Workers’ News 711 | December 25, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🎄 GEFONT extends heartfelt Christmas wishes to Nepali Christian workers at home and abroad on the occasion of Christmas Day. 🏫 Bhutandevi Secondary School in Hetauda becomes Nepal’s first community school to enroll its teachers and staff into the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund using internal resources, setting an exemplary model for social security inclusion. 🤝 GEFONT Solidarity Fund provides financial support to the family of a WHIN member who passed away due to cancer while working at Bagmati Plastic, Biratnagar. 💄 NABUN Bagmati Province organizes a beauticians’ gathering in Godavari, Lalitpur, and forms a new 7-member local committee to strengthen organization. 🙏 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 25, 2025 | 10 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 #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #SolidarityFund #ChristmasGreetings #LabourMovement #UnionStrong #NepalLabour #BeauticiansUnion #NABUN #WHIN #workersforworkers

Workers’ News 710 | December 24, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 JTGCWUN 10th National Convention The Jute, Garment, Carpet & Textile Workers’ Union (JTGCWUN), affiliated with GEFONT, successfully held its 10th National Convention in Biratnagar. A new 13-member Central Committee was elected under the leadership of Phulmaya Lama. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the future direction of the trade union movement, the need to amend the Labour Act in line with changing realities, and the importance of technology and political engagement in strengthening unions. 🔹 CUPPEC-Nepal Hetauda Convention CUPPEC-Nepal’s Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan Committee held its 10th Convention, electing a 15-member committee under the leadership of Purna Sakkal Dev Mandal. The convention focused on workers’ rights, organizational strengthening, and collective bargaining. 🙏 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 24, 2025 | 9 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 #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #WorkersMovement #JTGCWUN #CUPPECNepal #UnionConvention #WorkersSolidarity #LabourAct #DecentWork #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #workersforworkers

Workers’ News 709 | December 23, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News, a news bulletin created by workers, for workers. In this episode: 🔹 NABUN Training & Planning Workshop The National Beauticians’ Union, Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, organized a two-day training and planning workshop at GEFONT School, Anamnagar. The program focused on strengthening trade union knowledge, leadership development, organizational skills, and adopting technology-friendly working methods. 🔹 Auto Mechanics Workers’ Gathering in Tanahun The Auto Mechanics Damauli Unit Committee under the Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (ITWAN), held a district-level gathering highlighting organizational management, contribution-based social security, and road accident reduction. 🔹 Social Security Access for Construction Workers CUPPEC-Nepal organized a program in Hetauda, Makwanpur, to promote and strengthen construction workers’ access to contribution-based social security, with the participation of central union leaders. 🙏 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 23, 2025 | 8 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 #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #WorkersDialogue #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #NABUN #ITWAN #CUPPEC #UnionTraining #WorkersSolidarity #DecentWork #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 708 | December 22, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News, a news bulletin created by workers, for workers. In this episode: 🔹 NIHWU marks its 46th Foundation Day by awarding the Late Madhav Neupane Memorial Scholarship and Best Trade Union Award, highlighting challenges faced by outsourced workers in the hotel sector. 🔹 The 10th Convention of WHIN – Eastern Sugar Mills Unit elects new leadership and advisory committees. 🔹 CUPPEC-Nepal organizes a Bagmati Province–level training program on labour laws, organizational history, and labour desk establishment. 🔹 The PABSEU DAV Kedia School Unit holds its third convention and elects a new committee. 🔹 NABUN carries out organizational strengthening activities in Lalitpur and Bagmati Province. 🔹 GEFONT Myagdi District successfully secures compensation, funeral support, and employment for the family of a hydropower worker who lost his life in a workplace accident. 🙏 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 22, 2025 | 7 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 #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #NIHWU #WHIN #CUPPEC #PABSEU #NABUN #UpperMyagdi #DecentWork #SocialJustice #UnionMovement #NepalLabour #WorkersVoice #OccupationalSafety #TradeUnions #WorkingClass #labourupdates

Workers’ News 707 | December 21, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News, a news bulletin created by workers, for workers. In this episode: 🔹 The 11th National Congress of CPN-UML elects a new 301-Central Committee member under the leadership of KP Sharma Oli, with several GEFONT leaders elected from workers’ and women’s clusters. 🔹 The International Labour Organization (ILO) completes a Training of Trainers program, introducing a union-based approach to co-creative training manuals. 🔹 CUPPEC-Nepal forms a new committee in Pokhara Metropolitan City, while the Kaski District Women’s Committee holds its meeting. 🔹 NEVA (Nepal Health Volunteers Association) organizes a discussion in Karnali Province on contribution-based social security and post-retirement issues of health volunteers. 🙏 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 21, 2025 | 6 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 #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #CPNUML #SocialSecurityNepal #ILO #CUPPECNepal #NEVA #UnionNews #NepalLabour #WorkersVoices #forworkersbyworkers

Workers’ News 706 | December 14, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News, a news bulletin created by workers, for workers. In this episode: 🔹 CPN-UML 11th National Congress officially began at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. Party Chairperson KP Sharma Oli stated that reinstating the dissolved House of Representatives is essential to end the current political deadlock and restore constitutional order. 🔹 Mass participation of workers Thousands of workers affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) took part in rallies organized from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur ahead of the opening ceremony. 🔹 National leaders extend best wishes Leaders from various political parties, including the Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Nagarik Unmukti Party, conveyed their greetings and best wishes for the successful completion of the Congress. 🔹 The opening ceremony featured cultural performances and was formally welcomed by CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel. 🙏 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 14, 2025 | 28 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnion #WorkersMovement #CPNUML #NationalCongress #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #NepalPolitics #WorkingClass #UnionStrong #WorkersVoice

Workers’ News 705 | December 12, 2025 Created by Workers, For Workers In today’s episode of Workers’ News, we bring you key updates from Nepal’s labour movement, gender justice campaigns, and nationwide worker mobilization efforts. 📰 Headlines of the Day 1️⃣ GEFONT President’s Call for Worker Participation GEFONT President Binod Shrestha has extended best wishes for the grand success of the CPN-UML 11th National Congress. Through a video message, he has urged all workers to participate in the opening ceremony on December 13, 2025, at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. 2️⃣ 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence — Women’s Gathering in Simara Under the theme “Use Technology Properly, End Gender-Based Violence”, GEFONT organized a women’s gathering in Simara, Madhesh Province. Province President Kamlesh Jha, National Committee Members Anand Thami, Geeta Bhandari, and others addressed the event. 3️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress GEFONT conducted mobilization gatherings on: December 10 → NESWHOMU, BAFSEU (Prabhu Bank), ITWAN (Lalitpur) December 11 → UNITRAV (Tokha) These efforts aim to ensure strong worker participation during the December 13 opening ceremony. 4️⃣ Let’s Make the National Congress a Grand Success Under the slogan: “Building a Decisive National Power Is Our Commitment — Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali Is Our Goal.” GEFONT encourages all workers to join the historic event at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. 🙏 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 12, 2025 | 26 Mangsir 2082 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: 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 #NepalTradeUnions #CPNUML #NationalCongress #WorkersMovement #GenderBasedViolence #16DayCampaign #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #TradeUnionUpdates #WorkersSolidarity #EmpowerWorkers #NepalUpdates #Simara #MadheshProvince #UNITRAV #ITWAN #BAFSEU #NIHWU #WorkersMobilization

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

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. 🙏 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 10, 2025 | 24 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 #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #LabourRights #GenderBasedViolence #16DayCampaign #WorkersSafety #Hydropower #CPNUMLCongress #WorkerMobilization #KarnaliProvince #SudurpaschimProvince #UNITRAV #WHIN #NepalNews #WorkersMovement

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. 🙏 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 9, 2025 | 23 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionMovement #ITUC #Belgium #NTUC #WSM #DigitalCampaign #LabourRights #WorkersOrientation #Chitwan #Makwanpur #TradeUnionNepal #CPNUML #WorkerMobilization #LabourUpdates #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #UnionStrong #NepalNews