Season 1 · Episode 1519
Ford's 40-Hour Workweek Adoption | May 1
On this day in 1926: The Ford Motor Company became one of the first in America…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
May 1, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1926: The Ford Motor Company became one of the first in America to adopt a five-day, 40-hour workweek for automotive factory workers. This decision, made in 1922, aimed to promote a better home life for employees. Edsel Ford, company president, emphasized the importance of rest and recreation for a proper work-life balance.