📢 GEFONT Constitution Day Message 2025 | Workers’ Commitment to Democracy & Justice On this Constitution Day, September 19, 2025, GEFONT extends heartfelt greetings to all working people in Nepal and abroad. The Constitution of Nepal 2015, achieved through the sacrifices of thousands of martyrs and the long struggle of working people, enshrines people’s sovereignty, labor rights, inclusion, and federalism. In this message, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha: ✅ Pays tribute to all martyrs of Nepal’s democratic struggle. ✅ Highlights the Constitution as a foundation for a strong and consolidated democracy. ✅ Expresses concern over recent unconstitutional and undemocratic moves. ✅ Calls for the immediate restoration of parliament. ✅ Reaffirms commitment to democracy, labor rights, and dignified life for all workers. Let’s unite for justice, equality, and prosperity for the working class! ✊ 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://www.gefont.org 🔖 Hashtags: #GEFONT #ConstitutionDay #WorkersNews #NepalConstitution #WorkersRights #Democracy #SocialJustice #LaborMovement #TradeUnions #WorkersVoice #नेपालसंविधान #श्रमिकअधिकार

📰 Workers’ News 649 | September 19, 2025 (Constitution Day Special) In this episode of Workers’ News (September 19, 2025): ✅ FAWN Founding Day – GEFONT extends warm greetings on the anniversary of the Federation of Agriculture Workers Union Nepal (FAWN). ✅ Constitution Day Message – GEFONT President Binod Shrestha delivers a special message honoring the historic struggles, sacrifices, and achievements of Nepali workers and martyrs who made Nepal’s Constitution 2015 possible. ✅ ITUC-Asia Pacific Solidarity – Expresses strong support for workers who lost jobs and livelihoods due to violent unrest on September 8–9 and calls for employment security, decent work, and social protection. ✅ GEFONT Team Action – GEFONT leaders clean and inspect the vandalized home of UML Senior Vice President Ishwar Pokharel and the damaged GEFONT Central Office. ✅ ITWAN Autorickshaw Gathering – The second gathering of the Nepal Autorickshaw Unit Committee was held in Pokhara with the active participation of transport workers’ leaders. 🙏 Thank you for supporting Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! 📺 Watch the full episode to stay informed about workers’ struggles and voices. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://www.gefont.org 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalConstitutionDay #FAWN #ITWAN #ITUCAsiaPacific #WorkersRights #DecentWork #SocialJustice #TradeUnion #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #LabourMovement #NepaliWorkers

📢 Workers’ News 648 | September 18, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 🔸 GEFONT to Celebrate Constitution Day (Sept 19) – Gathering held at GEFONT Assembly Hall with President Binod Shrestha highlighting democracy, good governance, and workers’ commitment. 🔸 Call for Justice – GEFONT demands an impartial investigation into the Sept 8 & 9 incidents of deaths, vandalism, and arson. 🔸 Korea E-7 Visa Route Closed – Department of Foreign Employment announces suspension of the Skilled Workers Procedure 2023. 🔸 MTU’s Memorandum to the Korean President – Migrant workers demand free work rights, housing, and an end to discrimination. 🔸 Rebuilding Manmohan Labour Building – “We Build – Our GEFONT” campaign launched; contributions can be made to Nabil Bank account. 🙏 Thank you for supporting Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! 📺 Watch the full episode to stay informed about workers’ struggles and voices. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https:/www.gefont.org ✅ Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #ConstitutionDay #LabourRights #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #NepalTradeUnion #MigrantWorkers #SouthKorea #GoodGovernance #AntiCorruption #LabourMovement #WorkersStruggle #WorkersUnity #NepalPolitics #WorkersUpdates #Nepal2025

📰 Workers’ News 647 | September 17, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ Flag Hoisted at UML Office – GEFONT leaders and activists hoist the country’s largest communist (hammer-and-sickle) flag at the vandalized CPN (UML) party office in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and clean up the fire-damaged residence of General Secretary Shankar Pokharel. 2️⃣ Employment Loss Due to Protests – Thousands of workers at Bhatbhateni Supermarket, hotels, Chaudhary Group, cable cars, banks, and other businesses lose their jobs due to vandalism and arson on September 8–9. 3️⃣ Rebuilding the Manmohan Labour Building – GEFONT launches the campaign “We Build – Our GEFONT” to reconstruct its office damaged during the protests. UNITRAV General Secretary Ram Bahadur Shrestha donates NPR 50,000, and GEFONT leaders contribute one day’s wage. 🙏 Thank you for supporting Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! 📺 Watch the full episode to stay informed about workers’ struggles and voices. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https:/www.gefont.org ✅ Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #WorkersStruggle #NepalTradeUnion #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersSolidarity #WorkersVoice #ManmohanLabourBuilding #NepalNews #WorkersUnity #LabourMovement #NepalWorkers #WorkersEmpowerment

📢 Workers’ News 646 | September 16, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ The nationwide protests from September 8 led to vandalism and arson, affecting even GEFONT’s Central Office. After 8 days, Workers’ News resumes with gratitude to all viewers and listeners. 2️⃣ The GEFONT National Committee meeting (September 13) emphasized that workers’ rights can only be ensured through democracy. President Binod Shrestha called for unity among political parties to protect the Constitution and democracy, demanded an impartial investigation into the recent violent incidents, and highlighted GEFONT’s stance against corruption while standing for good governance. GEFONT will also launch a campaign to collect data on workers unemployed due to vandalism and ensure justice. 3️⃣ To rebuild the vandalized GEFONT building, GEFONT has launched the campaign “We Build – Our GEFONT”. Leaders will contribute one day’s wage, and workers nationwide are encouraged to voluntarily support the reconstruction. 🙏 Thank you for supporting Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! 📺 Watch the full episode to stay informed about workers’ struggles and voices. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: [Insert Link] #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #Democracy #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #WorkersStruggle #WeBuildOurGEFONT #GoodGovernance #StopCorruption #WorkersVoice #NepalNews

Workers’ News 645 | September 8, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: ✅ The second Statute Congress of CPN-UML, held from September 5–7, 2025, concluded successfully in Lalitpur with the slogan “Building Decisive National Power is Our Commitment, Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali is the National Destination”. ✅ About 2,400 representatives from across Nepal and abroad participated, including nearly 70 representatives from the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT). ✅ Hear what participants had to say about the issues raised and the roles discussed in making CPN-UML a class-oriented party. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #TradeUnion #CPNUML #2ndStatuteCongress #WorkersVoice #DecentWork #NepaliWorkers #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 644 | September 7, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ At the Second Statute Congress of CPN-UML (Sept 5–7, 2025), GEFONT-affiliated IMPRESSION-Nepal set up an Information & Technology Desk to provide fast communication, facilitation, and digital safety support for participants. 2️⃣ The Asia-Pacific Care Forum 2025, organized by UN Nepal (Sept 4–5, 2025), brought together representatives from Nepal and countries including India, Mongolia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and the Philippines. GEFONT Vice-President Sita Lama and other national/international leaders took part. 3️⃣ NEVA (Nepal Health Volunteers Association) held a meeting in Bheriganga Municipality, Surkhet, on Sept 5, 2025, chaired by Ratna Oli, with the presence of central member Bhimu Rijal. 4️⃣ The CUPPEC-Nepal Katari Municipality Committee organized an interaction with Katari Municipality on Sept 4, 2025, focusing on the Labour Desk, Social Security, and wage rate determination. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #CPNUML #AsiaPacificCareForum #NEVA #CUPPEC #SocialSecurity #LabourRights #NepaliWorkers

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Workers’ News 643 (September 5, 2025) Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT warmly welcomes representatives to the 2nd Statute Congress of CPN-UML, held in Lalitpur with the slogan “Building Decisive National Power is Our Commitment, Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali is the National Destination.” 2️⃣ The CUPPEC-Nepal Makwanpur District Women’s Committee holds its meeting in Hetauda under the chairmanship of Niru Ale Magar, joined by leaders including Pralhad Rai. 3️⃣ The Department of Foreign Employment clarifies that no organization is pre-approved to send workers to Korea under the E-7 visa and warns the public against fraud. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #CPNUML #CUPPEC #ForeignEmployment #LabourRights #NepalNews #TradeUnions #E7Visa #StopFraud #WorkersVoice