Issues of the World of Work in Nepal (EN)

Issues of the World of Work in Nepal (English Version) While we are publishing this collection, Nepali people are taking to the streets for genuinely urgent reasons. In Nepal today, advocates of democracy and peace have been suppressed while a militarised autocratic regime rules with an iron fist pushing Nepal a step backward and mocking the long sacrifices of the Nepali people that resulted in democracy in 1990. Our hard-won democracy has once more suffered a royal coup. And naturally the people are out in the streets to fight the coup. The classified articles are in a descending order, starting from 2005 back to 1996. Most of the articles carry GEFONT views although some of them were presented in various forums by GEFONT officials in their personal capacity. Where there is no name of an author, footnotes at the end of each article acknowledge the contribution of the person concerned. We expect this publication to be a window through which to peep at the Nepali World of Work from its evolution to the present. The publication tells the readers stories and issues of confrontations with odds and challenges and assimilations to ground realities in order to make the labour movement value based, practical and pro-workers.

श्रमिक खबर ६७४ (२० कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 674 (November 6, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 674 | November 6, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — a program prepared by workers, for workers! In today’s edition: 1️⃣ South Asia Labour Law Reform Workshop — The ITUC, FNV, and SARTUC jointly organized a regional workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka. — GEFONT President and SARTUC Vice President Binod Shrestha chaired the session and discussed the state of Nepal’s labour laws and the need for reforms. 2️⃣ Workers’ Dialogue Programs in Bagmati Province — GEFONT organized a series of dialogue programs in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur under various affiliated unions including CUPPEC-Nepal, HUN, NABUN, and NESHOMEU. — The events were attended by GEFONT Vice President Jitendra Shrestha, Secretary Smriti Lama and Mahendra Lal Shrestha, Publicity Department Member Kiran Mali, and other provincial leaders. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Hetauda Extended Meeting — Held on November 2, chaired by Sakal Dev Mandal, discussing upcoming conventions and the GEFONT-led Workers’ Dialogue Program. 4️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” Campaign — Join the campaign to rebuild GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement, by scanning the QR code. 🙏 Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: 1. Jitendra Shrestha 2. Ranju Thapa Magar 3. Thakur Bista 4. Govinda Prasad Gorsani 5. Shanta Basnet 6. Suman Parajuli 7. Narayan Puri 8. Maya Gurung 9. Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVHA) 10. Shila Thapa Magar — HUN 11. Rama Thapa Magar — HUN 12. Sita Magar — HUN 13. Sanumaya Thapa Rai — HUN 14. Sunita Rai — HUN 15. Sabita Magar — HUN 16. Chandramaya Rai — HUN Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 6, 2025 | 20 Kartik 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersVoice #SARTUC #ITUC #FNV #SocialJustice #DecentWork #NepalWorkers #BagmatiProvince #Hetauda #WorkersDialogue #UnionPower #WorkersSolidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement #WorkersForWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६७३ (१९ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 673 (November 5, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 673 | November 5, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — a program prepared by workers, for workers! In today’s edition: 1️⃣ A high-level meeting between GEFONT leadership, German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), and BWI South Asia was held at the GEFONT Central Office in Kathmandu. 2️⃣ The Contribution-Based Social Security Fund reports significant progress — with 2.6 million registered workers and over Rs. 94 billion in contributions collected. 3️⃣ In Rautahat’s Katahariya Municipality, 170 daily wage workers locked up ward offices demanding unpaid salaries for the past three years. Also, join the campaign “We Build, Our GEFONT” — to help reconstruct GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan our QR code and be part of the solidarity! 💪 🙏 Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: 1. Chandra Prakash Gaire 2. Ishwari Thapa 3. Pushkar Babu Tripathi 4. Pragya Rai — HUN 5. Laxmi Dhakal — HUN 6. Sabitri Chaudhary — HUN 7. Rajani Rajbhandari — HUN 8. Manohara Laxmi Tuladhar — HUN 9. Sajani Tuladhar — HUN 10. Shanta Dhakal Pokharel — HUN 11. Gopi Rai — HUN 12. Shanti Shrestha — HUN 13. Laxmi Khadka — HUN 14. Basundhara Unit Committee Family — HUN 15. Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (ITWAN), Dang District Committee Family Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 5, 2025 | 19 Kartik 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnions #SocialSecurityFund #NepalWorkers #CUPPECNepal #LabourRights #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersSolidarity #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #BWI #DGB #RautahatWorkers #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #GEFONTUpdates #WorkersForWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६७२ (१८ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 672 (November 4, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 672 | November 4, 2025 Welcome to this week’s episode of Workers’ News, produced by the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) — prepared by workers, for workers. 📰 Highlights of this episode: 1️⃣ Bagmati Province Campaign Preparation Meeting — GEFONT organized a meeting to prepare for effective Workers’ Dialogue Programs in five clusters and 22 affiliate organizations. President Binod Shrestha will inaugurate the orientation program in Hetauda on November 7, 2025. 2️⃣ Tribute to Late Vice President Kamal Gautam — GEFONT Lumbini Province Committee organized a heartfelt condolence program marking his 5th Memorial Day, honoring his lifelong contribution to the labour movement. 3️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign — Join hands to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan the QR code and be part of this collective effort. 🙏 Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: Pemba Lama, Gorakha Bahadur Sunuwar, Manju Kumari Thapa, Janak Chaudhary, Shambhu Lama, Mahendra Lal Shrestha, Ratna Rai, Subash Nepali, Shyam Kapali, Ashalal Tamang, Purushottam Kapali, Ganga Laxmi Kapali, Shobha Maka, and Parbati Ranjitkar. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 4, 2025 | 18 Kartik 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnions #LabourRights #WorkersMovement #BagmatiProvince #LumbiniProvince #WorkersDialogue #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersSolidarity #NepalWorkers #WorkersVoice #LabourEmpowerment #WorkersUnity
श्रमिक खबर ६७१ (१७ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 671 (November 3, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 671 | November 3, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🗣️ GEFONT organized Workers’ Dialogue Programs across Gandaki Province under the leadership of Vice President Sita Lama, engaging unions and enterprises from Kaski to Parbat. 🏭 Programs were held in major establishments including Hotel Landmark, Pokhara Grand Barahi, Dolphin, Surya Nepal, Janaki Gas, Mahendra Brick Industry, Gorkha Brewery, CG Foods, CG Packaging, and CG Cement. 💬 Discussions focused on the changing political environment and the evolving role of the trade union movement. 🧹 GEFONT-affiliated Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized a technical training on Occupational Safety and Health at Kirtipur Municipality. Speakers Harsha Maharjan and Shankar Ghimire shared insights on waste management, safety, and protection from occupational diseases. 🏗️ “We Build Our GEFONT” — Join the campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan the QR code to participate and support our cause. 🙏 Today’s supporters: Sita Lama, Laxman Sharma, Narnath Luintel, Kamala Tamang, Belimaya Ghale, Krishna K.C., Taranidhi Pant, and Vijaya Khadka. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 3, 2025 | 17 Kartik 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 #WorkersNews #ShramikKhabar #GEFONT #WorkersDialogueProgram #Gandaki #NIHWU #WHIN #CUPPEc #ITWAN #NEST #NABUn #OMMSWNepal #HUN #TradeUnion #NepalWorkers #WorkersDialogue #OccupationalSafety #LabourRights #NepalNews #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement #UnionSolidarity #WorkersVoice #WorkersEmpowerment #NepaliWorkers #GandakiProvince #WasteManagement #WorkersTraining
श्रमिक खबर ६७० (१६ कार्तिक २०८२) – Workers’ News 670 (November 2, 2025)
📰 Workers’ News 670 | November 2, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News 670, your weekly update on the labor movement and trade union activities in Nepal! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT organized a Workers’ Dialogue Program in Kathmandu focusing on the impact of changing political dynamics on the trade union movement. 2️⃣ A heartfelt tribute program was held in memory of late Comrade Kamal Gautam, honoring his lifelong contribution to workers’ rights. 3️⃣ The National Beauticians’ Union of Nepal (NABUN) elected a new leadership under Sujana Joshi during its fifth convention. 4️⃣ GEFONT-affiliated unions issued statements expressing concern over job insecurity caused by industrial electricity disputes. 5️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” campaign continues — join hands to rebuild the Manmohan Workers’ Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 💪 Together for democracy, workers’ rights, and social justice! 📱 Scan the QR code to join the rebuilding campaign and show solidarity with workers. 🙏 Special thanks to our supporters: Ramhari Nepal, Karuna Puri, Humakanta Kafle, Keshav Sapkota, Tikaram Nepali, Bidur Karki, and Smriti Lama. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 2, 2025 | 16 Kartik 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 #NepalLaborMovement #WorkersRights #LaborNews #UnionUpdates #ManmohanBhawan #NABUN #WHIN #JTGCWUN #GenZMovement #NepalUnions #WorkersVoice #SolidarityForever #ByWorkersForWorkers
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श्रमिक खबर ६६८ (१३ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 668 (October 30, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 668 | October 30, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News 668 — your weekly update prepared by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT raises concern over the closure of industries due to the ongoing commercial electricity dispute, which has put more than 20,000 workers’ jobs at risk. 2️⃣ GEFONT Lumbini Province-level gathering held in Butwal under the leadership of President Binod Shrestha, discussing the role of trade unions in Nepal’s changing political context. 3️⃣ Women’s Capacity Development Training organized by the Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employees Union, focusing on leadership, labour law, gender equality, and collective bargaining. 4️⃣ Repatriation of Nepali workers’ bodies from Romania — GEFONT facilitates the return of two workers who tragically lost their lives in a hotel fire. 5️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” campaign continues — join the effort to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 💪 Together for democracy, workers’ rights, and social justice! 📱 Scan the QR code to join the rebuilding campaign and show solidarity with workers. 🙏 Special thanks to our supporters: Arjun Adhikari, Bhairav Shrestha, Tek Narayan Yadav, Krishna Rimal, and Saraswati Adhikari Khadka. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 30, 2025 | 13 Kartik 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 #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #GEFONTNepal #TradeUnionMovement #NGCEU #WorkersSolidarity #DecentWork #NepalWorkers #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WomenWorkers #CollectiveBargaining #OccupationalSafety #UnionStrong #SocialJustice #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersPower #NepalNews #SolidarityForever
श्रमिक खबर ६६७ (१२ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 667 (October 29, 2025)
🎬 Workers’ News 667 | October 29, 2025 (12 Kartik 2082) Welcome to Workers’ News — a weekly update by GEFONT Nepal, highlighting major labour events, trade union activities, and workers’ voices from across Nepal and the world. 📰 In This Episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT President Binod Shrestha remarks on the Gen-Z movement, warning that it is steering toward undermining democracy. 2️⃣ Highlights from the World Workers’ Education Conference 2025 in Godavari, Lalitpur — with participants from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America. 3️⃣ Provincial gatherings in Gandaki Province — including WHIN, UNITRAV, IMPRESSION Nepal, PABSEU, and NABUN — strengthening the trade union movement at the grassroots. 4️⃣ Joint statement by hotel and tourism sector unions (GEFONT, ANTUF, and NTUC) urging Hyatt Regency Hotel to resume operations and reinstate workers. 5️⃣ FNCCI statement calling for investigation and action against vandalism and arson during the Gen-Z protests. 6️⃣ “We Build Our GEFONT” Campaign — join the effort to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during recent unrest. 💪 Together for democracy, workers’ rights, and social justice! 📱 Scan the QR code to join the rebuilding campaign and show solidarity with workers. 🙏 Special thanks to our supporters: Arjun Chaulagain, Kiran Mali, Laxman Tiwari, Hari Karki, and Nawaraj Pandit. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 29, 2025 | 12 Kartik 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 #WorkersNews #GEFONTNepal #NepalTradeUnions #WorkersRights #DemocracyAndJustice #GenZMovement #WorldWorkersEducationConference #GandakiProvince #HotelWorkersUnion #HyattRegencyNepal #FNCCI #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #NepalNews #SocialDialogue #UnionSolidarity #WorkersVoice #LabourMovement #NepalWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६६६ (११ कार्तिक २०८२) - Workers’ News 666 (October 28, 2025)
🎥 Workers’ News 666 | October 28, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this edition: 🟢 The Nepal Garbage Cleaners Employee Union (NGCEU) organized a Women’s Capacity Development Training at the GEFONT School, focusing on organization building, labour law, gender equality, and collective bargaining. 🟢 Trade unions at Hyatt Regency Hotel — including GEFONT, NTUC, and ANTUF affiliates — issued a joint statement urging hotel management to withdraw its closure decision and ensure workers’ job security. 🟢 The Foreign Employment Board has called for applications for the Foreign Employment Children’s Scholarship, offering educational support to families of deceased or injured migrant workers. 🟢 And as always, we continue our campaign — “We Build Our GEFONT” — to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙌 Special thanks to today’s supporters: Nishant Shrestha, Dhaka Kumari Thapa, Janak Bik, Badri Devkota, and Deepak Acharya. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: October 28, 2025 (11 Kartik 2082) 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more updates on labor rights, workers’ struggles, and union activities. 🔗 Follow us for more updates: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal 🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal 🌐 Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #TradeUnionMovement #OccupationalSafety #GenderEquality #SocialJustice #MigrantWorkers #Solidarity #WorkersEmpowerment #NepalNews #UnionStrong #WorkersUnite #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT