unionization

noun

union·​i·​za·​tion ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce unionization (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being unionized
2
: the action of unionizing

Examples of unionization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many football powerhouses, like the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia, are in right-to-work states, where unionization efforts face stiff legal and political roadblocks. Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Apple had both bad and good news over the weekend, with one unionized Apple Store moving closer to the company’s first retail strike, and another rejecting unionization. David Meyer, Fortune, 13 May 2024 For example, Trump is not going to abandon tax cuts or endorse mass unionization or retain Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 May 2024 In recent years, the communication strategy has included a torrent of anti-union emails and text messages to persuade employees to oppose unionization. Stephen J. Silvia, The Conversation, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unionization 

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of unionization was in 1892

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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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