Workers’ News 703 | December 10, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence GEFONT organized women’s gatherings in Karnali Province (Surkhet) and Sudurpaschim Province under the slogan: 👉 “Use Technology Properly, End Gender-Based Violence.” Women leaders, activists, and representatives from various GEFONT-affiliated unions participated and shared their messages to strengthen the movement against gender-based violence. 2️⃣ Death of a Worker at Hydropower Tunnel Accident A tragic accident in the Babari Hydropower Project tunnel in Dolakha claimed the life of Shukra Bahadur Rai. He fell while drilling inside the tunnel and passed away during treatment. Workers’ safety must be prioritized — GEFONT extends condolences. 3️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress Ahead of the opening ceremony on December 13, 2025, GEFONT held worker mobilization gatherings with: – UNITRAV (Budhanilkantha) – WHIN (Lomas Pharmaceuticals) – GEFONT Kavre District Committee (Banepa) 4️⃣ Call to Participate in the CPN-UML 11th National Congress Under the slogan: “Building a Decisive National Force — Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali.” Workers are encouraged to join the mass gathering at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur on December 13, 2025. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 10, 2025 | 24 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #LabourRights #GenderBasedViolence #16DayCampaign #WorkersSafety #Hydropower #CPNUMLCongress #WorkerMobilization #KarnaliProvince #SudurpaschimProvince #UNITRAV #WHIN #NepalNews #WorkersMovement

Workers’ News 702 | December 9, 2025) Welcome to Workers’ News 702, your daily update created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode, we bring you important highlights on trade union activities, climate action, and worker mobilization efforts across Nepal. 📰 1. Discussion with Belgian Delegation on Nepal’s Trade Union Movement A team led by Mark Françely, Head of the Asia-Pacific Regional Development Program (Belgium Government), interacted with young leaders from unions affiliated to GEFONT and NTUC at the GEFONT School, Anamnagar. Leaders discussed the current status, challenges, and future direction of Nepal’s trade union movement. 🌱 2. GEFONT Calls for Cooperation on Climate Justice At a seminar organized by JTUCC, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized the need for strong cooperation among stakeholders to minimize the impacts of climate change on workers. Environmental expert Manjeet Dhakal presented a paper on climate change and just transition. 🛠️ 3. Worker Mobilization Gatherings for UML National Congress To mobilize workers for the CPN-UML 11th National Congress, various GEFONT-affiliated unions conducted gatherings in Budhanilkantha, at the Airport Unit, and in major industries including: Himalayan Brewery, Harisiddhi Brick & Tile, and Nest Furniture. Additional gatherings were held in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Makwanpur. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 9, 2025 | 23 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #ITUC #Belgium #NTUC #WSM #DigitalCampaign #LabourRights #WorkersOrientation #Chitwan #Makwanpur #TradeUnionNepal #CPNUML #WorkerMobilization #LabourUpdates #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #UnionStrong #NepalNews

Workers’ News 701 | December 8, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News 701, your daily update on labour rights, trade union movements, and workers’ issues across Nepal! In this episode: 1️⃣ ITUC-Nepal 3-Day Digital Campaign Workshop Concludes The Online Campaign Materials and Tools Development Workshop wrapped up successfully. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized the need to digitalize labour-related issues in today’s changing environment. Leaders from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF participated, sharing experiences and receiving certificates from NTUC President Yogendra Kunwar. 2️⃣ GEFONT Organizes Labour Dispute Orientation in Chitwan An orientation program with leading trade union activists from Chitwan & Makwanpur covered: ✔ Current issues in labour disputes ✔ Legal provisions and dispute resolution ✔ Priority areas for trade unions The session was led by GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, Advocate Bhakti Ghimire, and facilitated by Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal. 3️⃣ GEFONT Chitwan District Committee Reorganized The district committee was restructured on December 6, 2025, under the leadership of Sushil Nepal. New members took their oath administered by Province President Ramhari Nepal. 4️⃣ Preparations for CPN-UML 11th National Congress To mobilize workers for the December 13 opening ceremony, GEFONT held extended gatherings with: – NATU (Auto Mechanics Union) – GEFONT Gokarneshwar Committee – GEFONT Kageshwori Manohara Committee – GEFONT Tokha Municipal Committee – GEFONT Chitwan District Committee 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 8, 2025 | 22 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #ITUC #DigitalCampaign #LabourRights #WorkersOrientation #Chitwan #Makwanpur #TradeUnionNepal #CPNUML #WorkerMobilization #LabourUpdates #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #UnionStrong #NepalNews

Workers’ News 700 | December 7, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News 700, your daily update on labour rights, trade union movements, and workers’ issues across Nepal! In this episode: 1️⃣ ITUC-Nepal’s 3-Day Campaign Development Workshop Begins The ITUC-Nepal Affiliated Committee has launched a three-day Online Campaign Materials & Tools Development Workshop from December 5, 2025. Key presentations were delivered on green jobs, just transition, stakeholder mapping, and campaign strategies. A total of 39 participants from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF joined the workshop. 2️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Training for Workers in Major Projects GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal conducted a training in Pokhara focusing on: ✔ Workers’ rights ✔ Collective bargaining ✔ Labour Act provisions GEFONT President Binod Shrestha inaugurated the session, joined by Gandaki Province leadership. 3️⃣ Mobilization Preparations for CPN-UML’s 11th National Congress Central & local leaders from GEFONT unions — including JTG-CWUN, WHIN, Sports, Entertainment, PABSEU, BAFSEU, STUN, IMPRESSION-Nepal, and others — held gatherings on December 5–6 to prepare for worker mobilization. Extended meetings were also held in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Gathering in Pokhara The Independent Transport Workers’ Association (Pokhara Metropolitan Committee) held a gathering on December 5, 2025. Six representatives were selected for the upcoming 3rd Gandaki Province Convention. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 7, 2025 | 21 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnions #NepalLaborMovement #WorkersRights #CUPPEC #ITUC #JustTransition #GreenJobs #CollectiveBargaining #LaborUpdates #NepalNews #UnionStrong #WorkersVoice #SocialJustice #SolidarityForever

Workers’ News 699 | December 5, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress For the upcoming CPN-UML 11th National Congress opening on December 13, 2025, the CUPPEC-Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee (GEFONT-affiliated) held a gathering on December 4. GEFONT Secretary Krishna KC, Workers’ Special District Committee Chair Tulshi Siwakoti, CUPPEC-Nepal Vice President Yogendra Sharma, and several leaders participated. 2️⃣ NABUN Organizes Event Against Gender-Based Violence The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN) organized a program under the 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence on December 3 in Kathmandu. The event was led by GEFONT Secretary Krishna KC, with NABUN President Sujana Joshi and other leaders addressing the program. 3️⃣ Koshi Province Selects Representatives for UML National Congress For the 11th National Congress of CPN-UML, beginning December 13, seven trade union representatives from Koshi Province were unanimously selected: Kishor Dhamala, Bhim Rai, Hari Adhikari, Ambir Lingden, Maya Bhandari, Kala Dangi, and Sunita Giri. 4️⃣ GEFONT Solidarity Fund Provides Medical Support The GEFONT Solidarity Fund provided NPR 25,000 to Jit Bahadur BK of the Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal, to support his long-term heart treatment. The amount was handed over by GEFONT Gandaki Province President Rudra Bahadur Khatri on December 3. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 5, 2025 | 19 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionUpdates #NepalWorkers #LabourMovement #WorkersRights #GenderBasedViolence #NABUN #CUPPEC #CPNUML #SolidarityFund #KoshiProvince #LabourMobilization #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #EmploymentRights #SocialJustice #UnionStrong

Workers’ News 698 | December 4, 2025 In today’s edition of Workers’ News: 1️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML National Congress A joint gathering of GEFONT and the CPN-UML Workers’ Special District Committee was held to prepare for the opening ceremony of the 11th National Congress. Leaders from various committees shared their plans for effective worker mobilization. 2️⃣ GEFONT Marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence With the slogan “Unite to End Digital Violence against all Women & Girls”, GEFONT conducted an awareness program in Kathmandu. Leaders highlighted the global movement and GEFONT’s ongoing initiatives to combat gender-based violence. 3️⃣ Solidarity Support for Workers Battling Cancer GEFONT Solidarity Fund extended NPR 25,000 each to two long-time cancer patients— • Ghiu Kumari Kumal (HUN) • Ganga Devi Bhandari (NEVA) 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: December 4, 2025 | 18 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCouq9lQ4mdRNbwe5yE_YKDw 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Prepared by workers, for workers. Don’t forget to Like | Share | Subscribe for more labour news and updates from GEFONT Nepal. 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #CPNUML #GenderBasedViolence #16DaysCampaign #WorkersSolidarity #LabourRights #NepalNews #SocialProtection #WorkersMovement #UnionStrong #GenderJustice #DigitalSafety #WorkersVoices #NepalUpdates