Workers’ News 732 | Jan 19, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: For the House of Representatives election scheduled on March 5, 2026, the CPN (UML) has officially announced Binod Shrestha—Central Committee Member of the party and President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)—as its candidate from Kathmandu Constituency No. 10. Binod Shrestha is the only labor-sector candidate nominated by CPN (UML) for the House of Representatives. His candidacy has generated strong enthusiasm among workers and laborers in Kathmandu-10, as well as Nepali workers living across the country and abroad. A respected labor leader, Binod Shrestha, is widely known for his two-decade-long struggle to establish the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund, guided by the belief that farmers and workers in Nepal must also receive pensions. His contributions have earned him recognition as a leader of workers and common people. A native of Thankot, Kathmandu, Binod Shrestha is active not only in national politics but also at the international level through the trade union movement. He is equally known for his leadership in disaster response, volunteer service, and people-centered initiatives. GEFONT calls upon all workers, supporters, and well-wishers to actively participate in the campaign and work collectively toward the victory of workers’ representation in Parliament. 🙏 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: January 19, 2026 | 5 Magh 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 #BinodShrestha #Kathmandu10 #HouseOfRepresentativesElection #Election2026 #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersLeadership #SocialSecurityForWorkers #LaborRights #WorkersPower #NepalPolitics #CPNUML

Workers’ News 731 | Jan 18, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: GEFONT Karnali Province holds a planning meeting to mobilize workers for the House of Representatives Election on March 5, 2026, along with special planning meetings in the Kathmandu Valley. WHIN Nepal, affiliated with GEFONT, secures victory in the official trade union election at Britannia Nepal Pvt. Ltd., Birgunj. Independent Transport Workers’ Organization Nepal (Gandaki Province) conducts an interaction with auto-sector workers on contribution-based social security and organizational expansion. CUPPEC-Nepal (Udayapur) provides medical financial support to its ailing union members, reinforcing solidarity and care within the labor movement. 🙏 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: January 18, 2026 | 4 Magh 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 #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #UnionElection #WHIN #CUPPEC #TransportWorkers #NepalWorkers #Election2026 #Solidarity #ForWorkersByWorkers

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Workers’ News 730 | Jan 16, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 Honouring Senior Trade Unionists NIHWU, affiliated with GEFONT, organized a felicitation and farewell program at Hotel The Soaltee, recognizing the invaluable contributions of veteran trade unionists to the labour movement. 🔹 Strengthening Child Labour Elimination Efforts ILO Nepal highlighted ongoing collaboration with national and provincial partners to advance child labour monitoring, identification, and protection systems in Nepal. 🔹 Global Labour Market Update A newly released ILO report reveals that while global unemployment has not increased, progress toward decent work remains insufficient, with youth, women, and low-income workers still facing major challenges. 🙏 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: January 16, 2026 | 2 Magh 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 #TradeUnion #LabourRights #NIHWU #TheSoalteeHotel #WorkersMovement #DecentWork #ChildLabourElimination #ILO #NepalLabour #UnionStrong

Workers’ News 729 | Jan 15, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: News 1: Tribute to Veteran Workers’ Leader The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has expressed deep condolences on the passing of veteran labour leader and senior party member Hari Prasad Sharma Kafle. Party leaders, including UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel, conveyed the condolence message sent by Party Chair KP Sharma Oli to the bereaved family, honoring Kafle’s lifelong contribution to the workers’ and communist movement. News 2: Social Security Enrollment for Female Health Volunteers An orientation program was held in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwanpur, to enroll Community Female Health Volunteers into the contribution-based Social Security Fund. Bhimphedi has become the first local government in Nepal to include informal sector workers in social security, previously registering 197 workers in 2023 and 2024. News 3: Labour Coordination Committee Appointments Budhanilkantha Municipality has appointed Kritinidhi Bista (CUPPEC-Nepal) and Nisha Baral (NIHWU) as members of the municipal Labour Coordination Committee. GEFONT has extended best wishes for their successful tenure in strengthening labour coordination at the local level. News 4: Labour Permit Approval for Iraq Following a Cabinet decision, Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment has announced that Nepali workers holding official Iraqi visas will now be eligible to receive labour permits. Workers who return to Nepal with the required documents can complete the labour approval process domestically. 🙏 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: January 15, 2026 | 1 Magh 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 #ShramikKhabar #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #Condolence #Bhimphedi #HealthVolunteers #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #Budhanilkantha #LabourDesk #MigrantWorkers #LabourNews #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #DecentWork #LabourUpdates #Solidarity

Workers’ News 728 | Jan 14, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 Tribute and Condolences The GEFONT family mourns the untimely demise of Comrade T. N. Rawat, a senior trade unionist and dedicated leader. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and honor his lifelong contribution to the labour movement. 🔹 Election Mobilization Update GEFONT has formed a 1,101-member Central Election Mobilization Committee under the leadership of President Binod Shrestha to actively engage workers in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 4, 2026. 🔹 Union Organization News The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, has successfully held its 3rd Municipal Convention in Gokarneshwar, forming a new committee and reaffirming its commitment to organizing beauticians for professional security, rights, and skill development. 🙏 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: January 14, 2026 | 30 Push 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 #TradeUnionNepal #LabourMovement #WorkersRights #UnionNews #NepalLabour #Solidarity #ElectionMobilization #NABUN #OrganizedWorkers #SocialJustice