Unionize
/ˈjuːniəˌnaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To organize workers into a labor union to collectively bargain with an employer.
The employees decided to unionize to negotiate better wages and working conditions.
Forms
- unionizes
- unionized
- unionizing
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Commentary
The term is typically used in labor law contexts to describe the act of forming or joining a union, essential for protecting workers' rights collectively.
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