Canadian Doctors Don’t Want A Pay Increase

Hundreds of doctors in Quebec have asked the local government to cancel their pay rise which was proposed.

They think the money would be better used for patient care and support of nurses, whose working conditions are untenable.

The doctors have also added that they already make enough money.

Vocabulary/Expressions:

1.cancel - to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something.

2. pay rise - (pay increase, pay raise) an increase of the amount of money you are paid for doing your job, an increase of your salary.

3. propose - to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider.

4. working condition - the working environment and all existing circumstances affecting labor in the workplace, including job hours, physical aspects, legal rights and responsibilities.

5. untenable -something which cannot be supported against criticism.

Questions:

1. What did hundreds of doctors in Quebec ask their local government?

2. Why did they do so?

3. How do you feel about this decision made by those doctors?

4. Do you think Korean doctors would do the same? Why or why not?

5. Is being a doctor a good job in your country? How about being a nurse?