The Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena will lay off its entire staff — more than 1,600 workers — by the end of the year, according to a notice filed with the state.
Amid transitioning the complex’s ownership, entertainment company and current operator Legends Global said in the notice that the 1,605 layoffs will be effective Dec. 31, when its contract at the complex expires. Stagehands, hospitality, administration, janitorial and other workers are set to be let go.
The layoffs are the latest move in what has been a complicated transition process of the 112-acre complex, from Alameda County and Oakland ownership to the Oak View Group and the Oakland Acquisition Company, an affiliate of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group.
UNITE HERE Local 2’s vice president for the East Bay, Yulisa Elenes, said the union is in negotiations with Oak View Group and the Oakland Acquisition Company to ensure the “smoothest possible” transition for its members. The union represents about 360 employees who work in food and beverage concessions at the Coliseum and Arena…