LONDON, March 20 — Manchester United will keep paying their casual staff even if the season’s remaining Premier League games are cancelled or played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic, the club said on Thursday. English football was suspended until April 30 earlier in the day...
United said the payment would reduce the financial uncertainty facing its casual workforce. ― Reuters pic
English football was suspended until April 30 earlier in the day and governing bodies said the current season could be extended indefinitely. “We rely on our outstanding staff to deliver an exceptional service and experience to fans at Old Trafford,” executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said in a statement.
“We look forward to welcoming back all our supporters — and our colleagues — to Old Trafford as soon as possible.”
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