General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) General Secretary Laxman Sharma emphasized the need to bring change in the existing situation where 80% of teachers and staff, both private and public, are deprived of social security. He called for arrangements to register relief teachers, ECD teachers, staff, technical employees, locally appointed teachers and nurses, as well as teachers and staff of private schools under contribution-based social security.

Speaking at a rally organized on the fifth day of the nationwide movement by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation on 6 April 2025, General Secretary Sharma expressed GEFONT’s solidarity with the teachers’ movement and made these remarks.

Addressing the gathering, Sharma advised teacher leaders not to compromise on ensuring human rights and labour rights as provided under the fundamental rights of the Constitution while drafting the new Education Act.

He also urged the movement to create pressure for adequate investment in education quality, protection and motivation for teachers at the local level, and the introduction of an Education Act that guarantees the application of labour rights.