pay restraint

Examples (10)

• The government introduced pay restraint measures to control inflation.
• Employees were unhappy with the prolonged period of pay restraint.
• During the recession, many companies had to implement pay restraint.
• The union is negotiating against management's proposed pay restraint.
• A policy of pay restraint can lead to a decline in staff morale.
• The public sector has faced strict pay restraint for several years.
• Despite the profits, the board decided to maintain pay restraint for another quarter.
• Economists argue whether pay restraint is an effective tool against economic downturns.
• The minister defended the need for continued pay restraint in challenging times.
• They hope that lifting pay restraint will attract new talent to the industry.