The labor law needs to be revised in time - GEFONT President
General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) Bagmati Province workshop and planning meeting was held under the chairmanship of Cde. Ramhari Nepal on February 3rd at the Tourism Board's hall at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu.
In the workshop, GEFONT President Cde. Binod Shrestha recalled the history of Nepal's trade union movement, which started in 1946 and reached the third generation today, although it has succeeded in bringing many changes in the labor sector, including political changes, but the workers' lives are not in a condition where they can feel the change, and how to advance the movement in the labor market. Emphasizing that it should be our main issue in the future, he expressed confidence that the workshop will create a solid plan.
While being led by the third generation of Nepal's trade union movement, while protecting the achievements of the past movement, emphasizing on the need to implement the program set by the 8th Congress of GEFONT, GEFONT has 20 percent increase in membership, joining 2 million workers in contributory social security scheme, remuneration for intern, etc. He said that workers should have an active role.
Expressing his belief that the workshop will help in building a reliable organization of workers in 119 municipalities of 13 districts of Bagmati province by identifying their shortcomings and achievements in a fine manner, President Shrestha also gave instructions to implement the ideas that came out of the workshop in a planned manner.
In the workshop, GEFONT Vice President and Women's Committee President Cde. Sita Lama highlighted 10 issues to be done in the workshop. GEFONT General Secretary Cde. Laxman Sharma said that it is necessary to formulate more plans after evaluating how much of the plan prepared by the Federation has been implemented and how much remains to be done.
120 leaders from 13 districts of Bagmati province were divided into 7 groups and prepared by discussion in the planning workshop which was facilitated by GEFONT Vice President Cde. Bidur Karki, Cde. Jitendra Shrestha, Cde. Sita Lama, Secretary General Cde. Laxman Sharma, Deputy Secretary General Cde. Narnath Luitel, Secretary Cde. Mahendra Lal Shrestha.
Bagmati Provincial Office informed that the issues presented in the workshop will be prepared and implemented in the provincial committee meeting on February 4th.
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श्रमिक खबर ७५३ (२९ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 753 (12 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 753 | February 12, 2026
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Binod Shrestha | A Life Dedicated to Workers, Social Justice & Nation Building
This special feature presents the inspiring political journey of Binod Shrestha — a mature and trusted leader shaped by discipline, labour struggle, and organizational commitment.
Born on May 14, 1964, in Thankot, Kathmandu, Binod Shrestha rose from being an ordinary electrician to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized trade union leader. His political life is not driven by position or prestige, but by a deep responsibility for social transformation.
From leading labour struggles in the early 1980s, facing imprisonment during the movement, contributing actively to the 1990 People’s Movement, and playing a role in the Constitution-making process of 2015 — to serving as President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), his journey reflects dedication to:
✔ Workers’ rights
✔ Contribution-based social security
✔ Social justice
✔ People-centered democracy
✔ Decent employment
✔ Disaster response & humanitarian service
He has consistently stood with workers — whether in labour movements, disaster rescue operations, earthquake relief, or during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Binod Shrestha, politics is not about power — it is about transformation.
“Voices will be heard,
Implemented,
And society will be transformed.”
Watch this video to learn about the life, struggle, vision, and commitment of a leader who believes in building a prosperous Nepal with dignified workers.
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📅 Date: February 12, 2026 | 29 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७५२ (२८ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 752 (11 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 752 | February 11, 2026
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In this episode:
🔹 Binod Shrestha, President of GEFONT and CPN-UML candidate from Kathmandu Constituency No. 10, interacts with youths in Kirtipur, emphasizing people-centered development, youth employment through skills and entrepreneurship, and the importance of contribution-based social security for long-term protection and pensions.
🔹 A candidate–voter interaction program organized by Kirtipur Youth Society highlights youth concerns, intergenerational issues, and visions for sustainable employment and social security in Nepal.
🔹 The Nepal Auto Mechanics Trade Union (NATU), affiliated with GEFONT, successfully conducts an oath-taking ceremony for newly elected committees of Bagmati Province, Chandragiri Municipality, and Nagarjun Municipality, strengthening organization and leadership in the automobile sector.
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📅 Date: February 11, 2026 | 28 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७५१ (२७ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 751 (10 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 751 | 10 Feb, 2026
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In this episode, we cover a CUPPEC–Nepal training program in Hetauda focusing on workers’ registration, labour laws, contribution-based social security, and leadership development. We also highlight key meetings of the Nepal Independent Transport Workers’ Organization in Pokhara and Lalitpur, along with a membership expansion campaign.
Additionally, the bulletin reports on the rise in foreign workers in Nepal and the significant increase in remittances sent abroad, based on official data from Nepal Rastra Bank and the Department of Labour.
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📅 Date: February 10, 2026 | 27 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७५० (२६ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 750 (9 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 750 | 9 Feb, 2026
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In this episode:
• GEFONT Gandaki Province holds interaction programs with CPN-UML House of Representatives candidates in Kaski districts, focusing on key workers’ concerns and priorities.
• Workers’ gatherings and election mobilization programs are organized in Rupandehi, Makwanpur, and Bara districts in preparation for the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026.
• Several local leaders formally join CPN-UML, strengthening workers’ participation in the electoral process.
• The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, conducts a one-day skill enhancement training on waterproof makeup and hair dressing to empower beauticians and improve professional capacity.
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📅 Date: February 9, 2026 | 26 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७४९ (२५ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 749 (8 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 749 | 8 Feb, 2026
In this episode:
Madhesh Province GEFONT organized a workers’ gathering in Parsa District, deciding to mobilize workers for the March 5, 2026 parliamentary elections.
Dolakha District GEFONT formed a 75-member Workers’ Election Mobilization Committee to support the CPN-UML candidate in the upcoming elections.
A tragic coal mine explosion in Meghalaya, India, claimed the lives of Nepali workers from Khotang, with several others injured and some still missing.
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📅 Date: February 8, 2026 | 25 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७४८ (२३ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 748 (6 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 748 | 6 Feb, 2026
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In this episode:
WHIN, affiliated with GEFONT, successfully held the 8th convention of Curex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., electing a new 11-member committee under the leadership of Shyam Sapkota.
The Contribution-Based Social Security Fund provided over NPR 2 million in dependent family benefits to the family of a deceased worker in Birgunj, ensuring social protection even when employers fail to enroll workers.
Police arrested an individual in Kathmandu on charges of foreign employment fraud after allegedly taking a large sum of money by promising overseas employment in Georgia.
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📅 Date: February 6, 2026 | 23 Magh 2082
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श्रमिक खबर ७४७ (२२ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 747 (5 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 747 | 5 Feb, 2026
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In this episode:
🔹 International Solidarity & Dialogue
Senior leaders of the Nepal Independent Transport Workers’ Organization held important discussions in Kathmandu with representatives of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation, prioritizing the issues of Nepali transport workers on international platforms, and outlining ITF’s future work in South Asia, especially Nepal.
🔹 Major Milestone in Social Security
Nepal’s Contribution-Based Social Security Scheme has crossed a historic milestone, with over NPR 100 billion collected within 6 years and 7 months of implementation. Millions of workers from formal, foreign employment, and informal sectors are now covered. Billions have already been disbursed for medical treatment, maternity benefits, accident compensation, disability allowances, dependent family pensions, and retirement benefits.
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📅 Date: February 5, 2026 | 22 Magh 2082
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