Definition of featherbedding Featherbedding
/fɛˈðɚbɛˌdɪŋ/ - [fetherbeding] - feath•er•bed•ding
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What does featherbedding mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: featherbeddings |
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| featherbedding - the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required |
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Wiktionary 
- featherbedding (Noun)
The employment of more workers than is necessary because of union rules, especially upon the introduction of new technology. - featherbedding (Verb)
Present participle of featherbed.
Part of speech
🔤- featherbedding, verb, gerund of featherbed (infinitive).
- featherbedding, noun, singular of featherbeddings.
