featherbedding
IPA: fˈɛðɝbɛdɪŋ
noun
- (US) The employment of more workers than is necessary, typically because of labor union rules (or sometimes deals with organized crime, a government, etc), especially upon the introduction of new technology.
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Examples of "featherbedding" in Sentences
- That is a classic example of featherbedding.
- Featherbedding is in need of work, or at least eyes.
- Featherbedding only emerges under certain circumstances.
- The term make work is sometimes used as a synonym for featherbedding.
- Others see certain kinds of featherbedding as a corrective for market failures.
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