Workers May Stop Work at SoFi Stadium
SoFi體育場員工可能會罷工
Introduction
About 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium may go on strike. They do not agree on a new contract with their boss.
SoFi體育場約有 2,000 名員工可能會罷工。他們與雇主未能就新合約達成協議。
Main Body
The workers want more money. They want $40 per hour instead of $28. They also want a fund for houses.
員工希望增加薪資。他們希望時薪能從 28 美元提高到 40 美元。他們還希望建立一個住房基金。
Workers are worried about their private information. They do not want the government to take their fingerprints or ID numbers. They are afraid of immigration officers.
員工擔心他們的個人隱私。他們不希望政府獲取他們的指紋或身分證號碼,因為他們擔心移民局官員。
The company says they offered more money. The company also has a plan to find other workers if the strike happens.
公司表示他們已經提供了更多資金。公司也計劃在罷工發生時尋找其他替代勞動力。
Conclusion
The two groups will talk again on June 8. If they do not agree, the workers will stop working during the World Cup.
兩方將於 6 月 8 日再次洽談。如果未能達成協議,員工將在世界盃期間罷工。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Want' Pattern
In this story, we see how to ask for things using want.
1. Want + Thing (Use this for objects or money)
- They want more money.
- They want a fund.
2. Want + Amount (Use this for specific numbers)
- They want $40 per hour.
🚩 Contrasting Ideas: 'Instead of'
When you have a 'bad' number and a 'good' number, use instead of to show the change.
\rightarrow\rightarrow40 (New/Good)
Example: "I want apple juice instead of water."
🛠️ Useful 'Work' Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Strike | Stop working to get a better deal |
| Contract | A legal paper/agreement |
| Boss | The person in charge |