A discussion program regarding the establishment and implementation of labour desks in Chaudandigadi Municipality and Katari Municipality of Udayapur District has been held.

General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) National Committee member Maya Bhandari was the chief guest in the discussion program held on July 25 in Chaudandigadi municipality. Municipality Deputy Chief Manika Devi Dulal, Ward President and other guests participated in the program.

Similarly, in a discussion held on July 26th at Katari Municipality with GEFONT National Committee member Maya Bhandari as the chief guest, Municipal Deputy Chief Geeta Khadka said that a decision will be taken to establish a labour desk in the upcoming Municipal Assembly.

The discussion program of both municipalities was jointly organised by the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), WOREK Nepal and Tarangini Foundation.

178 employees working in the Lumbini Development Fund have been registered in the Social Security Fund.

For the past 3 years, the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) has been taking initiatives to enlist the workers employed on contracts in the Lumbini Development Fund in the contribution-based Social Security Fund. After prolonged effort, Lumbini Development Fund has finally started enlisting workers and collecting funds from August 2024.