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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Where the unionization effort stands On its website, the union posted a copy of a letter from an arbitrator who found that the casino must comply with the 2017 agreement, and a letter from another who adopted the previous arbitrator’s conclusion. Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025 The unionization drive comes just six months before the opening of LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries. News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 2025 Over 40 staffers at the Sundance Institute are seeking unionization with Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9003. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 As of now, staffers are still waiting to hear officially from IMP on whether management will voluntarily recognize their unionization effort. Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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