unionization

noun

union·​i·​za·​tion ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce unionization (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being unionized
2
: the action of unionizing

Examples of unionization in a Sentence

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Lake County Health Department employees are moving forward with unionization efforts with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, which will bring about 600 county staff under the union’s umbrella. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 One of the most important things that President Trump and Republicans in Congress can do is give workers a real voice in unionization elections. Bob Onder, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025 That would make unionization assets rather than liability. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 With their unionization push, crew members were focused on gaining union pension and health benefits. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unionization

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unionization was in 1892

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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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