— unionization , n. — unionizer , n.
/yoohn"yeuh nuyz'/ , v. , unionized, unionizing .
v.t.
1. to form into a union.
2. to organize into a labor union; bring into or incorporate in a labor union.
3. to subject to the rules of a labor union.
v.i.
4. to form a union.
5. to join in a labor union.
Also, esp. Brit., unionise .
[ 1835-45; UNION + -IZE ]