An Example of Featherbedding Is

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Multiple Choice

An example of featherbedding is

• A) the union practice that requires younger workers to be laid off first in a recession.
• B) a requirement that all construction workers working on government-funded construction projects must be paid union wages.
• C) employer-paid dental insurance negotiated by the union.
• D) a requirement on railroads to keep a fireman on board after the introduction of diesel engines.

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