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

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Miner preachers and independent churches were central to the organization of miners in eastern Kentucky in the 1930s, too, during another period of violence between mine operators and miners over conditions, wages and unionization. The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025 While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Many have staged picket lines outside the shuttering locations, and have used the closures to support their broader case for unionization. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The union has put forth similar gripes in other parts of the country, and has started to see unionization efforts from third-party delivery drivers in other states, like Illinois. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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