UNIONIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unionize

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Definition of unionize

as in to organize

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Recent Examples of unionize Those PAs did not decide to unionize, and according to Aguilar, those PAs have not seen their hours reduced. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 So far this year, the Writers Guild of America East also has helped to unionize staffers at the likes of Hearst Magazines, Slate Media and Futuro Media. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 On Friday, the United College Athletes Association announced that more than 100 women’s college hoops players have joined the organization as part of a campaign to unionize the women’s game. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 More than 100 women’s college basketball players signed on to unionize with the United College Athletes Association, the organization announced on Friday. — Justin Williams, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionize

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The answer is to not passively accept what is given but to organize to make our voices heard.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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The bank aims to create welcoming workplaces that encourage employees to collaborate in person.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
More than a decade ago, the two researchers were introduced by their mutual boss, the chancellor at UCSF, who encouraged them to collaborate.

— Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

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