unionized

adjective

union·​ized ˈyün-yə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unionized (audio)
Synonyms of unionizednext
: characterized by the presence of labor unions

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The bank noted that contract negotiations are ongoing at 22 unionized branches. Chase Jordan april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 Harding voted for it, joining a chorus of other legislators who sang the praises of unionized state workers who perform the jobs of collecting trash, fixing roads and serving meals. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 New York University and unionized faculty reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday, ending a two-day strike declared as students returned from spring break. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 Hundreds of unionized non-tenured faculty at New York University officially went on strike after the deadline for a deal passed on Monday. Dave Carlin, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionized

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unionized was in 1900

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“Unionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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