unionization

CEFRB2

/ˌjuːnjənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of forming or joining a trade union.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Synonym of deionization.

Examples

  • The company opposed the unionization of its warehouse employees.

  • The workers voted in favor of unionization to protect their jobs.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ʌnˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning
  1. The act of forming a labor union.

More examples

In context
  • Unionization is the process of forming or joining a labor union.

  • In this case, the dissociation of the acid and unionization (or hydrolysis) of conjugate salt should be taken into account for calculating [H⁺] [i.e., Equation (2.39)].

  • Still, the coffee giant, which has been facing a wave of unionization efforts inside stores across the United States, was light on specifics around some of the concerns that have been raised by its employees, like scheduling.

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Origin

noun

From union + -ization.