events

The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.

Historical image related to The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses. from January 5, 1914

Ford Motor Company

American multinational automobile manufacturer

The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Eight-hour day movement

Social movement to regulate the length of the working day

The eight-hour day movement was a social movement that appeared in various countries to regulate the length of a working day. The goal was preventing excesses and abuses of working time.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

January 5

Day of the year

January 5 is the fifth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 360 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)