unionization

noun

union·​i·​za·​tion ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being unionized

2

: the action of unionizing

Examples of unionization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And one paper by researchers at the Federal Reserve shows that the decline in unionization rates is, by and large, responsible for the drop in wages for factory work compared to other jobs. —Liam McBain, NPR, 9 May 2025

The group went public with its unionization efforts in March after company-wide layoffs impacted the Austin location. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2025

There have been arguments that right-to-work laws diminish the effectiveness of unions by reducing financial resources and lowering unionization rates. —Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024

The move jump-starts a long-simmering unionization effort that comes amid scrutiny of the electric utility for potential mishandling of the devastating Eaton fire. —Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for unionization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration