Bumping this thread to share a message from Bandcamp United union reps:


Hello friends and allies,

ICYMI: On September 28, Epic Games announced the sale of Bandcamp to Songtradr, Inc. In an internal announcement to staff, Epic Games wrote that Songtradr, Inc. would be offering positions to some Bandcamp employees but not all. This comes amidst ongoing contract negotiations with our staff union - Bandcamp United.

Our union has yet to hear from Songtradr CEO Paul Wiltshire. Instead, Bandcamp’s future has been thrown into uncertainty: most Bandcamp workers have had critical systems access revoked by Epic Management and have been unable to do our jobs. With the upcoming Bandcamp Friday — a time of increased business for the site where 100% of profits go directly to artists — we are seeking clear and direct communication with Songtradr management and a continuation of the bargaining process to get the clarity we need to do the work that artists rely on.

Join us in calling on Songtradr to meet our demands so that we can continue to do our work and preserve Bandcamp’s mission:

Employment offers for all workers and reasonable time to respond to offers
Clear, consistent, and equitable voluntary severance offers
Recognition of our union at Songtradr with a speedy continuation to bargaining while maintaining all the progress that has been made at the table — including Union Security and preserving our artists first mission
Sign and share our petition:
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/son ... amp-united

If we’ve learned anything since we formed our union it’s that our power comes from taking action together. Whether you’re a worker, an artist, a fan, or friend, we are proud to have you by our side as we move forward to protect and preserve Bandcamp together.

Solidarity forever,

Bandcamp United

Jazz recommendation:
Pictures at an African Exhibition
by Darryl Yokley

A guy I played in school band with in like Elementary/Middle School. I think it's legit really good.
https://trrstore.bandcamp.com/album/pic ... exhibition