Featherbedding Is an Unfair Labor Practice Only If a Union

question 1

True/False

Featherbedding is an unfair labor practice only if a union forces an employer to pay for work not performed.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-hours

The sum of working hours of employees directly engaged in producing goods.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and management salaries, not directly tied to direct materials or direct labor.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used in cost accounting to allocate overhead costs based on an estimated activity level.

Direct Labor-hours

The hours that workers contribute directly towards the manufacture of goods over a specified period.