सुदृढ एवम् परिपूर्ण लोकतन्त्र (आठौँ राष्ट्रिय महाधिवेशनबाट पारित नीतिगत प्रतिवेदन)
Highlights
On the 13th day of the death of former GEFONT Vice President Kamal Gautam—who passed away due to a heart attack while addressing a protest program concerning the employment crisis faced by workers—a memorial meeting was organized on 12 November 2025. The program was led by GEFONT National Committee Member Purna K.C. and held among workers employed in the industrial sector of Nepalganj under GEFONT Lumbini Province.
Similarly, on the same day, the GEFONT Bagmati Province Office in Kathmandu and the Makawanpur District Coordination Committee have organized a condolence meeting in Hetaida.
The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) has expressed regret over the decision of the Hyatt Regency management to terminate all workers at once under the pretext of renovation after the vandalism that occurred during the Gen-Z movement, which had forced the hotel to shut down.
GEFONT states that Hyatt Hotel management, ignoring the process of dialogue, has taken an inhumane decision to dismiss 133 permanent and around 350 contract workers. This action is a violation of the Labour Act, an attack on industrial peace, and a cruel assault on workers’ rights.
The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) organized a Workers’ Dialogue Program on 11 November 2025 in Biratnagar amid the changing political context. The program was held with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha as the chief guest.
President Shrestha expressed his views on the impact of the changing political context and the role of the trade union movement in this environment.
In the program, GEFONT Vice President Bidur Karki highlighted the importance of the dialogue initiative. The event also saw the participation of General Secretary Laxman Sharma, Deputy General Secretary Naranath Luitel, Secretary Belimaya Ghale, and other leaders.
Out of the 120 participants, 17 representatives raised queries during the interaction. The program was facilitated by GEFONT Koshi Province President Kishor Dhamala.
GEFONT has strongly objected to the statement issued by Education Minister Mahabir Pun, which aims to dissolve trade unions active in the education sector.
In a statement released on Sunday, GEFONT warned that it is prepared to pay any price to safeguard the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and to protect trade union freedom against such dissolution efforts.
GEFONT also expressed solidarity with professional trade union movements, including those of teachers and professors.
Union Activities
Capacity-Building Training for Women Workers in the Garbage Cleaning Sector
The Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU), affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), has successfully conducted a Women’s Capacity-Building Training Program.
The training was held on October 26 and 27, 2025, at the GEFONT School, Anamnagar. Participants received training on organizational development, expansion and operation, leadership development and its importance, labour laws, gender equality and social inclusion, and collective bargaining.
Women workers engaged in the garbage cleaning sector took part in the program, where GEFONT Vice President Bidur Karki, Labour Relations Council Member Advocate Bhakti Ghimire, among others, served as resource persons.
HUN Celebrates International Domestic Workers’ Day
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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HUN Honors Its Founding President
The Home Workers’ Trade Union Nepal (HUN), affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), organized a program on August 22, 2025, on the occasion of Hartalika Teej, to congratulate and extend best wishes to the newly appointed Bagmati Province Minister Bindu Shrestha.
At the program, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha noted that the Teej festival has always been celebrated by GEFONT with a focus on class-based struggle, and extended greetings for the occasion.
President Shrestha emphasized that continuity, commitment, and self-confidence within the organization are key to achieving success, highlighting that persistent efforts have allowed the Nepalese trade union movement to gradually achieve milestones.
HUN’s founding president and GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council member Bindu Shrestha, now the Bagmati Province Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land, and Administration, received congratulations and honors from HUN’s central committee. Minister Shrestha remarked that this achievement is not individual but a small milestone of Nepal’s trade union movement.
Minister Shrestha also stated that the trade union movement plays a crucial role in making the industry and commerce sector labor-friendly, and emphasized the need for GEFONT’s support in this regard.
The program was chaired by Central President Chandra Sagar Lama and facilitated by General Secretary Gyanu Maya KC.
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Nanimarya Basnet Elected as NEST Bagmati Province President
The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)-affiliated, Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union (NEST) held the second Bagmati Province convention on August 20, 2025, and elected a 13-member committee under the leadership of Nanimarya Basnet.
Inaugurating the convention, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha stated that the organization is a common home for all, and every effort made is for a brighter future for workers. He highlighted that, due to the struggles of predecessors, workers today enjoy organizational freedom, inclusion in social security, and access to various rights.
President Shrestha further emphasized that the labour movement has produced numerous leaders who are now contributing at the policy-making level, and expressed confidence that further achievements in workers’ rights can only be ensured through a strong, disciplined, and continuously committed organization and activists.
The convention also featured goodwill remarks from NEST Central President Maya Gurung, GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal, NEST General Secretary Rajkumar Shrestha, and CPN-UML Workers’ Special District Committee President Tulshi Shiwakoti, among others.
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श्रमिक खबर ७०४ (२५ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 704 (December 11, 2025)
Workers’ News 704 | Dec 11, 2025 In this episode: 1️⃣ 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) GEFONT Lumbini Province organized a women’s gathering in Butwal under the theme: “Use Technology Properly, End Gender-Based Violence.” Leaders highlighted the need for awareness, safety, and empowerment through digital tools. 2️⃣ CNI & Social Security Fund Agree to Collaborate The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Social Security Fund (SSF) signed an agreement to help industrial workers join social security schemes and expand awareness programs. 3️⃣ Malaysia Intensifies Crackdown on Undocumented Migrant Workers Malaysian authorities arrested 843 migrant workers (808 men & 35 women) in Selayang Baru, including Nepali nationals. The arrests highlight ongoing risks for undocumented migrant workers abroad. 4️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML’s 11th National Congress GEFONT-affiliated unions held gatherings in Tokha, Bafal, and Basundhara to prepare for mass worker mobilization on December 13, 2025, at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. 5️⃣ Let’s Make the National Congress a Grand Success! Under the slogan: “निर्णायक राष्ट्रिय शक्ति निर्माण हाम्रो संकल्प — समृद्ध नेपाल सुखी नेपाली राष्ट्रीय गन्तव्य” GEFONT urges all workers to participate actively in the historic event. 🙏 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 11, 2025 | 25 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 #LumbiniProvince #EndGenderBasedViolence #16DayCampaign #SocialSecurityFund #CNI #MigrantWorkers #MalaysiaCrackdown #NepaliWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #CPNUMLCongress #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #DigitalSafety #LabourMovementNepal #WorkersSolidarity #Butwal #GESI
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श्रमिक खबर ७०४ (२५ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 704 (December 11, 2025)
Workers’ News 704 | Dec 11, 2025
In this episode:
1️⃣ 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
GEFONT Lumbini Province organized a women’s gathering in Butwal under the theme:
“Use Technology Properly, End Gender-Based Violence.”
Leaders highlighted the need for awareness, safety, and empowerment through digital tools.
2️⃣ CNI & Social Security Fund Agree to Collaborate
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Social Security Fund (SSF) signed an agreement to help industrial workers join social security schemes and expand awareness programs.
3️⃣ Malaysia Intensifies Crackdown on Undocumented Migrant Workers
Malaysian authorities arrested 843 migrant workers (808 men & 35 women) in Selayang Baru, including Nepali nationals.
The arrests highlight ongoing risks for undocumented migrant workers abroad.
4️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML’s 11th National Congress
GEFONT-affiliated unions held gatherings in Tokha, Bafal, and Basundhara to prepare for mass worker mobilization on December 13, 2025, at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur.
5️⃣ Let’s Make the National Congress a Grand Success!
Under the slogan:
“निर्णायक राष्ट्रिय शक्ति निर्माण हाम्रो संकल्प — समृद्ध नेपाल सुखी नेपाली राष्ट्रीय गन्तव्य”
GEFONT urges all workers to participate actively in the historic event.
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 11, 2025 | 25 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७०३ (२४ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 703 (December 10, 2025)
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.
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📅 Date: December 10, 2025 | 24 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७०२ (२३ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 702 (December 9, 2025)
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.
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 9, 2025 | 23 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर – ७०१ (२२ मंसिर २०८२) – Workers’ News 701 (December 8, 2025)
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
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
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📅 Date: December 8, 2025 | 22 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७०० (२१ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 700 (December 7, 2025)
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
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श्रमिक खबर ६९९ (१९ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 699 (December 5, 2025)
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
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श्रमिक खबर ६९८ (१८ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 698 (December 4, 2025)
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
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श्रमिक खबर ६९७ (१७ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 697 (December 3, 2025)
Workers’ News 697 | December 3, 2025
Welcome to Workers’ News — a program created by workers, for workers.
In today’s episode:
1️⃣ GEFONT Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress
GEFONT has assigned leaders and coordinators across Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts to mobilize workers for the opening ceremony of the CPN-UML 11th National Congress on December 13, 2025.
Key responsibilities have been delegated to leaders in Kirtipur, Chandragiri, Nagarjun, Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Tokha, Budhanilkantha, and other municipalities.
2️⃣ Remittance Inflow Reaches NPR 553.31 Billion
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, remittances worth NPR 553.31 billion entered Nepal in the first three months of the fiscal year — an 11.9% increase compared to the same period last year.
3️⃣ GEFONT Solidarity Fund Supports Cancer Patients
GEFONT handed over NPR 25,000 each to cancer-affected workers Dolaraj Basyal and Chetan Gurung from ITWAN Lumbini.
The support was handed over by ITWAN leader Thakur Gaire.
4️⃣ CUPPEC Nepal Kaski Formulates 4-Month Action Plan
A meeting of CUPPEC Nepal Kaski District Committee, chaired by Tirtha Raj Magar, has developed a comprehensive four-month work plan for organizational strengthening and worker support.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
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📅 Date: December 3, 2025 | 17 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९६ (१६ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 696 (December 2, 2025)
Workers’ News 696 | December 2, 2025
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In this episode:
1️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Valley-Level Activists’ Gathering
CUPPEC-Nepal (affiliated with GEFONT) organized a major Valley-level gathering on December 1, 2025, hosted by GEFONT President Binod Shrestha.
The meeting decided to complete all municipality-level gatherings in the Kathmandu Valley by December 11, 2025.
2️⃣ NEVA Karnali Province Meeting
A meeting of the Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVA) under Karnali Province was held, focusing on organizational expansion.
The program was chaired by Yashoda Oli Khatri and attended by central member Bhimu Rizal.
3️⃣ Foreign Employment Numbers Rise After Gen-Z Movement
According to the Department of Foreign Employment:
• After the protests of September 8–9, 2024, 64,634 people received labour permits in October 2024.
• The upward trend continued into November 2025, reaching 73,094 permits issued—higher than the 70,990 issued in November 2024.
First-time migrants and returning workers both increased noticeably.
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📅 Date: December 2, 2025 | 16 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९५ (१५ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 695 (December 1, 2025)
Workers’ News 695 | December 1, 2025
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In this episode:
1️⃣ National Workshop on Ending Child Labour
A national-level workshop on eliminating child labour in Nepal was held in Lalitpur, organized by the ITUC–Nepal Affiliated Council.
Leaders from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF participated, with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighting challenges in today’s trade union movement and the obstacles to ending child labour.
Representatives from ITUC-AP, employers, the Ministry of Labour, and SARTUC presented thematic papers.
2️⃣ 8th Contribution-Based Social Security Day
GEFONT marked the 8th edition of Contribution-Based Social Security Day — first launched on November 27, 2018, by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli — by organizing an interaction program on the implementation status and future direction of social security.
Programs were held across the provinces: Koshi (Biratnagar), Gandaki (Pokhara), Lumbini (Butwal), Karnali (Surkhet), Sudurpaschim (Kailali), and Madhesh.
3️⃣ Medical Fee Hike for Migrant Workers
Despite public opposition, the Government of Nepal increased medical examination fees required for foreign employment.
From November 26, 2025, all medical institutions must conduct 34 tests.
Fees previously ranged from NPR 3,500–6,500, but Malaysia-bound workers were being charged NPR 9,800.
4️⃣ Gandaki’s Representatives for the CPN-UML National Congress
Unanimous selection of trade union representatives for the 11th CPN-UML National Congress has been completed.
Selected representatives include:
Rudra Khatri, Bishnu Bahadur Khatri, Tirtha Raj Magar, Subash Khati, Mina Gurung, Sangita Pandey, and Baladevi Rai.
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🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 | 15 Mangsir 2082
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