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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The arrogant anti-union stance did not start with the current CEO; even the legendary Studs Terkel was slapped down by WFMT management for his earlier support of an effort to unionize in 1990.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Workers voted 838 to 538 against unionizing in an election Thursday, the company and labor federation confirmed.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
In January, patrollers at Arapahoe Basin, which is owned by Alterra Mountain Resorts, voted to unionize.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
Workers wanted to unionize, and fought for higher pay and safer working conditions.
—Adrian Sainz and Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Workers voted 838 to 538 against unionizing in an election Thursday, the company and labor federation confirmed.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
In January, patrollers at Arapahoe Basin, which is owned by Alterra Mountain Resorts, voted to unionize.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
Workers wanted to unionize, and fought for higher pay and safer working conditions.
—Adrian Sainz and Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unionize
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“Unionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionize. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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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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