General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)

Highlights

Orientation on “GEFONT Rejuvenation Campaign-2081” in Bagmati Province Completed

The Bagmati Province Committee of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) completed the “GEFONT Rejuvenation Campaign 2081” orientation program in Kathmandu on December 21. In the program chaired by Province President Ramhari Nepal, Chief Guest President Binod Shrestha shed light on the campaign and explained in detail the objectives, structure, work period, activities to be carried out within the campaign and the basis for monitoring.

The campaign, which will be carried out in 13 districts of Bagmati Province in 3 clusters, will be facilitated by National Committee Secretaries Smriti Lama, Krishna KC and Beli Maya Ghale under the leadership of Province President Ramhari Nepal.

Congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Dr. Netra Timilsina as Ambassador-designate

On behalf of the Government of Nepal to Malaysia, a meeting was held with Dr. Netra Timilsina and the top leadership of GEFONT at the central office on December 19.

In the meeting, the GEFONT leadership discussed the problems faced by Nepali workers working in Malaysia and the services provided by the Nepali Embassy there, and the expectations of GEFONT in coordination.

Dr. Timilsina said in the meeting that since Malaysia is an important labor destination for Nepal, the issues of the workers will be addressed as soon as possible.
The meeting was attended by the GEFONT President, officials and secretariat members.

GEFONT Support Group's new logo unveiled

On the occasion of International Migrant Workers' Day, General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) has unveiled the logo of GEFONT Support Group.

On December 18, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha made the announcement online with member groups in various countries and informed them that such a step has been taken to bring uniformity in work and identity across the world.

Changunarayan Municipality publishes public notice for listing of workers

Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur has published a public notice for listing of all workers from December 18.

The decision was made at a meeting of the Labor Class (Desk) Committee on December 17 under the coordination of Changunarayan Municipality Deputy Mayor Ramesh Budhathoki, Municipality Member Secretary Rita Joshi, people's representatives, GEFONT Changunarayan Municipal Committee President Suresh Man Madhikarmi and member Bal Krishna Khaitu.

Union Activities

Annual General Meeting of Ncell Workers’ Union held.

The annual general meeting of GEFONT affiliate IMPRESSION’s establishment Ncell Workers’ Union, was held in Kathmandu on December 20.

The event, which was held with the slogan "Strong in Solidarity Unstoppable in growth", was attended by the chief guest, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, who said that capital and labor are equally important in the progress and development of any business and that Ncell has achieved its current status due to its hardworking and honest employees.

He said that the employees of an institution who move forward unitedly will definitely achieve success.

He also congratulated the union for its success in eliminating the problem of opening another union in the same institution that is affiliated to GEFONT.

The program was attended by Publicity Secretary Mahendra Lal Shrestha, IMPRESSION Nepal President Balgopal Thapa, Provincial Secretary Krishna Rimal, General Secretary Suraj Adhikari, and Ncell Executive Director Jabar Kayumov. A 15-member new committee was also elected under the chairmanship of Vijay Raj Mahat at the annual meeting held under the chairmanship of Shukant
Adhikari.

CUPPEC Nepal holds planning meeting in Bardiya district

On the occasion of GEFONT's rejuvenation campaign 2081 to be launched by the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) from December 16, Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers Nepal (CUPPEC Nepal) Bardiya District Committee held a planning meeting on December 18 to mobilize its members and resources.

In the meeting held under the chairmanship of District President Kaviram BK, GEFONT National Committee Member Purna Bahadur KC highlighted the importance and objectives of the campaign.

Similarly, CUPPEC General Secretary Rajendra Bista highlighted contribution based social security as well as the conclusion of the 55th meeting of the Central Committee.

Central Secretary Padam Budhamagar, Central Member Maniram Dhungana and GEFONT Lumbini Province Member and Bardiya In-charge Durga Bahadur KC also participated in the meeting.

Shreepaldash Tamma elected as CUPPEC-Nepal Bara District President

Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers-Nepal (CUPPEC-Nepal) Bara District's sixth convention held on December 14 at General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) Assembly Hall Simara has elected a 15-member committee under the chairmanship of Shreepaldash Tamma.

The chief guest of the convention, GEFONT Madesh Province President Kamlesh Jha wished the convention success and highlighted the GEFONT's rejuvenation campaign that will be launching from December 16.

CPN-UML Central Member Saraswati Chaudhary, Central Vice-President Man Bahadur BK, Member Shoma Khatiwada, GEFONT Provincial Secretary Mukti Chaudhary and other leaders wished for the success of the convention during the inauguration session of the program presided by Singha Bahadur and moderated by Dhaneshwor Kushwaha.

Uddhav Pahadi elected as chairman of WHN Unilever Unit Committee

The 14th convention of the Whole Industry Trade Union Nepal (WHIN) Unilever Unit Committee held on December 14 has elected a 9-member working committee under the chairmanship of Uddhav Pahadi.

The convention was hosted by WHIN Central President Anand Thami and was attended by leaders from GEFONT Bagmati Province Vice President Arjun Aryal, WHIN Central Secretary Gita Bhandari, and union members Binod, Saraswati Devkota, and others.

In program chaired by Unilever Unit Committee President Uddhav Pahadi and hosted by Secretary Ram Sapkota, chief guest Anand Thami welcomed and thanked the workers who had left various organizations and joined the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), the backbone of Nepal's trade union movement.