HRCI Exam PHR Topic 8 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 8

A union is performing a jurisdictional strike in front of a construction site. What is a jurisdictional strike?

AIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign a particular work to its members; rather than to members of other unions or to the non-union workers.

BIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms ofa new contract although there is already an approved contract in place.

CIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms of a new contract because the current contract between the employer and the union has expired.

DIt is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign all work to its members, rather than to members of non-union workers.

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Suggested Answer: A

A jurisdictional strike is an effort by the union to get the employer to assign specific work to the union rather than to other unions or even non-union workers.

Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't a valid definition of a jurisdictional strike.

Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a valid definition of a jurisdictional strike.

Answer option D is incorrect. This answer is close, but not the best choice. Note that the answer requests all work, not just particular work.

by Solange at May 09, 2022, 11:49 AM

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