Associations to the word «Featherbedding»

Wiktionary

FEATHERBEDDING, verb. Present participle of featherbed
FEATHERBEDDING, noun. (US) The employment of more workers than is necessary because of union rules, especially upon the introduction of new technology

Dictionary definition

FEATHERBEDDING, noun. The practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required.

Wise words

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