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.

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 Bara and Parsa districts under GEFONT Madhesh Province.

During the workers’ dialogue program, Vice President Chaudhary highlighted the purpose, importance, and role of the trade union movement, and shed light on the workers’ dialogue programs that GEFONT has been conducting nationwide in the changed political context.

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.

The fourth general assembly of the Public Service International (PSI) Nepal Affiliated Committee, held on 9 November 2025 in Kathmandu, has elected a seven-member committee under the leadership of Uttam Kumar Katuwal.

Addressing the assembly as the chief guest, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha stated that the labour sector has also been affected following the protests of October 9 and 10. He said that due to the vandalism and arson carried out by anarchist groups in the name of the protest, thousands of workers have been rendered unemployed.

President Shrestha stressed that the workers’ movement can survive only if democracy is protected, and therefore, GEFONT has been standing firm in its efforts to defend democracy.

At the program, Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC) President Yogendra Kunwar, GEFONT-affiliated NEVA President Geeta Thing, and others extended their best wishes.

The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) organized a Workers’ Dialogue Program in Simara, Madhesh Province, on November 8, 2025, in the context of the changing political environment.

GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the impact of the changing political context on the trade union movement and discussed the role that lies ahead.

In the program, Vice President Manju Thapa shed light on the objectives of the dialogue. Secretary Hari Karki, Province President Kamalesh Jha, and others also spoke on the occasion.

Similarly, on the same day in Sudurpaschim Province, a separate program was held with GEFONT Vice President Janak Chaudhary as the chief guest. The event was attended by Secretary Bijaya Khadka, Province President Jeet Malla, and National Committee Member Maya Gurung.