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

The effort was led by Proskauer partner Paul Salvatore—who previously represented Duke in the graduate student unionization matter—and Adam Lupion, the co-chair of the firm’s labor and employment department. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Other actions in Congress like the Protecting the Right to Organize Act could help bolster protections for unionization efforts, although the act is not likely to pass anytime soon, Shierholz says. —Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026

The success of their unionization could come down to a debate between whether they are considered independent contractors or employees. —Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026

The move follows the unionization of production assistants with the same labor group on Chicago Fire in December. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 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