unionize
verb (used with object)
to organize into a labor union; bring into or incorporate in a labor union.
are unionizing
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present progressiveof unionize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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About 600 workers at Activision Publishing, the video game maker owned by Microsoft, are unionizing, forming the largest video game workers’ union in the United States, the Communications Workers of America said on Friday.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
While the number of nonprofits that are unionizing is increasing, they likely make up a small part of the overall work force.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
Workers in the Hadley store as well as in Minneapolis are unionizing with Trader Joe’s United, an independent union that recently formed, echoing new worker-led union movements at Starbucks and Amazon.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
Starbucks outlets are unionizing, including four locations in California, reports my colleague Suhauna Hussain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
The employees are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America.
From The Verge ● Apr. 25, 2022
