With the slogan “Prosperous Nepal, appeased Nepali, Social Security Rights to All”, General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) celebrated the 7th Social Security Day on November 26th by organizing various programs across the country.
In Koshi Province, the program was held in Biratnagar under the chairmanship of the state president Kishor Dhamala, and leaders including WHIN Vice President Manoj Magar and JTG-CWUN Vice President Murari Bhattarai and Secretary Sunita Shrestha were present as guests.
GEFONT National Committee member Maya Bhandari was chief guest of the program organized by the District Coordination Committee in Udayapur, chaired by Bishnurama Rai.
Rajkumar Rai initiated the program where Seema Maskey and Shashi Kumar Rai gave congratulatory speeches.
Similarly, CPN-UML central member and former minister Ekwal Mia was the chief guest of the 7th Social Security Day program held in Simara under the chairmanship of GEFONT Madhesh Province state president Kamlesh Jha.
GEFONT National Committee member Gita Bhandari, CPN-UML Madhesh Province member Sunder BK, WHIN central member Manoj Chaudhary and other leaders gave their best wishes in the program hosted by Provincial Secretary Mukti Chaudhary. The 7th Social Security Day has also been celebrated at Indu Shankar Sugar Industry located in Hariwan of Sarlahi District in Madhesh Province.
Under the chief hospitality of the Honorable Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the program held in Kathmandu of Bagmati Province was chaired by the President of GEFONT Binod Shrestha and hosted by the General Secretary Laxman Sharma.
Similarly, lamp lighting in Bharatpur of Chitwan district and seminar on social security at Shivam Cement complex in Hetauda were organized.
Likewise, the Social Security Day program organized by the GEFONT Gandaki Province Committee was chaired by GEFONT Province President Rudra Khatri with CPN-UML central member and former GEFONT vice-chairman Chudamani Junglee as the chief guest.
Independent Transport- Workers’ Association of Nepal Gandaki Province Executive President Baburam Rana and UNITRAV Central Vice-President Tulsi Subedi delivered their best wishes at the program.
CG Foods, Gorkha Brewery, CG Cement in Nawalpur district of Gandaki Province, Surya Nepal in Tanahun district along with Syangja district also celebrated the day by organizing various programs, as informed by GEFONT Gandaki.
General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) Lumbini Province celebrated the establishment day of contribution-based social security by holding interaction programs at CG Foods in Bardiya district, Nepalgunj Medical College and Industrial Area in Banke, Nepal Hydro and Electric in Rupandehi, and lighting lamps in Manigram.
Similarly, GEFONT Karnali Province organized the 7th Social Security Day in Surkhet under the chairmanship of Provincial Secretary Shripal Sarumagar, with GEFONT National Committee Member Chandra Kumari Dhami as the chief guest. The program was conducted by Provincial Member Nim Bahadur Budha.
The seventh Social Security Day was held by Godawari Municipality under the chief guest Jit Bahadur Malla, GEFONT Far-west Province President.
The program, chaired by the Municipality Committee President Bhubaneswar Bhatta, was conducted by the Municipality Secretary Sher Bahadur Magar.
श्रमिक खबर ७०० (२१ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 700 (December 7, 2025)
Workers’ News 700 | December 7, 2025
Welcome to Workers’ News 700, your daily update on labour rights, trade union movements, and workers’ issues across Nepal!
In this episode:
1️⃣ ITUC-Nepal’s 3-Day Campaign Development Workshop Begins
The ITUC-Nepal Affiliated Committee has launched a three-day Online Campaign Materials & Tools Development Workshop from December 5, 2025.
Key presentations were delivered on green jobs, just transition, stakeholder mapping, and campaign strategies.
A total of 39 participants from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF joined the workshop.
2️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Training for Workers in Major Projects
GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal conducted a training in Pokhara focusing on:
✔ Workers’ rights
✔ Collective bargaining
✔ Labour Act provisions
GEFONT President Binod Shrestha inaugurated the session, joined by Gandaki Province leadership.
3️⃣ Mobilization Preparations for CPN-UML’s 11th National Congress
Central & local leaders from GEFONT unions — including JTG-CWUN, WHIN, Sports, Entertainment, PABSEU, BAFSEU, STUN, IMPRESSION-Nepal, and others — held gatherings on December 5–6 to prepare for worker mobilization.
Extended meetings were also held in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Gathering in Pokhara
The Independent Transport Workers’ Association (Pokhara Metropolitan Committee) held a gathering on December 5, 2025.
Six representatives were selected for the upcoming 3rd Gandaki Province Convention.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 7, 2025 | 21 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९९ (१९ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 699 (December 5, 2025)
Workers’ News 699 | December 5, 2025
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In this episode:
1️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress
For the upcoming CPN-UML 11th National Congress opening on December 13, 2025,
the CUPPEC-Nepal Kathmandu Metropolitan Committee (GEFONT-affiliated) held a gathering on December 4.
GEFONT Secretary Krishna KC, Workers’ Special District Committee Chair Tulshi Siwakoti,
CUPPEC-Nepal Vice President Yogendra Sharma, and several leaders participated.
2️⃣ NABUN Organizes Event Against Gender-Based Violence
The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN) organized a program under the 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence on December 3 in Kathmandu.
The event was led by GEFONT Secretary Krishna KC, with NABUN President Sujana Joshi and other leaders addressing the program.
3️⃣ Koshi Province Selects Representatives for UML National Congress
For the 11th National Congress of CPN-UML, beginning December 13, seven trade union representatives from Koshi Province were unanimously selected:
Kishor Dhamala, Bhim Rai, Hari Adhikari, Ambir Lingden, Maya Bhandari, Kala Dangi, and Sunita Giri.
4️⃣ GEFONT Solidarity Fund Provides Medical Support
The GEFONT Solidarity Fund provided NPR 25,000 to
Jit Bahadur BK of the Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal,
to support his long-term heart treatment.
The amount was handed over by GEFONT Gandaki Province President Rudra Bahadur Khatri on December 3.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 5, 2025 | 19 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९८ (१८ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 698 (December 4, 2025)
Workers’ News 698 | December 4, 2025
In today’s edition of Workers’ News:
1️⃣ Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML National Congress
A joint gathering of GEFONT and the CPN-UML Workers’ Special District Committee was held to prepare for the opening ceremony of the 11th National Congress. Leaders from various committees shared their plans for effective worker mobilization.
2️⃣ GEFONT Marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
With the slogan “Unite to End Digital Violence against all Women & Girls”, GEFONT conducted an awareness program in Kathmandu. Leaders highlighted the global movement and GEFONT’s ongoing initiatives to combat gender-based violence.
3️⃣ Solidarity Support for Workers Battling Cancer
GEFONT Solidarity Fund extended NPR 25,000 each to two long-time cancer patients—
• Ghiu Kumari Kumal (HUN)
• Ganga Devi Bhandari (NEVA)
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 4, 2025 | 18 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९७ (१७ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 697 (December 3, 2025)
Workers’ News 697 | December 3, 2025
Welcome to Workers’ News — a program created by workers, for workers.
In today’s episode:
1️⃣ GEFONT Worker Mobilization for CPN-UML 11th National Congress
GEFONT has assigned leaders and coordinators across Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts to mobilize workers for the opening ceremony of the CPN-UML 11th National Congress on December 13, 2025.
Key responsibilities have been delegated to leaders in Kirtipur, Chandragiri, Nagarjun, Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Tokha, Budhanilkantha, and other municipalities.
2️⃣ Remittance Inflow Reaches NPR 553.31 Billion
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, remittances worth NPR 553.31 billion entered Nepal in the first three months of the fiscal year — an 11.9% increase compared to the same period last year.
3️⃣ GEFONT Solidarity Fund Supports Cancer Patients
GEFONT handed over NPR 25,000 each to cancer-affected workers Dolaraj Basyal and Chetan Gurung from ITWAN Lumbini.
The support was handed over by ITWAN leader Thakur Gaire.
4️⃣ CUPPEC Nepal Kaski Formulates 4-Month Action Plan
A meeting of CUPPEC Nepal Kaski District Committee, chaired by Tirtha Raj Magar, has developed a comprehensive four-month work plan for organizational strengthening and worker support.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 3, 2025 | 17 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९६ (१६ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 696 (December 2, 2025)
Workers’ News 696 | December 2, 2025
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In this episode:
1️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Valley-Level Activists’ Gathering
CUPPEC-Nepal (affiliated with GEFONT) organized a major Valley-level gathering on December 1, 2025, hosted by GEFONT President Binod Shrestha.
The meeting decided to complete all municipality-level gatherings in the Kathmandu Valley by December 11, 2025.
2️⃣ NEVA Karnali Province Meeting
A meeting of the Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVA) under Karnali Province was held, focusing on organizational expansion.
The program was chaired by Yashoda Oli Khatri and attended by central member Bhimu Rizal.
3️⃣ Foreign Employment Numbers Rise After Gen-Z Movement
According to the Department of Foreign Employment:
• After the protests of September 8–9, 2024, 64,634 people received labour permits in October 2024.
• The upward trend continued into November 2025, reaching 73,094 permits issued—higher than the 70,990 issued in November 2024.
First-time migrants and returning workers both increased noticeably.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 2, 2025 | 16 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९५ (१५ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 695 (December 1, 2025)
Workers’ News 695 | December 1, 2025
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In this episode:
1️⃣ National Workshop on Ending Child Labour
A national-level workshop on eliminating child labour in Nepal was held in Lalitpur, organized by the ITUC–Nepal Affiliated Council.
Leaders from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF participated, with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighting challenges in today’s trade union movement and the obstacles to ending child labour.
Representatives from ITUC-AP, employers, the Ministry of Labour, and SARTUC presented thematic papers.
2️⃣ 8th Contribution-Based Social Security Day
GEFONT marked the 8th edition of Contribution-Based Social Security Day — first launched on November 27, 2018, by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli — by organizing an interaction program on the implementation status and future direction of social security.
Programs were held across the provinces: Koshi (Biratnagar), Gandaki (Pokhara), Lumbini (Butwal), Karnali (Surkhet), Sudurpaschim (Kailali), and Madhesh.
3️⃣ Medical Fee Hike for Migrant Workers
Despite public opposition, the Government of Nepal increased medical examination fees required for foreign employment.
From November 26, 2025, all medical institutions must conduct 34 tests.
Fees previously ranged from NPR 3,500–6,500, but Malaysia-bound workers were being charged NPR 9,800.
4️⃣ Gandaki’s Representatives for the CPN-UML National Congress
Unanimous selection of trade union representatives for the 11th CPN-UML National Congress has been completed.
Selected representatives include:
Rudra Khatri, Bishnu Bahadur Khatri, Tirtha Raj Magar, Subash Khati, Mina Gurung, Sangita Pandey, and Baladevi Rai.
🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 | 15 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९३ (१२ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 693 (November 28, 2025)
Workers’ News 693 | November 28, 2025
Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers!
In this episode:
🔹 GEFONT Marks the 8th Anniversary of the Contribution-Based Social Security System
GEFONT celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Contribution-Based Social Security System in Lalitpur, highlighting its implementation status and future direction.
The system was first launched on November 27, 2018 by then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, marking the beginning of a new era in Nepal’s labour protection.
🔹 Key Leaders Address the Interaction Program
– Shankar Pokharel, CPN (UML) General Secretary, emphasized enlisting informal-sector workers into the Social Security Fund and stated that guaranteed social security contributes to a more orderly society.
– GEFONT President Binod Shrestha presented GEFONT’s stance and vision for strengthening the social security system.
– Representatives from the Social Security Fund & local governments discussed progress and future directions.
🔹 First Worker Pensioner Honoured
GEFONT honored Mr. Roop Narayan Mahato Koiri — the first worker to receive a pension under the Old Age Security Scheme after turning 60.
GEFONT extended congratulations and best wishes for his long life.
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: November 28, 2025 | 12 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९२ (११ मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 692 (November 27, 2025)
Workers’ News 692 | November 27, 2025
Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers!
In this episode:
🔹 GEFONT marks the 8th edition of Contribution-Based Social Security Day, first declared by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on November 27, 2018.
🔹 GEFONT organizes a major interaction program at Jyapu Mahaguthi Hall, Chyasal, discussing:
– Current implementation status of the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund
– Future direction for strengthening workers’ social protection
🔹 Key Highlights:
– CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel addresses the gathering
– Over 22,000 employers and 2.6 million workers have already been registered
– The Fund has collected NPR 95.44 billion and paid out NPR 17.64 billion in claims
– GEFONT achieved its ambitious goal of registering 2 million workers nearly 1.5 years ahead of schedule
Congratulations to Mr. Roop Narayan Mahato Koiry — the first worker pensioner under the Old-Age Security Scheme
This milestone marks a historic achievement in Nepal’s labour movement and GEFONT’s two-decade-long struggle for workers’ dignity and security.
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
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📅 Date: November 27, 2025 | 11 Mangsir 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ६९१ (१० मंसिर २०८२) - Workers’ News 691 (November 26, 2025)
Workers’ News 691 | November 26, 2025
Namaskar and Welcome to Workers’ News!
In this episode:
1️⃣ ITUC Internal Communication Training Begins in Colombo
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has launched a capacity-building training program on internal communication for trade unions in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Participants from 12 Asia-Pacific countries, including members from GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF from Nepal, are attending.
The training is facilitated by Joy Hernandez, ITUC Asia-Pacific Communications & Advocacy Director.
2️⃣ Expanded Meeting of ITWAN Bagmati Province
The Independent Transport Workers’ Association Nepal (ITWAN), affiliated with GEFONT, conducted its expanded meeting under the leadership of Shiva Kumar Shrestha.
Discussions focused on:
– Workers’ Dialogue Program in the changed political context
– Organizational mobilization
– Upcoming Province Convention
The meeting was addressed by Comrade Navaraj Ghimire and Comrade Keshav Thapa.
3️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” — Support Continues
The reconstruction campaign of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement, continues.
Today’s supporting worker friends are:
Mangala Jaisi, Tek Bahadur Sijali, Rita Jaisi, Radha Giri Dangol, and Sarkiman Tamang.
GEFONT extends heartfelt gratitude to all supporters!
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🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team
🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)
📅 Date: November 26, 2025 | 10 Mangsir 2082
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