Workers’ News 689 | November 24, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ Rising Deaths of Nepali Migrant Workers Abroad An alarming report shows that an average of 127 Nepali migrant workers are dying every month in the current fiscal year — a sharp increase compared to last year. Many deaths occur due to industrial accidents, cardiac arrest, road accidents, and in some cases, unexplained causes. The number could be even higher when including deaths of workers who leave without labour approval. 2️⃣ Government Publishes List of 171 Health Institutions The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has published a list of 171 approved medical institutions for migrant workers’ health check-ups. A special task force was formed to make the health examination process more scientific. 3️⃣ GEFONT Banke District Committee Meeting The GEFONT Banke District Committee held its 6th meeting on November 22, 2025. The meeting decided to strengthen the organization and launch a membership expansion & renewal campaign. 4️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” Campaign Support continues for the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s contributors: Kusmita Timilsina, Monika Gurung, Amar Wagle, Lal B. Bam, Ratna Lama, Rachana Thapa, Rajaram Dahal, Umesh KC, and Dhruba Karki. Thank you for your solidarity! 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support our labour movement updates. 🎥 Produced by: GEFONT Media Team 🎙️ A program by: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) 📅 Date: November 24, 2025 | 8 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #MigrantWorkers #SocialSecurityFund #LabourRights #NepalNews #WorkersDialogue #SupportWorkers #JustTransition #TradeUnion #LabourMovement #WorkersVoice #WorkersSafety #RebuildGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #WorkersSolidarity #NepaliWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 688 | November 23, 2025 Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News, created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode: 1️⃣ Climate Change & Just Transition – National Evaluation Program The ITUC-NAC organized an evaluation event on climate change and just transition. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted how climate change is impacting the labour sector and stressed the need for unity during political uncertainty. Presentations were shared by GEFONT leaders on environmental impacts and future roadmaps. 2️⃣ Discussion on Labour Representation for CPN-UML 11th National Congress GEFONT held a meeting on labour-sector representation for the upcoming 11th National Congress of CPN-UML. President Binod Shrestha urged mutual understanding while selecting representatives from all provinces and sectors. 3️⃣ Preparations for JTG-CWUN’s 10th National Convention JTG-CWUN held its preparatory meeting for its 10th National Convention, scheduled for December 23, 2025, in Biratnagar. Discussions included venue management, delegate coordination, and logistics. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Training Program Completed The Independent Transport Workers’ Association Nepal organized a training covering: • Road accident prevention • Labour Act 2017 • Contribution-based social security • Vehicle and Transport Management Act 🎥 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 23, 2025 | 7 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #TradeUnions #LabourRights #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #WorkersDialogue #ITUC #NTUC #ANTUF #WorkersVoice #SocialSecurityNepal #TransportWorkers #UnionStrong #NepalNews #LabourMovement #WorkersUnity #Biratnagar #Dharan #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince

🎥 Workers’ News 687 | November 21, 2025 Welcome to today’s edition of Workers’ News, created by workers, for workers! 📰 1. Social Security Fund Orders Compensation Payment The Contribution-Based Social Security Fund has ordered Shivashakti Transport Pvt. Ltd. to pay NPR 1,550,187.20 to Manju Devi, the dependent wife of late worker Shiv Kumar Rai, under the Dependent Family Benefit Scheme. The directive, issued on November 17, 2025, requires the company to make the payment within three months as per the Social Security Act 2017 and Regulations 2018. 📰 2. Nepal’s FCHVs Win Regional Public Health Champion Award Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) have been honored with the South-East Asia Regional Public Health Champion Award for their remarkable contribution to rubella elimination. The award ceremony was held in Kathmandu on November 19, 2025, with attendance from: – Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma, – WHO’s Dr. Kyaterina, – NEVA President Gita Thing, Health Volunteers Association President Basanti Maharjan, and other dignitaries. 🧱 3. “We Build, Our GEFONT” – Supporters of the Day Join the campaign to rebuild the GEFONT Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Scan the QR code and be part of the effort! Today’s supporting worker friends: Keshav Gole, Bharat Parajuli, Rajendra Khulal, Deepak Nepal, Anil Sanjel, Purushottam Maharjan, and Dharmendra Sapkota. 🎥 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 21, 2025 | ५ Mangsir 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 #SocialSecurityFund #NepalWorkers #FCHV #PublicHealthChampion #LabourRights #TradeUnion #WorkersVoice #ClimateJustice #WorkersSolidarity #WeBuildOurGEFONT #NepalNews #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GenZMovement

🎥 Workers’ News 686 | November 20, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ JTUCC High-Level Dialogue Program The Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) organized a high-level dialogue on labour, employment challenges, and future direction in Nepal’s changing context. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted that the labour sector is the most affected by the shifting political environment, increasing frustration among workers. He also criticized the Education Minister’s recent unlawful remarks threatening union freedom, and stressed that many workers — including those in nursing — are still denied minimum wages. Leaders from GEFONT, ITUC, and FES participated in this important discussion. 2️⃣ Air India Contract Workers to Be Appointed as Permanent Staff The Labour and Occupational Safety Department has directed Air India to provide permanent employment to seven workers whose contracts had ended — Samir Pokharel, Santosh Dulal, Jayaram Raut, Sunil Twayana, Deepak Ale Magar, Nayan Budha, and Rajesh Gurung — as per Section 163(2) of the Labour Act 2017. This comes following a petition by 30 contract workers demanding job regularization. 3️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” — Supporters of the Day GEFONT continues its campaign to rebuild the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s supporting worker friends are: Yam Prasad Sapkota, Parbati Tamang, Durga KC, Tirtha Raj Magar, Rudra Bahadur Khatri, Janak Raj Sigdel, Balram Poudel, Chitra Bahadur Gurung, Balkrishna Pokharel, Chandra Jyu Thakuri, Bishnu Bahadur Parajuli, Am Singh Dulal, and Badri Nath Parajuli. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 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 20, 2025 | 4 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #LabourRights #JTUCC #SocialJustice #workersdialogue #GenZMovement #WorkersSolidarity #AirIndiaWorkers #LabourActNepal #SocialSecurity #WorkersVoices #WeBuildOurGEFONT #ManmohanLabourBuilding #UnionStrong #WorkersForWorkers

🎥 Workers’ News 685 | November 19, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In today’s episode: 1️⃣ ITUC Orientation on Trade Union Communication The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) organized a virtual orientation on strengthening internal communication within trade unions. GEFONT’s Kiran Mali (Vice President, IMPRESSION Nepal) shared GEFONT’s communication strategies and the challenges faced in upgrading the system. ITUC Communication Officer Alain Rodriguez and Asia-Pacific Communication & Advocacy Director Joy Hernandez facilitated the session with participation from trade union representatives across the globe. 2️⃣ Meeting on Transport Workers’ Issues The Independent Transport Workers’ Association, Nepal (GEFONT-affiliated), held a dialogue with Bagmati Province Labour Minister Jayaram Thapa regarding unresolved issues from September 8–9. The Minister assured commitment to resolving the matter through tripartite discussions. 3️⃣ Riyadh Metro Workers Exploited: Amnesty Report Amnesty International revealed shocking facts about migrant workers in the Riyadh Metro Project— • forced to pay high recruitment fees • exposed to extreme heat • and paid very low wages for decades. 4️⃣ “We Build, Our GEFONT” Reconstruction Campaign Support continues for rebuilding the Manmohan Labour Building, damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today's supporters from Gandaki Province: Ishwar Prasad Acharya, Yagya Prasad Sapkota, Lila Bahadur Karki, Anil Kumar Singh, Bidya BK, Durga Bhusal, Basanta Raj Sigdel, Rajan Karki, Sangita Pandey, Rajendra Kumar Poudel, Jeevan Lama, Aahwan Subedi, Khageshwari Sharma, Sirjana Poudel, Milan Timilsina. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 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 19, 2025 | 3 Mangsir 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 #NepalWorkers #TradeUnion #LabourRights #ITUC #MigrantWorkers #RiyadhMetro #SocialJustice #WorkersSolidarity #ClimateJustice #WorkersStruggle #UnionStrong #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #SupportGEFONT #WeBuildOurGEFONT #WorkersVoice #NepalNews #LabourMovement

🎥 Workers’ News 684 | November 18, 2025 Welcome to today’s special edition of Workers’ News. 🕯️ Tribute to Comrade Kamal Gautam — A Martyr of the Workers’ Movement On November 16, 2025, GEFONT organized a deeply moving memorial program in Butwal, Rupandehi, in honor of Vice President Comrade Kamal Gautam, who sacrificed his life on the field of struggle. Key leaders paid heartfelt tribute: Shankar Pokharel, CPN-UML General Secretary, expressed deep condolences and highlighted Gautam’s irreplaceable presence in today’s political context. Bishnu Rimal, CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary & GEFONT Patron, recalled working alongside Gautam for three decades and reflected on his historic contributions to Nepal’s trade union and communist movements. Binod Shrestha, GEFONT President, honored Gautam’s legacy, stating: “A workers’ leader may die, but the movement does not die.” He emphasized that Gautam’s sacrifice, dedication, and lifelong commitment will remain eternal in the hearts of Nepal’s working class. Comrade Gautam’s wife Bindu Gautam, CPN-UML Rupandehi District Chair Yagya Gaire, GEFONT Lumbini Province President Humakanta Kafle, and other leaders also offered their tributes during the memorial ceremony. The program was conducted by GEFONT General Secretary Laxman Sharma. 🎥 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 18, 2025 | 2 Mangsir 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 #KamalGautam #TributeProgram #WorkersMovement #NepalTradeUnion #LabourRights #UnionStrong #WorkersSolidarity #CPNUML #BinodShrestha #BishnuRimal #ShankarPokharel #NepalNews #WorkersStruggle #MartyrOfMovement #InMemory #WorkersVoice

🎥 Workers’ News 683 | November 17, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 🕯️ 1. Tribute to Comrade Kamal Gautam GEFONT organized a memorial program in Butwal in honor of Vice President Comrade Kamal Gautam, who was martyred in the struggle for workers’ rights. Senior leaders including CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, GEFONT Patron Bishnu Rimal, and GEFONT President Binod Shrestha attended the tribute event. 🌏 2. Climate Justice Demonstration GEFONT-affiliated women and youth workers held a climate justice rally in Anamnagar, Kathmandu. GEFONT expressed solidarity with global protests across Asia, where nearly 10,000 people joined demonstrations against systemic inequality, environmental racism, and corporate impunity. General Secretary Laxman Sharma emphasized the need for a just transition that ensures secure livelihoods, proper training, and strong social protection for workers during the shift to clean technologies. 🗣️ 3. Workers’ Dialogue Program Continues Under the nationwide campaign with the slogan “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!”, GEFONT conducted dialogue programs in: • Dharan (Koshi Province) — engaging construction, transport, industry, sanitation, health volunteers, and beauty workers. • Bagmati Province — at The Bakery Café and Hotel Airport under NIHWU. 🏗️ 4. “We Build, Our GEFONT” Support continues for the reconstruction of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Today’s supporting worker friends: Uttam Shrestha, Shiva Kumar Thapa Magar, Giriraj Bhandari, Raj Dhimal, and Devi. Thank you for your solidarity! 🎥 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 17, 2025 | 1 Mangsir 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 #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #ClimateJustice #JustTransition #NepalWorkers #DemocracyDefense #LaborMovement #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #WorkersDialogue #ManmohanLabourBuilding #SolidarityForever #UnionStrong #NepalNews #WorkersVoice #YouthWorkers #WomenWorkers #SocialJustice

🎥 Workers’ News 682 | November 16, 2025 Welcome to Workers’ News — the weekly update created by workers, for workers! In this episode: 1️⃣ National Workshop on Heat Stress at Workplaces A national workshop was held on November 14, 2025, focusing on heat stress conditions and workplace challenges in Nepal. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the severe impact of climate-induced rising temperatures on workers — even though workers are not the cause, they are forced to bear the consequences. Leaders from NTUC and GEFONT also shared their views and emphasized the need for workplace improvements. 2️⃣ Bagmati Province: Social Security Fund Discussions The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Transport held discussions with local representatives on listing informal sector workers in the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund. Minister Jayaram Thapa committed to providing one-third budget support for informal sector workers' social security. Former Minister Eklal Shrestha, Bhimphedi Chair Hidem Lama, and GEFONT Bagmati President Ramhari Nepal were also present. 3️⃣ “Let’s Defend Democracy” Campaign Continues GEFONT’s campaign “Let’s Defend Democracy: Don’t Stay Silent, Speak Out!” continues nationwide. Workers’ dialogue programs were held with youth and women workers in Bagmati and Koshi provinces, including events hosted by NABUN, NEST, WHIN, and ITWAN. 4️⃣ Support the Reconstruction of Manmohan Labour Building Join the campaign “We Build, Our GEFONT” to support the rebuilding of GEFONT’s Manmohan Labour Building damaged during the Gen-Z movement. Special thanks to today’s supporters: Bidur P. Bhattarai, Chandrakala Thapa, Gita Lamichhane, Lalita KC, Dil Bahadur Khatri, Vijay Kumar Mandal, Bishnu P. Rimal, Thakur P. Adhikari, Santosh KC, and CUPEC Myagdi. 🎥 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 16, 2025 | 30 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 #NepalWorkers #LabourMovement #SocialSecurityFund #HeatStress #ClimateChangeImpact #WorkersRights #TradeUnionNepal #DefendDemocracy #WorkersDialogue #BagmatiProvince #KoshiProvince #InformalSectorWorkers #ManmohanLabourBuilding #GEFONTCampaign #WorkersForWorkers

Summary The conversation features GEFONT host Smriti Lama speaking with Donna from the International Women’s Alliance and Noel from People Over Profit, both of whom participated in the Global Worker Study Conference held in Kathmandu from October 28 to 30. The guests introduce themselves and highlight the success of the conference, which brought together over 100 participants from 21 countries, including trade union leaders, activists, and representatives from civil society. They explain that the event focused on major global labour issues such as: • Low wages, unemployment, and informality • Repression of trade union rights • Women’s multiple burdens, exploitation, and vulnerability to violence • Challenges faced by migrant workers Donna emphasizes the importance of incorporating women’s voices, as many women—especially migrant women—work in the informal sector and experience unique hardships. A key outcome of the conference was the decision to build a global coordination platform called All Workers United, aimed at strengthening solidarity among workers’ organizations across cities, countries, and regions. The initiative encourages local, national, and global collaboration to address common struggles such as rising living costs, political repression, and anti-democratic threats. Both guests appreciate GEFONT’s strong organizing capacity, training programs, and outreach to Nepali migrant workers abroad. They note that the situation of workers worldwide is increasingly similar and dire, making solidarity more necessary than ever. The discussion concludes with the speakers expressing gratitude, mentioning that the only thing missing from the conference was more time. They praise Nepal as a meaningful host and express hope for continued cooperation with GEFONT to strengthen global workers’ unity. #GEFONT #WorldOfWork #WorkersConference #GlobalWorkerStudyConference #AllWorkersUnited #TradeUnionMovement #WorkersOfTheWorldUnite #LabourRights #WorkersSolidarity #InternationalSolidarity #WomenWorkers #MigrantWorkers #WorkersStruggle #SocialJustice #KathmanduConference #NepalLabourMovement #PeopleOverProfit #InternationalWomensAlliance #DecentWork #WorkersVoices #GlobalLabourIssues

🎥 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