A union requirement that a fireman has to be hired to work in a diesel locomotive would be an example of

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Featherbedding is the practice of a labor union requiring the employment of more workers than are necessary to perform a given job, often with the intention of creating more jobs and therefore increasing union membership and dues. In this case, the requirement to hire a fireman for a diesel locomotive, even though it is not necessary for the job, is an example of featherbedding.

A Union Requirement That a Fireman Has to Be Hired