The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) has extended financial assistance for the medical treatment of Dhupa Devi Rai, former central member and current Central Women’s Committee Secretary of the Central Union of Painter, Plumber, Electro and Construction Workers, Nepal (CUPPEC-Nepal), an affiliate of GEFONT.

Rai recently underwent surgery at R.A. Neuro Hospital, Kanchanbari, Biratnagar, due to a blood clot in her head. From the GEFONT Solidarity Fund, a support amount of NPR 25,000, and from CUPPEC-Nepal, an additional NPR 16,100 in cash were handed over to Rai’s daughter, Laxmi Rana, at the hospital on October 25, 2025, by GEFONT Deputy General Secretary Narnath Luitel and Koshi Province President Kishor Dhamala.

The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) organized the Kathmandu Valley Level Extended Meeting under Bagmati Province on October 25, 2025 at the GEFONT Assembly Hall.

Addressing the meeting, GEFONT Vice President Jitendra Shrestha and General Secretary Laxman Sharma highlighted the significance of the meeting and shed light on the Worker Dialogue Programs that GEFONT is set to organize in the changing political context.

The meeting was chaired by Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal and attended by GEFONT Secretary Mahendra Lal Shrestha, members of the National Committee, Provincial Committee, and central leaders from GEFONT-affiliated unions.

The Nepal Home Workers’ Trade Union (HUN), affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), organized a program to mark International Domestic Workers’ Day on October 20, 2025.

The event, chaired by HUN Central President Chandra Sagar Lama, featured GEFONT President Binod Shrestha as the chief guest. Extending best wishes on the occasion, President Shrestha highlighted the role of the trade union movement in Nepal’s changing political context.

Condemning the recent vandalism and looting of the GEFONT building by anarchic groups, he stated that the damage caused to the – workers’ building—built with workers’ sweat— will be restored and rebuilt in a more organized and modern way with the solidarity and support of workers themselves.

GEFONT Vice President Jitendra Shrestha also extended greetings on International Domestic Workers’ Day, Tihar, and Nepal Sambat 1146, expressing hope that despite the difficult situation caused by destructive activities and natural disasters, the ongoing festivals would inspire harmony, peace, and hope in Nepali society.

The program was conducted by HUN General Secretary Gyanu KC.

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Considering the recently changed political situation, the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) has decided to organize Worker Dialogue Programs across the country.

GEFONT has launched this campaign under the slogan “Let's Defend Democracy – Not with Silence, But with Resistance”, expressing concern that with the erosion of democratic rights, the hard-won labour rights achieved through years of struggle are now at risk of being taken away.

For the operation of this campaign, responsibilities have been assigned as follows:

• Koshi Province: Vice President Bidur Karki and Secretary Belimaya Ghale
• Madhesh Province: Vice President Manju Thapa and Secretary Hari Karki
• Bagmati Province: Vice President Jitendra Shrestha, Secretaries Mahendra Lal Shrestha and Smriti Lama
• Gandaki Province: Vice President Sita Lama and Secretary Krishna KC
• Lumbini Province: Vice President Kamal Gautam and Secretary Taranidhi Pant
• Karnali Province: General Secretary Laxman Sharma and Secretary Bijaya Khadka
• Sudurpaschim Province: Vice President Janak Chaudhary and Secretary Taranidhi Pant.

Happy Tihar, the great festival of Nepalis, to all of you!

GEFONT office will be closed for Tihar holidays from 20th October to 25th October. 

In case of emergency, please contact General Secretary Laxman Sharma at +977-98510-80860 and Foreign Secretary Smriti Lama at +977-9851248677.

A review program on the topic “Impact Study on the Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Danish Trade Union Development Agency (DTDA) in Asia” was organized by the ITUC–Nepal Affiliate Committee on October 15, 2025.

The event, chaired by ITUC–Nepal Affiliate Committee President Yogendra Kunwar, featured GEFONT President Binod Shrestha as a key speaker. In his remarks, Shrestha warned that the trade union movement in Nepal could be at risk if the current political situation persists. He emphasized the need to evaluate the longstanding cooperation with DTDA that has contributed significantly to the development of Nepal’s labour movement, and to move forward with new strategies and plans.

DTDA Program Officer John Paul shed light on the purpose and outcomes of the program. Similarly, GEFONT Vice President Bidur Karki, General Secretary Laxman Sharma, and other leaders expressed their views.

Leaders from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF were present at the event, where ANTUF President Jagat Simkhada delivered the vote of thanks.

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