Ford Motor Company workers assemble cars in Michigan in 1930s

Edsel Ford influenced his father Henry to abandon retirement plans. Henry, remembering his humble beginnings, championed workers' rights in 1914 by introducing a $5 minimum wage, a move that shocked the world and angered fellow industrialists. At the time, factory wages ranged from $1 to $2.40. Ford's policy ensured all employees, including janitors, earned at least $5 daily. This decision was met with mixed reactions, with some labeling it industrial suicide while others saw it as a step towards social justice.

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