About 700 Wikipedia editors act in solidarity, protesting the foundation's reorganization

More than 700 Wikipedia volunteer editors have signed a petition opposing the Wikimedia Foundation’s plan to dissolve the Community Tech team.

The foundation says it wants to split the work across multiple teams to reduce bottlenecks, but editors fear weaker support for essential tools and community features.

Critics also say the move could complicate ongoing union organizing efforts, as tensions rise over how the reorganization was decided.

Editors are calling for the team to be restored and for changes to how the foundation operates, warning of possible escalation if concerns are ignored.