unionization
noun
union·i·za·tion
ˌyün-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being unionized
2
: the action of unionizing
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Despite some broader support, unionization has failed to gain traction at the plant, according to one organizer.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Schultz’s third stint as CEO from 2022 to 2023 was largely defined by an aggressive, legally contentious battle against worker unionization.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Federal labor law governs private colleges, while state labor laws govern public colleges, and some states prohibit or significantly restrict unionization by public‑sector employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
One of those changes, of course, has been the widespread unionization of digital and non-traditional newsrooms.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Schultz’s third stint as CEO from 2022 to 2023 was largely defined by an aggressive, legally contentious battle against worker unionization.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Federal labor law governs private colleges, while state labor laws govern public colleges, and some states prohibit or significantly restrict unionization by public‑sector employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
One of those changes, of course, has been the widespread unionization of digital and non-traditional newsrooms.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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