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Featherbedding Definition & Meaning

featherbedding
noun
  1. the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required

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What does featherbedding mean?
the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
What part of speech is featherbedding?
Featherbedding is a noun.

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