Arenas Look to Aid Hourly Workers In Midst of Closures Due to Coronavirus
The spread of the coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events and concerts throughout the country, causing financial uncertainty for thousands of arena workers. In a show of solidarity with their hourly and part-time workers, many arenas are finding ways to soften the economic impact to their employees.Arenas throughout California including Staples Center in Los Angeles, Chase Center in San Francisco and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento have all committed to paying arena staff scheduled to work cancelled events through at least the end of March.