noun

unionization

unionisation

The factory faced a push for unionization.

The factory faced a push for unionisation.

Unionization rates have declined in recent years.

Unionisation rates have declined in recent years.

((of a group/place)) the unionisation of (sth.) The unionisation of the workforce took months.

a push for ((unionisation)) a demand for unionisation There was a push for unionisation.

Synonyms: organisation, syndicalisation

From 'union' (a joining) + '-ize' (to make) + '-ation' (a process). The process of forming a workers' union.

Think of workers 'uniting' to form a 'union'. The '-ation' suffix signifies the process or result of this action.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.