Workers’ News 696 | December 2, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Valley-Level Activists’ Gathering CUPPEC-Nepal (affiliated with GEFONT) organized a major Valley-level gathering on December 1, 2025, hosted by GEFONT President Binod Shrestha. The meeting decided to complete all municipality-level gatherings in the Kathmandu Valley by December 11, 2025. 2️⃣ NEVA Karnali Province Meeting A meeting of the Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVA) under Karnali Province was held, focusing on organizational expansion. The program was chaired by Yashoda Oli Khatri and attended by central member Bhimu Rizal. 3️⃣ Foreign Employment Numbers Rise After Gen-Z Movement According to the Department of Foreign Employment: • After the protests of September 8–9, 2024, 64,634 people received labour permits in October 2024. • The upward trend continued into November 2025, reaching 73,094 permits issued—higher than the 70,990 issued in November 2024. First-time migrants and returning workers both increased noticeably. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 2, 2025 | 16 Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalLabourMovement #CUPPEC #NEVA #ForeignEmployment #NepaliWorkers #LabourRights #TradeUnionNepal #GenZMovement #BagmatiProvince #KarnaliProvince #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #WorkersUpdates #SocialJusticeNepal #MigrantWorkersNepal #UnionStrong #WorkersSolidarity

Workers’ News 695 | December 1, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ National Workshop on Ending Child Labour A national-level workshop on eliminating child labour in Nepal was held in Lalitpur, organized by the ITUC–Nepal Affiliated Council. Leaders from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF participated, with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighting challenges in today’s trade union movement and the obstacles to ending child labour. Representatives from ITUC-AP, employers, the Ministry of Labour, and SARTUC presented thematic papers. 2️⃣ 8th Contribution-Based Social Security Day GEFONT marked the 8th edition of Contribution-Based Social Security Day — first launched on November 27, 2018, by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli — by organizing an interaction program on the implementation status and future direction of social security. Programs were held across the provinces: Koshi (Biratnagar), Gandaki (Pokhara), Lumbini (Butwal), Karnali (Surkhet), Sudurpaschim (Kailali), and Madhesh. 3️⃣ Medical Fee Hike for Migrant Workers Despite public opposition, the Government of Nepal increased medical examination fees required for foreign employment. From November 26, 2025, all medical institutions must conduct 34 tests. Fees previously ranged from NPR 3,500–6,500, but Malaysia-bound workers were being charged NPR 9,800. 4️⃣ Gandaki’s Representatives for the CPN-UML National Congress Unanimous selection of trade union representatives for the 11th CPN-UML National Congress has been completed. Selected representatives include: Rudra Khatri, Bishnu Bahadur Khatri, Tirtha Raj Magar, Subash Khati, Mina Gurung, Sangita Pandey, and Baladevi Rai. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 1, 2025 | 15 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #SocialSecurity #ChildLabourFreeNepal #LabourRights #ForeignEmployment #MigrantWorkers #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #UnionStrong #WorkersMovement #KoshiProvince #GandakiProvince #LumbiniProvince #Sudurpaschim #MadheshProvince #ForeignEmployment #SocialJustice #FairWork #NTUC #ANTUF #SARTUC #ITUC #ITUCNAC

योगदानमा आधारित सामाजिक सुरक्षाको आँठौ स्थापना दिवसको सन्दर्भमा तयार पारेको बृतचित्र

Workers’ News 693 | November 28, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 GEFONT Marks the 8th Anniversary of the Contribution-Based Social Security System GEFONT celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Contribution-Based Social Security System in Lalitpur, highlighting its implementation status and future direction. The system was first launched on November 27, 2018 by then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, marking the beginning of a new era in Nepal’s labour protection. 🔹 Key Leaders Address the Interaction Program – Shankar Pokharel, CPN (UML) General Secretary, emphasized enlisting informal-sector workers into the Social Security Fund and stated that guaranteed social security contributes to a more orderly society. – GEFONT President Binod Shrestha presented GEFONT’s stance and vision for strengthening the social security system. – Representatives from the Social Security Fund & local governments discussed progress and future directions. 🔹 First Worker Pensioner Honoured GEFONT honored Mr. Roop Narayan Mahato Koiri — the first worker to receive a pension under the Old Age Security Scheme after turning 60. GEFONT extended congratulations and best wishes for his long life. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 28, 2025 | 12 Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #SocialSecurityFund #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #SocialProtection #KPSharmaOli #ShankarPokharel #NepalNews #LabourMovement #WorkersVoice #NepalUpdates #GEFONTNews

Workers’ News 692 | November 27, 2025 Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 GEFONT marks the 8th edition of Contribution-Based Social Security Day, first declared by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on November 27, 2018. 🔹 GEFONT organizes a major interaction program at Jyapu Mahaguthi Hall, Chyasal, discussing: – Current implementation status of the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund – Future direction for strengthening workers’ social protection 🔹 Key Highlights: – CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel addresses the gathering – Over 22,000 employers and 2.6 million workers have already been registered – The Fund has collected NPR 95.44 billion and paid out NPR 17.64 billion in claims – GEFONT achieved its ambitious goal of registering 2 million workers nearly 1.5 years ahead of schedule Congratulations to Mr. Roop Narayan Mahato Koiry — the first worker pensioner under the Old-Age Security Scheme This milestone marks a historic achievement in Nepal’s labour movement and GEFONT’s two-decade-long struggle for workers’ dignity and security. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 27, 2025 | 11 Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #SocialSecurityFund #8thSocialSecurityDay #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #LabourRights #WorkersProtection #SocialJustice #KPSharmaOli #DemocracyAndWorkers #NepalNews #OldAgeSecurity #WorkersVoice #UnionStrong #MadeByWorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 691 | November 26, 2025 Namaskar and Welcome to Workers’ News! In this episode: 1️⃣ ITUC Internal Communication Training Begins in Colombo The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has launched a capacity-building training program on internal communication for trade unions in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants from 12 Asia-Pacific countries, including members from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF from Nepal, are attending. The training is facilitated by Joy Hernandez, ITUC Asia-Pacific Communications & Advocacy Director. 2️⃣ Expanded Meeting of ITWAN Bagmati Province The Independent Transport Workers’ Association Nepal (ITWAN), affiliated with GEFONT, conducted its expanded meeting under the leadership of Shiva Kumar Shrestha. Discussions focused on: – Workers’ Dialogue Program in the changed political context – Organizational mobilization – Upcoming Province Convention The meeting was addressed by Comrade Navaraj Ghimire and Comrade Keshav Thapa. 3️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” — Support Continues The reconstruction campaign of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement, continues. Today’s supporting worker friends are: Mangala Jaisi, Tek Bahadur Sijali, Rita Jaisi, Radha Giri Dangol, and Sarkiman Tamang. GEFONT extends heartfelt gratitude to all supporters! 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 26, 2025 | 10 Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #ITUC #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersDialogue #LabourRights #SocialJustice #BagmatiProvince #ITWAN #WorkersVoices #UnionStrong #WeBuildOurGEFONT #SolidarityForever #NepalNews

Workers’ News 690 | November 25, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! In today’s edition: 1️⃣ ILO–GCC Joint Report on Wage Protection System (WPS) A new report released in Geneva reveals that the Gulf region’s Wage Protection System—implemented for the past 14 years—still fails to function effectively. Nepali migrant workers in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman continue to face contract manipulation, salary changes, and irregular wage payments. 2️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal District Meetings (Kathmandu & Lalitpur) GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal held district meetings on November 23 & 24. Discussions included preparations for: ✔ Contribution-Based Social Security Day (Nov 28) ✔ Participation in the December 12 democracy defense mass demonstration ✔ Committee strengthening, gatherings, and upcoming conventions 3️⃣ Social Security Fund Nears NPR 100 Billion The Contribution-Based Social Security Fund now has: • 22,309 registered employers • 2,641,189 listed contributors • Total contributions reaching nearly NPR 100 billion A major milestone in Nepal’s journey toward inclusive social protection. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 25, 2025 | 9 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: / @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 #NepalWorkers #MigrantWorkers #SocialSecurityFund #LabourRights #ILO #GCC #WageProtectionSystem #TradeUnion #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #DecentWork #LabourMovement #CUPPEC #WorkersUpdate #UnionStrong #सामाजिकसुरक्षा #श्रमिकखबर

Workers’ News 689 | November 24, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ Rising Deaths of Nepali Migrant Workers Abroad An alarming report shows that an average of 127 Nepali migrant workers are dying every month in the current fiscal year — a sharp increase compared to last year. Many deaths occur due to industrial accidents, cardiac arrest, road accidents, and in some cases, unexplained causes. The number could be even higher when including deaths of workers who leave without labour approval. 2️⃣ Government Publishes List of 171 Health Institutions The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has published a list of 171 approved medical institutions for migrant workers’ health check-ups. A special task force was formed to make the health examination process more scientific. 3️⃣ GEFONT Banke District Committee Meeting The GEFONT Banke District Committee held its 6th meeting on November 22, 2025. The meeting decided to strengthen the organization and launch a membership expansion & renewal campaign. 4️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” Campaign Support continues for the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s contributors: Kusmita Timilsina, Monika Gurung, Amar Wagle, Lal B. Bam, Ratna Lama, Rachana Thapa, Rajaram Dahal, Umesh KC, and Dhruba Karki. Thank you for your solidarity! 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 24, 2025 | 8 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #MigrantWorkers #SocialSecurityFund #LabourRights #NepalNews #WorkersDialogue #SupportWorkers #JustTransition #TradeUnion #LabourMovement #WorkersVoice #WorkersSafety #RebuildGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersSolidarity #NepaliWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 688 | November 23, 2025 Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News, created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode: 1️⃣ Climate Change & Just Transition – National Evaluation Program The ITUC-NAC organized an evaluation event on climate change and just transition. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted how climate change is impacting the labour sector and stressed the need for unity during political uncertainty. Presentations were shared by GEFONT leaders on environmental impacts and future roadmaps. 2️⃣ Discussion on Labour Representation for CPN-UML 11th National Congress GEFONT held a meeting on labour-sector representation for the upcoming 11th National Congress of CPN-UML. President Binod Shrestha urged mutual understanding while selecting representatives from all provinces and sectors. 3️⃣ Preparations for JTG-CWUN’s 10th National Convention JTG-CWUN held its preparatory meeting for its 10th National Convention, scheduled for December 23, 2025, in Biratnagar. Discussions included venue management, delegate coordination, and logistics. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Training Program Completed The Independent Transport Workers’ Association Nepal organized a training covering: • Road accident prevention • Labour Act 2017 • Contribution-based social security • Vehicle and Transport Management Act 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 23, 2025 | 7 Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #TradeUnions #LabourRights #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #WorkersDialogue #ITUC #NTUC #ANTUF #WorkersVoice #SocialSecurityNepal #TransportWorkers #UnionStrong #NepalNews #LabourMovement #WorkersUnity #Biratnagar #Dharan #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince

🎥 Workers’ News 687 | November 21, 2025 Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News, created by workers, for workers! 📰 1. Social Security Fund Orders Compensation Payment The Contribution-Based Social Security Fund has ordered Shivashakti Transport Pvt. Ltd. to pay NPR 1,550,187.20 to Manju Devi, the dependent wife of late worker Shiv Kumar Rai, under the Dependent Family Benefit Scheme. The directive, issued on November 17, 2025, requires the company to make the payment within three months as per the Social Security Act 2017 and Regulations 2018. 📰 2. Nepal’s FCHVs Win Regional Public Health Champion Award Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) have been honored with the South-East Asia Regional Public Health Champion Award for their remarkable contribution to rubella elimination. The award ceremony was held in Kathmandu on November 19, 2025, with attendance from: – Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma, – WHO’s Dr. Kyaterina, – NEVA President Gita Thing, Health Volunteers Association President Basanti Maharjan, and other dignitaries. 🧱 3. “We Build, Our GEFONT” – Supporters of the Day Join the campaign to rebuild the GEFONT Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan the QR code and be part of the effort! Today’s supporting worker friends: Keshav Gole, Bharat Parajuli, Rajendra Khulal, Deepak Nepal, Anil Sanjel, Purushottam Maharjan, and Dharmendra Sapkota. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 21, 2025 | ५ Mangsir 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #SocialSecurityFund #NepalWorkers #FCHV #PublicHealthChampion #LabourRights #TradeUnion #WorkersVoice #ClimateJustice #WorkersSolidarity #WeBuildOurGEFONT #NepalNews #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement