Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers-Nepal (CUPPEC)
CUPPEC- Nepal is a national federation of the workers of construction sector. It was launched in May 31, 1997 by unifying four different federations in construction sector- Nepal independents electricity workers' union, Nepal independent Painters' union, Independent plumbers' union and Nepal independent Construction workers' union.
The union organises the masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, house painters, hoarding board and sign board makers, workers in marbles and chips factories, constructing bridges, roads, canals, buildings, hydropower, furnace, gardens, mines, wood works etc.
This is the second largest sector after Agriculture in Nepal. This federation has been expanded upto 52 districts of 13 zones of the country.
It has been affiliated with GEFONT since 2000 and it has been globally affiliated with one of the Global Union Federations- BWI.
Affiliates Activities
Leadership development training held successfully at CUPPEC Makwanpurgadhi
Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers-Nepal (CUPPEC) conducted a 1-day leadership development training program in Makwanpurgadhi Village on the 12th of September under the organization of Makwanpur District Education Department.
The district president of the training program Pralad Rai gave training about the structure and role of the members of GEFONT, while the district secretary Budh Bahadur BK gave training about the history and program of CUPPEC Nepal. The program was conducted by the municipality secretary Arjun Prasad Ghimire.
CPN-UML Makwanpurgadhi Municipal Committee Chairman Jit Bahadur Ghimire and other guests participated in the program.
Lead exposure test of painters and electricians
Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers-Nepal (CUPPEC) Central Committee, affiliated to the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), has organized a Lead exposure examination of painters and electricians working in the painting profession at the GEFONT School in Anamnagar, Kathmandu on November 12.
In a program chaired by CUPPEC Nepal Central President Shanta Basnet, Dr. Bibek Pant of Samyak Diagnostic informed that long-time workers in the painting and electrical professions get diagnosed with silent diseases like sugar and pressure which this has a major impact on the nervous system, so Lead exposure test is necessary for this as it can be prevented if treated in time.
23 workers were tested in the Lead testing program conducted by CUPPEC Central General Secretary Rajendra Basnet.
Deepak Acharya elected to CUPPEC Kageshwori
The convention of Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electro and Construction Workers-Nepal (CUPPEC Nepal) Kageshwori Municipality held on November 30 has elected a 13-member committee under the chairmanship of Deepak Acharya.
The convention was held under the chief guestship of CUPPEC Nepal Central Vice President Yogendra Sharma.
Tirtharaj Magar elected as the president of CUPPEC Kaski
The 11th convention of CUPPEC-Nepal Kaski district, affiliated to the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), held on December 3, elected a 13-member committee under the chairmanship of Tirtharaj Magar.
The convention, which was held under the chief guestship of CUPPEC President Shanta Basnet was attended by leaders including GEFONT Provincial President Rudra Khatri. While wishing the convention success, Basnet said that it is necessary to build a strong organization for the rights and welfare of workers.
He expressed his view that informal workers should be listed at the local level to effectively implement social security based on the contributions they have received from years of struggle.
A workers' rally had circled Pokhara city before the inauguration of the convention.