Unionisation (Noun)
Meaning
Act of forming labor unions; "the issue underlying the strike was unionization".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rise of unionization in the 19th century helped to improve working conditions for millions of laborers.
- The company's anti-unionization policies were met with fierce resistance from employees who sought better wages and benefits.
- The decline of unionization in the manufacturing sector has led to a decrease in worker protections and benefits.
- The issue underlying the strike was unionization, as workers sought to form a collective bargaining unit to negotiate with management.
- The unionization of the workforce was a major factor in the company's decision to relocate to a different state with more favorable labor laws.