unionization
noun
union·i·za·tion
ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being unionized
2
: the action of unionizing
Examples of unionization in a Sentence
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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
This time around, union members said conditions are more favorable, with a friendlier political climate under the Biden administration and a wave of other unionization efforts at colleges across the country.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, Starbucks argues that firing the seven workers had no effect because employees at that coffeehouse still voted in favor of unionization.
—Michael Z. Green, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
Woodford Reserve undermined unionization efforts at its Kentucky distillery by awarding pay raises, relaxing its vacation policy and handing out bottles of whiskey to workers before a vote on whether to unionize, a federal judge ruled.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Labor strikes and unionization efforts among hourly employees abounded in 2023, revealing a truth many leaders have realized too late: Hourly employees demand and deserve an experience that promotes their well-being.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Biden’s decision to nominate Berner followed calls from progressive advocates for the White House to appoint more pro-union labor lawyers to the bench at a time of rising unionization efforts nationwide and strikes in major industries.
—Reuters, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Another group of workers at a storied New York cinema is launching a unionization effort with the United Auto Workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
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
This time around, union members said conditions are more favorable, with a friendlier political climate under the Biden administration and a wave of other unionization efforts at colleges across the country.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, Starbucks argues that firing the seven workers had no effect because employees at that coffeehouse still voted in favor of unionization.
—Michael Z. Green, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
Woodford Reserve undermined unionization efforts at its Kentucky distillery by awarding pay raises, relaxing its vacation policy and handing out bottles of whiskey to workers before a vote on whether to unionize, a federal judge ruled.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Labor strikes and unionization efforts among hourly employees abounded in 2023, revealing a truth many leaders have realized too late: Hourly employees demand and deserve an experience that promotes their well-being.
—Michael Spataro, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Biden’s decision to nominate Berner followed calls from progressive advocates for the White House to appoint more pro-union labor lawyers to the bench at a time of rising unionization efforts nationwide and strikes in major industries.
—Reuters, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2024
Another group of workers at a storied New York cinema is launching a unionization effort with the United Auto Workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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