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Unionize (Verb)

Recruit for a union or organize into a union; "We don't allow people to come into our plant and try to unionize the workers".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Managers tried to persuade employees not to unionize and form a collective bargaining unit.
The company threatened to close down the factory if the workers unionized.
Some employees were secretly working to unionize their coworkers and negotiate better wages.
A group of organizers traveled across the country to unionize low-paid farmworkers.
Employees from the new company were working to unionize the existing staff in order to improve working conditions.

Form or join a union; "The auto workers decided to unionize".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The employees, dissatisfied with their working conditions, decided to unionize and demand better wages and benefits.
As working hours increased and pay stagnated, the office staff chose to unionize and engage in collective bargaining.
Concerned about safety regulations and low pay, the warehouse workers took steps to unionize and negotiate with management.
The cafeteria staff threatened to unionize after a string of unfair labor practices by their employer.
Following years of exploitation, the migrant workers made the bold decision to unionize and fight for their rights.