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

Federal labor law governs private colleges, while state labor laws govern public colleges, and some states prohibit or significantly restrict unionization by public‑sector employees. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026

One of those changes, of course, has been the widespread unionization of digital and non-traditional newsrooms. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

The unionization marks Actors’ Equity’s expansion beyond traditional theater into immersive entertainment, with ongoing organizing at other nontraditional live performance venues. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

And just the threat of unionization at some plants led car companies to increase pay for their non-union workers, UAW leaders pointed out. —The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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