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Wikimedia Foundation refuses voluntary union recognition, hires union-busting law firm
(en.wikipedia.org)
Oh, god damn it.
Canceled my donation.
this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2026
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Granted I don't know much about the foundation, I wasn't expecting such an organism, financed through donations, mostly built by the good will of contributors, to have the same values as amazon.
Not a lot of reporting in it yet, but I see an article from 404 media. Maybe I'll donate to them instead.
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Die the hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the enemy.
Great. So what do I use instead?
Don't abandon Wikipedia over this, if it's useful it's useful (though it shouldn't be overrated). Do reconsider donating to Wikimedia Foundation, since the money apparently can be spent even on union-busting.
as others have said, don’t necessarily stop using wikipedia & related tools (wiktionary, etc). they’re still useful and using them doesn’t directly benefit the foundation.
however, if the union calls for an editorial strike (no more editing) or a full-on boycott, follow what they say, out of solidarity. it’s what i plan on doing. in general, i think this is the best reaction to union busting: follow what the union says.
and yea, stop donating if you’re doing that.
Your local library? I've been trying to get in the habit of borrowing non-fiction books from my friend Anna.
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So, why do they need these anti-union assholes? What service do they give to the foundation?
Yeah, not getting another dime from me.
Whoa. Jones Day is not exactly cheap.
Wikimedia Foundation does not have problems with funds, quite the opposite.
There was a scandal about it a year or two ago. They have plenty, and this is where it goes.
Really?? WTF who sold out?? This can only be some sort of sponsored covert op.. The compromised crooks need to be sacked, yesterday!