Amazon wage increase draws comparison to Henry Ford Ian Price October 9, 2018 1 minute read The 15-dollar per hour minimum wage recently implemented by Amazon is reminiscent of a similar move made by Henry Ford back in 1914. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Skins lose; Flames drop road game alsoNext: Food Lion celebrates remodeling; also donates van to Feeding America Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026