Some of the folks not often mentioned who are greatly affected by MLB’s lockout are all the workers who help put on the events at MLB ballparks. That includes gameday ushers and security staff, concession workers, grounds crews, cleanup crews and many others. These people obviously don’t get paid the way players do, but MLB’s lockout has for the moment taken away their livelihoods.
Friday, MLB players announced a $1 million fund to help out these workers. It will be administered by the MLB Players Association and the AFL-CIO.
“There are a lot of people who make our game great.