Featherbedding

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

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

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
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