unionized worker
[/ˈjuːnjənˌaɪzd ˈwɜːrkər/]
nounpl: unionized workers
trabalhador sindicalizado
1. A worker who is a member of a labor union or trade union, and whose employment is governed by a collective bargaining agreement
The unionized workers negotiated better wages and working conditions with management.
Os trabalhadores sindicalizados negociaram melhores salários e condições de trabalho com a gerência.
2. An employee whose rights and benefits are protected by union representation and collective agreements
As a unionized worker, she had job security and protection against unfair dismissal.
Como trabalhadora sindicalizada, ela tinha segurança no emprego e proteção contra demissão injusta.
In Brazil, unionization is significant in manufacturing, construction, and public sectors. Union workers (trabalhadores sindicalizados) have historically played an important role in labor movements and political activism. In the USA, unionized workers are particularly prevalent in construction, transportation, healthcare, and education sectors, with strong union traditions in cities like New York.
NYC Slang
union guy/gal - informal reference to unionized workers, commonly used in construction and manufacturing contexts
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