Giveback
[giv-bak] /ˈgɪvˌbæk/
noun
1.
(in union negotiations) a reduction in employee wages or benefits conceded by a union in exchange for other benefits or in recognition of depressed economic conditions:
Givebacks have not slowed the number of shutdowns.
2.
something returned, rebated, etc.:
Givebacks to dealers have increased car sales.
noun
Something previously granted, esp in a labor contract, that must now be forfeited: The new contract has no raises and several givebacks, especially in health-care benefits (1990s+)
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