bandcampunited, 6 months ago

We wanted to share some demographics around these layoffs so our supporters are able to follow along. These numbers include the whole staff at Bandcamp (including non-union eligible workers), but are important to keep in mind as we continue to negotiate severance with Epic Games.

When 59 of Bandcamp’s 119 employees were laid off, Black employees were disproportionately impacted. Only 4 of Bandcamp's 19 Black employees received job offers after the sale to Songtradr. As a result, the number of Black employees at Bandcamp was reduced by 79% overnight. As we continue severance negotiations with Epic Games, we think it's important for this disparity to be publicized and taken into consideration.