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

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By 1921 the fight over unionization had become especially bitter in Mingo county. — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 27, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 The unionization effort has caught the eye of Irvine City Council, which moved to support an ordinance to temporarily preserve hundreds of jobs at Mother’s Market. — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 The fights, and tax policy, confronting local governments Governments, school systems, prisons, and police and fire departments often are among the largest employers in communities and have high rates of unionization. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Critics have argued that Amazon relies on this business model to skirt liability for workplace injuries and poor working conditions, all while avoiding unionization. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionization

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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