Samsung Workers May Stop Working

May 15, 2026, 10:16
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

About 45,000 workers at Samsung may start a strike on May 21. They are unhappy about their extra money, called bonuses.

Main Body

Some parts of Samsung make a lot of money from AI. Other parts lose money. The company wants to give more money to the successful workers. The workers do not like this. They say it is unfair. They fear workers will leave Samsung to work for other companies like SK Hynix. Experts say this problem is bad for business. Samsung could lose a lot of money. The government is also worried about the company's image.

Conclusion

The workers and the company do not agree. Workers want a fair percentage of profits. The company wants to pay people based on their work.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Action' Word

In the text, we see words like lose, leave, and stop. These are basic actions you need for A2 English.

How to use them:

  • Stop β†’ To end an action. (Example: Stop working)
  • Lose β†’ To not have something anymore. (Example: Lose money)
  • Leave β†’ To go away from a place or job. (Example: Leave Samsung)

βš–οΈ Opposite Ideas

Look at how the story compares two groups:

Successful workers β†’\rightarrow Get more money. Unsuccessful workers β†’\rightarrow Get less money.

When you want to say something is not right, use the word unfair. It is the opposite of fair.

Vocabulary Learning

workers (n.)
People who do jobs for a company.
Example:The workers at the factory will go on strike.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company announced new policies.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things.
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
bonuses (n.)
Extra payments given as rewards.
Example:The employees received bonuses for their hard work.
unhappy (adj.)
Not satisfied or content.
Example:He felt unhappy with the decision.
extra (adj.)
More than needed or usual.
Example:She had extra time to finish the project.
make (v.)
To produce or create.
Example:The factory makes cars.
lose (v.)
To no longer have something.
Example:They might lose money if sales drop.
give (v.)
To provide or hand over.
Example:The manager will give you a raise.
successful (adj.)
Achieving a desired result.
Example:The successful team won the award.
unfair (adj.)
Not just or equal.
Example:It is unfair to pay some workers more.
fear (v.)
To worry about something.
Example:He fears that the company will close.
leave (v.)
To go away from a place.
Example:Some workers will leave the company.
other (adj.)
Different or another.
Example:He prefers other options.
companies (n.)
Multiple businesses.
Example:Many companies are hiring.
experts (n.)
People with special knowledge.
Example:Experts say the market will grow.
problem (n.)
An issue or difficulty.
Example:The problem is the lack of resources.
bad (adj.)
Poor or harmful.
Example:The bad weather caused delays.
business (n.)
Commercial activity or enterprise.
Example:The business is growing.
government (n.)
Authority that rules a country.
Example:The government regulates trade.
worried (adj.)
Feeling anxious or concerned.
Example:She is worried about the exam.
image (n.)
Appearance or reputation.
Example:The company's image matters.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion.
Example:They agree on the plan.
fair (adj.)
Just and equal.
Example:They want a fair share.
percentage (n.)
Part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100.
Example:He earned a percentage of the profits.
profits (n.)
Earnings after costs.
Example:The profits increased this quarter.
pay (v.)
To give money for work.
Example:They will pay you next month.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people attended the event.
based (adj.)
Depending on something.
Example:The decision is based on data.
work (n.)
Activity performed for a job.
Example:Her work is very important.