Nepalese migrant workers gathered at Plaza Mall Arabian Restaurant in Sanaiya, Qatar, on June 19th, organized by GEFONT Support Group, Qatar.

The chief guest at the event was the founder and President of the GEFONT support group and a representative of ITUC Nepal and the gathering program has formed 2 separate committees in the Sanaiya area.

 

Sanaiya A and Sanaiya B have been named and 7 members committee was formed under the presidency of Dhurba Rajbansi and 15 members local committee was formed under the presidency of Pom Bahadur Thapa.

GSG Qatar executive President Khadka informed that the leaders of GSG Qatar member of the Middle East Migrant Nepali Forum member Chanilal Rajbansi were participating in the program held under the presidency of the Executive President of Nepali Migrant Workers Union Samundra Khadka.

General Federation of Nepalese Trade Union (GEFONT) Lumbini province committee formed the 9 members municipal committee in Ghorahi sub-metropolitan of Dang district on June 5 under the presidency of Keshav Bahadur Bhandari.

On the occasion, GEFONT vice president and Social Security Department head Kamal Gautam appealed to the workers to join the contribution-based social security.

ITWAN central Deputy secretary Khagendra Oli, District Organization Secretary  Khim Bahadur Dangi and treasurer Dipak Khadka participated in the program.

 

In a foreign employment process, Yama Bahadur Chand, who was working in Malaysia, tragically passed away on Jestha 2. The Nepal Trade Union Confederation (GEFONT) took the initiative and coordinated with the Nepali embassy in Malaysia to repatriate his body to Nepal.

To bring the body of the late Chand to Nepal GEFONT Migrant Desk collaboration with the Nepalese Embassy in Malaysia. Janak B.K. the coordinator of the GEFONT Migrant Desk informed that they delivered the body to the deceased's house without any charges on behalf of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Union (GEFONT). Late Yam Bahadur Chand has a wife with one daughter and one son.

Kantipur United Struggle Committee organized a program on 28th June 2080 at Kantipur Publications. The joint struggle committee of the workers and employees belonging to four unions, including Impression Nepal, protested with 7 different demands before the manager of Kantipur Publications.

In the event, Impression Nepal's President Balgopal Thapa underscored that all employees and workers here should have their rights, privileges, and benefits as per the Journalist Law. He stressed that if these rights aren't upheld as mandated by law, we possess the capability to hold management accountable and enforce them. Balgopal Thapa affirmed Impression Nepal's commitment to supporting such actions for ensuring rightful rights and benefits for employees.

The Kantipur Struggle Committee has included the following 7 demands - the full enactment of the Journalist Law and the complete dissemination of the Honorable Supreme Court's verdict, ensuring provisions for severance pay as per the Journalist Law upon resignation, compensation arrangement in case of employee layoffs as per the Journalist Law and regulations, provision for home leave and sabbatical leave, establishment of a welfare fund, and inclusion in the social security fund right from the initiation of service, among others.

General Federation of Nepalese Trade Union (GEFONT) held the program on the occasion of the 72nd birth anniversary of figurehead Madan Bhandari at Tulsilal Smriti Bhawan on July 1.
 
Addressing the program CPN-UML's Executive Secretary General, Pradip Gyawali, praised the significant impact of Comrade Madan Bhandari's short yet influential life. He emphasized Bhandari's established leadership in the hearts of the Nepali people and the Communist Movement, considering him an enduring source of inspiration for the nation's politics.
 

He recalled Madan Bhandari, who emerged during a fervent debate between capitalist and socialist factions in Nepal. He remarked that Marxist ideology has reached new heights, presenting the principle of people's multi-party democracy amidst challenging circumstances.

In the program, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the distinctive aspects of the people's multiparty democracy advocated by the esteemed leader Madan Bhandari, saying that Bhandari was a dedicated activist fighting for the rights of the working class in Nepal. He stressed the significance of commemorating the movement for workers and continuing the struggle to improve their standard of living and to encourage the common workers.

During the program, there was an interaction between the chief guest Pradip Gyawali and participants about Madan Bhandari's contributions to the labour movement, the vision of a prosperous Nepal and happy Nepali, and the concept of People's Multiparty Democracy.

In the program, GEFONT showcased a portrait of the revered leader Madan Bhandari and announced their plan to publish a book in his memory, titled "Why do I miss Madan Bhandari?" They invited the participants to share their thoughts on the topic in written form.

A gathering of the leading workers of the affiliate union of GEFONT held at the GEFONT assembly hall on July 6 organized by GEFONT announced to launch of the nationwide motion demanding the immediate announce decent wages for workers.

GEFONT President Binod Shrestha said that this year is the year to review the minimum wages as per the labour law of Nepal, which mandates reviewing the minimum wages every 2 years in accordance with the minimum wage review system for workers, saying that during this period the price of food items, educational sector, house rent, transport fare and health services have increased and mentioned that due to the not able to tie contribution-based social security fund, they are forced accept immature death or live with ailment due to the unaffordable health care services.
 

Considering this fact, President Shrestha says "We submitted a written proposal on behalf of JTUCC to the government and employers to set a minimum wage for all earners equal to the first class of government employees during the Minimum Wage Determination Committee meeting."
 
Shrestha said that delaying minimum wage determination is a significant injustice; shrestha strongly demanded a fair and unanimous declaration for all labourers, both in the formal and informal sectors, including those working in agriculture, tea plantations, construction, and other areas. He urged the government and employers to collaborate and address the rightful demands of all workers.
 

President Shrestha urged people to prepare for a movement, warning of a nationwide strike if workers' wages are not increased promptly.