unionization
Americannoun
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the act or process of bringing workers into a labor union, an organization for dealing collectively with employers.
The decline of unionization has contributed to the rise of economic inequality in the United States over the past several decades.
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the process of subjecting an industry, profession, or region to the regulations of one or more labor unions.
He sees the dawning unionization of Silicon Valley as an ominous development.
Etymology
Origin of unionization
Example Sentences
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In contrast to their fierce opposition around the U.S. to workers being classified as employees, Uber and Lyft haven’t fought the unionization push.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
In an interview in July, Regan denied asking the clinics to support his unionization efforts in exchange for dropping Proposition 44.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
She’s the centerpiece of “9 to 5,” a movie about unionization and pushing back against workplace sexual harassment.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
The National Labor Relations Board will not review a certification vote by Whole Foods Market employees at a store in Philadelphia, rebuffing an effort by the Amazon.com-owned grocery chain to halt the unionization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Given the power of the mill owners, it is not surprising that unionization efforts were, in the words of one knowledgeable commentator, “mere foam before passing gusts.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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