General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)

A Long Fight Beyond Border

A Long Fight Beyond Border The flow of migrant workers to several destinations worldwide has become a common phenomenon. The economy of both the sending and destination countries are in actual indebted to the hard works of migrant workers. The contribution of migrant workers for growth with stability of the developed part of the receiving globe and simultaneously the remittance to the sending part of the globe is still not recognized by the relevant actors. However trade union movement and labour friendly organizations have been in high endeavour to ensure rights and due benefits to the migrant workers. In this regard, as one of the key actors in the country, GEFONT has to tell many stories; the story of our sorrows, odds and challenges, and to some extents, the proud story of our success!

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श्रमिक खबर –७२३ (२४ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 723 (Jan 8, 2026)

📺 Workers’ News 723 | January 8, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🚨 A consultancy in Kathmandu has gone absconding after allegedly defrauding over 120 people of more than NPR 180 million in the name of foreign employment to Europe. Victims have approached the police and the Department of Foreign Employment seeking justice. 💄 The National Beauticians’ Union Nepal (NABUN), affiliated with GEFONT, has formed a new Nagarjun Municipal Committee, emphasizing professional security, workers’ unity, and the importance of joining the contribution-based Social Security system. 🙏 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: January 8, 2026 | 24 Push 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 #LabourRights #TradeUnions #NABUN #WorkersSolidarity #ForeignEmployment #EmploymentFraud #SocialSecurity #NepalLabour #WorkersVoice

श्रमिक खबर –७२२ (२३ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 722 (Jan 7, 2026)

Workers’ News 722 | Jan 7, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 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. 🙏 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: January 7, 2026 | 23 Push 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 #TradeUnions #JTUCC #LabourRights #WorkersRights #NepalLabour #NABUN #ForeignEmployment #EPSKorea #MinimumWage #SocialJustice #UnionStrong

श्रमिक खबर –७२१ (२२ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 721 (Jan 6, 2026)

Workers’ News 721 | January 6, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 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. 🙏 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: January 6, 2026 | 22 Push 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 #InternationalSolidarity #ITUC #TUCA #JusticeForWorkers #LabourMovement #WeBuildOurGEFONT #CUPPEC #Solidarity #NepalTradeUnions

श्रमिक खबर –७२० (२१ पुस २०८२) Workers’ News 720 (Jan 5, 2026)

Workers’ News 720 | January 5, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🔹 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. 🙏 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: January 5, 2026 | 20 Push 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 #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #Venezuela #SocialJustice #OccupationalSafety #WHIN #CUPPEC #SagarnathForest #ITWAN #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #NepalLabour #UnionMovement #WorkersVoice #DecentWork #Solidarity