Top 5 Thesis Topics on Wage Hike and Labor Rights in the Philippines

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

Imagine working every single day, commuting through hellish traffic, eating almost nothing for lunch, and sending what little is left of your paycheck to your family. Then, they give you a raise. Fifty pesos. Not even enough to buy a decent meal. They smile, clap, and say “We care about you.” But deep down, you know what it really means. You were never the priority.

The system is not broken. It was designed this way. Designed to keep workers silent and poor. Regional wage boards claim to adjust for cost of living, but what they really do is delay and deny real change. This is not about economics. This is about dignity. And right now, Filipino workers have none. That’s the real gap. No research has truly captured just how cruel and outdated our wage policies are.

Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

• Labor Studies

• Political Science

• Economics

• Sociology

• Public Administration

• Legal Management

Senior High School Strands:

• HUMSS

• GAS

• ABM

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.The Effect of Regional Wage Policies on Worker Motivation in Urban and Rural Areas

This study explores how varying minimum wages across regions impact the drive and satisfaction of laborers.

Target Respondents

• Minimum wage workers

• Labor union leaders

• HR professionals

2.Relationship Between Wage Increases and Household Purchasing Power in Metro Manila

This research investigates whether small wage hikes meaningfully improve the daily consumption capacity of families.

Target Respondents

• Minimum wage earners

• Urban families

• Economic policy analysts

3.Impact of Contractualization on Long-Term Career Growth of Filipino Workers

The study explores how short-term job contracts affect the long-term employment stability and morale of workers.

Target Respondents

• Contractual employees

• Manpower agency staff

• Employment lawyers

4.Perception of Uniform National Minimum Wage Among Blue-Collar Workers Across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

This examines how a single wage standard is viewed by workers in different regions with diverse living costs.

Target Respondents

• Industrial and factory workers

• Labor rights activists

• Policy makers

5.Employer Attitudes Toward Legislated Leave Policies and Their Impact on Employee Retention

This research looks at how mandatory leave benefits influence the decision of employers and the loyalty of workers.

Target Respondents

• Business owners

• HR managers

• Private sector employees

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