Workers’ News 629 | 20 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT organized a training on workplace gender-based violence and equality for sanitation workers in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur. 2️⃣ The Supreme Court of Nepal issued a mandamus order to ensure dearness allowance for contract employees. 3️⃣ NABUN Biratnagar Metropolitan Committee celebrated Teej greetings exchange with participation from central and provincial trade union leaders. 4️⃣ NIHWU Hotel Aloft successfully completed collective bargaining with management, achieving salary and allowance increments and securing provisions for permanent employment of contract workers. 5️⃣ GEFONT Panauti Municipality Committee celebrated Teej, with calls to establish labour desks, ensure workers’ registration, and strengthen contribution-based Social Security Fund affiliation. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #Nepal #TradeUnion #Teej2025 #gefont #gefontnews #shramikkhabar #workersnews #ngceu #nabun #teejcelebration #nihwu #panauti

Workers’ News 628 | 19 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: ✅ The GEFONT National Women’s Committee organized a Teej program, congratulating Bagmati Province’s newly appointed Minister Bindu Shrestha. ✅ GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized celebrating Teej with a focus on the class struggle and extended best wishes. ✅ Minister Bindu Shrestha highlighted the importance of trade union support to make the industrial and commercial sector labour-friendly. ✅ Women leaders including Sita Lama and Kamala Tamang called on working women to fight social malpractices and build an egalitarian society. ✅ The GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV Airport Area Committee organized a Teej greetings exchange program in Kathmandu. ✅ The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN) Gandaki Province Committee & Pokhara Metropolitan Committee jointly celebrated Teej with greetings and solidarity. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more updates on labour rights, union activities, and workers’ struggles in Nepal. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #TeejFestival #Nepal #UNITRAV #NABUN

📢 Workers’ News 627 | 18 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: 1️⃣ Mountaineering Workers’ Gathering – UNITRAV announces 4 candidates (Mingmar Sherpa, Sandesh Sherpa, Jenjen Lama & Furtenzi Sherpa) for the upcoming Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) election. GEFONT leaders extend best wishes for their success. 2️⃣ Teej Greetings in Madhesh Province – GEFONT Women’s Committee, Madhesh Province, organizes a greetings exchange program in Simara with participation of leaders and guests. 3️⃣ NABUN Teej Program in Bagmati Province – NABUN, under President Karuna Puri, organizes a program with Hon. Bindu Shrestha (Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land & Administration, Bagmati Province) highlighting the importance of professional advancement in the beautician sector. 4️⃣ WHIN Makwanpur Meeting – GEFONT-affiliated WHIN Makwanpur Committee holds its meeting in Hetauda. 5️⃣ ITWAN Workers’ Gathering in Kathmandu – Load/unload workers gather in Teku; new unit and advisory committees are elected. 6️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal, Kaski Meeting – Committee decides to launch campaigns for membership expansion, labour desk establishment, and worker registration. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News – the voice of workers, by workers, for workers! 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more updates on labour rights, union activities, and workers’ struggles in Nepal. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #NepalTradeUnion #Teej2025 #MountaineeringWorkers #UNITRAV #NMA #election #Madhesh #NABUN #WHIN #ITWAN #CUPPEC #Teej

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Workers’ News 626 | 17 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. Headlines of this episode: 1️⃣ CPN (UML) Labour Special District Committee holds extended meeting at GEFONT Hall. 2️⃣ NABUN Kathmandu conducts skill enhancement training for beauticians. 3️⃣ 35 security guards from Purbanchal University join GEFONT. 4️⃣ Nepal Embassy in Kuwait issues notice after toxic alcohol kills Nepalis. 5️⃣ Support provided for the education of transport worker Mukti Bhujel’s daughter. 6️⃣ Birendranagar Municipality organizes interaction on contribution-based social security. 7️⃣ NEVA Panauti forms a 7-member municipal committee under Kalpana Thapa. Stay connected with Workers’ News for updates on workers’ rights, struggles, and achievements. 👉 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe for more episodes! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #GEFONT #WorkersNews #Nepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #SocialSecurity #gefontnews #shramikkhabar #uml #wsdc #nabun #training #koshi #kuwait #migrantworkers #itwan #birendranagar #neva

Workers’ News 625 | 15 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: 1️⃣ UNITRAV Social Dialogue on Social Security — GEFONT President Binod Shrestha calls for mandatory contribution-based social security in the mountaineering sector and stresses the importance of cooperation between NMA and UNITRAV. 2️⃣ NEVA Advocacy in Surkhet — Nepal Health Volunteers Association urges Birendranagar Municipality to enroll health volunteers in the Social Security Fund. 3️⃣ NABUN Teej Gathering — Beauticians’ union celebrates Haritalika Teej in Siddharthanagar. 4️⃣ NEST Special Teej Program — Street vendors’ union organizes a festive gathering in Pathari Shanishchare. 5️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Makwanpur Meeting — District committee passes annual plan and launches a municipality-focused organizational strengthening campaign. 📌 About Workers’ News: Workers’ News brings you timely updates on labour rights, union activities, and social security matters from across Nepal. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🗣️ Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News—where workers’ voices matter. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more updates! 📌 Stay informed. Stay empowered. #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #SocialSecurity #MountaineeringNepal #NABUN #UNITRAV #NEST #CUPPEC #NEVA #Teej2025

Workers’ News 624 | 14 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Publicity & Publication Department’s 8th Meeting — Plans to implement the 12th National Congress Delegate Council decisions. Oath-taking of newly appointed member Amar Dhoj Lama. 2️⃣ Recognition of Occupational Diseases — The Ministry of Labour grants legal status to work-related diseases as per Labour Regulations 2018, ensuring health rights for millions of workers and greater employer accountability. 3️⃣ Training on Social Security & Climate Change — CUPPEC–Nepal organizes programs in Jhapa and Butwal addressing climate change impacts, social security, and grievance handling. 4️⃣ Dhankuta Transport Workers’ Planning Workshop — Sets membership expansion, renewal, and road safety plans. Mayor of Dhankuta pledges NPR 100,000 for the new ITWAN Koshi Province office building. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates: Subscribe Here 🌐 Follow us on social media: 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 📘 Facebook: / gefont.nepall ▶️ YouTube: / @gefontnepal 🗣️ Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News—where workers’ voices matter. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more updates! 📌 Stay informed. Stay empowered. #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalWorkers #OccupationalHealth #SocialSecurity #ClimateChange #RoadSafety #TradeUnion #ITWAN #CUPPEC

Workers’ News 623 | 13 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: 1️⃣ 25th International Youth Day – GEFONT Youth Committee’s interaction program on “Rights of Young Workers, Far-Right and Populist Provocations”. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha inspires youth to lead in solving labour market challenges with truth and justice. 2️⃣ GEFONT Gokarneshwar Municipality Committee – Submission of a memorandum to Deputy Mayor Sannanani Lama demanding the establishment of a Labour Desk for better worker registration, dispute resolution, and access to services. 3️⃣ Nepali Workers in UAE – The Embassy of Nepal in UAE to resume labour approval verification services from 18 August 2025 for eligible workers in Abu Dhabi. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates: Subscribe Here 🌐 Follow us on social media: 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepall ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🗣️ Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News—where workers’ voices matter. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more updates! 💬 Stay informed. Stay united. Stay strong! 📌 Stay informed. Stay empowered. #GEFONT #WorkersNews #NepalWorkers #InternationalYouthDay #LabourRights #UAE #SocialSecurityFund #YouthEmpowerment #TradeUnion

📢 Workers’ News 622 | 12 August 2025 📢 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. In this episode: 🗓️ International Youth Day 2025 (12 August) GEFONT and its Youth Committee send warm greetings to all young workers inside and outside Nepal. 📋 WHIN Madhesh Province Committee Meeting (8 August 2025) The 21st meeting finalized the one-year work plan. The Madhesh Province Women’s Committee decided to celebrate Haritalika Teej on 16 August 2025. 🎭 Art and Entertainment Trade Union Nepal (ARTUN) Meeting (9 August 2025) Passed a new work plan and nominated four new central members. 🚑 Tribute to Bina Pandey The body of Bina Pandey, who died in a road accident in Japan, was brought back to Nepal on 10 August 2025, through GEFONT’s initiative. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! 🔔 Subscribe for more updates: Subscribe Here 🌐 Follow us on social media: 🌐 Website: www.gefont.org 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🗣️ Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News—where workers’ voices matter. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more updates! 💬 Stay informed. Stay united. Stay strong! #InternationalYouthDay #GEFONT #YouthEmpowerment #Nepal #YouthRights #WorkersRights #Equality #Peace #Employment #education #whin #artun #japan #accident #shramikkhabar #workersnews #tajakhabar #samachar

🎉 Happy International Youth Day 2025! 🎉 On 12 August 2025, the Youth Committee of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) extends heartfelt greetings to all youth, both in Nepal and abroad. 🌍💙 Since being declared by the United Nations (UN) in 1999 and first celebrated in 2000, International Youth Day has been a global call to: ✅ Raise awareness about the rights and needs of youth ✅ Recognize youth contributions in social, political, economic, and environmental fields ✅ Highlight youth-related problems and challenges ✅ Promote youth empowerment and access to opportunities ✅ Encourage youth participation in peace, equality, employment, and education 📢 This year, GEFONT is marking the day with an interaction program on young workers’ rights and discussions on far-right & populist provocative topics. 💪 Let’s work together for youth rights, empowerment, and a better future! #InternationalYouthDay #GEFONT #YouthEmpowerment #Nepal #YouthRights #WorkersRights #Equality #Peace #Employment #Education 📌 Connect with GEFONT: 🌐 Website: www.gefont.org 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights & youth empowerment!