History: January 5 (#1)

History: January 5 (#1)
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January 5, 1914 The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 5, in the year 1914: The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses. The Ford Motor Company is an American multinat ional automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. Why January 5, 1914 matters: The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 5, 1914 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)