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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The cuts arrive less than six years after the museum eliminated more than a hundred jobs through voluntary early retirement and layoffs, and four years after unionized employees ratified their first contract with the institution under the auspices of United Auto Workers 2110. News Desk, Artforum, 29 Jan. 2026 In statements at the time, production assistants on the show expressed their wish for parity with their unionized colleagues on benefits like healthcare and reimbursement for tolls and mileage. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026 In other words, agents can’t represent players in a unionized pro league unless the union—the exclusive agent—agrees to delegate its authority to represent. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026 According to Bloomberg, some of those out-of-state nurses are being paid as much as $9,000 per week, not including housing and travel costs—far exceeding the cost of retaining unionized staff nurses. Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionized

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Feb. 2026.

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