Work Problems at Samsung and in India

Introduction

Many workers and bosses are fighting in different countries. They disagree about money and laws.

Main Body

In South Korea, Samsung workers want more money. The company wants to give a 10% bonus. The workers want a 15% bonus. If they do not agree, the workers will stop working on May 21. This will mean fewer computer chips for the world. In India, the government made new rules for work. Many worker groups are angry. They say the rules help big companies but hurt the workers. They want to protest across the country. Also in India, farm workers are unhappy. They want the old laws back. They will stop working on May 15 because they want better jobs and easier ways to get paid.

Conclusion

Work is difficult right now. Samsung might stop making chips, and Indian workers are fighting the government.

Learning

⚡ THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very common way to talk about desires and needs.

Pattern: Person + want + Thing

From the text:

  • Workers → want → more money.
  • The company → wants → to give a bonus.
  • They → want → the old laws back.

💡 Quick Tip for A2: Notice the small change with the letter -s.

  • Many people want... (No -s)
  • The company wants... (Add -s because it is one thing)

Common Phrases to Use:

  • I want a coffee.
  • She wants a new job.
  • We want more time.

Vocabulary Learning

workers
people who do work for a company
Example:The workers are going to stop working on May 21.
bosses
people who supervise workers
Example:The bosses want a higher bonus.
fighting
having a disagreement or argument
Example:They are fighting over the bonus.
disagree
not having the same opinion
Example:The workers do not agree with the new rules.
money
money is currency used for buying things
Example:Money is important for everyone.
laws
rules made by a government
Example:The laws are made by the government.
bonus
extra money given for good work
Example:The company will give a bonus.
protest
to show disapproval by stopping work or speaking out
Example:The workers will protest across the country.
working
doing a job or task
Example:He is working on a new project.
difficult
hard to do or understand
Example:The situation is difficult.