Workers’ News 640 | September 2, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Activities Manahari Municipal Committee, Makwanpur, held a gathering on August 31, 2025. Jhapa District Committee organized its ninth meeting under Nirananda Giri’s chairpersonship. 2️⃣ Security Worker Wins Benefits Bhadra Bahadur Bhandari, a former security guard at Montessori Kinderworld, Tahachal, successfully received his service benefits. The achievement came after union intervention by STUN, with an agreement reached on August 24 and full benefits received on August 30, 2025. 3️⃣ Transport Workers Raise Concerns ITWAN Kalanki Unit drew attention to microbus and tempo fuel problems at the Traffic Police Office, Singha Durbar. Drivers are fined for going off-route to refuel due to lack of gas depots on regular routes. 4️⃣ Health Volunteers’ Meeting NEVA held a meeting in Simta Rural Municipality, Surkhet, chaired by Pavitra Thapa with participation from Central Member Bhimu Rijal. 5️⃣ Dang District ITWAN Meeting ITWAN Dang District Committee held its first meeting after the fourth convention. The meeting decided to strengthen the organization and launch campaigns on contribution-based social security until July 2026. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: / gefont.nepal YouTube: / @gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #WorkersVoice #CUPPEC #STUN #ITWAN #NEVA #NepalWorkers #SocialSecurity #LabourRights #UnionPower #WorkersSolidarity #NepalNews #WorkersMovement #WorkersForWorkers

📢 Workers’ News 639 | September 1, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Hetauda Committee prepares a new annual work plan. 2️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal conducts training on contribution-based social security in Kailali. 3️⃣ ITWAN Gandaki honors the children of transport workers who passed the SEE exams. 4️⃣ OMMS-Nepal Palpa elects a new 13-member unit committee. 5️⃣ CPN (UML) Workers Special Kageshwori Manohara organizes training. 6️⃣ ITWAN Dang elects a new 21-member district committee. 7️⃣ WHIN Central Committee endorses reports and plans for the 12th Congress by March 2026. 8️⃣ FAWN Matihani conducts an extended municipal-level meeting. 9️⃣ NABUN Beni supports Kamal Jaisi Temple with desks and benches. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #Nepal #LabourRights #shramikkhabar #hetauda #cuppec #itwan #ommswnepal #UMLkageshwori #whin #fawn #nabun

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📢 Workers’ News 638 | August 31, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ NEST (Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union) expresses solidarity with the Nepal Kawad Entrepreneurs’ Association protest, opposing the displacement and mistreatment of street vendors and kawadi collectors in Kathmandu. 2️⃣ NIHWU (Nepal Independent Hotel, Casino & Restaurant Workers’ Union) holds its Central Secretariat meeting, discussing organizational strengthening, expansion, and publication plans. 3️⃣ GEFONT Tanahu District Assembly forms new committees under the leadership of Arjun Sunar and Moti Shrestha. 4️⃣ ITWAN (Independent Transport Workers’ Association of Nepal) Dang District honors transport leader Suresh Hamal during its district convention. 5️⃣ In Koshi Province, MP Sapana Pariyar raises concern over 300,000 informal sector workers not receiving minimum wages, urging immediate government action and reforms. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #InformalWorkers #StreetVendors #NEST #CUPPEC #NIHWU #ITWAN #KoshiProvince #WorkersVoice

📢 Workers’ News 637 | August 29, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ Organizational Expansion in Gandaki Province – GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal launches a campaign in Myagdi, Parbat, and Baglung districts to expand membership, train workers on trade union knowledge, and raise awareness of labour laws. 2️⃣ Philippines Migrant Worker System – With over 10 million Filipinos abroad (1.9 million as domestic workers), the Philippines is seen as a global model in managing migrant labour. Skilled workers continue to earn higher wages due to their advanced expertise and proficiency in language. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Hetauda Meeting – The municipal committee reviews past work and sets future plans at a meeting held at the GEFONT Hall. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Dialogue in Sudurpaschim – ITWAN and Nepal Transport Workers’ Union hold discussions with authorities on managing Dhangadhi Bus Park and improving passenger services during Dashain and Tihar festivals. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #MigrantWorkers #LabourRights #TransportWorkers #Nepal #ITWAN #CUPPEC #constructionworkers

📢 Workers’ News 636 | August 28, 2025 Welcome to this edition of Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 Headlines: 1️⃣ Training of Trainers in Mongolia FES Asia Pacific organized a Training of Trainers on the Power Resource Approach (PRA) for the Future of Work. GEFONT Secretary Smriti Lama presented practical experiences, while trade union leaders from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, and the Philippines participated. 2️⃣ Transport Workers’ Appeal ITWAN and other organizations urged the government not to enforce mandatory embossed number plates without RFID infrastructure, expressing readiness to support modernization in the transport sector. 3️⃣ QR Code System in Malaysia The Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia launched a QR code and complaint form system to address problems faced by Nepali migrant workers. 4️⃣ ILO–NRNA Agreement ILO and NRNA signed an agreement to collaborate on migrant workers’ capacity building, policy advocacy, and mental health. The agreement was signed by ILO Nepal Director Numan Ozcan and NRNA President Badri KC in Kathmandu. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News! Stay updated on workers’ rights, training, and union activities. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more updates on labour rights and trade union movements. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnions #LabourRights #MigrantWorkers #ILO #NRNA #Nepal #WorkersVoice #FES #PRA #magnolia #itwan #migrantworkers #malaysia #QRCode