly not an organisation I would want to support with my money. – McDutchie (talk) 22:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  554. Wikipedia runs on people. It shouldn't run over people. adamrice (talk) 23:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  555. It is disappointing it has come to be like this. --Error (talk) 23:02, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  556. whatever we do, and wherever we go, we shall always be faithful to our commitment of being united with solidarity. AltoHampton tcgs 23:08, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  557. 21stcenturycoelacanth (talk) 23:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  558. Webaware talk 23:19, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  559. 🩷 6b6965 (talk) 23:46, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  560. NovaAeterna (talk) 23:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC) Workers of the World, Unite!reply
  561. As a former Foundation employee and volunteer editor I stand in solidarity with all the workers who have contributed to our movement. Steven Walling • talk 23:51, 27 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  562. Wikipedia is one of the last bastions of verifiable knowledge. Please don't sabotage its structural foundations. shtrom (talk) 00:18, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  563. I'm a volunteer editor and I want Wikimedia to reverse their actions. Newystats (talk) 00:25, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  564. AlexsandraSmart (talk) 00:59, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  565. Unions can be abused, but dismissing people for forming one is a far bigger abuse. Wikipedia should not be joining the late stage capitalist frenzy. Please engage reverse gear. --Arfisk (talk) 00:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  566. Wikipedia editor for over 20 years. Signing in solidarity. LodeRunner (talk) 01:33, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  567. Solidarity forever. DakaCookies (talk) 01:34, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  568. I have edited for 18 years, mostly by patrolling recent changes. Solidarity. Luigalaxy (he/him) (talk) 01:40, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  569. Solidarity. Wikipedia is built on its community and on its people. Alienating them is a short path to a long decline. Donor and editor. Amethystfeline (talk) 01:44, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  570. Solidarity. Bwbeach
  571. Sariel Xilo (talk) 01:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  572. Solidarity even though I don't do as much as I could. -Pikavangelist (talk) 01:59, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  573. Plandu (talk) 02:04, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  574. Solidarity Forever! Scanlyze (talk) 02:19, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  575. Workers, editors, donors, community: unite in solidarity! Señoritaleona (talk) 02:34, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  576. Solidarity Noleli (talk) 02:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  577. There's still time to reverse the Silicon Valley-esque "big tech" transformation of Wikipedia, and all the enshittification it inevitably brings — Avelludo (Talk / Contribs / Log) 02:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  578. LuniZunie(talk) 03:30, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  579. okedem (talk) 03:36, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  580. I have never in my life crossed a picket line. If WWU asks us to I'll join in. Kiore 03:43, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  581. In solidarity. DiscoursesonLivvy (talk · contribs) 03:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  582. Solidarity with workers and shame on the WMF. Make amends now. Give people their jobs back if they want them. Pledge to never do this again. Don't think we won't fork all of Wikimedia if it comes to it. If you owe no allegiance to your own workers, your massive force of unpaid volunteers owe you nothing either. -Fadookie Talk 03:56, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  583. Wikipedia ought to be a positive example of collective, non-hierarchical management for the entire internet to follow. "The internet is a constantly burning Library of Alexandria, and it's almost always some big corporation's fault." Lebonk (talk) 04:03, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  584. I'm going to hold off on photos and SVGs I was going to upload to commons until this is resolved. Hugs to anyone affected… RiedleroD (talk) 04:29, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  585. Kowh (talk) 04:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  586. I have nothing but respect with what Wikipedia achieved, but unionization is another human co-creation we should have nothing but respect for. Egon Willighagen (talk) 05:15, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  587. In solidarity, Elindstr (talk) 05:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  588. Solidarity. Cleduc (talk) 05:55, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  589. I've also canceled my monthly donation. In solidarity. Parajedi (talk) 05:59, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  590. Solidarność from California. Reversing the firing decision is a necessary step. The psychopaths who made that firing decision should be forced to resign. Larry Doolittle (talk) 06:05, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  591. good trade relations are basic human rights. GerardM (talk) 06:13, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  592. DutchCanadian (talk) 06:23, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  593. NovaHyperiontalk 06:49, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  594. a niche kale geek (talk) 06:50, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  595. Informaldehyde (talk) 06:59, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  596. Don't let Wikimedia Foundation become for-profit (similarly to OpenAI). Tapafon (talk) 07:12, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  597. To repeat - good trade relations are basic human rights. Seriously, you can be seen!Edmund Patrick confer 13:47, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  598. In solidarity. MMunke (talk) 07:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  599. Discombobulates (talk) 07:19, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  600. TygerKrash (talk) 07:21, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  601. Marshelec (talk) 07:30, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  602. Neil (talk) 07:31, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  603. MediaWiki software that's responsive to community needs ensures that Wikipedia doesn't operate with a hubris of being "sum of all human knowledge". Wikipedia is at max *some* of all human knowledge. It has to be made whole with more and more wikis. asdofindia (talk) 07:46, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  604. Everyone should be free to join a union. --Wavehunter (talk) 07:50, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  605. Turn back before it's too late. JohnESmoke (talk) 08:13, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  606. wikipedia should not be doing the capitalist thing. enough said. EricDoesEdits (talk) 08:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  607. --KEIT (talk) 08:29, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  608. Signed. -Ich (talk) 08:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  609. Phil Champ (talk) 08:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  610. PhantomVorteX (Talk) 08:40, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  611. from early days of NL Wikipedia, Rob Hooft (talk) 09:14, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  612. Ju sch (talk) 09:15, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  613. Institutional knowledge is our knowledge. tutterMouse (talk) 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  614. Saiphani02 (talk) 09:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  615. David Gerard (talk) 10:03, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  616. M4tx (talk) 10:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  617. Signed KoosTheReader (talk) 10:23, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  618. [mdw] 10:42, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  619. Fehlerteufel-x (talk) 10:45, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  620. Not a heavy editor but I support the cause, signed. UnnecessaryDecision (talk) 10:54, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  621. Barefootstache (talk) 11:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  622. --Bumpf said this! ooh clicky clicky! [insert witty meta-text on wiki-sigs here] 11:32, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  623. Wikimedia must serve as a model for others and do better. Camacleod (talk) 11:48, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  624. --Agremon (talk) 11:49, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  625. Standing in full solidarity with WWU! Flavoursofopen (talk) 11:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  626. Democracy is a fundamental human right. That includes democracy in the workplace. Wikipedia can, and should, be better than this! Ebelular (talk) 11:59, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  627. Disgraceful. In solidarity. GraveyardStuffer (talk) 12:07, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  628. Russ (talk) 12:32, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  629. LakesideMinersCome Talk To Me! 12:34, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  630. Solidarity from the German-language WP Suppenmaxe (talk) 12:37, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  631. Mox Eden (talk) 12:40, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  632. --Hurluberlue (talk) 12:41, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  633. In solidarity, Gedankenstuecke (talk) 12:43, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  634. Solidarity from an unimportant editor who's mostly a donor. --ShenandoahJoe (talk) 12:54, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  635. In solidarity, 𐩣𐩫𐩧𐩨 Abo Yemen (𓃵) 12:56, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  636. Tausheef Hassan (talk) 13:23, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  637. -<)kmk(>- (talk) 13:25, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  638. ~2026-31820-83 (talk) 13:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC) In solidarity from a frequent (anonymous) editor of scientific articles.reply
  639. Licjar Xeymelloz (talk) 13:55, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  640. FranCatt (talk) 14:06, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  641. Solidarity. —JLundell talk  14:10, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  642. Codinghorror) 14:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) I will ask for my million dollar donation back, with extensive legal support, if I have to. This is some bullshit and I have requested a direct with this call with the person responsible.reply
  643. Talvisota - In solidarity ~2026-31838-84 (talk) 14:17, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  644. Solidarity from a German Wikipedia editor who’s friends with WMF employees. — Kleinesfilmröllchen (talk) 14:19, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  645. Ugh. This is unacceptable. Wikipedian12512 (Talking is fine | contribs) 14:34, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  646. I average 100 edits a day and have over 140,000 edits completed. I am in full solidarity with WWU and will join a strike without hesitation. The right to unionize is sacred. SimLibrarian (talk) 14:36, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  647. Solidarity! This is *very bad* for editor morale, and bad for wikipedia as a whole. VERY disappointed Observer31 (talk) 14:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  648. TeoTB (talk) 14:40, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  649. This is very disappointing behaviour from the WMF and management needs to learn again that the project is nothing without its editors. --Jwslubbock (talk) 14:48, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  650. An injury to one is an injury to all, I continue to stand in solidarity with WWU and hope Wikimedia is able to see reason. BerkutSimp(talk) 14:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  651. Above all, try always to be able to feel deeply any injustice committed against any person in any part of the world. It is the most beautiful quality of a revolutionary. - Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. In solidarity, t sunrise 14:56, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  652. I love Wikipedia, but I hate union busting more.Sipik06 (talk) 15:13, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  653. Varina (talk) 15:21, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  654. Platform capture of Wikipedia threatens free knowledge as a whole, in an era when it is seriously under threat. If we wish to live in a kinder, gentler world, we must practice those values now. thunkii (talk) 15:30, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  655. I can not in good conscience support the funding of strike-breakers and union-busters. Barberio 15:32, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  656. Unconditional solidarity with the staff members who have been ruthlessly fired. Unacceptable and disgraceful action, it is! signed, Aafi (talk) 15:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  657. Wikipedia is really, really important to me. Please don't let this good thing wither like the soulless tech world surrounding it. Msyds (talk)
  658. thgiex 15:08, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  659. Wikipedia should be run with its community, not from above. Joost schouppe (talk) 15:56, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  660. till we | Talk 16:08, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  661. Unions did so much for society. It is hard to overstate their importance. Hakunamenta (talk) 16:10, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  662. Wäre es da Nicht doch einfacher, die Regierung Löste das Volk auf und Wählte ein anderes? -- Dr.üsenfieber (talk) 16:15, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  663. Nfgusedautoparts (talk) 16:17, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  664. Guettarda (talk) 16:21, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  665. The union's demands are more than reasonable, and what makes Wikipedia what it is is that it is NOT a business. Ready to strike and to cancel my monthly monetary contributions to the foundation if the foundation doesn't act responsibly. nafpaktitism (talk)
  666. CarciaNullius 16:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  667. Wikipedia would be nothing without these workers. I will not be donating until Wikipedia solves this problem Pago95 16:44, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  668. Kunkun901226 (talk) 16:56, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  669. wholeheartedly support this Lovemedead (talk) 16:58, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  670. SiimaTamba (talk) 17:23, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  671. Octolin (talk) 17:46, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  672. .VØ!D. 17:48, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  673. Ac530 (talk) 18:03, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  674. Korrupt (talk) 18:07, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  675. In solidarity with the Wikipedia workers. --FelGru (talk) 18:12, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  676. If we accept union busting on the largest open, free knowledge project, we've lost our way. Ancient9983 (talk) 18:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  677. -- 🐦‍🔥 Aws 💬 Talk 18:44, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  678. Not that I'm a top contributor, but: Apocheir (talk) 18:47, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  679. Now I have to figure out how to pause recurring donations, ugh. Management, why are you doing this to us? skoosh (háblame) 19:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  680. Betseg (talk) 19:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  681. Duckmather (talk) 19:41, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  682. Union busting is not the way to go! Gositi (talk) 19:47, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  683. Oronsay (talk) 19:57, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  684. Lamecarlate (talk) 20:35, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  685. BlckKnght (talk) 20:39, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  686. It hurts me that this is something we even need to consider. Editing Wikipedia has been a passion of mine for over three years now, and I want nothing more than to see the site succeed. But I cannot in good conscience ignore union-busting and the dissolution of one of the only community-focused teams at the WMF. I hate to say it, but I would be willing to join a strike if necessary. QuicoleJR (talk) 21:32, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  687. I thought Wikipedia was something that could not be Enshittified, I’ve long been unhappy with the untruthful donation messages and this further degradation to yet another useless project is not good. as someone of whom enjoys the open source nature of Wikipedia, I dread to see what an enshittified version of it would look like - and hope I never need to see it. Zax71 (talk) 21:47, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  688. Solidarity. Innisfree987 (talk) 22:06, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  689. Mementoama Unions are great, solidarity is great, exploiting people is bad. Great talk, all!
  690. In solidarity, always! CuriositySMBC (talk) 22:38, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  691. Solidarity to the union. It's immensely disappointing that Wikimedia even considered doing union-busting. XTheBedrockX (talk) 22:48, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  692. Pawnkingthree (talk) 22:49, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  693. Truly unacceptable actions by an organisation that promotes transparency and fairness through other means. Speaking about integrity while failing to do so "under your own roof" so to speak. This is not an ecosystem I envision to support any further if serious counter measures are not taken.--A09|(talk) 22:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  694. Solidarity per XTheBedrockX. //SHB2000 (talk) 23:14, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  695. SamsaraSuplex 23:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  696. Ariasuni (talk) 23:34, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  697. GastonN'estPasBon (talk) 23:54, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  698. 책읽는달팽 (talk) 23:54, 28 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  699. I support the WWU. I support the workers who were unfairly terminated. I support the stated goals of Wikipedia. The recent actions of WMF leadership are anti-community and will harm the overall health of the Wiki project in numerous ways. FlintTD (talk) 00:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  700. I am against union busting. I support the WWU and the workers who were fired because they were organizing. WMF leadership is using the same playbook as Google, Meta, and other megacorps, which runs counter to the wiki ethos. Virtual Adept 00:43, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  701. 1faefox (talk) 01:05, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  702. To the best of my recollection, this is the first, only, and hopefully, last time I've invoked my frivolous, yet two-decade-long tenure here. Shut it all down. James (talk/contribs) 01:33, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  703. Solidarity Forever! Reboot01 (talk) 02:34, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  704. How fucking amazing amazing of you, WMF. toby (t)(c)(rw) 03:27, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  705. Solidarity with those affected. Pretzelles (talk) 04:14, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  706. Solidarity --Hvsk (talk) 05:14, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  707. Very upsetting to see WMF lose its way, as many institutions have recently. Garsh (talk) 05:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  708. Soni (talk) 05:56, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  709. WMF 3:16 says: I sell out! ROY is WAR Talk! 06:21, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  710. Siesta (talk) 06:25, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  711. Solidarity -- Klaul (talk) 07:53, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  712. No sellout, solidarity! --Lambdacore (talk) 07:55, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  713. Don't enshittify this beautiful ressource! Lorax4242 (talk) 07:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  714. Arcorann (talk) 08:04, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  715. Solidarity. o7. --not-cheesewhisk3rs ≽^•⩊•^≼ ∫ (pester) 08:07, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  716. Scio2023 (talk) 08:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  717. Mautpreller (talk) 08:35, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  718. --Ameisenigel (talk) 08:59, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  719. I am working on to reduce the Category:BLP articles proposed for deletion backlog for 6 weeks now to save articles from getting deleted by adding a reference, but should the strike happen, I would have to leave them alone and get deleted. (Tip: edit this page and place # ~~~~ to the bottom of the list, optionally with an explanation, thanks!) — In solidarity of the WWU, 🇵🇭 Omegarightarrow (talk) 09:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  720. I work in academia and whenever I have to look up something, Wikipedia is my first choice. I also occassionally edit articles in my area of expertise. We have to protect this resource at all costs! ~2026-31927-00 (talk) 09:19, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  721. The wiki universe is one of the few examples in the tech world where the initial idea has remained more important than succumbing to financial interests. Let’s not jeopardize that. --SupapleX (talk) 09:20, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  722. Solidarity. I’m a just casual editor and small donor, but this is unacceptable. Wikipedia has been the best of the internet, and upholding its values is an essential part of its success. Anlina S. (talk) 09:26, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  723. Support Tvpuppy (talk) 09:33, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  724. Support. What is this enshittification of rights? Leodp (talk) 09:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  725. Why have I been doing this for more than two decades if this is the type of organization in charge? Ray Radlein (talk) 10:52, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  726. Support. But I agree with the people saying that we should probably make the wiki read-only. Wikipedia shows up as the top result for pretty much anyone and anything that has a page, so the damage that vandals could do by spreading serious misinformation, adding abusive language to pages, etc. will likely be disastrous if freely permitted. Handsome Ellis (talk) 11:06, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  727. You can't have freedom of information when you're oppressing your workers. Wikipedia used to stand for a better Internet. WMF, reinstate the fired union organizers and clean up your act. Frogsquadron (talk) 11:08, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  728. Solidarity. --Avenue (talk) 11:50, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  729. Support --Franky Fusion (talk) 11:56, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  730. I really hope Wikipedia stays as a non-profit organization. Nephellium(alt) (talk) 11:57, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  731. Solidarity my friends in niche topics --Infrish 2 (talk) 12:00, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  732. For the Workers. --MadderPierrot (MadderPierrot) 11:59, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  733. Forever in solidarity! I support whatever actions they'd like us to take in response to this. — EarthDude (Talk) 12:53, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  734. Yawnbox (talk) 13:02, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  735. Eeidt (talk) 13:10, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  736. Honestly pathetic behavior. I am also and annual donor and will not be donating until there are some changes. InspectorTiger (talk) 13:17, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  737. Solidarity for unionizing workers everywhere. TGRobby (talk) 13:22, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  738. ✊🏻 —Nightstallion 13:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  739. Absolutely. Cayafas (talk) 13:44, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  740. Viv Desjardin (talk, contrib) 13:53, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  741. Jorge (talk) 14:14, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  742. EJRI (talk)
  743. Solidarity forever. Metaclassical (talk) 14:20, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  744. Terrible precedent. Bgsu98 (Talk) 14:21, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  745. Wish I'd noticed this earlier. Never would I have expected this from the WMF, shame on them. Be better. I am happy to see so many editors organizing so quickly. Wreaderick (talk) 14:25, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  746. Annoyedhumanoid (talk) 14:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  747. Wikipedia is the broadest and perhaps most important collection of knowledge humanity has ever created. Its most-dedicated stewards deserve to be treated fairly by their employer. The right to unionise is central to a fair workplace. HDSQ (talk) 14:36, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  748. Nuretok (talk) 14:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  749. BOLTZMANNBRAINZ (talk) 14:51, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  750. Solidarity forever. NerdyEpiscopalian (talk) 15:27, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  751. Shame on the WMF, these actions attack the people who make this project what it is: one of the largest founts of human knowledge sharing in history. Shame shame shame. solidarity forever to all workers and editors. --Penguin At Last -Feedbacker- (talk) 15:28, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  752. actualcreature (talk) 15:32, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  753. tollsjo (talk) 15:34, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  754. Solidarity Orange sticker (talk) 15:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  755. Leo44 (talk) 15:49, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  756. CommonsEnthusiast (talk) 16:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  757. Geewhizkid (talk) 16:13, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  758. Textaural (talk) 16:28, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  759. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 16:38, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  760. Metaplasms (talk) 16:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  761. Greeny69 (talk) 16:48, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  762. The actions of the foundation are reprehensible, without justification or merit. I stand in full solidarity with Wiki Workers United and with our colleagues that the foundation has terminated. As an editor, I am willing to take collective action, up to and including an editorial strike. Brooke and her fellow dismissed workers should be reinstated, and the foundation should commit to respecting its workers' right to organize without retaliation. This is not what the Wikipedia I know stands for. —AddieMaddie talk | contribs 17:38, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  763. SoledadKabocha (talk) 17:44, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  764. Go on then Fortek67 (talk) 18:34, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  765. Dirtdizzy247 (talk) 18:40, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  766. Solidarity - Floatsuit 18:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  767. Solidarity with the workers. --Pata Proof (talk) 18:46, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  768. I have been on a long break, but considered getting back in. However this changes a lot. In solidarity The AP (talk) 18:50, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  769. Solidarity forever NumelCase (talk) 18:54, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  770. --YodinT 18:55, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  771. Of course. nub :) 18:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  772. Hellosami (talk) 19:24, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  773. Empowerment of Wiki Workers is vital to protecting the liberatory potential of the site. Getabucket (talk · contribs) 19:30, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  774. In solidarity with Wiki Workers United Alexh7 19:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  775. Zoysiamo 19:58, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  776. Solidarity! Tinh1000000 (rawr!) 20:18, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  777. Morwen (talk) 20:22, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  778. Laying off these people is a bad idea. Union busting is wrong. Solidaritet. Devchar (talk) 20:32, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  779.  81567518  W  20:40, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  780. Union busters have never been on the right side of history, and anyone making attempts to interfere with collective action obviously does not understand the most basic and fundamental principles of a collective project such as the Wikpedia. Such an obviously incompetent manager or group of supervisors should be the ones removed from involvement in the Wiki projects, and we should all stand up against their obvious evil and demand that they be held accountable for their misfeasance. ~Teledildonix314~Talk~411~ 20:43, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  781. ChaoticV (converse, contribs) 20:45, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  782. Editing Wikipedia is one of my favourite things to do. But I can't support an org that begs for donations and then won't support its employees. Solidarity, forever. DuckWrangler97 (talk) 21:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  783. Solidarity forever AslanFrench (talk) 22:21, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  784. Solidarity forever phrontist (talk) 18:31, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  785. Solidarity forever! swizzard 22:40, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  786. Dream Indigo  22:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  787. Solidarity with the workers, always. Patr2016 (talk) 22:43, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  788. Yup solidarity, fuck union busting Finnfrog99 (talk) 22:49, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  789. Sadads (talk) 22:50, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  790. ☾⟣✦Inzessin✦⟢☽(talk) 23:32, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  791. Lunchboxhero Solidarity forever 21:38, 29 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  792. CouvGeek (talk) 00:11, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  793. Bekreth Solidarity
  794. 👁 Ceaseless Watcher 👁 (talk; they/them) 01:18, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  795. Solidarity ABF992 (talk) 20:48, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  796. ✊️ Yes, solidarity. This is a very bad look for Wikipedia and the whole community. Let's hope they take the easy step of saying "our mistake!" Patrick Neil, oѺ/Talk 01:53, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  797. Steven Sun (talk) 02:17, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  798. saebou (talk) 02:50, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  799. Anonymous-232 (talk) 03:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  800. ✊️ EDITORS OF ALL COUNTRIES, UNITE! ✊️ Wallpaperwizard (talk) 03:16, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  801. Wikipedia stands as one of the lasts bastions of a free and communitarian Internet. We'll fight to build upon such endeavors and not let them fall onto the interests of the capitalist class. All employees should be paid justly and have guarantees for the continuity of their contracts. Furthermore, the WMF should become a cooperative and not be controlled by single individuals. Delarosaceae (talk) 04:48, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  802. Mskalnik (talk) 04:55, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  803. ✊️ Community, love, respect, passion. These pillars make Wikipedia. This team is the core of our community and we all stand with them. Gett (talk) 05:59, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  804. Solidarity forever sovietblobfish (talk) 06:56, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  805. Nothing about us without us EpicScizor (talk) 07:33, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  806. Editors of the world, Unite! Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 07:57, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  807. ✊️ Community, love, respect, passion. In the past I have made 60 988 edits on swedish wikipedia. But I will make no more edits, or donate any money to wikimedia if workers are not allowed to be part of the union. AHA (talk) 08:36, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  808. In solidarity Bakedseaweed 08:59, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  809. In this day and age, we need to protect the workers that build wikipedia. AllLib (talk) 09:11, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  810. Jules* talk 09:55, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  811. in solidarity, will pause a edit-a-thon I have organised if a strike is requested Petsquirrel (talk) 11:01, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  812. Agreed with all those saying the WMF should spend its money to support editors in the most impactful ways. Giving them the technical tools they ask for is just such a way. Larry Sanger (talk) 12:57, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  813. I have never crossed a picket line, and I certainly don't intend to start here. Seraphimblade Talk to me 13:13, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  814. Fully support - no editing if a strike is called. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dhobern (talkcontribs) 13:47, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  815. Support Oliklee (talk) 14:05, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  816. Tuckerlieberman (talk) 15:12, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  817. Päppi (talk) 16:11, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  818. In solidarity. Is the WMF planning to use artificial intelligence to replace the workers? Robert McClenon (talk) 16:22, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  819. Solidarity for a formerly active editor. MichaelGasser (talk)
  820. Captainllama (talk) 17:13, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  821. JJPMaster (she/they) 17:37, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  822. Butterflox (talk) 18:30, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  823. Solidarity from a union organizer AntiImperialPlanetologist talk 18:32, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  824. In solidarity with our workers. Droodkin (talk) 18:40, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  825. Kowal2701 and Handsome Ellis put it perfectly. I am in solidarity with Wiki Workers United and am willing to go on an editing strike if there is a call for one (union busting is never acceptable behavior), but I would prefer the site enter read only during the strike since vandalism, especially to high-traffic pages and BLPs, can be extremely detrimental if left to fester as Wikipedia is one of the most visited sites in the world and misinformation spreads like wildfire once it gets highly visible. ~delta {talkcont🇰🇷🎢} 18:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  826. In solidarity. There is power in a union. radioactOlive(she/it)(talk) 20:06, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  827. Day Creature (talk) 20:08, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  828. Lavalizard101 (talk) 20:53, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  829. "When a non-profit begins to measure its success by its profit margins rather than its social impact, it ceases to be a force for good and becomes just another business." - Unknown Linux_Luvver@root:~$ In solidarity, (Please talk with me. I crave notifications. | What contributions? I don't see any.) 21:12, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  830. Solidarity forever. Crestfalling (talk/contribs) 23:31, 30 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  831. Union busting is against Wikipedia's mission. Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 8.7% of all FPs. 01:23, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  832. Kspiers (talk) 01:40, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  833. Cooljeanius (talk) (contribs) 02:10, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  834. The editors stand with the union. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aproxyname (talkcontribs) 02:38, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  835. Random layoffs are dumb, cruel, and contrary to the values of Wikipedia and of America itself (WMF is based in the United States and is subject to US labor laws, which are the only ones that are this loose to allow for random layoffs). VidanaliK (talk to me) (contributions) 02:56, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  836. Zemblya (talk) 03:49, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  837. Forever stand with those who uphold the wiki TNM101 (chat) 06:52, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  838. Minoa (talk) 08:44, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  839. I have only just heard about this, but I'm already in; stand with the workers. Yes I am a nerd -XCBRO172 (How could you tell?) 09:05, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  840. Well very well (talk) 09:13, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  841. Jikybebna (talk) 09:50, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  842. - SmokeyJoe (talk) 10:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  843. J947edits 10:29, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  844. Kaylaxatives (talk) 11:45, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  845. Supporting the WMF workers Josey Wales Parley 11:56, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  846. It's no hardship to volunteer for other organizations, including other wikis, instead. I am willing to strike for as long as necessary. Vsst (talk) 13:11, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  847. In solidarity, Robby.is.on (talk) 13:22, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  848. Should a strike be called for, I'll also be willing to have AnomieBOT participate. Anomie 13:25, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  849. In solidarity from the French speaking wiki --Gokimines (talk) 13:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  850. ✊️ There always should have been a union, doubly so now. In solidarity! This a scandal and those responsible should be sacked --Webmind (talk) 14:59, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  851. Eric the Lemming (talk) 15:25, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  852. Solidarity with Wiki Workers United and with every worker who was laid off --Liaskian (talk) 16:03, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  853. I don't get the decision of the WMF. I just don't see the logic behind it. I believe that decreasing the number of technical engineers and staff would actually increase the amount of burnout and also increase the level of strain. The fired staff should get their jobs back. More engineers should be hired and there ought to be an increase of supporting resources. Better the working conditions and pay them more. My solidarity goes forever for the Wiki Workers United. CastleFort1 (talk) 16:32, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  854. Union busting shouldnt be a thing anywhere in the world, more so in WMF which is built to supporr the Wiki movement, entirely based on the pillars of free knowledge and consensus building. Regards, Jeromi Mikhael 16:42, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  855. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 17:13, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  856. I've been an anonymous wiki gnome for decades, created an account just now to show my unconditional support. -Dang-r-us (talk) 17:33, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  857. Chaikney (talk) 17:37, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  858. I affirm the right for the WWU to organize. nameless7357 19:19, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  859. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 19:32, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  860. Nick Number (talk) 20:30, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  861. In solidarity Spiderone(Talk to Spider) 21:09, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  862. Solidraity, y'all Fogovonslack (talk) 21:28, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  863. Bonne1978 (talk) 21:35, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  864. Streetr4 (talk) 21:51, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  865. I've been at Wikipedia for 15 years, primarily editing the Portuguese version. Through ups and downs, I've witnessed the worst of people with a "small power syndrome" who don't want to act with diverse voices or refuse to participate in community. Attitudes like this coming from people "at the grassroots level" are unacceptable. In defense of those who fight for basic rights and against any act of tyranny. Jardel (talk) 21:55, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  866. Monagz (talk) 22:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  867. -- Patar knight - chat/contributions 22:39, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  868. john k (talk) 23:04, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  869. ResLookerUpper (talk) 23:27, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  870. This project belongs to its community. Solveig (talk) 23:35, 31 May 2026 (UTC)reply
  871. "You crossed the line, WMF" - Niko Bellic. --VitorFriboquen :] (Talk) 00:59, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  872. As a dues paying union member at my real life job, I'm not about to decline a call to stand in solidarity. I was hoping against hope to see some sort of explanation from the WMF that would make this seem like anything other than what it clearly seems to be, but that has not happened. Throwing my support behind this. Trainsandotherthings (talk) 01:40, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  873. Grillo (talk) 07:22, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  874. NDG (talk) 09:22, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  875. Matej.volfik (talk) 09:26, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  876. GanzKnusper (talk) 09:40, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  877. Langusto (talk) 09:43, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  878. Brettchenweber (talk) 10:12, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  879. Acka47 (talk) 13:37, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  880. Plumbum208 (talk) 13:39, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  881. Selbstporträt 14:24, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  882. I was here near the beginning, I'd hate tp find myself near the end. Wikis must remain open. --AlisonW (talk) 15:23, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  883. Labor remembers OnCloudFive (talk) 15:31, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  884. i80and (talk) 15:45, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  885. The Real Walrus (talk) 16:33, 1 June 2026 (UTC) No more edits, not that I do many, and NO MORE DONATIONS until this is sorted out.reply
  886. Smallangryplanet (talk) 16:47, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  887. cc-TimidRobot 17:02, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  888. In solidarity. --Simchaboston (talk) 17:29, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  889. Atmois 17:30, 1 June 2026 (UTC) Solidarityreply
  890. Yup. -- Kapulakone (talk) 18:17, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  891. If this is union-busting, it’s a bad mistake. The lack of a response by WMF suggests it is. — Charles Stewart (talk) 18:32, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  892. ChromaticApparition (talk) 20:16, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  893. Jcuhfehl (in solidarity · talk · contribs) 20:52, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  894. The people united will never be defeated
    El pueblo unido jamás será vencido Tod Robbins (talk) 21:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  895. Toddy15 21:23, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  896. DougInAMugtalk 22:08, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  897. Turtleguy (talk) 22:13, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  898. Signed. Today is WP:Brooke Vibber Day! — Vigilant Cosmic Penguin 🐧(talk | contribs) 22:59, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  899. For the community that I've come to love 7amithorn solidarity|talk|stats 23:41, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  900. RobinTempleton (talk) 23:59, 1 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  901. I’m still not quite sure on the timeline that lead to moves like this coming from the WMF. BurritoLad (huh? - whuh?) 00:12, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  902. I haven't been active as an editor in a long time, but wanted to indicate my support here. Calair (talk) 01:31, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  903. Solidarity from an admin of 19 years. Deryck C. 02:49, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  904. Why does the WMF insist on undermining Wikipedia's mission and harming its people? ~ Pbritti (talk) 03:23, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  905. hi nhals8 (rats in the house of the dead) 04:26, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  906. Elias 🦗🐜 [Chat, they chattin', they chat] 04:43, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  907. Solidarity forever. • Quinn (talk • it/its) 05:11, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  908. Solidaridad siempre. wound theology 05:13, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  909. ThisCatLikesCrypto (talk) 06:01, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  910. Sir Foley (talk) Signed in solidarity with the workers. I expect better from Wikimedia Foundation. 06:11, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  911. Priorities of the WMF are dubious, and it seems it's not only disdain or disrespect towards editors, but also towards the employees with actual knowledge of the main cash cows. The organisation supporting Wikipedia and Commons and the like should be a lot better (ethically) than this. And some of these fundamental issues have been going on for years and years. Fram (talk) 07:29, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  912. Wikipedia is one of the main means my children began to explore their wider world. Signed in solidarity with the workers and all wikipedians SelenaRoutley (talk) 10:49, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  913. What WMF is doing is clear union-busting. If the union asks, we should shutdown everything, blank out the main page, and blank out another page for every day the Foundation continues its union-busting activities and refuses to voluntarily recognize any union of workers that declares their existence and represents workers. It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains! --- C&C (Coffeeandcrumbs) 11:51, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  914. Solidarity Anhydrous Panda (talk) 14:07, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  915. ~nmaia d 15:33, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  916. Beejamjam (talk) 15:40, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  917. The blind cannot continue to lead the sighted any longer. Kristi speak 16:00, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  918. Editor since 2005, Admin since 2007. WMF needs to be responsive to the community and workers. delldot ∇. 16:46, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  919. I'm a small-time editor. But support of WWU should be the bare minimum for Wikipedia. Solidarity. Pahool (talk) 17:29, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  920. Solidarity for all who provide labor to wikipedia, paid and unpaid - andeux 2026-06-02 19:32 (UTC)
  921. Yet another example of WMF being completely at odds with its supposed purposes. Rambling Rambler (talk) 19:45, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  922. Labor is entitled to all it creates - Meteorswarm (talk) 20:37, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  923. An injury to one is an injury to all. In solidarity, RandomReidsvillian1 23:50, 2 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  924. If Freedom’s road seems rough and hard, and strewn with rocks and thorns. Then, put your wooden shoes on, pard, And you won’t hurt your corns. To organize and teach, no doubt, is very good. That’s true. But still we can’t succeed without The Good Old Wooden Shoe. MrMisterer (talk) 00:55, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  925. In solidarity Charlie (talk) 02:17, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  926. 🏳️‍🌈JohnLaurens333 (They/them • Ping me!) 05:09, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  927. Iain fox (talk) 06:08, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  928. Howard🌽33 10:48, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  929. Solidarity with the hard workers behind Wikipedia. {{GearsDatapacks|talk|contribs}} 11:57, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  930. CardboardLamp (TC) 12:05, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  931. In solidarity with WWU. Burrobert (talk) 15:46, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  932. Szalakóta (talk) 17:30, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  933. Please somebody ping me if there is a strike, don't wanna forget about this Gaismagorm (talk) 17:43, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  934. Lightbreather (talk) 18:38, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  935. unions 4ever innit Sleepytimecat (talk) 19:47, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  936. Solidarity with Brooke and the developers. Conny (talk) 20:40, 3 June 2026 (UTC).reply
  937. I stand in solidarity with the developers that work so hard to keep our wiki running. On another note, please ping me too if there’s a strike. I love editing Wikipedia, but I’m willing to give up that privilege to stop this madness. 𝔰𝔥𝔞𝔡𝔢𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔯 (𝔱𝔞𝔩𝔨) -⃝⃤ (they/he) 20:51, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  938. Hoary (talk) 21:35, 3 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  939. 🦅White-tailed eagleTalk to the eagleStalking eagle 00:21, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  940. I'm against capitalism and lack of creativity. ArcadeFair (talk) 04:40, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  941. It is time to sign. In my solidarity, call me #943, as I expected better from you, WMF. ★ Campssitie (msg) (in solidarity, #943) 🧋🏖 05:26, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  942. WaterSquirrel (talk) 12:27, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  943. spellsaidwrong (talk) 14:57, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  944. Solidarity. मल्ल (talk) 15:39, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  945. Long-time supporter of unions in my line of work, healthcare. It is imperative to prevent denial of working people from working together to maintain the right to work. Union-denying/busting is often led hypocritically, openly so, by wealthy and powerful people who hire agents, lawyers, and publicists by the truck-load to make sure they can keep making money and have a secure job. I don't see anything different here.OlympiaBuebird (talk) 17:19, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  946. I've been dealing with a lot offwiki and am just now catching up on the details. I find this heartbreaking.Crunchydillpickle🥒 (talk) 19:50, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  947. Signed in solidarity with the workers and all Wikipedians! dj4am (talk) 22:15, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  948. The world needs Wikipedia, Wikipedia needs its community. Chraab (talk) 22:00, 4 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  949. LizardJr8 (talk) 00:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  950. Dropbear2 (talk) 01:01, 5 June 2026 (UTC) "You can't get me, I'm part of the union ... !"reply
  951. forever —Rutebega (talk) 02:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  952. In solidarity – DreamRimmer 02:23, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  953. Themightyquill (talk) 04:27, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  954. OlafJanssen (talk) 11:23, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  955. Thats something that I never though wikimedia would do. Jabba550  ✉ Talk to me :D 11:44, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  956. Braveheart (talk) 13:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  957. Solidarity Forever Otto (talk) 13:15, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  958. Solidarity with all of you. Rnyr (talk)
  959. I can't believe it has come to this. -- era (Talk | History) 17:09, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  960. Signed, as a small-scale editor who always remains anonymous and doesn't log in for privacy reasons of his own. Respect the workers. ~2026-33592-45 (talk) 17:27, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  961. IN SOLIDARTY!! Theeverywhereperson talk here 18:33, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  962. I have some 2000 edits and reckon that improving the experience of editing wikis is essential. It is especially disappointing that tools like Global Preferences are now de facto unmaintained - and generally, tooling for tagging pages and the like is still very much 'third party'. I made a technical and user case above, but I don't want to walk past the way this was handled, which should bring about some reflection on the part of management. I'm concerned this will affect the organisation as a whole in a very negative manner, harming both the workers and the people they serve. So I am proud to sign in solidarity. Johnanth | 19:41, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  963. In solidarity. I don't want the community to be couped by disconnected board members and a union would help in that regard by giving an inside on how things really operates.--Yodaspirine (talk) 20:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  964. Hey WMF, very, very not cool. Restore the Community Tech team and no more union-busting if you want free labor. Solidarity. -- Binky (talk) 21:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  965. Somepinkdude (talk) 22:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  966. In solidarity. Ready and able to strike if needed. Dafootballguy | Want to talk? 00:13, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  967. Mignon~enwiki (talk) 03:17, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  968. XtraJovial (talkcontribs) 04:34, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  969. David10244 (talk) 06:29, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  970. Tibfulv (talk) 11:02, 6 June 2026 (UTC))reply
  971. twotwos (talk) 12:04, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  972. Please don't make us look silly: see WP:NABOBS. Bearian (talk) 12:55, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  973. I support the WWUs petition. Kamcnamee (talk) 23:44, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  974. I will strike if asked to SomeoneDreaming (talk) 14:26, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  975. I support this petition per above. Even though I’m more of a newer editor, these actions are unacceptable and I stand with the union. ✊ EvanTech10 (talk) 15:06, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  976. Good to see this. Power to the people! Carlstak (talk) 16:26, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  977. YasirBarlow 21:49, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  978. Long live the power of the workers. -Gulliblepikmin 22:16, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  979. Would be a shame to lose Wikipedia to the same capitalistic downfall of so many other organisations. Wikis are something I value greatly, and I hope that they remain the sanctuaries of well-managed information that (at least some) currently are. Deeb1324354657 (talk) 22:51, 6 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  980. Union busting is disgusting. CopyleftEverything (talk) 01:31, 7 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  981. Bridget (talk) 03:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  982. Kovcszaln6 (talk) 09:46, 7 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  983. KuyaMoHirowo (talkcontribs) 11:40, 7 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  984. Attempts at union busting are despicable and completely unacceptable in an organization that aims to make the world a better place. The fired workers must be reinstated. AxelBoldt (talk) 21:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  985. not very happy about the wikimedia projects justifying my long-running distrust for their owners time and time again. Midnaw (talk) 01:34, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  986. --Goldsztajn (talk) 05:50, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  987. Heyallkatehere (talk) 08:35, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  988. adding my small voice to the chorus. We cannot allow one of our greatest resources be poisoned and so much of the integrity of Wikipedia relies on these workers. It costs so little to the Foundation, so why would they want to damage their integrity and trust by doing this? Kokaabiel (talk) 11:06, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  989. Allowing this to go unchallenged would be, IMO, a green light for Wikipedia to get closer to the full-on enshittification that the rest of the internet suffers from. Whatever move that WWU considers best to display solidarity and ultimately reverse this desicion, including an editing strike, has my support and participation. MSG17 (talk) 11:48, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  990. In solidarity. Antiquistik (talk) 13:56, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  991. As a donor and occasional editor, I am horrified by the actions of the WikiMedia Foundation. This directly goes against Wikipedia's principles, and I am pausing my donations. --SELI-chan (talk) 15:00, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  992. PuppetScarf 15:46, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  993. iwalkthesameway 17:57, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  994. There [is] no power greater anywhere beneath the sun Casablanca 🪨(T) 20:31, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  995. --Dr.Garfbob10(2) (talk) 21:18, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  996. ¡Solidaridad!Esferoide 22:03, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  997. Solidarity Forever. WMF, you goofed. PlanetaryLuna :) (talk) 22:20, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  998. Never a petition I'd thought I'd need to sign. Headbomb {t · c · p · b} 23:14, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  999. A free internet needs to take care of its people, and this goes against the entire ethos of the Wikimedia Foundation. Signing in solidarity. Localwerewolfenjoyer (talk) 23:37, 8 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1000. Warofdreams talk 00:04, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1001. Xxanthippe (talk) 00:32, 9 June 2026 (UTC).reply
  1002. In solidarity. Hamimh2 (talk) 02:00, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1003. Doomitron (talk) 02:50, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1004. I've paused my donations to the WMF and withheld any editing. There is power in a union. RocketsFallOnRocketFalls (talk) 03:15, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1005. Crazy that this needs to be said, but these actions are entirely contrary to the entire premise of WMF. Stand with the union. Alecstatic 07:22, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1006. Solidarity Forever. Callanecc (talkcontribslogs) 08:49, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1007. Ad Huikeshoven (talk) 09:42, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1008. In solidarity. What the hell, WMF. Trellbailey (talk) 12:57, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1009. Would have been here a lot earlier if I'd known about it. scope_creepTalk 13:50, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1010. Margo92 (talk) 15:14, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1011. Talking Union. Abolishedtemple (talk) 17:38, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1012. Stoupax (talk)
  1013. DerangedTicketCrane (talk) 18:41, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1014. I have loved Wikipedia since its founding, and proudly donated monthly for many years. I have contributed many edits and media uploads in particular. I am saddened by this turn in managerial direction. I hope the union is able to achieve every goal stated. Thank you. Vergess (talk) 19:10, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1015. I will not be making any further donations or edits until this is resolved in the union's favor. Draayder (talk) 22:07, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1016. AshLooming (talk) 22:09, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1017. I support the workers, and hope that management gets the message. Cullen328 (talk) 23:11, 9 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1018. Agreed on all counts to support these workers and members of the community. These anti-community and anti-labor actions are antithetical to the heart of the project. Kharkanan (talk) 00:39, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1019. Solidarity Mattsjc (talk) 04:56, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1020. Lewisiscrazy (talk) 05:34, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1021. I just started getting the hang of things but—for solidarity—I'll leave just as quick. Gmedinakim (talk) 08:45, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1022. Crow Basket (talk) 12:20, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1023. Donald Albury 14:18, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1024. Khagendra (talk) 15:50, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1025. This is my 188th edit, and I have donated thousands of US dollars to the Wikimedia Foundation as a monthly donor over the last decade. My edits - and my donations - will cease upon a WWU strike action. Vigormaster (talk) 17:02, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1026. Laura240406 (talk) 18:55, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1027. Clippy still loves Wikipedia... but even he stands IN SOLIDARITY. Venture18+ (talkcontribs) 22:01, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1028. Yqxud (talk) 22:39, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1029. --Maresa63 Talk 23:46, 10 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1030. DawnlightMelody (talk) 01:38, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1031. I stand in solidarity with Wiki Workers United! BMR (talk) 01:52, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1032. Etrapani (talk) 04:23, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1033. Link20XX (talk) 04:50, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1034. Izaak (talk) 12:47, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1035. ResonantDistortion 19:54, 11 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1036. John_Abbe (talk) 00:52, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1037. Solidarity Aepeul (talk) 04:22, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1038. My thoughts on this situation, and the circumstances the community is facing in this moment in time more broadly, proved too large for me to comfortably place them with my signature here, but they can be found here. SnowRise let's rap 04:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1039. Editor and donor, signing in support of the union. Aurodea108 (talk) 07:07, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1040. EducatedRedneck (talk) 11:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1041. Ita140188 (talk) 14:49, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1042. Snapdragon66 (talk) 16:47, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1043. NoTalentHack 16:31 12 June 2026 (UTC)
  1044. I second others's opinion that this is unacceptable behaviour from the WMF. Anyone working for the WMF must never forget they are a custodians of the commons embodied by Wikipedia and its community/ies, and never its bosses, much less its rulers. I_am_axx 19:20, 12 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1045. User:Max.nordlund 20:28 June 2026 (UTC)
  1046. Extremely disappointed by this turn of events 𓆣SaturniaPavonia𓆣 (talk)
  1047. Sure looks like blatant union-busting, WMF. -Arcataroger (talk) 14:23, 14 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1048. Korg (talk) 14:44, 14 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1049. Alessandriana (talk) 02:02, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1050. Time for some "Good trouble". - Shearonink (talk) 05:57, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1051. I am still getting started with editing for Wikipedia, and this news is very disappointing Leetuce (talk) 10:41, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1052. Wikipedians of the world, UNITE! - ABAL1412🇻🇳🇸🇺🇷🇺 (talk ☭) 12:27, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1053. I support this effort. We need a better balance of power. Gjb0zWxOb (talk) 14:42, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1054. GSK 15:06, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1055. Solidarity from Art+Feminism Workers United. I commit to joining an editorial strike. - Chrysanthemum123 (talk) 17:24, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1056. In solidarity, Tioaeu8943 (talk) 19:59, 15 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1057. CoronalMassAffection (talk) 00:23, 16 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1058. 781h (talk) 05:31, 16 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1059. Geom (talk) 23:49, 16 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1060. OwlsTalon (talk) 00:23, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1061. WhoIsConfused ( talk ) 00:30, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1062. Topshelver (talk) 00:59, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1063. Always happy to provide support for a good cause. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 04:05, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1064. 1brianm7 (talk) 19:48, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1065. Solidarity forever. Lawdambro (Talk) (Contribs) 20:41, 17 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1066. I find it disgusting that Wikipedia has turned away from its original purpose. Am happy to support this cause. BloxdVan1 (Talk) (Contibs 12:44, 18 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1067. Seems like I’m a bit late, but still I find this disturbing. I support this campaign. Jacksonvil (talk|contribs) 09:57, 18 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1068. In solidarity User:Amanouz
  1069. Damn... BrandNewSaint (talk) 14:55, 18 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1070. Very happy to provide support if needed. Chloe (talk) 20:04, 18 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1071. Voyager640 (talk) 01:03, 19 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1072. !Nigiri (talk) 01:20, 19 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1073. Despite my strong belief in capitalism, unions are a very important part of business to challenge corporate evil and greed. SunDawn Contact me! 01:39, 19 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1074. Flominator (talk) 13:46, 19 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1075. PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 23:15, 19 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1076. Xavexgoem (talk) 00:13, 20 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1077. KitsuneDono (talk) 07:24, 20 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1078. 123957a (talk) 10:41, 20 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1079. I've done several edits. I support you. Treeman23 5:14 PM, 20 June 2026 (UTC)
  1080. I believe WMF employees have a right to unionize. Janhrach (talk) 20:16, 20 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1081. Wikipedia is an important foundation for all of our truth and knowledge. We must fight and stand up for it so it cannot be exploited, damaged, or warped to spew lies. Power to all of us. Stand together. Culix (talk) 20:27, 20 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1082. A Wondrous Raven (talk) 03:30, 21 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1083. 🫀 Crash // Organhaver ( it / he | talk to me, maybe? ) 04:07, 21 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1084. Signed in solidarity, since our voices need to be heard. (:]) Wikistander (talk | contribs) 04:43, 21 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1085. A union is a natural extension of everything Wikimedia stands for in the world. Rȕnolīst | þč 07:43, 21 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1086. Reiterating what Chrysanthemum123 has said above. Art+Feminism Workers United is ready to join in on a collective action, including an editorial strike. - Nyeboah (talk) 21:18, 21 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1087. Lucas Werkmeister (talk) 08:04, 22 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1088. In solidarity, ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 13:02, 22 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1089. Solidarity from Art+Feminism Workers United. I am ready to join collective action in support of Wiki Workers United and am committed to joining an editorial strike. SolarPowerBB (talk) 15:57, 22 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1090. An injury to one is an injury to all. Meanwhile, when I chair voluntary groups, and used to chair professional ones as well, I always remember that the most important thing is to build an esprit de corps, and to make sure that everyone both feels welcome and feels valued. A strategy that I recommend to Wikimedia and their board. rag2 (A mere 37, but carefully curated, edits) 23:39, 22 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1091. Endorsed. Buckshot06 (talk) 23:42, 22 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1092. Solidarity forever. DavisA23 (talk) 02:57, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1093. Snowmanonahoe (talk · contribs · typos) 06:45, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1094. As a card-carrying capitalist, I have found, and not just recently, that employees' unions are of benefit not just to the employees but to the whole enterprise. Even though listing a few of the benefits is, or should be, a trivial exercise, here's a snippet of robustly proven facts: 1. Human beings tend to act & react positively in a positive environment. 2. A working environment that offers, at the very least, the necessary modicum of work safety is a positive environment. And 3. Employees and working people in general produce better results in their work and the better results are always visible to the consumer, even if the cause for the better quality is not evident. Bonus point: Managerial personnel, right up to the CEO, indirectly benefit from a positive working environment, and not just in, for example, their monetary compensation. (For a bit more on this, important yet largely ignored, attribute, see e.g. The Impact of Inequality: How to Make Sick Societies Healthier (2006); The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World (2015); but there's quite a large bibliography out there, anyway). -The Gnome (talk) 07:28, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1095. In solidarity. User3749 (talk) 16:59, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1096. Homeostasis07 (talk/contributions) 18:48, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1097. In solidarity. Wikipedian-in-Waiting (talk) 21:36, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1098. Don’t see what this will accomplish, but I’m all for it. Wikipedian Talk to me! or not… 21:44, 23 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1099. User:TrochosaSepulchralis (talk) 18:42, 23 June 2026 (CDT)
  1100. Solidarity. Pinchme123 (talk) 17:01, 24 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1101. I'm sure I could come up with something deep and meaningful to say but I figure the most profound thing the Wikimedia Foundation could witness or experience is the firm refusal of thousands of its most active and involved editors to take something like this lying down. There's always strength in numbers, there's even more strength in calling the site's heavy hitters up to the plate (or really away from it, in this case) to bring a global institution to its knees. Ultimately, what that's meant to say is, tell all your friends! Best to all, CSGinger14 (talk) 00:42, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1102. Northwegiscre nasu (talk) 01:36, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1103. Rus1825 (talk) 04:01, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1104. Aydoh8[what have I done now?] 04:48, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1105. I'd rather be a man. --Jordano53 05:54, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1106. Adlihtam (talk) 17:55, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1107. In solidarity Dragonhawk12 (talk) (Guestbook) (Wikicats) 19:16, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1108. Solidarity! Medievalfran (talk) 20:52, 25 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1109. Reidgreg (talk) 05:17, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1110. Solidarity! Khronicle I (talk) 09:02, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1111. Wikipedians of the world, unite! Viatori (talk) 09:03, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1112. 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, in a time when fascist politics is engulfing the Internet with corporate backing. Editing Wikipedia means holding it accountable, and signing this petition means holding Wikimedia accountable, and ensuring that the invaluable work of WWU does not go neglected. If you've managed to read this message, thank you, and I urge you to sign too. The more signatures, the harder it is for this to go under the bus and under the radar. It takes no time, and you'll be supporting something which benefits us all. In solidarity Grettoonist (talk) 09:36, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1113. Mylo pinto rizvi (talk) 09:54, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1114. In solidarity! --Supervegan (talk) 10:01, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1115. Festucalextalk 11:17, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1116. In solidarity, Pretzel Quetzal (talk) 13:10, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1117. Solidarity Forever! ezlev (user/tlk/ctrbs) 13:16, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1118. Solidarity! Lionel.rowe (talk) 13:31, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1119. Solidarity Forever <3 ʊnƌer◙swamȹᵗᵅᵜᵏ 13:57, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1120. Been a Wikipedian for over twenty years, though a bit out of touch lately. I'm from a working-class, union-supporting background, so learning about this leaves a bad taste in my mouth already. I won't say much more, as many who have signed above have already made some excellent points. Solidarity! --Alan W (talk) 14:47, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1121. In solidarity. --📎 JackFromWisconsin (talk | contribs) 15:16, 26 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1122. Eskivor (talk) 00:36, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1123. Solidarité ! --ArthurRambo18 (talk) 15:18, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1124. Iluzalsipal (talk) 16:55, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1125. Solidarity Forever <3 Smimulator 18:23, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1126. In solidarity Concept14 (talk) 19:21, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1127. Kiwipete (talk) 22:07, 27 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1128. Justiyaya 00:31, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1129. fuck it. i already had my reservations about the foundation. Tankishguy
  1130. In solidarity Somebodyidkfkdt (talk) 05:34, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1131. In the words of Jack Kelly, WES A UNION NOW Editor of Mall (talk)
  1132. In solidarity --Boynamedsue (talk) 07:15, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1133. In solidarity, and as a systems engineer, shocked that the WMF should cut off the mechanism for translating user requirements into working systems. Astonishing, horrifying. Chiswick Chap (talk) 17:45, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1134. Relatively new to editing, but a longtime reader of Wikipedia. This is a great resource and we can’t let it go downhill. In solidarity, Cynthia Muldoon (talk) 18:04, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1135. Solidarity Forever Destinyokhiria (talk / cont) 18:55, 28 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1136. Human beings over corporate bottom-lines always. I already have a history of withdrawing my volunteer labour over far less important matters than this. Ivanvector (Talk/Edits) 00:21, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1137. WMF should withdraw that Songnae (talk) 02:29, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1138. In solidarity - UtherSRG (talk) 03:48, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1139. I was alerted to this by someone posting on Bluesky[1] that they'd just cancelled their monthly donation to Wikipedia over this — I don't blame them. Bibliosporias (talk) 14:07, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1140. CactusWriter (talk) 21:32, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1141. Mfield (Oi!) 23:45, 29 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1142. I'm not a Ferengi. TurboSuperA+[talk] 07:41, 30 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1143. I stand with WWU! User:MovedRemote (talk) 01:09, 30 June 2026 (UTC)reply
  1144. In solidarity, Chris ☁️(talk - contribs) 02:52, 1 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1145. I stand with WWU in solidarity ✊️ Kristos (talk) 06:07, 1 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1146. Me too. In times of generative AI slop madness and fascism that tries to bring down this website, Wikipedia is the last stand of reliable source everywhere on the internet. We can't be in this position without workers that has built this encyclopedia for over twenty five years. Let's hold WMF accountable for their decisions and stop messing around. MarioJump83 (talk) 04:15, 2 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1147. --Leonidlednev (TCL) 06:18, 2 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1148. Bruceraf (talk) 07:10, 2 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1149. --HighImagination (talk) 18:54, 2 July 2026 (UTC) old account is Pinto Rizvi(edits)reply
  1150. Please protect quality at Wikipedia. -- Ssilvers (talk) 03:37, 3 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1151. In solidarity. TyronesEditsPages (talk) 05:41, 3 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1152. In solidarity. Coffeeurbanite (talk) 21:30, 3 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1153. In solidarity, lizthegrey (talk) 02:04, 4 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1154. solidarity AssanEcho (talk) 19:00, 4 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1155. In solidarity Contributor124 (talk) 19:48, 5 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1156. Solidarity from another labor organizer. TariffedSparrow (talk) 11:43, 6 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1157. In union solidarity with Groucho Marx, the IWW, and this action. As for the the current WMF: "Your proposition may be good but let's have one thing understood, whatever it is, I'm against it, and even when you've changed it or condensed it, I'm against it". Augmented Seventh (talk) 16:49, 6 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1158. Willsmith. Wikipedia editor since 2002, 1,203 edits, and I worked with Brook_Vibber to set up the Malay language wikipedia, https://ms.wikipedia.org/
  1159. pattersonuwu njz (talk) 18:11, 7 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1160. This girlthing edits Russian Wikipedia time to time. -- CyberTailor (talk) 20:55, 7 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1161. The underlying situation is a direct evidence of grave mismanagement of funds and assets, and must be rectified by any means necessary. 🪙 Silvymaro 🌏 22:41, 7 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1162. As a girlthing that contributes to Wikisource, long live Wiki Workers United. wertercatt 19:53, 8 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1163. In solidarity RedwoodsAndSkyscrapers (talk) 01:12, 9 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1164. Joshua N W (talk) 14:46, 9 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1165. Total support and I support every action the union would chose to stop these blatant attacks against workers rights and freedom for all. F the bosses.--Aristoxène (talk) 16:28, 9 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1166. Aza24 (talk) 22:34, 11 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1167. Hrlabel 00:39, 12 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1168. Doing my part to keep Wikipedia and its sibling projects alive. SuperSonicSpy1 (talk) 13:29, 12 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1169. //Lollipoplollipoplollipop::talk 10:15, 13 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1170. ‑‑gurkubondinn 10:37, 13 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1171. I will always put the Wikipedia community first, before the WMF, and I will always be willing to act for the community's best interests. The WMF has handled this situation in a horrendous manner, and it has harmed the community; I suspect this union will ultimately help Wikipedia as a whole, and I am willing to follow its lead. Skarmory (talk • contribs) 09:41, 14 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1172. When workers rights are under attack there is only one thing to do, stand up and fight back. TheGhostGum (talk) 18:47, 15 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1173. History doesn't exactly repeat, but it sure rhymes. —Jéské Couriano v^_^v Object Class: Drygioni 19:26, 14 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1174. Solidarity with the union! I will never cross a picket line. — Chao Garden 🌱 ~ say hello 04:19, 15 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1175. We're our strongest when we stand together. Hear, hear! Jalen Barks (Woof) 19:49, 15 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1176. In solidarity, Jebits 01 (talk) 15:46, 16 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1177. applecuckoo (he/him) 21:32, 16 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1178. Though it might be difficult for me to stop myself from editing, solidarity is more important. I won't cross a picket line. - WikipediholicRat (talk) 13:33, 17 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1179. Solidarity Forever! Mit khavershaft, Royz-vi Tsibele🧅 17:57, 17 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1180. I do not support actively disabling bots, edit filters, etc., but I think the WMF would do with a reminder that Wikipedia has not edited itself since 2005. JacobTheRox(talk | contributions) 10:31, 19 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1181. I'm from Wikisource. Prismdragon9 (talk) 15:13, 19 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1182. Dofrg (talk) 06:03, 20 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1183. MrBenjo (talk) 14:58, 20 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1184. Soulful potato (talk) 22:45, 20 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1185. I shall stand in solidarity with the union.Wildfires suck (Discuss) 16:22, 21 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1186. In solidarity. seqv // talk - contribs 16:22, 21 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1187. Solidarity forever! Snowman304|talk 22:41, 21 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1188. EpochFail (talkcontribs) 23:11, 21 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1189. It's nearly 200 years since the Tolpuddle Martyrs, and people are still denied the right to form a trade union. Jack (talk) 07:49, 22 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1190. Vestrian24Bio 10:00, 22 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1191. SillG (Hi! Want to talk?) 22:36, 23 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1192. Lewis Cawte (Talk) 09:28, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1193. I know which side I'm on. Abzeronow (talk) 19:07, 24 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1194. Junosang (talk) 16:15, 26 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1195. I wish I had a clearer vision for how we in the community can begin to arrest this long and consistent march by the WMF away from the ideals that drew us all here originally, but there can be no doubt that it must begin with just and generous treatment for the WWU members and a recommitment to the Community Tech team and the Wishlist. "An injury to one is an injury to all." — ogueScholar  ₨🗩 10:56, 27 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1196. Alpha Beta Delta Lambda (talk) 17:35, 27 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1197. Solidarity, now and forever. Ludus56 (talk) 03:00, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1198. I stand with Brooke Vibber and the Community Tech Team. Obsidian the Fox 06:49, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1199. sad and disgraceful state of affairs. Tmv23 (talk) 12:35, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1200. No brainer. dap 💅 13:06, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1201. Solidarity. YannLK (talk) 13:13, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1202. Chief335 (talk) 13:22, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1203. In solidarity Guz13 (talk) 16:52, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1204. Poppamunz (talk) 19:44, 28 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1205. Edsel B. Fnord (talk) 00:22, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1206. Graham Clark (talk) 00:31, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1207. In solidarity. The WMF should act quick and accept the petition demand to recognize all Wiki unions unconditionally. Also see this. It's long but give it a full read. Sddarealone (talk) 01:46, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1208. Durka42 (talk) 02:38, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1209. WMF's opposition to unionization is plainly at odds with the ideals it is supposed to advance in the world. Athena L.M. (talk) 04:50, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1210. In Solidarity. Please use #WikiSolidarity in your edit summaries when editing items about Unions, Labour law, Employment rights etc. AHendriksen-collecties (talk) 09:20, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1211. BetaReticuli (talk) 10:21, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1212. Martin Vogel (talk) 12:20, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1213. AndrewTavis (talk) 19:01, 29 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1214. I was confused to realise my name wasn't here. Then I realised I just signed the petition on Meta but not the one here 😅 //Talya - My contributions - Let's talk// 11:46, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1215. Same as TalyaNe above. — ♠ Ixtal ( T / C ) Non nobis solum 21:51, 30 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1216. Solidarity! TheyGuevara (talk) 10:38, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1217. John Cummings (talk) 13:10, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1218. Buttons to Push Buttons (talk | contribs) 17:49, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1219. In solidarity Lirazelf (talk) 19:30, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1220. Looking forward eagerly to a unionised movement Lajmmoore (talk) 20:06, 31 July 2026 (UTC)reply
  1221. In solidarity and support! Octavosaurus (talk)
  1222. Scann (talk) 15:11, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1223. Nivopol (talk) 16:05, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1224. Velocifyer (talk) 23:18, 1 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1225. Cmrc23 ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ 03:00, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1226. Andreas JN466 06:44, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1227. Wikimedia, if you continue to bust Wiki Workers United against your own stated values of human rights, including using donor money (as a past donor) to hire an anti-union law firm, I will seriously consider reducing activity on Wikipedia, possibly including leaving. In solidarity. (edited 07:04, 3 August 2026 (UTC)) ~2numforice~ (climb/wavedash) 07:30, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1228. Dr. Duh 🩺 (talk) 07:44, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1229. Hearing that donor funds will now be used to pay lawyers from a union-busting firm is nothing short of fucking disappointing. Chlod (say hi!) 08:36, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1230. --Izamela (talk) 12:38, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1231. Chaddy (talk) 13:37, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1232. Lepticed7 (talk) 14:04, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1233. AnarchistiCookie (talk) 14:30, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1234. Daniuu (talk) 14:36, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1235. Hobbema (talk) 15:11, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1236. TheGoodEndedHappily (talk) 15:31, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1237. OutsideNormality (talk) 15:43, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1238. Gamaliel (talk) 17:10, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1239. In solidarity, GorillaWarfare (she/her • talk) 17:11, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1240. Sluzzelin talk 17:36, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1241. WanderingNeptune (talk)
  1242. --Blablubbs (talk) 18:49, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1243. Nettrom (talk) 19:51, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1244. Even Wikimedia proving that no worker is safe from capitalism's downward spiral. We have to support eachother to fight back however we can. ZGrec20 (talk) 21:49, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1245. Signing in solidarity. The WMF should remember that they would be nothing without its employees and donors (I am no longer the latter). ~ lovkal (he/they) (talk) 21:56, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1246. As a proud unionized employee in my day job, I wish the same rights and befits for those employed here in deep solidarity. Radagast (talk) 22:05, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1247. I've been considering it for a while, but claiming to support unions and then hiring an union-busting firm is certainly a choice, one that's finally pushed me to sign. DarkRevival(Talk / Contributions)
  1248. All of this gave me the very good idea to join an union. Seriously, I've stopped my monthly donation and I'm now waiting for a revocation of the WMF CEO who has obviously lost trust from the editors' community. If Wikipedia turns out to follow that anti-unionization path, it will really be the end og the free internet utopia. What will stop me from just using AI for my search instead of Wikipedia? I really hope WMF will change this stupid decision. LaloMassalia
  1249. Solidarity with the Wikimedia Union. TheAmazingRaspberry (talk) 23:27, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1250. Solidarity! Internetronic (talk) 23:38, 2 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1251. Randomdude123459 | Talk | Contribs | 00:28, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1252. In solidarity with the union. I fully support the WWU. LupusLiber 💬 talk here 00:49, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1253. Union busting is disgusting! Full solidarity with WWU UnimportantBird (talk) 02:49, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1254. solidarity forever Salpfish (talk) 05:08, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1255. StereoFolic (talk) 05:50, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1256. Przemub (talk) 08:29, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1257. An injury to one is an injury to all. Solidarity with WWU and workers everywhere! —Freso (talk) 08:32, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1258. MikaMizui (talk) 09:24, 3 August 2026 (UTC) Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects are a pillar of grassroots education in the digital age, and rely entirely on goodwill from it's userbase. They exist either as an expression of solidarity or not at all.reply
  1259. Edoderoo (talk) 09:58, 3 August 2026 (UTC) We, as editors, have to sign and subscribe all kinds of safe-space-good-behaviour declarations, online or at wiki-meetings, and meanwhile the WMF will ask us to trust them that also without a union they will do good to their employees? If that would be true, they would not be so scared for a union. So, I am clearly supporting a union, always, everywhere!reply
  1260. Kozak391 (talk) 12:11, 3 August 2026 (UTC) Solidarity foreverreply
  1261. --ɱ 12:29, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1262. Liesel (talk) 12:49, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1263. Northern-Virginia-Photographer (talk) 12:54, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1264. Bigtrick (talk) 15:37, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply
  1265. KTC (talk) 15:40, 3 August 2026 (UTC)reply

Statistics

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Growth of number of signers (excluding non-timestamped signatures)[2][3]

Upon reaching its 763rd signature, this petition became the 2nd-most supported proposal or petition ever on the English-language Wikipedia, behind only the 2024 open letter about Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation, which has 1374 signatures.[4]

As of the 1245th signature:

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natories[5]
10+ 1122
50+ 975
100+ 886
500+ 710
1,000+ 607
5,000+ 388
10,000+ 286
50,000+ 89
100,000+ 46

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Two of the affected staff have since been accepted into new roles at the WMF, per the following quote from m:Community Wishlist/Updates#May 29, 2026: Wishlist process changes in response to feedback; staffing update:

    We have concluded some of those hiring processes, and I’m pleased to share that three of the engineers have received offers for roles in other teams, two of which have been accepted already.
    — User:SDeckelmann-WMF

  2. ^ If you've edited before on another account or while logged out, then just say that in your signing statement, and that's fine.
  3. ^ 10 edits and 500 edits are parts of the respective requirements for autoconfirmed and extended confirmed editing rights which grant access to certain editing tools. Editors with more than 500 edits are generally either extended confirmed or administrators.
  4. ^ These admins performed 5,994 of the 117,250 (~5%) admin actions in April. However, a simple count of actions is misleading because some admins perform many routine actions while others perform smaller numbers of complex actions; the resulting lopsided distribution (two admins being responsible for ~60% of actions in April) means that a median-ranking statistic better conveys the activity levels of the admin signatories. Out of the 357 admins who performed at least one admin action in April 2026, the median admin performed 12 actions while the mean admin peformed 328. Among admin signatories, the median was 20.5 actions and the mean 139.

References

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  1. ^ https://bsky.app/profile/rhunedhel.bsky.social/post/3mpghpxtnl22o
  2. ^ Days greater than 31 indicate dates in June.
  3. ^ All dates are relative to UTC.
  4. ^ See Wikipedia:Times that 300 or more Wikipedians supported something, sections "Regarding policy" and "Miscellaneous". All entries outside those sections either concern an individual user (permissions requests and elections) or took place on other wikis.
  5. ^ Quarry 106697, last run 2 August 2026
  6. ^ See Quarry 18415175, last run 2 August 2026. Omitted: edits made on alternate or previous accounts; edits by temporary accounts. (As of the most recent run of the query, the signature list includes several temporary accounts because their signing statements mention past editing, which satisfies the request in the note at the top of the list.)
  7. ^ Based on a total of 48 million human edits from May 2025 to April 2026.
  8. ^ See Quarry 106699, last run 2 August 2026. Excludes redirects, disambiguation pages, and very short pages (which are mostly soft redirects). Incorrectly included: pages that were created as redirects by a signatory but turned into an article by someone else. Omitted: pages that were created by someone else as a redirect or stub but expanded by a signatory; pages that were created under an alternate or previous account. There are probably more omissions than incorrect inclusions, so this number is probably an undercount.
  9. ^ Omitted: Co-nominations; nominations under alternate or previous accounts; possibly some very old nominations predating the current systems.
  10. ^ Based on Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by featured article nominations
  11. ^ Based on Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by featured list nominations
  12. ^ Based on a database maintained User:SDZeroBot on Toolforge
  13. ^ Based on User:GA bot/Stats
  14. ^ a b c d Quarry 106700, last run 2 August 2026. The "suppress" row refers to oversighters.
  15. ^ HouseBlaster, asilvering, and theleekycauldron
  16. ^ A09, AntiCompositeNumber, Daniuu, HakanIST, and SHB2000
  17. ^ Computed by stewardstats + LoginWiki CheckUser stats, excluding one staffer and the AccountVanishRequests script.
  18. ^ Legoktm
  19. ^ Special:Diff/1330536901, as of the 1188th signature
  20. ^ Quarry 107326, last run 2 August 2026