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 vote marks a milestone on the long journey to unionize VFX workers, who have struggled against tight deadlines and long hours.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 May 2025
Not to mention, fan favorite Curtis Turner was still banned from NASCAR for attempting to unionize the drivers in 1961.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters After years of tussling with gig companies, California’s labor unions want to once again expand workers’ rights — this time by allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2025
Or take whether athletes at public universities are employees who can unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 May 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 May 2025
Not to mention, fan favorite Curtis Turner was still banned from NASCAR for attempting to unionize the drivers in 1961.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters After years of tussling with gig companies, California’s labor unions want to once again expand workers’ rights — this time by allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2025
Or take whether athletes at public universities are employees who can unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 May 2025
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“Unionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionize. Accessed 28 Jun. 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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