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

With no unionization company-wide, the efforts of distribution workers to seek any protections have been routinely dismissed while accidents and working conditions have deteriorated at many of their plants. — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

In an interview in July, Regan denied asking the clinics to support his unionization efforts in exchange for dropping Proposition 44. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Her guidance prompted a series of unfair labor practice charges, including those involving USC and UCLA football and basketball players, as well as a unionization campaign by Dartmouth’s men’s basketball players. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The National Labor Relations Board is currently considering allegations that Innercare illegally harassed and terminated employees during the 2024 unionization drive. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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