🎥 Workers’ News 686 | November 20, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ JTUCC High-Level Dialogue Program The Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) organized a high-level dialogue on labour, employment challenges, and future direction in Nepal’s changing context. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted that the labour sector is the most affected by the shifting political environment, increasing frustration among workers. He also criticized the Education Minister’s recent unlawful remarks threatening union freedom, and stressed that many workers — including those in nursing — are still denied minimum wages. Leaders from GEFONT, ITUC, and FES participated in this important discussion. 2️⃣ Air India Contract Workers to Be Appointed as Permanent Staff The Labour and Occupational Safety Department has directed Air India to provide permanent employment to seven workers whose contracts had ended — Samir Pokharel, Santosh Dulal, Jayaram Raut, Sunil Twayana, Deepak Ale Magar, Nayan Budha, and Rajesh Gurung — as per Section 163(2) of the Labour Act 2017. This comes following a petition by 30 contract workers demanding job regularization. 3️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” — Supporters of the Day GEFONT continues its campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s supporting worker friends are: Yam Prasad Sapkota, Parbati Tamang, Durga KC, Tirtha Raj Magar, Rudra Bahadur Khatri, Janak Raj Sigdel, Balram Poudel, Chitra Bahadur Gurung, Balkrishna Pokharel, Chandra Jyu Thakuri, Bishnu Bahadur Parajuli, Am Singh Dulal, and Badri Nath Parajuli. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 20, 2025 | 4 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 #JTUCC #SocialJustice #workersdialogue #GenZMovement #WorkersSolidarity #AirIndiaWorkers #LabourActNepal #SocialSecurity #WorkersVoices #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #UnionStrong #WorkersForWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 685 | November 19, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode: 1️⃣ ITUC Orientation on Trade Union Communication The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) organized a virtual orientation on strengthening internal communication within trade unions. GEFONT’s Kiran Mali (Vice President, IMPRESSION Nepal) shared GEFONT’s communication strategies and the challenges faced in upgrading the system. ITUC Communication Officer Alain Rodriguez and Asia-Pacific Communication & Advocacy Director Joy Hernandez facilitated the session with participation from trade union representatives across the globe. 2️⃣ Meeting on Transport Workers’ Issues The Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (GEFONT-affiliated), held a dialogue with Bagmati Province Labour Minister Jayaram Thapa regarding unresolved issues from September 8–9. The Minister assured commitment to resolving the matter through tripartite discussions. 3️⃣ Riyadh Metro Workers Exploited: Amnesty Report Amnesty International revealed shocking facts about migrant workers in the Riyadh Metro Project— • forced to pay high recruitment fees • exposed to extreme heat • and paid very low wages for decades. 4️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” Reconstruction Campaign Support continues for rebuilding the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today's supporters from Gandaki Province: Ishwar Prasad Acharya, Yagya Prasad Sapkota, Lila Bahadur Karki, Anil Kumar Singh, Bidya BK, Durga Bhusal, Basanta Raj Sigdel, Rajan Karki, Sangita Pandey, Rajendra Kumar Poudel, Jeevan Lama, Aahwan Subedi, Khageshwari Sharma, Sirjana Poudel, Milan Timilsina. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 19, 2025 | 3 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 #ITUC #MigrantWorkers #RiyadhMetro #SocialJustice #WorkersSolidarity #ClimateJustice #WorkersStruggle #UnionStrong #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #SupportGEFONT #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #LabourMovement

🎥 Workers’ News 684 | November 18, 2025 Welcome to today’s special edition of Workers’ News. 🕯️ Tribute to Comrade Kamal Gautam — A Martyr of the Workers’ Movement On November 16, 2025, GEFONT organized a deeply moving memorial program in Butwal, Rupandehi, in honor of Vice President Comrade Kamal Gautam, who sacrificed his life on the field of struggle. Key leaders paid heartfelt tribute: Shankar Pokharel, CPN-UML General Secretary, expressed deep condolences and highlighted Gautam’s irreplaceable presence in today’s political context. Bishnu Rimal, CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary & GEFONT Patron, recalled working alongside Gautam for three decades and reflected on his historic contributions to Nepal’s trade union and communist movements. Binod Shrestha, GEFONT President, honored Gautam’s legacy, stating: “A workers’ leader may die, but the movement does not die.” He emphasized that Gautam’s sacrifice, dedication, and lifelong commitment will remain eternal in the hearts of Nepal’s working class. Comrade Gautam’s wife Bindu Gautam, CPN-UML Rupandehi District Chair Yagya Gaire, GEFONT Lumbini Province President Humakanta Kafle, and other leaders also offered their tributes during the memorial ceremony. The program was conducted by GEFONT General Secretary Laxman Sharma. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 18, 2025 | 2 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 #KamalGautam #TributeProgram #WorkersMovement #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #UnionStrong #WorkersSolidarity #CPNUML #BinodShrestha #BishnuRimal #ShankarPokharel #NepalNews #WorkersStruggle #MartyrOfMovement #InMemory #WorkersVoice

🎥 Workers’ News 683 | November 17, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🕯️ 1. Tribute to Comrade Kamal Gautam GEFONT organized a memorial program in Butwal in honor of Vice President Comrade Kamal Gautam, who was martyred in the struggle for workers’ rights. Senior leaders including CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, GEFONT Patron Bishnu Rimal, and GEFONT President Binod Shrestha attended the tribute event. 🌏 2. Climate Justice Demonstration GEFONT-affiliated women and youth workers held a climate justice rally in Anamnagar, Kathmandu. GEFONT expressed solidarity with global protests across Asia, where nearly 10,000 people joined demonstrations against systemic inequality, environmental racism, and corporate impunity. General Secretary Laxman Sharma emphasized the need for a just transition that ensures secure livelihoods, proper training, and strong social protection for workers during the shift to clean technologies. 🗣️ 3. Workers’ Dialogue Program Continues Under the nationwide campaign with the slogan “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT conducted dialogue programs in: • Dharan (Koshi Province) — engaging construction, transport, industry, sanitation, health volunteers, and beauty workers. • Bagmati Province — at The Bakery Café and Hotel Airport under NIHWU. 🏗️ 4. “We Build, Our GEFONT” Support continues for the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s supporting worker friends: Uttam Shrestha, Shiva Kumar Thapa Magar, Giriraj Bhandari, Raj Dhimal, and Devi. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 17, 2025 | 1 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 #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #ClimateJustice #JustTransition #NepalWorkers #DemocracyDefense #LaborMovement #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #WorkersDialogue #ManmohanLabourBuilding #SolidarityForever #UnionStrong #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #YouthWorkers #WomenWorkers #SocialJustice

🎥 Workers’ News 682 | November 16, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — the weekly update created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ National Workshop on Heat Stress at Workplaces A national workshop was held on November 14, 2025, focusing on heat stress conditions and workplace challenges in Nepal. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the severe impact of climate-induced rising temperatures on workers — even though workers are not the cause, they are forced to bear the consequences. Leaders from NTUC and GEFONT also shared their views and emphasized the need for workplace improvements. 2️⃣ Bagmati Province: Social Security Fund Discussions The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Transport held discussions with local representatives on listing informal sector workers in the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund. Minister Jayaram Thapa committed to providing one-third budget support for informal sector workers' social security. Former Minister Eklal Shrestha, Bhimphedi Chair Hidem Lama, and GEFONT Bagmati President Ramhari Nepal were also present. 3️⃣ “Let’s Defend Democracy” Campaign Continues GEFONT’s campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!” continues nationwide. Workers’ dialogue programs were held with youth and women workers in Bagmati and Koshi provinces, including events hosted by NABUN, NEST, WHIN, and ITWAN. 4️⃣ Support the Reconstruction of Manmohan Labour Building Join the campaign “We Build, Our GEFONT” to support the rebuilding of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Special thanks to today’s supporters: Bidur P. Bhattarai, Chandrakala Thapa, Gita Lamichhane, Lalita KC, Dil Bahadur Khatri, Vijay Kumar Mandal, Bishnu P. Rimal, Thakur P. Adhikari, Santosh KC, and CUPEC Myagdi. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 16, 2025 | 30 Kartik 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 #LabourMovement #SocialSecurityFund #HeatStress #ClimateChangeImpact #WorkersRights #TradeUnionNepal #DefendDemocracy #WorkersDialogue #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #InformalSectorWorkers #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GEFONTCampaign #WorkersForWorkers

Summary The conversation features GEFONT host Smriti Lama speaking with Donna from the International Women’s Alliance and Noel from People Over Profit, both of whom participated in the Global Worker Study Conference held in Kathmandu from October 28 to 30. The guests introduce themselves and highlight the success of the conference, which brought together over 100 participants from 21 countries, including trade union leaders, activists, and representatives from civil society. They explain that the event focused on major global labour issues such as: • Low wages, unemployment, and informality • Repression of trade union rights • Women’s multiple burdens, exploitation, and vulnerability to violence • Challenges faced by migrant workers Donna emphasizes the importance of incorporating women’s voices, as many women—especially migrant women—work in the informal sector and experience unique hardships. A key outcome of the conference was the decision to build a global coordination platform called All Workers United, aimed at strengthening solidarity among workers’ organizations across cities, countries, and regions. The initiative encourages local, national, and global collaboration to address common struggles such as rising living costs, political repression, and anti-democratic threats. Both guests appreciate GEFONT’s strong organizing capacity, training programs, and outreach to Nepali migrant workers abroad. They note that the situation of workers worldwide is increasingly similar and dire, making solidarity more necessary than ever. The discussion concludes with the speakers expressing gratitude, mentioning that the only thing missing from the conference was more time. They praise Nepal as a meaningful host and express hope for continued cooperation with GEFONT to strengthen global workers’ unity. #GEFONT #WorldOfWork #WorkersConference #GlobalWorkerStudyConference #AllWorkersUnited #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersOfTheWorldUnite #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #InternationalSolidarity #WomenWorkers #MigrantWorkers #WorkersStruggle #SocialJustice #KathmanduConference #NepalLabourMovement #PeopleOverProfit #InternationalWomensAlliance #DecentWork #WorkersVoices #GlobalLabourIssues

🎥 Workers’ News 681 | November 14, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🩺 1. Social Security for Health Volunteers GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized that provincial and local governments must bring policies and procedures to include health volunteers in the contribution-based Social Security Fund and ensure their dignity at work. The interaction program was organized by PSI Nepal Committee with participation from NTUC President Yogendra Kunwar, SARTUC General Secretary Laxman Basnet, and NEVA President Gita Thing. 🗣️ 2. Workers’ Dialogue Programs Across Nepal Under the national campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT continues to organize dialogue programs across the country. Recent sessions were held in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, engaging workers from industries such as Nepal Eastern Sugar Mills, Pashupati Biscuit, CG Foods, and Reliance Spinning Mills. Facilitators included Vice President Bidur Karki, Secretary Belimaya Ghale, and Province President Kishor Dhamala. 🏗️ 3. “We Build, Our GEFONT” Campaign Join the ongoing campaign for the reconstruction of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. You can participate by scanning the QR code shown in the video! 🙏 Special Thanks to our Supporting Worker Friends: Krishna Dhakal, Sunita Bhattarai, Prem Bahadur Koirala, Radhika Mainali, Arjun Thapa, Shree Ram, Saraswati Devkota, Achyutam Acharya, Bimala Tamang, Pradip Ghimire, Gopal Karki, and Biraj Rana. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 14, 2025 | 28 Kartik 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 #NepalTradeUnions #LabourMovement #SocialSecurity #HealthVolunteers #WorkersDialogue #DefendDemocracy #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #UnionSolidarity #WorkersVoice #NepalNews

🎥 Workers’ News 680 | November 13, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — the weekly bulletin created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT expresses regret over Hyatt Regency’s decision to terminate all workers under the pretext of renovation after the Gen-Z movement. 2️⃣ GEFONT Lumbini organizes a memorial program marking the 13th Memorial Day of late Comrade Kamal Gautam, who dedicated his life to defending workers’ rights. 3️⃣ NABUN (National Beauticians’ Union Nepal) holds a capacity-building training for Kathmandu Valley members and honors newly elected leaders from the 5th National Congress. 4️⃣ Workers’ Dialogue Programs continue across Bagmati Province among NATU, NIHWU, and NABUN affiliates. 5️⃣ Join the “We Build, Our GEFONT” campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement — scan the QR code and support workers’ solidarity! 👷‍♀️ Special Thanks to Today’s Supporting Worker Friends: Bijaya Raj Mahat | Bina Shrestha | Guna Raj Dhamala | Kripa Karki | Sushil Nepal | Indira Acharya | Sushil Regmi | Narayan Bhakta | Shanvi Adhikari | Sonam Dorje Tamang 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 13, 2025 | 27 Kartik 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 #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #TradeUnionMovement #GenZMovement #HyattRegencyNepal #NABUN #WorkersSolidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #Nepalgunj #BagmatiProvince #WorkersDialogue #UnionPower #ByWorkersForWorkers #WorkersMedia #SocialJustice #NepalNews #WorkersUpdate

🎥 Workers’ News 679 | November 12, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Workers’ Dialogue in Biratnagar — GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasizes the vital role of the trade union movement in Nepal’s changed political context. Vice President Bidur Karki, General Secretary Laxman Sharma, and other leaders engage with over 120 participants from the Koshi Province. 2️⃣ Nationwide Workers’ Dialogue Programs Continue! Under the slogan “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT-led programs were held across Bagmati and Madhesh Provinces — including industries like Butwal Power, Nyadi Power, Lomas, Hotel Soaltee, and many more. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal’s 58th Central Committee Meeting Held in Bhedetar, the meeting decided to convene the 8th National Congress in June 2026 and discussed the evolving role of unions in the new political climate. 4️⃣ Support the Campaign — “We Build, Our GEFONT” Join the rebuilding of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🧾 Scan our QR code to contribute and stand in solidarity with workers! 🙏 Special thanks to our Supporting Worker Friends: Durga Bahadur Pradhan, Sujana Joshi, Chanch Lama, Sumit Shrestha, Shanti Shrestha, Suresh Kumar Madhukarmi & Shankar Khanal. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 12, 2025 | 26 Kartik 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 #LabourMovement #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersNews679 #GEFONT #WorkersDialogue #TradeUnionNepal #NepalLabourMovement #DefendDemocracy #UnionSolidarity #WorkersForWorkers #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #GenZMovement #NepalWorkers

📺 Workers’ News 678 | November 11, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🗓️ November 9, 2025 – PSI Nepal Affiliates held their Fourth General Assembly, electing a new seven-member committee under the leadership of Uttam Kumar Katuwal. 👷‍♀️ GEFONT President Binod Shrestha addressed the assembly, warning against conspiracies under the name of the Gen-Z movement aimed at attacking labour sectors and displacing workers. ✊ NTUC President Yogendra Kunwar and GEFONT-NEVA President Gita Thing extended solidarity and greetings. 📢 GEFONT strongly objected to Education Minister Mahabir Pun’s statement seeking to dissolve education sector trade unions, reaffirming its readiness to defend constitutional labour rights and union freedoms. 🗣️ Under the nationwide campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT organized Workers’ Dialogue Programs across the country — from Hetauda and Chitwan to Kavre, Kathmandu, Simara, and Kanchanpur — engaging workers from multiple industries and sectors. 📍 The GEFONT Udaypur District Coordination Committee also held its 10th meeting, discussing recent political, social, and labour contexts under this campaign. 🏗️ Join the solidarity campaign — “We Build, Our GEFONT” — launched to reconstruct the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. You can also participate by scanning our QR code! 🙏 Special thanks to today’s supporting worker friends: Subash Khati, Prem Kala Dangi, Nirmala Ghimire, and Himal Kumar Upreti. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 11, 2025 | 25 Kartik 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 #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersVoice #NepalLabourMovement #GEFONTUpdates #UnionSolidarity #DefendDemocracy #WorkersDialogue #NepalWorkers #GenZMovement #WorkersForWorkers #LabourRights #UnionPower #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersUnite