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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This unionization marks a first for Whole Foods under Amazon’s ownership since the e-commerce giant’s $13.7 billion acquisition of the grocery chain.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
In opposing the unionization drive, which was ultimately successful, Amazon scheduled mandatory meetings every 45 minutes, six days a week at the Staten Island, N.Y., warehouse where the drive originated.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
According to The Washington Post, Amazon said the decision to shutter the facilities was unrelated to CSN’s unionization efforts in Quebec.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
The Fraternal Order of Police withdrew its unionization petition shortly before the election, which was scheduled for April 29.
Douglas County officials said the county has already filed two unrelated lawsuits challenging Colorado’s adoption and application of COBCA.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
In opposing the unionization drive, which was ultimately successful, Amazon scheduled mandatory meetings every 45 minutes, six days a week at the Staten Island, N.Y., warehouse where the drive originated.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
According to The Washington Post, Amazon said the decision to shutter the facilities was unrelated to CSN’s unionization efforts in Quebec.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
The Fraternal Order of Police withdrew its unionization petition shortly before the election, which was scheduled for April 29.
Douglas County officials said the county has already filed two unrelated lawsuits challenging Colorado’s adoption and application of COBCA.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Unionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionization. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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