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Back to EpisodesFord's 40-Hour Workweek Adoption | May 1
Season 1
Episode 1519
Published 11 months ago
Description
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.