The path they carved for others–5

📢 Workers’ News 637 | August 29, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ Organizational Expansion in Gandaki Province – GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal launches a campaign in Myagdi, Parbat, and Baglung districts to expand membership, train workers on trade union knowledge, and raise awareness of labour laws. 2️⃣ Philippines Migrant Worker System – With over 10 million Filipinos abroad (1.9 million as domestic workers), the Philippines is seen as a global model in managing migrant labour. Skilled workers continue to earn higher wages due to their advanced expertise and proficiency in language. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Hetauda Meeting – The municipal committee reviews past work and sets future plans at a meeting held at the GEFONT Hall. 4️⃣ Transport Workers’ Dialogue in Sudurpaschim – ITWAN and Nepal Transport Workers’ Union hold discussions with authorities on managing Dhangadhi Bus Park and improving passenger services during Dashain and Tihar festivals. 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #MigrantWorkers #LabourRights #TransportWorkers #Nepal #ITWAN #CUPPEC #constructionworkers

📢 Workers’ News 636 | August 28, 2025 Welcome to this edition of Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 Headlines: 1️⃣ Training of Trainers in Mongolia FES Asia Pacific organized a Training of Trainers on the Power Resource Approach (PRA) for the Future of Work. GEFONT Secretary Smriti Lama presented practical experiences, while trade union leaders from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, and the Philippines participated. 2️⃣ Transport Workers’ Appeal ITWAN and other organizations urged the government not to enforce mandatory embossed number plates without RFID infrastructure, expressing readiness to support modernization in the transport sector. 3️⃣ QR Code System in Malaysia The Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia launched a QR code and complaint form system to address problems faced by Nepali migrant workers. 4️⃣ ILO–NRNA Agreement ILO and NRNA signed an agreement to collaborate on migrant workers’ capacity building, policy advocacy, and mental health. The agreement was signed by ILO Nepal Director Numan Ozcan and NRNA President Badri KC in Kathmandu. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News! Stay updated on workers’ rights, training, and union activities. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more updates on labour rights and trade union movements. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnions #LabourRights #MigrantWorkers #ILO #NRNA #Nepal #WorkersVoice #FES #PRA #magnolia #itwan #migrantworkers #malaysia #QRCode

Workers’ News 634 | August 26, 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: ✅ On the occasion of Haritalika Teej 2025, GEFONT extends heartfelt greetings for happiness, peace, and prosperity to all sisters in Nepal and abroad. ✅ The JTUCC Women’s Committee organized a seminar in Kathmandu on climate change, just transition, and gender issues with participation from trade union leaders and experts. ✅ GEFONT-affiliated NIHWU and two other unions submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister and Labour Secretary, demanding legal provisions to recover the 10% service charge lost by tourism and hotel workers. ✅ GEFONT conducted training on workplace gender-based violence and equality for cleaning sector workers in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kirtipur Municipality. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! 📢 Stay updated with workers’ voices, rights, and struggles. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #LabourRights #SocialJustice #Teej2025 #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #JTUCC #JustTransition #NIHWU #10PercentServiceCharge #NGCEU

📢 Workers’ News 635 | August 27, 2025 Welcome to this episode of Workers’ News, prepared by workers, for workers! ✨ Highlights of this episode: 1️⃣ UNITRAV Felicitation Program – GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV honored newly elected members of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). GEFONT President Binod Shrestha congratulated Mingma Gyarbu Sherpa (First Vice President), Jenjen Lama, and Sandesh Sherpa, urging them to work for workers’ and mountaineers’ rights. 2️⃣ Training on Workplace Gender-Based Violence – GEFONT organized training in Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur, for cleaning sector workers. Speakers highlighted the importance of dignity, awareness, and unity in the sector. 3️⃣ Labour Migration Policy 2025 – The Government of Nepal has decided that labour migration disputes and compensation cases will now be legally resolved through District Administration Offices and District Courts, as per the newly approved National Labour Migration Policy. 🙏 Thank you for watching and supporting Workers’ News! Stay updated on workers’ rights, training, and union activities. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more updates on labour rights and trade union movements. 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnions #LabourRights #GenderEquality #MigrationPolicy #UNITRAV #NMA #genderequality #NationalLabourMigrationPolicy #NGCEU

🎥 Workers’ News 633 | August 25, 2025) 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ NATU 5th Convention 🚗🔧 🛠️ Nepal Auto Mechanics Trade Union (NATU) – Budhanilkantha Municipality 📅 August 23, 2025 ✅ 19-member committee elected under Chairperson Anil Thapa Magar 💬 GEFONT President Binod Shrestha said: “The strength of workers is organization. The more members join, the stronger the union becomes. Only a strong organization can fulfill workers’ demands.” 🎤 Guests: 🏛️ Mayor Mitharam Adhikari 🌐 GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal 🔧 NATU President Pradeep Ghimire 🤝 Members & well-wishers 2️⃣ Strategic Planning Workshop 📊🤝 🌍 Organized by ITUC-NAC & DTDA Denmark 📍 Godawari, Lalitpur | 📅 August 24–25, 2025 👤 Chaired by ITUC-NAC President Yogendra Kunwar 👥 Participation from Presidents, VPs & General Secretaries of GEFONT, NTUC, ANTUF 🌐 DTDA Head Lotte Ellegard & Officer John Paul also joined. 📝 Focus: Review past programs & prepare plans for 2026. 3️⃣ Fraud Complaints 🚨✈️ 📅 In Shrawan alone: ⚠️ 580 complaints registered against fraud targeting foreign employment seekers. ✅ 74 cases settled ⚖️ 26 cases filed in court 💰 Compensation recovered: Rs. 35.383 million 4️⃣ ITWAN Action 🚍✊ 📅 August 24, 2025 🚨 ITWAN drew the attention of the Department of Labour. 📌 Reason: Agreement between Narayani Transport Entrepreneurs’ Association and workers not implemented. 👥 Delegation: 🖋️ Krishna Bahadur KC – GEFONT Labour Relations Council Secretary 📑 Keshav Thapa – General Secretary 🤝 Shukra Gurung – Member 5️⃣ Teej Celebrations 🎉🌺 📅 August 23, 2025 💃 GEFONT & affiliated unions organized greetings exchange programs. ✨ Programs: 🌸 GEFONT Karnali Province Committee + NABUN – Joint Teej program 🚌 ITWAN Butwal, Rupandehi District – Greetings program 🎤 Thank you for watching & listening to Workers’ News – prepared by workers, for workers! 📢 Stay updated with workers’ voices, rights, and struggles. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #NepalWorkers #Teej2025 #LabourRights #WorkersVoice #Solidarity #NATU #ITWAN #NABUN #shramikkhabar #Budhanilkantha #ITUCNAC #DTDA #stratigicplanningworkshop #ForeignEmployment #teejspecial

Workers’ News 632 | August 24, 2025) 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT-affiliated HUN celebrates Teej – Home Workers’ Trade Union, Nepal (HUN), organized a felicitation and best wishes program on Haritalika Teej for newly appointed Bagmati Province Minister, Bindhu Shrestha. – GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlighted the importance of Teej in class struggle and extended festival greetings. – Minister Bindhu Shrestha emphasized that the achievement belongs to Nepal’s trade union movement, not individuals. 2️⃣ ILO Nepal consultation workshop – Held on August 21–22, 2025, to finalize the training manual on social dialogue in the informal economy. – Representatives from the government, employers, trade unions, and stakeholders participated. 3️⃣ Teej celebrations by GEFONT-affiliated unions – NABUN Gramthan organized a special program with Vice-Chairperson Gunawati Devi Tharu. – NABUN Lekhnath Unit Committee held a program with GEFONT National Committee Member Suman Gurung. – CUPPEC-Nepal Sunsari Women’s Committee hosted a greetings exchange program in Dharan. – ITWAN Pokhara organized a greetings exchange program with GEFONT Gandaki Province President Rudra Khatri. 4️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Sunsari third meeting – Held in Dharan on August 21, 2025, with GEFONT Deputy General Secretary Muktinath Giri as chief guest. 📌 Workers’ News is prepared by workers, for workers – bringing you updates on labour rights, social security, and the trade union movement in Nepal. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! 📢 Stay updated with workers’ voices, rights, and struggles. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #TradeUnion #Nepal #ILO #Teej2025 #ShramikKhabar #HUN #TeejSpecial #Felicitation #BestWishes #InformalEconomy #SocialDialogue #Teej2025 #NABUN #CUPPEC #ITWAN

Workers' News 631 (22 August 2025)

The path they carved for others

Workers’ News 630 | 21 August 2025 👋 Welcome to Workers’ News – a program created by workers, for workers! GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) continues to raise the voice of workers and advocate for their rights across the nation. 📌 In this episode: ✅ Asia-Pacific Labour Program in Kathmandu – A three-day regional event organized by 3F Denmark has begun, focusing on “Challenges in the World of Work and Their Solutions.” GEFONT leaders and international representatives discuss AI, internet-driven exploitation, and the future of trade unions. ✅ NEST Bagmati Province Convention – The second provincial convention of the Nepal Street Vendors’ Trade Union elected a new 13-member committee under the leadership of Nanimaya Basnet. GEFONT President Binod Shrestha highlights the importance of strong, disciplined organizations for workers’ rights. ✅ Congratulations to Minister Jayaram Thapa – GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal and JTUCC Bagmati Province Committee jointly extend congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed Minister for Labour, Employment, and Transport of Bagmati Province. ✅ NEVA Submits Memorandum in Karnali – The Nepal Health Volunteers’ Association (NEVA) submits a memorandum to Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel, urging the inclusion of health volunteers in the contribution-based Social Security Fund. 📌 Workers’ News is prepared by workers, for workers – bringing you updates on labour rights, social security, and the trade union movement in Nepal. ✨ Stay updated on workers’ rights, union activities, and social justice issues across Nepal. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more updates on workers’ voices and movements! 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #TradeUnion #SocialSecurity #3F #BWI #IndustryALL #NEST #JTUCC #NEVA