unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyün-yə-ˌnīz 
unionized; unionizing
: to organize into a labor union
: to form or join a labor union
Examples of unionize in a Sentence
Workers are fighting for the right to unionize.
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Wimberley was endorsed in Tuesday’s race by the Independence chapter of the National Education Association, under which Independence teachers are unionized.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
But no such collective bargaining is possible in college, since the players aren’t recognized as employees and thus can’t unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The group of healthcare providers began efforts to unionize around four years ago and unionized in 2023.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s next for Wells Fargo unionizing efforts?
—Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
But no such collective bargaining is possible in college, since the players aren’t recognized as employees and thus can’t unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The group of healthcare providers began efforts to unionize around four years ago and unionized in 2023.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s next for Wells Fargo unionizing efforts?
—Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unionize
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“Unionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionize. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyün-yə-ˌnīz
unionized; unionizing
: to form into a labor union
unionization
noun
ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən
Legal Definition
unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyü-nyə-ˌnīz
unionized; unionizing
: to organize into a labor union
to prevent them from unionizing the employees
also
: to establish a labor union in
a unionized shop
: to form or join a labor union
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