Pronunciation: /ˈfɛðərbɛdɪŋ/
noun the practice of negotiating labor contracts that benefit employees by granting them unnecessary work or pay
A1 Featherbedding is when someone has too many pillows on their bed.
A2 She loved the feeling of featherbedding under her as she slept.
B1 The practice of featherbedding in the workplace can lead to inefficiency.
B2 Union contracts often include provisions for featherbedding, which can increase costs for companies.
C1 Featherbedding in the construction industry has been a contentious issue for years.
C2 Some argue that featherbedding is necessary to protect workers' rights, while others see it as a form of unnecessary job protection.
formal The practice of featherbedding in labor unions involves negotiating for unnecessary job positions to increase employment.
informal I heard that the company is featherbedding by hiring more workers than they actually need.
slang Some workers accuse the union of featherbedding to protect their jobs.
figurative Featherbedding in this organization refers to the excessive perks and benefits given to certain employees.
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