unionized worker

[ˈjuːnjənˌaɪzd ˈwɜːrkər]
nounpl: unionized workers
trabalhador sindicalizado
1. An employee who is a member of a labor union and whose employment is governed by a collective bargaining agreement
The unionized workers negotiated better wages and benefits with management.
Os trabalhadores sindicalizados negociaram melhores salários e benefícios com a gerência.
2. A worker whose rights and working conditions are protected by union representation
As a unionized worker, she had protection against unfair dismissal.
Como trabalhadora sindicalizada, ela tinha proteção contra demissão injusta.
In Brazil, unionized workers have historically played a significant role in labor movements, particularly in industrial sectors like automotive and metallurgy. Union membership (sindicalização) is an important aspect of worker protection in both countries, though the strength and prevalence of unions varies by industry and region. In the USA, unionization is more common in traditional industries and public sector jobs.
NYC Slang
union guy/gal, card-carrying union member
Synonyms / Sinônimos
union memberunionized employeeunion workercard-carrying member
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-unionized workerindependent contractorgig workerfreelancer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhador sindicalizado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhador sindicalizado / filiado ao sindicato
Industrial hub with strong union presence
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhador sindicalizado
Common usage in port and service industries
Portugal
trabalhador sindicalizado / filiado em sindicato
Similar concept with slightly different phrasing

Related Words

labor unioncollective bargainingstrikeduesshop stewardworking conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

paying one's dues
union solidarity
collective power
shop floor representative
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