Today, a majority of eligible Bandcamp workers voted 31-7 in favor of forming Bandcamp United, a union represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The vote results now await certification by the National Labor Relations Board, with a collective bargaining process to follow.
Below is a joint statement from Bandcamp co-founder Ethan Diamond and Bandcamp United:
“Bandcamp United and Bandcamp management are committed to working together to continue to advance fair economic conditions for our workers and the artists who rely on us. We look forward to negotiating with an open mind and working in good faith to promote the best interests of all of our staff and the artist and label community we serve.”
Contact: press@bandcampunited.org; press@bandcamp.com
This is the best possible outcome. Cheers to a better future for Bandcamp, its workers, the musicians it supports, and maybe even your parent company Epic Games!