unionization

noun

union·​i·​za·​tion ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being unionized

2

: the action of unionizing

Examples of unionization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Niccol has been working to restore profitability and enhance the workplace culture after a turbulent period marked by unionization efforts and consecutive quarters of declining customer traffic. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

This unionization effort is taking place at for-profit and nonprofit entities, but nonprofits are having a particularly hard time right now. —James Barron, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

This disconnect and the overall decline in unionization are the result of broken labor law and fierce corporate opposition to unions. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

This unionization marks a first for Whole Foods under Amazon’s ownership since the e-commerce giant’s $13.7 billion acquisition of the grocery chain. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for unionization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration