During the pandemic, the LERA interest sections and industry councils were an engine of innovation, hosting Zoom webinars that advanced understanding the implications of COVID-19 for meatpack-ing, health care, higher education, gig work, construction, workplace safety, virtual dispute resolution, global governance, and other topics. These webinars brought in more than 100 new members to LERA. The format continues to be vital, with recent sessions on international and comparative industrial relations, the NLRB, and other topics. This outreach and education are deeply appreciated.
