UNITRAV Airport Area Celebrates Teej

The GEFONT-affiliated UNITRAV Airport Area Committee organized a greetings exchange program on the occasion of Haritalika Teej on 17 August 2025.

At the program, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha extended best wishes for Teej, stating that Teej is not only a cultural festival but also an occasion for women to forget the burdens of year-round work and move forward with new energy.

GEFONT Vice President Sita Lama expressed her belief that the Teej festival inspires working women to demonstrate unity for achieving their rights. Deputy General Secretary Kamala Tamang, Secretary Bijaya Khadka, and other guests attended the program.

Binod Shrestha Short introduction
बिनोद श्रेष्को संक्षिप्त परिचय
श्रमिक खबर ७५३ (२९ माघ २०८२) - Workers’ News 753 (12 Feb, 2026)
Workers’ News 753 | February 12, 2026 Welcome to Workers’ News — created by workers, for workers Binod Shrestha | A Life Dedicated to Workers, Social Justice & Nation Building This special feature presents the inspiring political journey of Binod Shrestha — a mature and trusted leader shaped by discipline, labour struggle, and organizational commitment. Born on May 14, 1964, in Thankot, Kathmandu, Binod Shrestha rose from being an ordinary electrician to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized trade union leader. His political life is not driven by position or prestige, but by a deep responsibility for social transformation. From leading labour struggles in the early 1980s, facing imprisonment during the movement, contributing actively to the 1990 People’s Movement, and playing a role in the Constitution-making process of 2015 — to serving as President of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), his journey reflects dedication to: ✔ Workers’ rights ✔ Contribution-based social security ✔ Social justice ✔ People-centered democracy ✔ Decent employment ✔ Disaster response & humanitarian service He has consistently stood with workers — whether in labour movements, disaster rescue operations, earthquake relief, or during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Binod Shrestha, politics is not about power — it is about transformation. “Voices will be heard, Implemented, And society will be transformed.” Watch this video to learn about the life, struggle, vision, and commitment of a leader who believes in building a prosperous Nepal with dignified workers. 🙏 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: February 12, 2026 | 29 Magh 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 #LabourMovement #SocialJustice #WorkersRights #ContributionBasedSocialSecurity #BinodShrestha #Kathmandu10 #NepalPolitics #DecentWork #UnionLeadership #ProsperousNepal #SukhiNepali #LabourStruggle