Answer:

unionize

Answer	Crossword Clue
UNIONIZE	Improve one's bargaining power, in a way
UNIONIZE	React to an unreasonable boss, perhaps
UNIONIZE	Get together, in a way

UNIONIZE	Get ready to strike, maybe
UNIONIZE	Get together at the factory, in a way
UNIONIZE	Emulate Gompers
UNIONIZE	Subject to local rules
UNIONIZE	Organize, as workers.
UNIONIZE	Do labor recruiting