Workers’ News 632 | August 24, 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-affiliated HUN celebrates Teej – Home Workers’ Trade Union, Nepal (HUN), organized a felicitation and best wishes program on Haritalika Teej for newly appointed Bagmati Province Minister, Bindhu Shrestha. – GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the importance of Teej in class struggle and extended festival greetings. – Minister Bindhu Shrestha emphasized that the achievement belongs to Nepal’s trade union movement, not individuals. 2️⃣ ILO Nepal consultation workshop – Held on August 21–22, 2025, to finalize the training manual on social dialogue in the informal economy. – Representatives from the government, employers, trade unions, and stakeholders participated. 3️⃣ Teej celebrations by GEFONT-affiliated unions – NABUN Gramthan organized a special program with Vice-Chairperson Gunawati Devi Tharu. – NABUN Lekhnath Unit Committee held a program with GEFONT National Committee Member Suman Gurung. – CUPPEC-Nepal Sunsari Women’s Committee hosted a greetings exchange program in Dharan. – ITWAN Pokhara organized a greetings exchange program with GEFONT Gandaki Province President Rudra Khatri. 4️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Sunsari third meeting – Held in Dharan on August 21, 2025, with GEFONT Deputy General Secretary Muktinath Giri as chief guest. 📌 Workers’ News is prepared by workers, for workers – bringing you updates on labour rights, social security, and the trade union movement in Nepal. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! 📢 Stay updated with workers’ voices, rights, and struggles. ✨ 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/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #Nepal #ILO #Teej2025 #ShramikKhabar #HUN #TeejSpecial #Felicitation #BestWishes #InformalEconomy #SocialDialogue #Teej2025 #NABUN #CUPPEC #ITWAN

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Workers' News 631 (22 August 2025)

Workers’ News 630 | 21 August 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: ✅ Asia-Pacific Labour Program in Kathmandu – A three-day regional event organized by 3F Denmark has begun, focusing on “Challenges in the World of Work and Their Solutions.” GEFONT leaders and international representatives discuss AI, internet-driven exploitation, and the future of trade unions. ✅ NEST Bagmati Province Convention – The second provincial convention of the Nepal Street Vendors’ Trade Union elected a new 13-member committee under the leadership of Nanimaya Basnet. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlights the importance of strong, disciplined organizations for workers’ rights. ✅ Congratulations to Minister Jayaram Thapa – GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal and JTUCC Bagmati Province Committee jointly extend congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed Minister for Labour, Employment, and Transport of Bagmati Province. ✅ NEVA Submits Memorandum in Karnali – The Nepal Health Volunteers’ Association (NEVA) submits a memorandum to Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel, urging the inclusion of health volunteers in the contribution-based Social Security Fund. 📌 Workers’ News is prepared by workers, for workers – bringing you updates on labour rights, social security, and the trade union movement in Nepal. ✨ 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! 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #TradeUnion #SocialSecurity #3F #BWI #IndustryALL #NEST #JTUCC #NEVA

Workers’ News 629 | 20 August 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 organized a training on workplace gender-based violence and equality for sanitation workers in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur. 2️⃣ The Supreme Court of Nepal issued a mandamus order to ensure dearness allowance for contract employees. 3️⃣ NABUN Biratnagar Metropolitan Committee celebrated Teej greetings exchange with participation from central and provincial trade union leaders. 4️⃣ NIHWU Hotel Aloft successfully completed collective bargaining with management, achieving salary and allowance increments and securing provisions for permanent employment of contract workers. 5️⃣ GEFONT Panauti Municipality Committee celebrated Teej, with calls to establish labour desks, ensure workers’ registration, and strengthen contribution-based Social Security Fund affiliation. ✨ 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! 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #Nepal #TradeUnion #Teej2025 #gefont #gefontnews #shramikkhabar #workersnews #ngceu #nabun #teejcelebration #nihwu #panauti

Workers’ News 628 | 19 August 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: ✅ The GEFONT National Women’s Committee organized a Teej program, congratulating Bagmati Province’s newly appointed Minister Bindu Shrestha. ✅ GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized celebrating Teej with a focus on the class struggle and extended best wishes. ✅ Minister Bindu Shrestha highlighted the importance of trade union support to make the industrial and commercial sector labour-friendly. ✅ Women leaders including Sita Lama and Kamala Tamang called on working women to fight social malpractices and build an egalitarian society. ✅ The GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV Airport Area Committee organized a Teej greetings exchange program in Kathmandu. ✅ The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN) Gandaki Province Committee & Pokhara Metropolitan Committee jointly celebrated Teej with greetings and solidarity. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more updates on labour rights, union activities, and workers’ struggles in Nepal. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #TeejFestival #Nepal #UNITRAV #NABUN