unionize
Pronunciation: [ˈjuː.njə.naɪz]
Word
Context: "labor relations"
(verb) to form or join a union, which is a group of workers who work together to improve their jobs. When workers unionize, they are trying to have a stronger voice in their work place.
Example
Many workers decided to unionize to negotiate better pay and safer working conditions.
Example
The workers did not unionize, so they continued to struggle with low wages and long hours.
Example
Why do you think workers choose to unionize instead of negotiating individually?
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