🎥 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)
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