"To recognize the union" means to formally acknowledge and accept a group of workers coming together to form a labor union, granting them the right to represent and negotiate on behalf of all employees in their workplace. Full definition
This came two days after the board voted not to voluntarily recognize the union. (thelensnola.org)
It didn't cross my mind to not recognize the union in the year it occurred. (balanceddividends.com)
The decision before the board was whether to recognize the union as a representative of the teachers, and to begin negotiating a collective bargaining contract. (thelensnola.org)