Discuss HRCI PHRca Exam Topic 4 Question 11

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. What is the ally doctrine?

AA union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employees who are allies of the primary employer.

BEmployers cannot force friends, colleagues, and family members into joining a union picket. Allies of the picketing union can allow allies into the picket line.

CA union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employers who are allies of the primary employer.

DA union may serve as an ally to another striking union by allowing their members to join the picket against the primary employer.

Suggested Answer: C

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30 comments · newest first

Hester 10 months ago

Yeah, it’s about uniting for a common cause, right?

Verda 10 months ago

Totally agree, it’s a smart strategy for solidarity!

Theola 10 months ago

I thought it was about supporting other unions, not just allies.

Kristel 10 months ago

Wait, can they really just bring in anyone? Sounds a bit sketchy.

Layla 11 months ago

The ally doctrine lets unions expand picketing to allies of the primary employer.

Lilli 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D because it seems to align with the concept of solidarity between unions during strikes, but I need to double-check my notes.

Tomoko 11 months ago

I feel like option A sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's specifically about allies of the employer or the union itself.

Desirae 11 months ago

I remember practicing a question about picketing and allies, and I think it had something to do with unions allowing their members to join picket lines.

Katy 12 months ago

I think the ally doctrine is about how unions can support each other during strikes, but I'm not entirely sure which option fits that best.

Julio 12 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The ally doctrine allows a union to expand its picketing to include employees who are allies of the primary employer they're striking against. So option A looks like the correct answer to me.

Ben 12 months ago

The ally doctrine seems to be about unions being able to bring in other workers who are allies of the primary employer they're striking against. I think option A is the right answer, but I'll double-check the wording just to be sure.

Odette 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about this one. I know the ally doctrine has something to do with unions and picketing, but I'm not totally clear on the specifics. I'll need to review my notes on union rules and practices to make sure I understand this properly.

Kimbery 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the ally doctrine has to do with unions being able to expand their picketing activities to include other employees who are allies of the primary employer. I think option A is the correct answer.

Leah 1 year ago

The ally doctrine? More like the 'buddy-buddy' doctrine, am I right? Gotta love these HR questions that make you feel like you're in a bad episode of 'The Office'.

Merlyn 1 year ago

This question is giving me a headache. Option A sounds like it could be right, but I'm not completely sure. Maybe I need to brush up on my union strike terminology.

Wynell 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little confused. Isn't the ally doctrine about unions being able to include friends and family in the picket line? Option B sounds like the correct one to me.

Lili 1 year ago

↳ replying to Wynell

The ally doctrine allows unions to include allies in the picket line, like friends and family members.

Merilyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Wynell

Yes, that's right. Allies of the picketing union can allow allies into the picket line.

Deja 1 year ago

↳ replying to Wynell

Option B sounds correct. Employers cannot force friends, colleagues, and family members to join a union picket.

Lajuana 1 year ago

Wait, isn't the ally doctrine about unions supporting each other's strikes? I think option D is the right answer.

Tina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lajuana

Yes, the ally doctrine is all about unions coming together to support each other's strikes. It's an important aspect of labor relations.

Shenika 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lajuana

That's right. It's important for unions to show solidarity and support each other in times of need.

Delisa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lajuana

I agree, option D is correct. The ally doctrine allows unions to support each other during strikes.

Janna 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think option A could also be a possibility since it talks about expanding picketing activity to include employees who are allies of the primary employer.

Lindsey 1 year ago

I agree with Alesia, option D seems to be the correct answer because it mentions unions serving as allies to another striking union.

Ailene 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the ally doctrine allows unions to expand their picketing to include allied employers. Option C seems to be the correct answer here.

Odette 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ailene

It's important for HR professionals to understand these rules and practices when dealing with union-based strikes.

Jody 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ailene

Yes, that's correct. Option C states that a union may expand their picketing activity to include employers who are allies of the primary employer.

Derick 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ailene

I think you're right, the ally doctrine allows unions to expand their picketing to include allied employers.

Alesia 2 years ago

I think the ally doctrine is about unions expanding their picketing activity to include allies of the primary employer.

HRCI PHRca Exam - Topic 4 Question 11 Discussion