General Federation of Nepalese Trade Union (GEFONT) has organized an interaction program on communication with media on posh 21 at Alpha house Baneshwor. In the program, a video was presented by the GEFONT in the labour world from the inception of GEFONT to the eve of the 8th congress, While GEFONT President Binod Shrestha presented the policies and programs prepared by the convention for four years.
Speaking that new ways of exploiting workers are commencing developed in tourism schools and business transportation as training; he said that GEFONT will be active to clear up.
A campaign gets commenced to get 2 million workers to join contribution-based social security. GEFONT will start a campaign to register workers and list them in every municipality saying that President Shrestha further added that they will proceed by collaborating with the media to address the issue of workers.
In the program Secretary of the CPN UML, publicity department Gagan Bista said that the worker's issues are sensitive and the media should support it.
GEFONT Vice President Jitendra Shrestha stated that GEFONT had begun a dialogue about how GEFONT can collaborate with the media about the labour world and stressed it should be continued. He thanked everyone for accepting the invitation, saying that journalists are also working class working in the communication sector and can cooperate with the trade union and move forward for African rights.
GEFONT Publicity department secretary Mahendra Shrestha said that although GEFONT has played a leading role in advocacy and problem-solving for a long time, the issue could not be established due to lack of coordination with the media, and said that in the future, cooperation with the media is necessary for addressing the labour issue.
In the program, the media persons said that although GEFONT has been playing a leading role in labour issues since its inception, due to the lack of cooperation and coordination with the media, it has not been able to address as much as it should.
In the program where the journalists suggested that the organization should work for reporting by forming a group of journalists to look at labour issues and issues, they said that they are ready to cooperate with GEFONT as the journalists themselves are working class.
श्रमिक खबर ७२६ (२८ पुस २०८२) - Workers’ News 726 (Jan 12, 2026)
Workers’ News 726 | Jan 12, 2026
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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.
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📅 Date: January 12, 2026 | 28 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७२५ (२७ पुस २०८२) - Workers’ News 725 (Jan 11, 2026)
Workers’ News 725 | January 11, 2026
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🔹 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.
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📅 Date: January 11, 2026 | 27 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७२४ (२५ पुस २०८२) - Workers’ News 724 (Jan 9, 2026)
Workers’ News 724 | Jan 9, 2026
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🔹 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.
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📅 Date: January 9, 2026 | 25 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२३ (२४ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 723 (Jan 8, 2026)
📺 Workers’ News 723 | January 8, 2026
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🚨 A consultancy in Kathmandu has gone absconding after allegedly defrauding over 120 people of more than NPR 180 million in the name of foreign employment to Europe. Victims have approached the police and the Department of Foreign Employment seeking justice.
💄 The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, has formed a new Nagarjun Municipal Committee, emphasizing professional security, workers’ unity, and the importance of joining the contribution-based Social Security system.
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📅 Date: January 8, 2026 | 24 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२२ (२३ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 722 (Jan 7, 2026)
Workers’ News 722 | Jan 7, 2026
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The Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) selects new leadership for 2026, with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha elected as President through consensus.
NABUN Tokha Municipal Committee reorganizes its leadership, strengthening unity among beauty sector workers.
The Government of Nepal approves labour agreements with Oman and Israel, expanding formal foreign employment opportunities.
South Korea announces a minimum wage increase for 2026, bringing higher earnings for Nepali workers employed under the EPS system.
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📅 Date: January 7, 2026 | 23 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२१ (२२ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 721 (Jan 6, 2026)
Workers’ News 721 | January 6, 2026
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Global solidarity: ITUC and TUCA strongly condemn the U.S. military action in Venezuela, calling it a grave violation of international law and reaffirming support for Venezuela’s sovereignty, democracy, and human rights.
Justice for workers: CUPPEC-Nepal demands a thorough investigation and legal action following the murder of union member Rameshwar Mahato Koiri at the Sagarnath Forest Project, while calling for compensation to the victim’s family.
Rebuilding together: Under the campaign “We Build, Our GEFONT,” CUPPEC-Nepal contributes NPR 107,700 toward the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement.
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📅 Date: January 6, 2026 | 22 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२० (२१ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 720 (Jan 5, 2026)
Workers’ News 720 | January 5, 2026
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🔹 GEFONT condemns military intervention in Venezuela, calling it a serious violation of international law and urging dialogue for peace and sovereignty.
🔹 WHIN announces its 12th National Convention to be held in Pokhara in April 2026.
🔹 GEFONT demands justice following the brutal murder of a CUPPEC-Nepal member working as a forest guard in Sarlahi.
🔹 Workers’ awareness programs and activities held in Pokhara focusing on labour law and contribution-based social security.
🔹 GEFONT expresses grief and demands compensation after workplace deaths at Kajaria Tiles, emphasizing workers’ right to safe and dignified employment.
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📅 Date: January 5, 2026 | 20 Push 2082
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