GEFONT grandly commemorated the International Workers Day across the country

GEFONT orchestrated (organized) different events in more than 50 places across the country on the occasion of International Labour Day (May Day) 2024. The Joint Trade Union Coordination Center (JTUCC) jointly organized a labour rally and assembly at Kathmandu and Pokhara. The workers' rally, initiated by GEFONT from the central office in Putalisadak, traversed the city, culminating at Bhrikutimandap and change over into an assembly.GEFONT President Binod Shrestha had made welcome remarks where Prime Minister Pushpa kamal Dahal , Sher Bahadur Deuba, Sankhar pokhrel , Kamal Thapa and other leader extended their best wished for International May Day .

Similarly a workers rally originating from prithivi chowk converged upon the city of Pokhara at Gandaki , culminating in a meeting held at Simon Party Palace situated at Srijana Chowk.

Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Khagaraj Adhikari, inaugurated the assembly by emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between the labor movement and government administration. He stressed that the state should not progress at the expense of neglecting the welfare of the workers.

Similarly on the occasion of May Day 2081 , GEFONT has celebrates May day in Biratnagar of Morang District, Dharan of Sunsari district, Gaighat of Udayapur district,  Katari Sankhuwasabha and Dhankuta .

A labour conference was held in Biratnagar under the presidency of GEFONT Province President Kishor Dhamala whereas with GEFONT General Secretary Laxman Sharma as the chief guest.

CPN UML province president Ghanashyam Khatiwada including representatives from several organizations had addressed during the assembly.

Likewise, GEFONT Madhesh province had concluded May Day in janakpur, Siraha, saptari, and Simara.

A labour assembly was held in Simara under the presidency of GEFONT  Madhesh Province President Kamlesh Jha with the chief guest of CPN UML secretary Yogesh Bhattarai .

GEFONT Vice President Manju Thapa, Secretary Taranidhi Panta including leaders of GEFONT addressed during program. May Day celebrations were held in various locations, including Dhadingbesi and Khanikhola in Dhading District, Dolakha, Chitwan, Hetauda, and Kavre in Bagmati Province. 

Following a workers rally in Hetauda, Makwanpur District, a meeting was convened under the presidency of Provincial Vice President Arjun Aryal while the chief guest for the assembly was CPN (UML) politburo member Devi Gyawali. Additionally, congratulatory speeches were delivered by GEFONT Vice President Manju Thapa and Bagmati Province Minister of Water Supply and Irrigation, Eklal Shrestha.

May Day has been celebrated in Gandaki province Pokhara, Myagdi, Baglung, Parbat, Syangja, Nawalpur district of Devchuli, Gaidakot, Madhyabindu and Tanahu district of Damauli, Bhimad and Deudhat (Devghat) and took place at lumbhini province such as Butwal, Banke, Bardia, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Dang, Kapilvastu and Nawalparasi.

The Guest of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City Deputy Mayor Sabitra Devi Aryal, Tilotama city Deputy Mayor Jageshwari Chaudhary and Sainamaina city Deputy Mayor Bina Rana gave their best wishes at the workers' assembly held after the labour rally of Rupandehi in Butwal, while GEFONT vice president Kamal Gautam was as Chief Guest.  

Following the organization of a workers' rally in Surkhet, Karnali Province, a labor assembly convened after the circumambulation of Birendranagar city, presided over by Radha Shrestha, the Executive Chairman of GEFONT Karnali Province.The assembly was held in the presence of GEFONT Education Department Secretary Hari Bahadur Karki as the chief guest, including CPN UML District president mani Devkota, GEFONT National Committee member Chanda Dhami and other leader addressed.  

Likewise, GEFONT had concluded May Day in far Western province at kailali District of Dhangadhi, Gariganga Municipality and Kanchanpur.After the labor rally in Dhangadhi, the labor assembly was held under the chairmanship of GEFONT state president Jit Malla and the Chief Guest of CPN (UML) state secretary Ran Bahadur Chand. After the Dhangadhi labour rally, GEFONT province President Jit Malla chaired the labour assembly, with CPN (UML) Province Secretary Ran Bahadur Chand as the Chief Guest.In the assembly, Deb Bahadur Bam Coordinator of GEFONT Cooperative Distribution Board, CPN (UML) Kailali District President Yagya Prasad Dhungana and including other leaders expressed their greetings on the occasion of International Workers' Day 2081.

श्रमिक खबर ६६६ (११ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 666 (October 28, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 666 | October 28, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this edition: 🟢 The Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized a Women’s Capacity Development Training at the GEFONT School, focusing on organization building, labour law, gender equality, and collective bargaining. 🟢 Trade unions at Hyatt Regency Hotel — including GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF affiliates — issued a joint statement urging hotel management to withdraw its closure decision and ensure workers’ job security. 🟢 The Foreign Employment Board has called for applications for the Foreign Employment Children’s Scholarship, offering educational support to families of deceased or injured migrant workers. 🟢 And as always, we continue our campaign — “We Build Our GEFONT” — to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙌 Special thanks to today’s supporters: Nishant Shrestha, Dhaka Kumari Thapa, Janak Bik, Badri Devkota, and Deepak Acharya. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 28, 2025 (11 Kartik 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #TradeUnionMovement #OccupationalSafety #GenderEquality #SocialJustice #MigrantWorkers #Solidarity #WorkersEmpowerment #NepalNews #UnionStrong #WorkersUnite #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT
श्रमिक खबर ६६५ (१० कार्तिक २०८२) – Workers’ News 665 (October 27, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 665 | October 27, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🪔 GEFONT extends warm wishes to all Nepali brothers and sisters on the occasion of Chhath Festival 2025 — wishing happiness, peace, and prosperity. 🗣️ GEFONT launches a nationwide campaign — “Let’s defend democracy – not with silence, but with resistance!” — highlighting the importance of protecting democratic and workers’ rights across all provinces. 🤝 The Kathmandu Valley Extended Meeting discusses worker dialogue initiatives under Bagmati Province leadership. 🏠 The Nepal Home Workers Trade Union (HUN) celebrates International Domestic Workers Day (October 20), emphasizing the vital role of domestic workers in Nepal’s economy. 💉 Financial support is provided to CUPPEC-Nepal Women’s Committee Secretary Dhurpadevi Rai for her medical treatment, showing solidarity among workers. 💃 NABUN Pokhara organizes a Deusi Bhailo cultural program to strengthen unity among beauticians and women workers. 🏗️ The campaign “We Build Our GEFONT” continues — supporting the reconstruction of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙏 Special thanks to today’s contributors: Tulashi Siwakoti, Nanimaya Basnet, Fulmaya Lama, Baburam Koirala, and Sabita Basnet. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 19, 2025 (2 Kartik 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnions #NepalWorkers #ChhathFestival2025 #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersRights #DefendDemocracy #WorkersSolidarity #LabourMovement #NepalNews #UnionUpdates #DomesticWorkersDay #NABUN #CUPPECNepal #HUN #LabourNews #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersVoice #GEFONTUpdates #WeBuildOurGEFONT #SocialJustice #NepaliWorkers
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तिहार र नेपाल सम्वतको सन्दर्भमा जिफन्ट अध्यक्ष बिनोद श्रेष्ठको शुभकामना सन्देश !
श्रमिक खबर ६६४ (२ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 664 (October 19, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 664 | October 19, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🧹 The Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) conducted a training on occupational safety and health in Kathmandu. 👩‍⚕️ The Nepal Health Workers and Employees Union and Himalaya Eye Hospital stood in solidarity with protesting nurses in Pokhara. 🤝 GEFONT and CPN (UML) held a joint meeting in Tokha Municipality to discuss the labour and political situation. 🌏 The Migrants Trade Union (MTU) in Korea protested mass crackdowns on migrant workers, demanding the right to work. 🏗️ The family of a deceased construction worker received compensation in Makwanpur, coordinated by CUPPEC-Nepal and CAWUN. ☕ GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF jointly organized a tea reception and greetings exchange at Hotel Soaltee. 🚍 ITWAN Dumre Unit Committee held a gathering in Gandaki Province. 🏢 “We Build Our GEFONT” — join the campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙏 Special thanks to today’s supporters: Bharat B.K., Apsara Mainali, Ranjana K.C., Ishika Dhakal, Shankar Ghimire, and Mamata Shrestha. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 19, 2025 (2 Kartik 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: / gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: / @gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #OccupationalSafety #HealthWorkers #MigrantWorkers #Solidarity #NepalUnions #TradeUnionMovement #CUPPEC #ITWAN #NTUC #ANTUF #BagmatiProvince #LabourMovement #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersForWorkers #NepalNews #SocialJustice
श्रमिक खबर ६६३ (३१ असोज २०८२) – Workers’ News 663 (October 17, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 663 | October 17, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — a weekly news program prepared by workers, for workers, highlighting major updates in the labour movement of Nepal and beyond. 📰 Main Highlights: 1️⃣ DTDA Partnership Review in Nepal: ITUC Nepal Committee organized a program to review the Strategic Partnership Agreement between DTDA and Asian Trade Unions. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized strengthening the labour movement amid political challenges. 2️⃣ JTUCC Women’s Seminar: A national seminar on “Impact of Climate Change on Women in Nepal, Just Transition, and Gender Issues” concluded successfully with key inputs from Dr. Rojnath Pandey and other trade union leaders. 3️⃣ Tragic Fire in Bangladesh Garment Industry: At least 16 workers lost their lives in a massive factory fire in Mirpur, Dhaka. 4️⃣ Occupational Safety Training: Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an OSH training program in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur. 5️⃣ Accident in Chitwan Feed Industry: A wall collapse in Kisan Feed Industry, Ratnanagar claimed the lives of three workers. 6️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign: The rebuilding campaign for Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement, continues with strong solidarity and support from GEFONT members and well-wishers. ❤️ Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: Nilam Deula, Bharat B.K., Raj Kumar Shrestha, Purna Bdr. K.C., and Sachina Lamichhane. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 16, 2025 (30 Asoj 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONTNepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #SocialJustice #OccupationalSafety #JTUCC #NepalUnions #DTDA #WorkersSolidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersMovement #ClimateJustice #WomenWorkers #NepalNews #GEFONTUpdate #UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety #WorkersForWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६६२ (३० असोज २०८२) – Workers’ News 662 (October 16, 2025)
🇳🇵 Workers’ News 662 | October 16, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News (श्रमिक खबर) — a weekly update prepared by workers, for workers. 📰 Headlines of this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT leadership discusses effective implementation of Contribution-Based Social Security with Baansgadhi Municipality. 2️⃣ Global Union IndustriALL appeals to the Government of Nepal to protect workers’ rights and engage in constructive social dialogue. 3️⃣ Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union conducts training on occupational safety and health in Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur. 4️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” – join the campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. ✊ Special thanks to our supporters: Ram Bahadur Shrestha, Dil Kumari Singh, Sudip Pariyar, Amar Bdr. Tamang, and Banshidhar Bhattarai. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 16, 2025 (30 Asoj 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #GEFONT #WorkersNews #श्रमिकखबर #NepalTradeUnion #WorkersRights #SocialDialogue #IndustriALL #SocialSecurity #OccupationalSafety #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #DecentWork #LabourMovement #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GEFONTMedia
श्रमिक खबर ६६१ (२९ असोज २०८२) - Workers’ News 661 (October 15, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 661 | October 15, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🩺 1. GEFONT Gandaki Province supports protesting nurses at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara — submitting a memorandum demanding fair wages and better working conditions in line with Nepal’s Labour Act and Social Security provisions. 👩‍⚕️ 2. NEVA Leadership Development Training in Surkhet — empowering health volunteers through training on trade union principles, social security, and labour rights. 🧹 3. Awareness Program on Contribution-Based Social Security — organized by the Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) in Kirtipur and Mahalaxmi, highlighting workers’ rights and labour law implementation. 🏗️ 4. “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign — join the effort to rebuild the GEFONT Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Contribute easily by scanning the QR code and be recognized among our well-wishers in upcoming episodes. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnions #NursesProtest #LabourRights #SocialSecurity #NEVA #WorkersSolidarity #FairWages #TradeUnionMovement #ManmohanBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersVoice #NepaliWorkers #DecentWork #WorkersUnity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #InformalSectorRights #WorkerEmpowerment #Pokhara #Surkhet #Kirtipur #Nepal
श्रमिक खबर ६६० (२८ असोज २०८२) – Workers’ News 660 (October 14, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 660 | October 14, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Bagmati Province organized a gathering of leading trade union cadres. President Binod Shrestha emphasized truth-based awareness and unity in the labour movement. Members were called to contribute one day’s wage for repairing the vandalized GEFONT Building. 2️⃣ CUPPEC–Nepal Sunsari District Committee held its fourth meeting. Members pledged one day’s wage to support the reconstruction of the GEFONT central office. 3️⃣ Orientation Training Linked with National ID System Migrant workers must now be registered in the National ID system before receiving labour approval. 4️⃣ Nursing Association of Nepal submitted a memorandum to the Health Ministry. Demanded full implementation of 5th-level pay scale for nurses in all health institutions. 5️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign A call for solidarity to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Supporters can contribute via QR code, and their names will be featured in upcoming news episodes. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: / @gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #UnionPower #NepalNews #TradeUnionMovement #BagmatiProvince #CUPPECNepal #NursesRights #ForeignEmployment #NationalID #Solidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement #NepalWorkers #DecentWork #SocialProtection #WorkersUnited #EmpoweringWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६५९ (२७ असोज २०८२) – Workers’ News 659 (October 13, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 659 | October 13, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🧹 Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an awareness and interaction program on the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund in Bhaktapur. 🚌 Independent Transport Workers’ Association of Nepal (ITWAN) Gandaki Province Committee held its 12th meeting in Pokhara, deciding to host its 3rd Provincial Convention on November 28, 2025. 🏥 Manipal Teaching Hospital nurses suspended their strike after reaching an agreement on salary adjustment — emphasizing “We are nurses, not machines.” ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalLabourMovement #TradeUnion #SocialSecurityFund #NGCEU #ITWAN #ManipalHospital #NursesProtest #WorkersVoice #NepalWorkers #DecentWork #Solidarity #LabourRights #UnionStrong #WorkersUnited #NepalNews #WorkingClassNepal #GEFONTUpdates
श्रमिक खबर ६५८ (२६ असोज २०८२) – Workers’ News 658 (October 12, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 658 | October 12, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🧹 Social Security Awareness for Sanitation Workers: The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)-affiliated Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an awareness and interaction program on the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund at GEFONT School, Anamnagar. The session focused on social security, local labour desks, and labour law implementation. 🇲🇾 Justice for Nepali Workers in Malaysia: Eleven Nepali workers who reported not receiving minimum wages and proper accommodation have received justice. The Malaysian Department of Labour fined 637 companies for labour rights violations. 🚗 Driver’s License Services Halted Nationwide: License services in 42 transport offices have been suspended since September 8 due to fire damage during recent protests — destroying over 18,000 printed licenses. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #SocialSecurityFund #GarbageCleaners #NGCEU #NepaliWorkers #Malaysia #MinimumWage #ForeignEmployment #MigrantWorkers #LabourMovement #TradeUnion #WorkersVoice #WorkersNewsNepal #WorkersForWorkers #LabourUpdates #NepalNews #SolidarityForever