unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyün-yə-ˌnīz 
unionized; unionizing
: to organize into a labor union
: to form or join a labor union
Examples of unionize in a Sentence
Workers are fighting for the right to unionize.
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In a historic first for Maryland, residents and fellow physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center have voted to unionize, according to election results shared Thursday night by the Maryland chapter of the American Federation of Teachers.
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Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
The charges were filed less than a month after Disneyland character performers voted to unionize under the Actors’ Equity Assn.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
His commentary alluded critically to NLRB regional director Laura Sacks recognizing Dartmouth College men’s basketball players as employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act, and those players then unionizing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2024
New York Times Social media influencers are helping to unionize pharmacists at major drugstore chains to advocate for adequate staffing, as well as better wages and benefits.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 June 2024
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Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024
The charges were filed less than a month after Disneyland character performers voted to unionize under the Actors’ Equity Assn.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
His commentary alluded critically to NLRB regional director Laura Sacks recognizing Dartmouth College men’s basketball players as employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act, and those players then unionizing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2024
New York Times Social media influencers are helping to unionize pharmacists at major drugstore chains to advocate for adequate staffing, as well as better wages and benefits.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 June 2024
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unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyün-yə-ˌnīz
unionized; unionizing
: to form into a labor union
unionization
noun
ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən
Legal Definition
unionize
verb
union·ize
ˈyü-nyə-ˌnīz
unionized; unionizing
: to organize into a labor union
to prevent them from unionizing the employees
also
: to establish a labor union in
a unionized shop
: to form or join a labor union
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