Hourly wage worker­s have taken big hit from shut-down due to corona­virusLOS ANGELES: NBA players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson are among a growing list of athletes and teams pledging to provide financial assistance to stadium workers who will suffer wage losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The hourly wage workers will take a big hit from the shut-down of the NBA and NHL, along with cancellations of concerts as public health officials caution that large gatherings can hasten the spread of COVID-19. Friday’s moves come a day after Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love committed $100,000 to the team’s arena workers and support staff. The Golden State Warriors announced that their owners and players are donating $1 million to a disaster-relief fund that will aid the more than 1,000 part-time Chase Center workers. NBA player Blake Griffin, who plays for the Detroit Pistons, is chipping in $100,000 for the arena workers.

Source: The Express Tribune March 14, 2020 10:18 UTC