Word
unionization
Phoneticsunion·iza·tion
/ˌjunjənəˈzeɪʃən/
UK spelling · unionisation
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process where workers join together to form a union so they can ask for better pay and safer conditions together.
n. formation of a labor union by workers within a company or industry, or the extension of union organization to previously non-union workplaces.
Examples
“Unionization helps workers ask for better pay together.”
“After long hours with no overtime pay, the warehouse staff vote for unionization to negotiate safer shifts.”
“Historians trace the wave of unionization in the 1930s to legal protections that finally allowed industrial workers to bargain collectively without fear of dismissal.”
Examples
simple
“Unionization helps workers ask for better pay together.”
contextual
“After long hours with no overtime pay, the warehouse staff vote for unionization to negotiate safer shifts.”
complex
“Historians trace the wave of unionization in the 1930s to legal protections that finally allowed industrial workers to bargain collectively without fear of dismissal.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unionization” in context.
Verb
01. oppose unionization
“Many large employers actively oppose unionization of their workforce.”
verb + noun
02. promote unionization
“New legislation aims to promote unionization among gig economy workers.”
verb + noun
03. push for unionization
“Staff pushed for unionization after overtime pay was cut.”
verb + prep + noun
04. resist unionization
“Management hired consultants to resist unionization at the plant.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. increased unionization
“Increased unionization reflects growing concern over wages and job security.”
adj + noun
06. rapid unionization
“The tech sector has seen rapid unionization over the past five years.”
adj + noun
07. successful unionization
“Successful unionization gave warehouse staff stronger bargaining power.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. drive for unionization
“The drive for unionization gained momentum after the safety failures.”
noun + prep + noun
09. rise in unionization
“Economists note a sharp rise in unionization among young workers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a wave of unionization
“A wave of unionization is spreading across the retail sector.”
11. fear of increased unionization
“Employers acted quickly out of fear of increased unionization.”
12. oppose attempts at unionization
“The firm was fined for trying to oppose attempts at unionization.”
Real-World Examples
“Echoing many union leaders, Eisen says US labor laws are woefully inadequate because they don’t allow regulators to impose any fines on companies that break the law when fighting against unionization.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Occasional
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