Session Type: Student Athlete Employment and Collective Bargaining

This panel discussion will delve into the pressing issues surrounding the collective bargaining rights and employment status of student-athletes, and how these factors will shape the landscape of college sports in the years to come. The session will explore the potential implications of granting student-athletes employee status and the right to bargain collectively, including: the impact on student-athlete welfare, including health care, compensation, and working conditions; the structure of unions and contractual negotiations, the challenges and opportunities for athletic programs, universities, and governing bodies; as well as the the legal and regulatory hurdles that may arise.