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This Labor Day…. The National Labor Relations Act… Did you know?
You must know, if you’ve read this far!, that the Wagner Act guaranteed the rights of employees to form unions and collectively bargain with their employers. But did you know that the act only covered “private sector” workers? And that it specifically excluded agricultural workers, domestic servants and railroad employees? You may have guessed that…
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Happy 250th! A little July 4th Trivia (& some NYLI resources)
You might know that Enlightenment philosophy was very much a part of Thomas Jefferson’s education. But did you know that John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government (1689), with its emphasis on Natural Law and individual rights, is often considered THE source for the Declaration of Independence.
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Celebrating the newest federal holiday — Juneteenth – with these resources
Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021…. And here at The New York Law Institute, we believe one of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is to learn more about the Holiday…. ProQuest Congressional is always a great place to begin researching any Federal Legislative matters…. and we…
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Happy Birthday to American Style Dictionaries — and some great dictionary resources @ NYLI
And, for the ultimate dictionary experience, remote access to the OED is available to NYLI members…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with NYLI.. by checking out our Irish Law Resources!
And what would St. Patrick’s Day be without a discussion of Irish history (and a bit of Irish Rebellion??) Thinking of joining in the research fun?? Click here for NYLI membership information…
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Beware the Ides of March… and be aware of NYLI’s Roman Law resources
The Ides of March’s baaad reputation goes back to ancient times; Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius in Mid March (Ides) in 44 B.C. According to historian Plutarch, a seer had warned Caesar that harm would come to him on the Ides of March… Ancient Laws and up to date…
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Celebrating Women in Law….
It’s March, which means it is officially Women’s History Month.… so many great women to celebrate, in so many different roles, all who helped shape the world we are living in….
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Black History Month Turns 100! Top Ten NYLI resources to help you celebrate…
3. ProQuest Congressional — ready-made history and topics… including one on the 1964 Act….. 4. eBook Resources on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr…… 7. …. And a shout out to the Harlem Renaissance and the librarian who held famous salons…. Regina Anderson Andrews…. 8. Citizenship and voting rights ….. part of…
