featherbedding (Meaning)
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featherbedding (n)
the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
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the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
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The union's featherbedding practices resulted in higher costs for the company.
The steel industry is accused of featherbedding, which is the practice of paying workers for time not worked.
Some people believe that welfare programs encourage featherbedding, which is the practice of hiring more workers than are needed.
Featherbedding is a term used to describe the practice of requiring more workers than are necessary to perform a job.
