Workers’ News 732 | Jan 19, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: For the House of Representatives election scheduled on March 5, 2026, the CPN (UML) has officially announced Binod Shrestha—Central Committee Member of the party and President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)—as its candidate from Kathmandu Constituency No. 10. Binod Shrestha is the only labor-sector candidate nominated by CPN (UML) for the House of Representatives. His candidacy has generated strong enthusiasm among workers and laborers in Kathmandu-10, as well as Nepali workers living across the country and abroad. A respected labor leader, Binod Shrestha, is widely known for his two-decade-long struggle to establish the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund, guided by the belief that farmers and workers in Nepal must also receive pensions. His contributions have earned him recognition as a leader of workers and common people. A native of Thankot, Kathmandu, Binod Shrestha is active not only in national politics but also at the international level through the trade union movement. He is equally known for his leadership in disaster response, volunteer service, and people-centered initiatives. GEFONT calls upon all workers, supporters, and well-wishers to actively participate in the campaign and work collectively toward the victory of workers’ representation in Parliament. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 19, 2026 | 5 Magh 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #BinodShrestha #Kathmandu10 #HouseOfRepresentativesElection #Election2026 #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersLeadership #SocialSecurityForWorkers #LaborRights #WorkersPower #NepalPolitics #CPNUML

Workers’ News 731 | Jan 18, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: GEFONT Karnali Province holds a planning meeting to mobilize workers for the House of Representatives Election on March 5, 2026, along with special planning meetings in the Kathmandu Valley. WHIN Nepal, affiliated with GEFONT, secures victory in the official trade union election at Britannia Nepal Pvt. Ltd., Birgunj. Independent Transport Workers’ Organization Nepal (Gandaki Province) conducts an interaction with auto-sector workers on contribution-based social security and organizational expansion. CUPPEC-Nepal (Udayapur) provides medical financial support to its ailing union members, reinforcing solidarity and care within the labor movement. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 18, 2026 | 4 Magh 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #UnionElection #WHIN #CUPPEC #TransportWorkers #NepalWorkers #Election2026 #Solidarity #ForWorkersByWorkers

Workers’ News 730 | Jan 16, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 Honouring Senior Trade Unionists NIHWU, affiliated with GEFONT, organized a felicitation and farewell program at Hotel The Soaltee, recognizing the invaluable contributions of veteran trade unionists to the labour movement. 🔹 Strengthening Child Labour Elimination Efforts ILO Nepal highlighted ongoing collaboration with national and provincial partners to advance child labour monitoring, identification, and protection systems in Nepal. 🔹 Global Labour Market Update A newly released ILO report reveals that while global unemployment has not increased, progress toward decent work remains insufficient, with youth, women, and low-income workers still facing major challenges. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 16, 2026 | 2 Magh 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnion #LabourRights #NIHWU #TheSoalteeHotel #WorkersMovement #DecentWork #ChildLabourElimination #ILO #NepalLabour #UnionStrong

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Workers’ News 729 | Jan 15, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: News 1: Tribute to Veteran Workers’ Leader The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has expressed deep condolences on the passing of veteran labour leader and senior party member Hari Prasad Sharma Kafle. Party leaders, including UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel, conveyed the condolence message sent by Party Chair KP Sharma Oli to the bereaved family, honoring Kafle’s lifelong contribution to the workers’ and communist movement. News 2: Social Security Enrollment for Female Health Volunteers An orientation program was held in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwanpur, to enroll Community Female Health Volunteers into the contribution-based Social Security Fund. Bhimphedi has become the first local government in Nepal to include informal sector workers in social security, previously registering 197 workers in 2023 and 2024. News 3: Labour Coordination Committee Appointments Budhanilkantha Municipality has appointed Kritinidhi Bista (CUPPEC-Nepal) and Nisha Baral (NIHWU) as members of the municipal Labour Coordination Committee. GEFONT has extended best wishes for their successful tenure in strengthening labour coordination at the local level. News 4: Labour Permit Approval for Iraq Following a Cabinet decision, Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment has announced that Nepali workers holding official Iraqi visas will now be eligible to receive labour permits. Workers who return to Nepal with the required documents can complete the labour approval process domestically. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 15, 2026 | 1 Magh 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #ShramikKhabar #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #Condolence #Bhimphedi #HealthVolunteers #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #Budhanilkantha #LabourDesk #MigrantWorkers #LabourNews #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #DecentWork #LabourUpdates #Solidarity

Workers’ News 728 | Jan 14, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 Tribute and Condolences The GEFONT family mourns the untimely demise of Comrade T. N. Rawat, a senior trade unionist and dedicated leader. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and honor his lifelong contribution to the labour movement. 🔹 Election Mobilization Update GEFONT has formed a 1,101-member Central Election Mobilization Committee under the leadership of President Binod Shrestha to actively engage workers in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 4, 2026. 🔹 Union Organization News The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, has successfully held its 3rd Municipal Convention in Gokarneshwar, forming a new committee and reaffirming its commitment to organizing beauticians for professional security, rights, and skill development. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 14, 2026 | 30 Push 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #TradeUnionNepal #LabourMovement #WorkersRights #UnionNews #NepalLabour #Solidarity #ElectionMobilization #NABUN #OrganizedWorkers #SocialJustice

Workers’ News 727 | January 13, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: STUN–Nepal, affiliated with GEFONT, held a strategic meeting to strengthen the struggle committee for outsourced workers under the Nepal Electricity Authority, focusing on membership expansion and collective demands. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the National ID and Civil Registration Department and the Social Security Fund to integrate electronic identity services, ensuring better verification and access to social security. The Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (Lumbini Province) successfully carried out a membership expansion and renewal campaign in Bardaghat. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 13, 2026 | 29 Push 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #STUN #LabourRights #TradeUnion #SocialSecurity #NationalID #NIN #ITWAN #OutsourcedWorkers #WorkersSolidarity #NepalLabour #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 726 | Jan 12, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: The successful 3rd Provincial Convention of the Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (Gandaki Province) and the election of a new provincial committee. Strong calls from GEFONT leadership for mandatory enrollment of transport workers in the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund. District and extended meetings of CUPPEC-Nepal across Rautahat, Dhanusha, Morang, and Dhangadhi, along with discussions on labour desks and worker registration. The 7th Annual General Assembly and 3rd Convention of the Chitwan Tanker Unit, including the formation of a new unit committee and recognition of veteran tanker drivers. The 4th Convention of CUPPEC-Nepal at the Sagarnath Forest Development Project, election of a new committee, and solidarity support provided to the family of a worker who lost his life while on duty. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 12, 2026 | 28 Push 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #ITWAN #GandakiProvince #SocialSecurityNepal #TransportWorkers #CUPPECNepal #WorkerUnity #WorkersSolidarity #SafeWork #NepalLabour #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 725 | January 11, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 The GEFONT family mourns the passing of Comrade Hari Prasad Sharma, former GEFONT Vice President and founding President of NIHWU. Heartfelt tributes were paid at Pashupati Aryaghat, honoring his lifelong contribution to the trade union movement. 🔹 The CPN-UML Workers’ Special District Committee honored and congratulated labour leaders elected at the 11th National Congress of CPN-UML, recognizing the vital role of trade unions in developing national leadership. 🔹 The 24th Establishment Anniversary of NEST (Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union) was observed at the GEFONT Hall, with a call to strengthen dignity, organization, and planning for self-employed workers. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 11, 2026 | 27 Push 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnion #LabourMovement #WorkersRights #NIHWU #NEST #CPNUML #Solidarity #SocialJustice #DignifiedWork #NepalLabour

Workers’ News 724 | Jan 9, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 NEST’s 24th Anniversary GEFONT extends heartfelt congratulations to the Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union (NEST) on its 24th establishment anniversary, with a special congratulatory program held at the GEFONT Hall under the chief guestship of GEFONT President Binod Shrestha. 🔹 Trade Unions & Upcoming Parliamentary Election GEFONT leaders discuss the role of trade unions in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The discussion emphasized strengthening workers’ representation in parliament and mobilizing union members to safeguard democracy, good governance, and workers’ rights. 🔹 ILO’s Call on Social Security ILO Nepal Director Numan Özcan urges workers from all sectors to enroll in the contribution-based social security system and calls on employers to register their workers, highlighting social security as a key pillar for protection, healthcare, and pensions. 🔹 HUN National Convention Decision The HUN Central Committee has decided to organize its 4th National Convention in Kathmandu on April 3, 2026, with preparations underway to ensure a grand and inclusive event. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: January 9, 2026 | 25 Push 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NEST #TradeUnionsNepal #WorkersRights #SocialSecurity #ILO #LabourMovement #UnionSolidarity #NepalWorkers