Oakland Coliseum and Arena to Lay Off 1,600 Workers by Year-End

• The Oakland Coliseum and Arena will lay off its entire staff, more than 1,600 workers, by December 31.
• The layoffs are due to the transition of ownership of the complex.
• Entertainment company and current operator Legends Global filed a notice with the state regarding the layoffs.
• The layoffs will be effective when Legends Global's contract at the complex expires on December 31.
• Stagehands are among those affected by the layoffs.