A panel discussion, “It’s Not ‘Your Father’s/Mother’s’ Union Anymore,” focused on how actions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), unions and workers are breathing new life into the National Labor Relations Act and its protections.

 Bryan Decker ’92 (left), moderated the panel, which included Jocelyn Jones ’98 of Segal Roitman and Michael Bertoncini ’96 of Jackson Lewis.

 Bryan Decker ’92

The Hon. Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the NLRB, participated virtually.

The Hon. Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the NLRB, participated virtually.

lively discussion, “Is It Work or Personal?,” dealt with how employees are using social media and other tools to state their opinions and how activism impacts the workplace.

Panelists included (from left) Scott Roberts ’87 of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein; James Weliky ’95 of Messing Rudavsky & Weliky; and Laurie Alexander-Krom ’97 of CVS Health.

Jeff Dretler ’91

James Weliky ’95 of Messing Rudavsky & Weliky

Laurie Alexander-Krom ’97 of CVS Health

Scott Roberts ’87 of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein

Northeastern Professor Seth Harris of the Burnes Center for Social Innovation, who served as former deputy assistant to the president for labor and the economy and as deputy director of the National Economic Council during the Biden administration, participated virtually.

Northeastern Professor Seth Harris of the Burnes Center for Social Innovation, who served as former deputy assistant to the president for labor and the economy and as deputy director of the National Economic Council during the Biden administration, participated virtually.

The 2024 Planning Committee (left to right): Stephen Linsky ’86, Jeff Dretler ’91, Michelle De Oliveira ’12, Jaclyn Kugell ’92 and Bryan Decker ’92