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.