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DAY 00 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

WWU COMMS [001]

[citation needed] CAMPAIGN LAUNCH Yesterday: Wikimedia Foundation declined voluntary recognition. TODAY: We begin [union needed] An evidence-based campaign documenting why workers organize Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power. Sources Matter | Truth Matters | Words Matter | Worker Voices Matter

DAY 01 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Leadership Citation [001]

WMF Leadership Citation 001. Day 01 since WMF declined voluntary recognition. "If the decision is to have a union, we'll have a union. It's really, it's truly that simple." - Bernadette Meehan, CEO, WIkimedia Foundation, Wikimania 2026 Fireside Chat, July 24, 2026 Reference link: https://youtu.be/EQ4dNEOlAlY?list=PLfq0CVoHfK80&t=20903 Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 01 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [001]

Community Citation [001]: "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, Wikipedia volunteer Reference: [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 29, 2026, Public Source. Reference link: https://w.wiki/_b9NE Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 02 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Leadership Citation [002]

WMF Leadership Citation [002] "We respect the right. If it is the majority will of eligible staff members to unionize then there will be a union" - Bernadette Meehan, CEO, WMF, Wikimania 2026 Fireside Chat, July 24, 2026 Reference link: https://youtu.be/EQ4dNEOlAlY?list=PLfq0CVoHfK80&t=20903 Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 02 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [002]

Community Citation [002] Solidarity. [...] this is unacceptable. Wikipedia has been the best of the internet, and upholding its values is an essential part of its success." - Anlina S., Wikipedia volunteer, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 29, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/Stfh Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 03 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [003]

Community Citation [003] "Wikimedia must serve as a model for others and do better" - Camacleod, Wikipedia Volunteer [1] Public Statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 28, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/SurW Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 04 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [004]

Community Citation [004] "In this day and age, we need to protect the workers that build wikipedia." - AllLib, Wikipedia Volunteer [1] Public Statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 30, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/SzK8 Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 05 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [005]

Community Citation [005] "Workers, editors, donors, community: unite in solidarity!" - Señoritaleona, Wikipedia Volunteer [1] Public Statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 28, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/T3dK Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 05 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [001]

Worker Statement [001] "Experienced staff who give negative feedback about management find themselves gaslit, sidelined, or outright fired; overtime this has become a regular occurrence. Our union can help protect staff from arbitrary firings and changes to working conditions, and from the culture of fear that has enveloped the company." − Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] Worker statement Footer: Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.'

DAY 06 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [006]

Community Citation [006] Community Quote: “Solidarity with the union is solidarity with Wikipedia and its values.” - Technolalia, Wikipedia volunteer [1] Public Statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 27, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/T3MX Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 06 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [002]

Worker Statement [002] “WMF knows that its staff are passionate about the community-run projects they work to support, and management takes advantage of this to cut corners on equity on pay/benefits -- especially outside the US -- and on the basic functionalities of a workplace like making sure people feel safe to give feedback on decisions that affect them or the communities of editors and readers that Wikimedia staff work every day to support.” - Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] Worker statement Footer: Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.'

DAY 07 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [003]

Worker Statement [003] "When staff depart, we should be able to trust they were treated fairly. A not-insignificant number of staff have been let go for advocating for their direct reports and colleagues, questioning leadership/management constructively and in good faith, and resolutely standing up for community voices to be heard substantively." - Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] Worker statement Footer: Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.'

DAY 08 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [004]

Worker Statement [004] "Unions are complicated things, but I support this one because I truly believe management is ignoring voices that matter and endangering the movement as a result." - Wikimedia worker, name withheld [1] Worker statement Footer: Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.'

DAY 08 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [007]

Community Citation [007] Community Quote: "You can't have freedom of information when you're oppressing your workers. Wikipedia used to stand for a better Internet." - Frogsquadron, Wikipedia volunteer [1] Public Statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 29, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/TAXK Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 09 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [005]

Worker Statement [005]. Recognition Timeline: Day 09 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 28, 2026. “I stand with WWU because *all* WMF staff - regardless of their role, level, or tenure in the Wikimedia movement - deserve a healthy and psychologically safe environment to do their best work, learn, and grow. #inthismissiontogether” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld Reference [1] Worker statement. July 28, 2026. Direct worker testimony submitted to WWU. Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 09 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [008]

Community Citation [008]. “I support this effort. We need a better balance of power.” - Gjb0zWxOb, Wikipedia volunteer [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, June 15, 2026. Public source. Reference link: https://w.wiki/TAg6 Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 10 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [009]

Community Citation [008]. Wikipedia editor for over 20 years. Signing in solidarity. - LodeRunner, Wikipedia volunteer [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, May 28, 2026. Public source. Reference link: https://w.wiki/TAg6 Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 10 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Special Edition Statement

Special Edition Statement. Recognition Timeline: Day 10 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026. “Wiki workers build and maintain the infrastructure for the Wikimedia movement. It's one of the most important jobs on Earth. They deserve the dignity and protection that comes from joining together in a union. And they deserve solidarity from every contributor and reader.” — Evan Prodromou, @evan@cosocial.ca Reference: [1] Statement submitted to WWU organizer, August 6, 2026, Direct communication with WWU. Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 11 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [010]

Community Citation [010]. Recognition Timeline: Day 11 since WMF declined voluntary recognition. “Solidarity for all who provide labor to wikipedia, paid and unpaid.” - andeux, Wikipedia volunteer [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United EN.WP Solidarity Petition, June 2, 2026. Public source. Reference link: https://w.wiki/TAfB Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 11 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [007]

Worker Statement [007]. Recognition Timeline: Day 11 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 28, 2026. “Upper management has demonstrated that they're more interested in peddling corporate-speak and spending donor money on things that don't advance the mission. Management doesn't want to listen to its employees or the community. They treat us with contempt by refusing to walk back bad decisions or learn from experienced people. I support the union because if we truly are "all in this together," then a union of employees should be the least of management's concerns.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 12 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [011]

Community Citation [011]. Recognition Timeline: Day 12 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026. “Travailleurs, Travailleuses de tous les pays, unissez-vous !” – Poslovitch, Wikipedia Volunteer Reference [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United Meta Solidarity Petition, May 23, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/TJTa Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 12 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [008]

Worker Statement [008]. Recognition timeline: Day 12 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026 “I stand with Wiki Workers United because why wouldn't you?” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld Reference [1] Worker statement, July 29 2026, direct worker testimony submitted to WWU Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 13 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Community Citation [012]

Community Citation [012]. Recognition Timeline: Day 13 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2026. “It's a bad look to be afraid of your employees!” – JillStrykowski, Wikipedia Volunteer Reference [1] Public statement, Wiki Workers United Meta Solidarity Petition, June 9, 2026 Reference link: https://w.wiki/TJTt Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.

DAY 13 SINCE WMF DECLINED WWU-US/CWA VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION

Worker Statement [009]

Worker Statement [009]. Recognition Timeline: Day 13 since WMF declined voluntary recognition on July 27, 2016 “I support Wiki Workers United because I believe that strong worker protections will allow us to meet the external challenges we face. By stabilizing our contracts and policies, and allowing for open dialogue within the workplace, we no longer have to function in fear in our day to day, but can focus on meeting the moment and ensuring we are doing everything we can to support free knowledge.” – Wikimedia worker, name withheld Reference [1] Worker statement, July 28 2026, direct worker testimony submitted to WWU Footer: Wiki Workers United/CWA. [union needed]. Solidarity Forever. Healthy Institutions Share Power.