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Workers’ News 753 | February 12, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 12, 2026 | 29 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnion #LabourMovement #SocialJustice #WorkersRights #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #BinodShrestha #Kathmandu10 #NepalPolitics #DecentWork #UnionLeadership #ProsperousNepal #SukhiNepali #LabourStruggle

Workers’ News 752 | February 11, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 11, 2026 | 28 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #BinodShrestha #Kathmandu10 #NepalElection2026 #YouthAndEmployment #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #TradeUnion #NATU #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #CPNUML

Workers’ News 751 | 10 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 10, 2026 | 27 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #CUPPECNepal #LabourRights #SocialSecurity #TransportWorkers #WorkerTraining #Remittance #NepalLabour #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 750 | 9 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 9, 2026 | 26 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #WorkersMovement #NepalElections #BinodShrestha #KTM10 #UnionActivities #NABUN #SkillDevelopment #DecentWork

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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 8, 2026 | 25 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #NepalTradeUnions #Election2026 #WorkersMobilization #MadheshProvince #Dolakha #MigrantWorkers #MineExplosion #SocialJustice #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 748 | 6 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 6, 2026 | 23 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #ShramikKhabar #WHIN #TradeUnionNepal #LabourRights #SocialSecurityFund #WorkerProtection #ForeignEmployment #EmploymentFraud #NepalLabour #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 747 | 5 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! 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. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 5, 2026 | 22 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #ShramikKhabar #LabourRights #TradeUnions #ITF #ITWAN #TransportWorkers #UNITRAV #InternationalSolidarity #SocialSecurity #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #WorkersProtection #NepalLabour #WorkersForWorkers

Workers’ News 746 | 4 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 Chitwan District Update GEFONT’s 11th Chitwan District Coordination Committee meeting has decided to actively mobilize workers to ensure the victory of CPN-UML candidates. A 205-member district-level workers’ mobilization committee has been formed, along with constituency-level committees in all three Chitwan constituencies. 🔹 Health Workers’ Interaction Program An interaction program was held at Sushma Memorial Hospital, where health workers discussed service facilities, trade union rights, and labour laws. GEFONT leaders and labour law experts shared insights on union management, collective bargaining, and worker protections. 🔹 Udayapur Workers’ Gathering A workers’ gathering in Udayapur district formed a 57-member district election mobilization committee and prepared plans to support CPN-UML candidates contesting under the Sun symbol. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 4, 2026 | 21 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #NepalTradeUnion #Election2026 #WorkersMobilization #CPNUML #SunSymbol #NHWEU #HealthWorkers #Chitwan #Udayapur

Workers’ News 745 | 3 Feb, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 A workers’ gathering in Kathmandu Constituency No. 4 formed an Election Mobilization Committee to strengthen worker participation in the upcoming elections. 🔹 A GEFONT-led workers’ gathering in Sarlahi established a 51-member election mobilization committee to actively engage workers in the democratic process. 🔹 The Independent Transport Workers’ Organization (Tourism Unit) held discussions on social security, labour laws, transport management, and road safety. These developments highlight the growing role of trade unions in protecting workers’ rights, strengthening social security, and ensuring meaningful participation in national elections. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more labour updates and trade union news. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: February 3, 2026 | 20 Magh 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #LabourMovement #SocialSecurityFund #ElectionMobilization #Madhesh #TransportWorkers #ITWAN #UnionPower #WorkersVoice #DecentWork #LabourNewsNepal