🎥 Workers’ News 681 | November 14, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🩺 1. Social Security for Health Volunteers GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasized that provincial and local governments must bring policies and procedures to include health volunteers in the contribution-based Social Security Fund and ensure their dignity at work. The interaction program was organized by PSI Nepal Committee with participation from NTUC President Yogendra Kunwar, SARTUC General Secretary Laxman Basnet, and NEVA President Gita Thing. 🗣️ 2. Workers’ Dialogue Programs Across Nepal Under the national campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT continues to organize dialogue programs across the country. Recent sessions were held in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, engaging workers from industries such as Nepal Eastern Sugar Mills, Pashupati Biscuit, CG Foods, and Reliance Spinning Mills. Facilitators included Vice President Bidur Karki, Secretary Belimaya Ghale, and Province President Kishor Dhamala. 🏗️ 3. “We Build, Our GEFONT” Campaign Join the ongoing campaign for the reconstruction of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. You can participate by scanning the QR code shown in the video! 🙏 Special Thanks to our Supporting Worker Friends: Krishna Dhakal, Sunita Bhattarai, Prem Bahadur Koirala, Radhika Mainali, Arjun Thapa, Shree Ram, Saraswati Devkota, Achyutam Acharya, Bimala Tamang, Pradip Ghimire, Gopal Karki, and Biraj Rana. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 14, 2025 | 28 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 #LabourMovement #SocialSecurity #HealthVolunteers #WorkersDialogue #DefendDemocracy #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersRights #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #UnionSolidarity #WorkersVoice #NepalNews

🎥 Workers’ News 680 | November 13, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — the weekly bulletin created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT expresses regret over Hyatt Regency’s decision to terminate all workers under the pretext of renovation after the Gen-Z movement. 2️⃣ GEFONT Lumbini organizes a memorial program marking the 13th Memorial Day of late Comrade Kamal Gautam, who dedicated his life to defending workers’ rights. 3️⃣ NABUN (National Beauticians’ Union Nepal) holds a capacity-building training for Kathmandu Valley members and honors newly elected leaders from the 5th National Congress. 4️⃣ Workers’ Dialogue Programs continue across Bagmati Province among NATU, NIHWU, and NABUN affiliates. 5️⃣ Join the “We Build, Our GEFONT” campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement — scan the QR code and support workers’ solidarity! 👷‍♀️ Special Thanks to Today’s Supporting Worker Friends: Bijaya Raj Mahat | Bina Shrestha | Guna Raj Dhamala | Kripa Karki | Sushil Nepal | Indira Acharya | Sushil Regmi | Narayan Bhakta | Shanvi Adhikari | Sonam Dorje Tamang 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 13, 2025 | 27 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 #WorkersVoice #TradeUnionMovement #GenZMovement #HyattRegencyNepal #NABUN #WorkersSolidarity #ManmohanLabourBuilding #Nepalgunj #BagmatiProvince #WorkersDialogue #UnionPower #ByWorkersForWorkers #WorkersMedia #SocialJustice #NepalNews #WorkersUpdate

🎥 Workers’ News 679 | November 12, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT Workers’ Dialogue in Biratnagar — GEFONT President Binod Shrestha emphasizes the vital role of the trade union movement in Nepal’s changed political context. Vice President Bidur Karki, General Secretary Laxman Sharma, and other leaders engage with over 120 participants from the Koshi Province. 2️⃣ Nationwide Workers’ Dialogue Programs Continue! Under the slogan “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT-led programs were held across Bagmati and Madhesh Provinces — including industries like Butwal Power, Nyadi Power, Lomas, Hotel Soaltee, and many more. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal’s 58th Central Committee Meeting Held in Bhedetar, the meeting decided to convene the 8th National Congress in June 2026 and discussed the evolving role of unions in the new political climate. 4️⃣ Support the Campaign — “We Build, Our GEFONT” Join the rebuilding of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🧾 Scan our QR code to contribute and stand in solidarity with workers! 🙏 Special thanks to our Supporting Worker Friends: Durga Bahadur Pradhan, Sujana Joshi, Chanch Lama, Sumit Shrestha, Shanti Shrestha, Suresh Kumar Madhukarmi & Shankar Khanal. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 12, 2025 | 26 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 #LabourMovement #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersNews679 #GEFONT #WorkersDialogue #TradeUnionNepal #NepalLabourMovement #DefendDemocracy #UnionSolidarity #WorkersForWorkers #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #GenZMovement #NepalWorkers

📺 Workers’ News 678 | November 11, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🗓️ November 9, 2025 – PSI Nepal Affiliates held their Fourth General Assembly, electing a new seven-member committee under the leadership of Uttam Kumar Katuwal. 👷‍♀️ GEFONT President Binod Shrestha addressed the assembly, warning against conspiracies under the name of the Gen-Z movement aimed at attacking labour sectors and displacing workers. ✊ NTUC President Yogendra Kunwar and GEFONT-NEVA President Gita Thing extended solidarity and greetings. 📢 GEFONT strongly objected to Education Minister Mahabir Pun’s statement seeking to dissolve education sector trade unions, reaffirming its readiness to defend constitutional labour rights and union freedoms. 🗣️ Under the nationwide campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT organized Workers’ Dialogue Programs across the country — from Hetauda and Chitwan to Kavre, Kathmandu, Simara, and Kanchanpur — engaging workers from multiple industries and sectors. 📍 The GEFONT Udaypur District Coordination Committee also held its 10th meeting, discussing recent political, social, and labour contexts under this campaign. 🏗️ Join the solidarity campaign — “We Build, Our GEFONT” — launched to reconstruct the Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. You can also participate by scanning our QR code! 🙏 Special thanks to today’s supporting worker friends: Subash Khati, Prem Kala Dangi, Nirmala Ghimire, and Himal Kumar Upreti. 🎥 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — a program by workers, for workers! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 11, 2025 | 25 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 #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersVoice #NepalLabourMovement #GEFONTUpdates #UnionSolidarity #DefendDemocracy #WorkersDialogue #NepalWorkers #GenZMovement #WorkersForWorkers #LabourRights #UnionPower #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersUnite

🎬 Workers’ News 677 | November 10, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode: 🇳🇵 The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) continues its Workers’ Dialogue Programs on the Changed Political Context across Nepal. 📍 This week’s highlights include programs in Madhesh Province (Simara) and Sudurpaschim Province, where union leaders discussed how shifting politics is shaping the future of Nepal’s labor movement. 💬 Hear insights from GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, Vice Presidents Manju Thapa and Janak Chaudhary, and other senior leaders. 🏭 Workers’ Dialogue Programs were also conducted in major industries across Hetauda, Kathmandu, and Kavre, covering sectors like cement, packaging, manufacturing, handicrafts, and transport. 👷 CUPPEC-Nepal also held a special Consultation on Access to Contribution-Based Social Security for Construction Workers in Namobuddha, Kavre District. 💪 “We Build, Our GEFONT” — Join the campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan our QR code and be part of the reconstruction effort! 🙏 Special thanks to today’s supporting worker friends: Gita Lamichhane, Lalita KC, Dil Bahadur Khatri, Thakur Prasad Adhikari, and Chandra Kala Thapa (Tik Kumari). 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 10, 2025 | 24 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 #LabourMovement #WorkersDialogue #MadheshProvince #Sudurpaschim #BagmatiProvince #CUPPECNepal #SocialSecurity #WorkersRights #ManmohanLabourBuilding #UnionSolidarity #NepalWorkers #TradeUnionNepal #WorkersVoice #LabourUpdates #NepalNews #ByWorkersForWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 676 | November 9, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — the voice of Nepalese workers! In this episode: 🇳🇵 The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) organized Workers’ Dialogue Programs in Hetauda, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Lalitpur, and Kathmandu under the theme “Changed Political Context and Workers’ Role.” 💬 GEFONT President Binod Shrestha, Vice President Jitendra Shrestha, and Secretaries Mahendra Lal Shrestha & Smriti Lama shared insights on the impact of the shifting political environment on Nepal’s trade union movement. 👥 More than 50 worker representatives from multiple districts actively participated. 🏭 The program extended to various sectors including Maruti Mattress, Bin Foam, Himalaya Food Packaging, Kamdhenu Agro, and others under WHIN, CUPPEC-Nepal, OMMSW Nepal, NIHWU, JTG-CWUN, SUN, and UNITRAV. 🏗️ The video also highlights the “We Build, Our GEFONT” campaign for the reconstruction of the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙏 Special thanks to our supporting worker friends: Tula Prasad Subedi, Dan Bahadur Dhimal, Shiv Kumar Thapamagar, Rajendra Bishwakarma, Kamal Shrestha, Devi Maya Gobaju, Bidur Dani, and Ram Ranjitkar. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 9, 2025 | 23 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 #LabourMovement #WorkersDialogue #BagmatiProvince #TradeUnionNepal #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement #WorkersSolidarity #NepaliWorkers #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #GEFONTUpdates #UnionPower

🎥 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

🎥 Workers’ News 675 | November 7, 2025 Welcome to this episode of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! In this edition: 1️⃣ The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security sends a diplomatic note to Malaysia, stating that new recruitment standards cannot be implemented immediately. 2️⃣ GEFONT continues its province-wide Workers’ Dialogue Programs in Bagmati Province — held across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Pokhara — focusing on workers’ rights and the changing political situation. 3️⃣ Updates on local and sectoral union programs, including the active participation of GEFONT leaders such as Smriti Lama, Mahendra Lal Shrestha, Maya Gurung, Sharda Pode, and Ramhari Nepal. 4️⃣ Recognition of worker solidarity through the “We Build, Our GEFONT” campaign for rebuilding the Manmohan Labour Building — damaged during the Gen-Z movement. 🙏 Special Thanks to Today’s Supporters: 1. Chandra Dhami 2. Radha Shrestha 3. Shripal Saru Magar 4. Nim Budha — Impression 5. Suman Gautam — Impression 6. Badri Kumar Bhandari — Hotel 7. Shivahari Subedi — Chitwan 8. Dhyan Bahadur Rai — Butwal 9. Balgopal Thapa — Impression 10. Madhav Prasad Pandey 11. Kamala Tamang — CUPPEC 12. Krishna Dhakal — UNITRAV 13. Himal Upreti — UNITRAV 14. Milan Tamang — UNITRAV 15. Lila Sunuwar — UNITRAV Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 7, 2025 | 21 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 #WorkersDialogue #NepalNews #SocialJustice #TradeUnionMovement #BagmatiProvince #WorkersSolidarity #NepaliWorkers #GenZMovement #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WeBuildOurGEFONT #LabourUpdates #WorkersVoice #NepalUpdates #WorkersPower #UnionStrong #ByWorkersForWorkers

🎥 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

🎥 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