49ers CEO Jed York wants all the team's employees to take care of their civic duty without worrying about work.
Ten days after the Minnesota Timberwolves announced they would give all employees Nov. 3 off so they can vote in the presidential, state and local elections, York has indicated the 49ers will do the same.
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On Sunday, Nov. 1, the 49ers will be in Seattle to take on the Seahawks. Then, four days later, they will face the Green Bay Packers at home on Thursday Night Football.
It'll be hard for anyone involved in game preparations to take the entire day off, but you have to imagine the 49ers will give their players and coaches ample time to go cast their ballot.
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In light of racial unrest gripping the country, York announced May 30 that the 49ers will be donating $1 million to local and national organizations committed to social change.