FEATHERBEDDING
\fˈɛðəbˌɛdɪŋ], \fˈɛðəbˌɛdɪŋ], \f_ˈɛ_ð_ə_b_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_ŋ]\
Definitions of FEATHERBEDDING
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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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