Featherbedding is the term for

A) any practice that forces employers to use more labor than they would otherwise.
B) training programs initiated by unions to make their less-skilled members more productive.
C) the practice of trying to recruit union members among public employees.
D) attempts by management to eliminate a union.

Answer: A

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