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the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required

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  1. n. the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
  2. n the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required v treat with excessive indulgence v hire more workers than are necessary