Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Practice Exam

When do employees have the right to picket their employer?

1. During a legal strike.

2. During a collective agreement negotiation.

3. During a collective agreement policy grievance.

4. During a rights arbitration.

The correct answer is: During a legal strike.

Employees have the right to picket their employer primarily during a legal strike. This period is characterized by employees withdrawing their labor in protest, which is often accompanied by picketing as a way to bring attention to their demands and issues with the employer. Picketing during a legal strike is not only a recognized right but also serves as a demonstration of solidarity among workers, aimed at mobilizing public support and urging the employer to come to the negotiating table. In contrast, while collective agreement negotiations or grievances may involve disputes, they typically do not provide the same legal standing for picketing as a strike does. During negotiations, employees are encouraged to engage in discussions without resorting to picketing. Similarly, grievances related to existing collective agreements or rights arbitration are processes aimed at resolving disputes and do not legally empower employees to picket in the same manner that a strike does. Therefore, the right to picket is firmly anchored in the context of a legal strike situation.