Samsung Workers and Company Do Not Agree

May 12, 2026, 18:09
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Samsung Electronics and its workers cannot agree on a new contract. The workers plan to stop working on May 21.

Main Body

The workers want more money. They want a bonus based on the company's profit. They say another company, SK Hynix, pays more money. Samsung says they need more time to think about this. Other groups are worried. They think the world will have fewer computer chips. This can make chips more expensive. Samsung says a strike is bad for the Korean economy. About 30,000 to 50,000 workers may join the strike. This could cost the company 30 trillion won. Samsung is asking a court to stop the strike.

Conclusion

The two sides did not find a solution. The strike starts on May 21 unless the court stops it.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'WANT' Pattern

In this story, people are fighting because they want things. For A2 students, want is a power-word to describe needs and desires.

How to use it: Person + want(s) + Thing

  • The workers want more money. β†’\rightarrow (Group of people)
  • Samsung wants more time. β†’\rightarrow (One company)

πŸ” Spotting 'More'

Notice how the text compares things. When we want a higher amount, we use more:

  • More money
  • More time
  • More expensive

Quick Tip: Use more before a noun to show an increase.

⚠️ Future Warnings

Look at the word may. It tells us something is possible, but not 100% sure.

"Workers may join the strike."

It is not "will" (certain) and it is not "do" (happening now). It is a maybe.

Vocabulary Learning

workers
people who do jobs for a company
Example:The workers at the factory worked hard.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:My brother works for a small company.
agree
to have the same opinion
Example:They agree that the meeting should start at nine.
plan
to decide what to do before
Example:She plans to study English every day.
stop
to end or cease
Example:They will stop the project next week.
working
doing a job
Example:He is working on a new project.
money
paper or coins used for buying
Example:She needs money to buy a book.
bonus
extra money given for good work
Example:The company gave a bonus to all employees.
profit
money earned after costs
Example:The shop made a profit last month.
pays
gives money for something
Example:The company pays its workers every month.
time
moments or hours
Example:We have enough time to finish the task.
think
to use your mind to decide
Example:I think it will rain tomorrow.
world
all the Earth
Example:The world is a big place.
chips
small pieces of computer parts
Example:The factory makes computer chips.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The new phone is very expensive.
strike
when workers stop working
Example:The workers went on strike for better wages.
economy
the system of buying and selling
Example:The economy is growing this year.
join
to become part of
Example:Many people will join the protest.
cost
how much money something needs
Example:The cost of the trip was high.
court
a place where judges decide cases
Example:The court will decide the dispute.
solution
an answer to a problem
Example:We need a solution to the problem.
starts
begins
Example:The meeting starts at ten.
unless
except if
Example:You can stay unless it rains.
may
possibility
Example:It may snow tonight.