100 Years ago in 1915 Henry Ford doubled the wages of his workers.
His move, along with the advocacy of unions, created a growing middle class for America and the highest standard of living in the world.
This month WalMart took a tiny step in the right direction, helping but not fulfilling our Sixth NineShift prediction that inequality would lessen. In a few years the $15 an hour minimum wage will become standard as more young people get a college education and higher wages, forcing up wages for the rest of the workforce.
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