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SPHR Human Resources

Category - Relations

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“Featherbedding” refers to
  1. A requirement that anyone who is hired by the organization must join the union
  2. An agreement that requires the employer to pay wages to union members whether or not their work is needed
  3. A requirement to pay “prevailing wages” on federal government construction contracts and most contracts for federally assisted construction over $2,000
  4. An agreement that an employer will stop doing business with another entity (typically a non-union entity)
Explanation
Answer - B - “Featherbedding” refers to an agreement that the employee will pay wages to union members whether or not their work is needed.

Key Takeaway: Option A refers to a “union shop,” where an employee must join the union once they have been hired by the organization. Option C is not the best choice, since the requirement to pay prevailing wage on federal government construction contracts and most contracts for federally assisted construction over $2,000 refers to the Davis-Bacon Act. Option D refers to a “hot cargo” agreement where the employer will stop doing business with another entity.
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