unionized

adjective

union·​ized ˈyün-yə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unionized (audio)
Synonyms of unionizednext
: characterized by the presence of labor unions

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Ninety-nine percent of unionized members in Greeley voted last month to authorize the strike. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 Those changes include amending the contract for unionized laborers to have them all under the public works umbrella, with some assigned to the street department and some to the parks department. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The Manhattan judge previously dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by local opponents, including New Jersey's governor, unionized teachers in New York City, a trucking industry group and local suburban leaders. CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 The Manhattan judge previously dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by local opponents, including New Jersey’s governor, unionized teachers in New York City, a trucking industry group and local suburban leaders. Philip Marcelo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionized

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unionized was in 1900

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“Unionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionized. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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