Samsung Workers May Stop Working

May 13, 2026, 07:24
GlobalPolitics

Introduction

Samsung workers might go on strike for 18 days. The workers and the company cannot agree on a plan.

Main Body

The workers want more money. They want a bonus from the company's profit. About 50,000 people may stop working from May 21 to June 7. Samsung makes important computer chips. If the workers stop, the company loses a lot of money. They could lose 1 trillion won every day. The government wants to stop the strike to save the economy. A court is also looking at the problem. The court will decide if the workers can strike by May 20.

Conclusion

The workers are waiting for the court and the government to decide.

Learning

💡 The 'Possibility' Word: May

In this story, we see the word may used many times. For an A2 learner, this is a powerful tool to talk about things that are not 100% certain.

How it works: Instead of saying "They will stop" (100% sure), we say "They may stop" (Maybe yes, maybe no).

Examples from the text:

  • Samsung Workers may stop working → It is possible, but not certain yet.
  • 50,000 people may stop working → This is a possibility.

Quick Rule: Subject + may + action (verb)

Comparison for clarity:

  • Will → 100% (The court will decide) →\rightarrow Fixed future.
  • May → 50% (Workers may strike) →\rightarrow Uncertain future.

💰 Money Words to Know

  • Profit →\rightarrow Extra money a company makes.
  • Bonus →\rightarrow Extra money given to a worker as a gift/reward.
  • Economy →\rightarrow The total money system of a country.

Vocabulary Learning

strike (v.)
to stop working as a protest
Example:The workers will strike if their demands are not met.
workers (n.)
people who do a job for a company
Example:The workers gathered in the hall.
company (n.)
an organization that sells goods or services
Example:The company announced a new product.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion or decision
Example:They agreed on a new plan.
plan (n.)
a set of ideas about what to do
Example:The company has a plan to improve sales.
money (n.)
the currency used to buy things
Example:She saved money for her trip.
bonus (n.)
extra money given for good work
Example:Employees received a bonus.
profit (n.)
the money a company earns after costs
Example:The company made a profit last year.
lose (v.)
to not have something anymore
Example:They could lose money if the strike continues.
court (n.)
a place where judges make decisions
Example:The court will decide the case.