The Asia Pacific regional meeting of Streetnet International, an international umbrella organization of self-employed street vendors from around the world, where the Nepal Street Vendors Trade Union (NEST) is affiliated, commenced on 30th January at Hotel Thamel Park in Kathmandu.
At the onset of the meeting, GEFONT President Cde. Binod Shrestha extended a warm welcome to all participants from various countries to Nepal. Trade union representatives from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Thailand, Belgium, Portugal, Cambodia, Ukraine, and other countries attended the meeting. Cde. Shrestha emphasized that the challenges faced by street vendors are identical across different countries. He advocated for the development of a common framework to address these issues.
Cde. Shrestha underscored that the primary concern is the dignity of work, regardless of its scale. He highlighted GEFONT's ongoing efforts towards promoting dignified work.
He mentioned that GEFONT and Nepal Street Vendors Trade Union (NEST) played a significant role in integrating street vendors into the contributory social security scheme. Additionally, he noted GEFONT's campaign aimed at enrolling 2 million workers into the contributory social security scheme.
Representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Solidarity Center shared their perspectives during the meeting, which is scheduled to continue until 2nd February.
श्रमिक खबर –७२२ (२३ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 722 (Jan 7, 2026)
Workers’ News 722 | Jan 7, 2026
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The Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) selects new leadership for 2026, with GEFONT President Binod Shrestha elected as President through consensus.
NABUN Tokha Municipal Committee reorganizes its leadership, strengthening unity among beauty sector workers.
The Government of Nepal approves labour agreements with Oman and Israel, expanding formal foreign employment opportunities.
South Korea announces a minimum wage increase for 2026, bringing higher earnings for Nepali workers employed under the EPS system.
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📅 Date: January 7, 2026 | 23 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२१ (२२ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 721 (Jan 6, 2026)
Workers’ News 721 | January 6, 2026
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Global solidarity: ITUC and TUCA strongly condemn the U.S. military action in Venezuela, calling it a grave violation of international law and reaffirming support for Venezuela’s sovereignty, democracy, and human rights.
Justice for workers: CUPPEC-Nepal demands a thorough investigation and legal action following the murder of union member Rameshwar Mahato Koiri at the Sagarnath Forest Project, while calling for compensation to the victim’s family.
Rebuilding together: Under the campaign “We Build, Our GEFONT,” CUPPEC-Nepal contributes NPR 107,700 toward the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement.
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📅 Date: January 6, 2026 | 22 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर –७२० (२१ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 720 (Jan 5, 2026)
Workers’ News 720 | January 5, 2026
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🔹 GEFONT condemns military intervention in Venezuela, calling it a serious violation of international law and urging dialogue for peace and sovereignty.
🔹 WHIN announces its 12th National Convention to be held in Pokhara in April 2026.
🔹 GEFONT demands justice following the brutal murder of a CUPPEC-Nepal member working as a forest guard in Sarlahi.
🔹 Workers’ awareness programs and activities held in Pokhara focusing on labour law and contribution-based social security.
🔹 GEFONT expresses grief and demands compensation after workplace deaths at Kajaria Tiles, emphasizing workers’ right to safe and dignified employment.
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📅 Date: January 5, 2026 | 20 Push 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७१३ (१३ पुस २०८२) - Workers’ News 713 (December 28, 2025)
Workers’ News 713 | December 28, 2025
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🔹 An interaction program organized by ITUC Nepal Affiliated Council (ITUC-NAC) in Lalitpur focused on worker registration at the local level and the inclusion of informal-sector workers in the contribution-based Social Security Scheme.
🔹 GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized the vital role of local governments in collecting data, registering informal workers, and ensuring their access to social security.
🔹 Updates from the Social Security Fund on nationwide campaigns to expand coverage to formal, informal, and self-employed workers.
🔹 Nepal and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a ministerial-level labour agreement during the Global Labour Market Conference in January 2026.
🔹 CUPPEC-Nepal conducted training programs in Bhaktapur on worker registration and labour desks.
🔹 Formation of a Conference Organizing Committee by CUPPEC-Nepal’s Dharan Sub-Metropolitan Committee.
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📅 Date: December 28, 2025 | 13 Push 2082
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