“We have heard a range of views from staff, including concerns from those who have felt pressured to support union efforts and those who are confused by the unionization process,” the foundation added in a frequently asked questions section. “We have also seen a misunderstanding around what the union can do for global staff and Wikimedia movement communities.”

The Wikimedia Foundation’s statement and its frequently asked questions section is full of very carefully-worded language that is common among companies and organizations that have fought against unionization. For example, the FAQ includes a long section about the benefits that Wikimedia Foundation already offers its staff, and the statement suggests that there is a “wide range of views on unionization” among employees. 

Fun how fast a non-profit can sound exactly like amazon. Pathetic

What a bag of dicks. They want a second vote overseen by the Trump administration.

remember this next time Jimmy Wales bugs you for money. Ayn Rand loving douche canoe.

Another enshitification has begun.

Boycotting Wikipedia would be one (if I recall that is what kept Wikipedia from trying to adopt the for profit model.)

Edit: some more nuance here https://lemmy.world/comment/25101191 maybe not si bad as it seems...

This is definitely one of the more disappointing pieces of news I've read in a while. It's not like I thought the Wikimedia Foundation was a paragon of virtue and justice, but I thought they would at least be better than this. It seems like there really aren't very many good employers left in the tech industry ( I understand the Wikimedia Foundation covers more than tech). I really need something global remote, but... Eesh. Starting to think the better bet is to get into independent contracting for smaller businesses or something...