Gift from the workers, my dear (5)
I believe the answer is:
honey
'dear' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for honey that I've seen before include "Darling; hive product" , "sweetheart" , "Sweet yellow liquid" , "Produce of bees" , "Sweet term of endearment" .)