unionization
noun
union·i·za·tion
ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being unionized
2
: the action of unionizing
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But the southern governors warned Tuesday that the rise of organized labor in their states — which have some of the lowest rates of unionization in the country — might lead to layoffs.
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Agricultural workers already have one of the lowest rates of unionization out of any private industry and historically face fierce opposition from the industry, outside groups and workers alike.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Agricultural workers already have one of the lowest rates of unionization out of any private industry and historically face fierce opposition from the industry, outside groups and workers alike.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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