Samsung Workers May Stop Working

May 15, 2026, 11:26
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Samsung workers might start a strike on May 21. The workers and the company cannot agree on pay.

Main Body

The workers want more money. They want a big bonus from the company's profit. The company says no. They want to use a different system for the money. The South Korean government is worried. A strike can hurt the economy. The government might tell the workers to stop the strike for 30 days. Some workers are not happy with the union. Workers in the DX department think the union only helps the chip department. These workers do not want the strike.

Conclusion

The workers still plan to strike on May 21. They are waiting for the court and the government.

Learning

πŸ› οΈ The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see a very common way to say what someone needs or desires: [Person] + want + [Thing].

Examples from the text:

  • Workers β†’ want β†’ more money.
  • Workers β†’ want β†’ a big bonus.

How to use it for A2 English: Use this simple pattern to talk about your life.

  • I want a coffee.
  • They want a new car.

⚠️ The 'Might' Rule

When we are not 100% sure about the future, we use might. It is like saying 'maybe'.

From the text:

  • Samsung workers might start a strike.
  • The government might tell the workers to stop.

Quick Guide: Something is certain β†’\rightarrow will Something is a possibility β†’\rightarrow might

Vocabulary Learning

workers (n.)
People who do work for a company or organization.
Example:The workers at the factory were unhappy with the new rules.
strike (n.)
A protest where workers stop working.
Example:The strike lasted for three days.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company announced new policies.
pay (n.)
Money that workers receive for their work.
Example:They demanded higher pay.
bonus (n.)
Extra money given for good performance.
Example:She received a big bonus.
profit (n.)
Money earned after paying costs.
Example:The company's profit increased.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government issued a statement.
economy (n.)
The system of buying and selling in a country.
Example:The economy is growing.
union (n.)
An organization of workers that helps them.
Example:The union negotiated a contract.
department (n.)
A part of a company that does a specific job.
Example:The department is responsible for safety.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are decided.
Example:They went to the court for a hearing.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or damage.
Example:The decision hurt many people.