🎥 Workers’ News 663 | October 17, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — a weekly news program prepared by workers, for workers, highlighting major updates in the labour movement of Nepal and beyond. 📰 Main Highlights: 1️⃣ DTDA Partnership Review in Nepal: ITUC Nepal Committee organized a program to review the Strategic Partnership Agreement between DTDA and Asian Trade Unions. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized strengthening the labour movement amid political challenges. 2️⃣ JTUCC Women’s Seminar: A national seminar on “Impact of Climate Change on Women in Nepal, Just Transition, and Gender Issues” concluded successfully with key inputs from Dr. Rojnath Pandey and other trade union leaders. 3️⃣ Tragic Fire in Bangladesh Garment Industry: At least 16 workers lost their lives in a massive factory fire in Mirpur, Dhaka. 4️⃣ Occupational Safety Training: Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an OSH training program in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur. 5️⃣ Accident in Chitwan Feed Industry: A wall collapse in Kisan Feed Industry, Ratnanagar claimed the lives of three workers. 6️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign: The rebuilding campaign for Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement, continues with strong solidarity and support from GEFONT members and well-wishers. ❤️ Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: Nilam Deula, Bharat B.K., Raj Kumar Shrestha, Purna Bdr. K.C., and Sachina Lamichhane. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 16, 2025 (30 Asoj 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONTNepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #SocialJustice #OccupationalSafety #JTUCC #NepalUnions #DTDA #WorkersSolidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersMovement #ClimateJustice #WomenWorkers #NepalNews #GEFONTUpdate #UnionStrong #WorkplaceSafety #WorkersForWorkers

🇳🇵 Workers’ News 662 | October 16, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News (श्रमिक खबर) — a weekly update prepared by workers, for workers. 📰 Headlines of this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT leadership discusses effective implementation of Contribution-Based Social Security with Baansgadhi Municipality. 2️⃣ Global Union IndustriALL appeals to the Government of Nepal to protect workers’ rights and engage in constructive social dialogue. 3️⃣ Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union conducts training on occupational safety and health in Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur. 4️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” – join the campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. ✊ Special thanks to our supporters: Ram Bahadur Shrestha, Dil Kumari Singh, Sudip Pariyar, Amar Bdr. Tamang, and Banshidhar Bhattarai. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 16, 2025 (30 Asoj 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #GEFONT #WorkersNews #श्रमिकखबर #NepalTradeUnion #WorkersRights #SocialDialogue #IndustriALL #SocialSecurity #OccupationalSafety #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #DecentWork #LabourMovement #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GEFONTMedia

🎥 Workers’ News 661 | October 15, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🩺 1. GEFONT Gandaki Province supports protesting nurses at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara — submitting a memorandum demanding fair wages and better working conditions in line with Nepal’s Labour Act and Social Security provisions. 👩‍⚕️ 2. NEVA Leadership Development Training in Surkhet — empowering health volunteers through training on trade union principles, social security, and labour rights. 🧹 3. Awareness Program on Contribution-Based Social Security — organized by the Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) in Kirtipur and Mahalaxmi, highlighting workers’ rights and labour law implementation. 🏗️ 4. “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign — join the effort to rebuild the GEFONT Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Contribute easily by scanning the QR code and be recognized among our well-wishers in upcoming episodes. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnions #NursesProtest #LabourRights #SocialSecurity #NEVA #WorkersSolidarity #FairWages #TradeUnionMovement #ManmohanBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersVoice #NepaliWorkers #DecentWork #WorkersUnity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #InformalSectorRights #WorkerEmpowerment #Pokhara #Surkhet #Kirtipur #Nepal

🎥 Workers’ News 660 | October 14, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Bagmati Province organized a gathering of leading trade union cadres. President Binod Shrestha emphasized truth-based awareness and unity in the labour movement. Members were called to contribute one day’s wage for repairing the vandalized GEFONT Building. 2️⃣ CUPPEC–Nepal Sunsari District Committee held its fourth meeting. Members pledged one day’s wage to support the reconstruction of the GEFONT central office. 3️⃣ Orientation Training Linked with National ID System Migrant workers must now be registered in the National ID system before receiving labour approval. 4️⃣ Nursing Association of Nepal submitted a memorandum to the Health Ministry. Demanded full implementation of 5th-level pay scale for nurses in all health institutions. 5️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign A call for solidarity to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Supporters can contribute via QR code, and their names will be featured in upcoming news episodes. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: / @gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #UnionPower #NepalNews #TradeUnionMovement #BagmatiProvince #CUPPECNepal #NursesRights #ForeignEmployment #NationalID #Solidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement #NepalWorkers #DecentWork #SocialProtection #WorkersUnited #EmpoweringWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 659 | October 13, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🧹 Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an awareness and interaction program on the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund in Bhaktapur. 🚌 Independent Transport Workers’ Association of Nepal (ITWAN) Gandaki Province Committee held its 12th meeting in Pokhara, deciding to host its 3rd Provincial Convention on November 28, 2025. 🏥 Manipal Teaching Hospital nurses suspended their strike after reaching an agreement on salary adjustment — emphasizing “We are nurses, not machines.” ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalLabourMovement #TradeUnion #SocialSecurityFund #NGCEU #ITWAN #ManipalHospital #NursesProtest #WorkersVoice #NepalWorkers #DecentWork #Solidarity #LabourRights #UnionStrong #WorkersUnited #NepalNews #WorkingClassNepal #GEFONTUpdates

🎥 Workers’ News 658 | October 12, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🧹 Social Security Awareness for Sanitation Workers: The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)-affiliated Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized an awareness and interaction program on the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund at GEFONT School, Anamnagar. The session focused on social security, local labour desks, and labour law implementation. 🇲🇾 Justice for Nepali Workers in Malaysia: Eleven Nepali workers who reported not receiving minimum wages and proper accommodation have received justice. The Malaysian Department of Labour fined 637 companies for labour rights violations. 🚗 Driver’s License Services Halted Nationwide: License services in 42 transport offices have been suspended since September 8 due to fire damage during recent protests — destroying over 18,000 printed licenses. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #SocialSecurityFund #GarbageCleaners #NGCEU #NepaliWorkers #Malaysia #MinimumWage #ForeignEmployment #MigrantWorkers #LabourMovement #TradeUnion #WorkersVoice #WorkersNewsNepal #WorkersForWorkers #LabourUpdates #NepalNews #SolidarityForever

Workers’ News 657 | October 10, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🌀 Flood Impact on Industries: Over two dozen industries in the Sunsari–Morang Corridor have been damaged by heavy rain and flooding, causing losses exceeding Rs. 500 million and affecting over 4,200 workers. 💼 Employment Support: Chaudhary Group Managing Director Nirvana Chaudhary announces jobs for one family member of each martyr from the Gen Z Movement. 🌐 Fake Accounts & AI Misinformation: An Israeli cyber intelligence firm Cyabra reveals that around 34% of online conversations during the Gen Z protests in Nepal were driven by fake or AI-generated accounts. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #ShramikKhabar #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnionFederation #LabourNews #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #GenZMovement #WorkersRights #FloodInNepal #CyabraReport #FakeAccounts #WorkersSolidarity #SocialJustice #NepalUpdate #ShramikSamachar

International Trade Union Confederation 1d · 📢 Decent work is a right, not a privilege! On World Day for Decent Work – 7 October, we rise for dignity, fair wages, security, and a voice at work. 💪 Workers and unions worldwide are standing up to corporate greed, defending democracy, and demanding justice. 🌍 It’s time to put people before profit. 👉 https://www.ituc-csi.org/world-day-for-decent-work... #WDDW25 #DecentWork #WorkersRights #ForDemocracy

🎥 Workers’ News 656 | October 9, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ World Day for Decent Work 2025 — GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlights that ongoing attacks on decent work and democracy are not mere coincidences, emphasizing the workers’ struggle as a fight for democratic rights. 2️⃣ Strategic Workshop in Indonesia — GEFONT Vice President Bidur Karki and General Secretary Laxman Sharma participate in a regional workshop in Bali on Human Rights Implementation and Accountability in Global Supply Chains in Asia, discussing Nepali trade unions’ contributions and challenges. 3️⃣ Leadership Vacuum in Labour Ministry — More than 3.5 million Nepalis are working abroad, yet the Ministry of Labour has been without a minister for over a month following the Gen-Z movement. Countries like UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have tightened visa rules for Nepalis, underscoring the need for strong and capable leadership. ✊ Workers’ News – Prepared by Workers, for Workers! Stay informed, stay empowered, and stay united. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #DecentWork #WorldDayForDecentWork #LabourRights #TradeUnion #NepalWorkers #MigrantWorkers #SocialJustice #WorkersVoice #HumanRights #FairWork #WorkersSolidarity #NepalNews #WorkersMovement

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