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Training of Trainers Workshop in Mongolia Organized by FES

With the aim of building skilled manpower in trade unions to make the labor movement effective and strong, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Asia Pacific organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Power Resource Approach (PRA) for the Future of Work in Mongolia from August 26, 2025.

The training, which will run until August 30, 2025, featured on the first day a session titled “Problems to Goal”. In the session, Smriti Lama, Secretary of the Foreign Department of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), shared her experiences on approaches to working style and strategies, and presented practical knowledge and skills on the use of the Power Resource Approach (PRA).

The training is being facilitated by Dina Feller, author of the Power Resource Approach Toolkit and a trade union trainer, along with Chao Cabatingan, Program Manager of FES Philippines. Trade union leaders from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, and the Philippines are participating.

ITUC-NAC Strategic Planning Workshop Concluded

The International Trade Union Confederation Nepal Affiliated Council (ITUC-NAC) and DTDA Denmark jointly organized a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop in Godawari, Lalitpur.

The workshop, chaired by ITUC-NAC President Yogendra Kuwar, started on August 24, 2025, and was attended by the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and General Secretaries of the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC), and All Nepal Trade Union Federation (ANTUF).

With the participation of DTDA Head Lotte Yligard and Program Officer John Paul, the workshop reviewed past activities and prepared program plans for 2026.

Training on Just Transition and Gender Issues Concluded

The Women’s Committee of the Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC) organized a seminar on the impact of climate change, just transition, and gender issues in Kathmandu on August 24, 2025.

As the chief guest, JTUCC President Jagat Simkhada highlighted that JTUCC has been continuously lobbying on the impact of climate change in policymaking, particularly concerning women workers.

GEFONT Vice President and JTUCC Women’s Committee Coordinator Sita Lama shed light on the relevance of the program while also extending best wishes on the occasion of Teej 2025.

Senior journalist and resource person Saru Dhakal provided training on the impact of climate change, just transition, and gender issues.

Training on Climate Change and Just Transition Concluded

A three-day training on climate change and just transition, organized by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Asia-Pacific, has been concluded.

The training, which began on August 21, 2025, was inaugurated under the chairpersonship of ITUC Nepal-affiliated Committee Coordinator and NTUC President Yogendra Kuwar. The program was attended by guests, including General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) President Binod Shrestha.

In the training, GEFONT Vice President Bidur Karki facilitated a session on environmental change campaigns and future action plans, while General Secretary Laxman Sharma facilitated a session on workers’ rights in just transition.

Similarly, sessions on green transition—its principles, issues, and challenges—as well as the Government of Nepal’s policies on climate change and just transition, were facilitated by Satoshi Tamai, Lotte Yligard, John Powell, and Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Forests and Environment Naresh Sharma.

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HUN Honors Its Founding President

The Home Workers’ Trade Union Nepal (HUN), affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), organized a program on August 22, 2025, on the occasion of Hartalika Teej, to congratulate and extend best wishes to the newly appointed Bagmati Province Minister Bindu Shrestha.

At the program, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha noted that the Teej festival has always been celebrated by GEFONT with a focus on class-based struggle, and extended greetings for the occasion.

President Shrestha emphasized that continuity, commitment, and self-confidence within the organization are key to achieving success, highlighting that persistent efforts have allowed the Nepalese trade union movement to gradually achieve milestones.

HUN’s founding president and GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council member Bindu Shrestha, now the Bagmati Province Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land, and Administration, received congratulations and honors from HUN’s central committee. Minister Shrestha remarked that this achievement is not individual but a small milestone of Nepal’s trade union movement.

Minister Shrestha also stated that the trade union movement plays a crucial role in making the industry and commerce sector labor-friendly, and emphasized the need for GEFONT’s support in this regard.

The program was chaired by Central President Chandra Sagar Lama and facilitated by General Secretary Gyanu Maya KC.

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Nanimarya Basnet Elected as NEST Bagmati Province President

The General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT)-affiliated, Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union (NEST) held the second Bagmati Province convention on August 20, 2025, and elected a 13-member committee under the leadership of Nanimarya Basnet.

Inaugurating the convention, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha stated that the organization is a common home for all, and every effort made is for a brighter future for workers. He highlighted that, due to the struggles of predecessors, workers today enjoy organizational freedom, inclusion in social security, and access to various rights.

President Shrestha further emphasized that the labour movement has produced numerous leaders who are now contributing at the policy-making level, and expressed confidence that further achievements in workers’ rights can only be ensured through a strong, disciplined, and continuously committed organization and activists.

The convention also featured goodwill remarks from NEST Central President Maya Gurung, GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal, NEST General Secretary Rajkumar Shrestha, and CPN-UML Workers’ Special District Committee President Tulshi Shiwakoti, among others.

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Bikram Maharjan Elected President of WHIN SR Drugs

The Whole Industry Trade Union, Nepal (WHIN), affiliated with the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), held a workers’ gathering at SR Drugs on August 20, 2025.

The meeting was chaired by WHIN SR Drugs President Bikram Maharjan and graced by GEFONT Bagmati Province President Ramhari Nepal as the chief guest. The gathering discussed the implementation of the increased minimum wage from the new fiscal year, and matters related to past contributions, savings, and bonuses following enrollment in the Social Security Fund.

With the participation of WHIN Central Deputy General Secretary Arjun Chaulagai and GEFONT Chandragiri Municipality President Rajbhai Shrestha, the meeting also decided to form a collective bargaining committee to present a memorandum of demands to management.

NEVA Submits Memorandum to Karnali Province Chief Minister Yam Lal Kadel

On August 19, 2025, the Nepal Health Volunteers’ Association (NEVA), affiliated with GEFONT, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Hon. Yam Lal Kadel.

The memorandum, led by NEVA Central Member Bhimu Rijal, along with Birendranagar Municipality Chairperson Menaka Acharya and other leaders, called for including health volunteers in the Contribution-Based Social Security Fund, among other demands.

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Workers’ News 645 | September 8, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: ✅ The second Statute Congress of CPN-UML, held from September 5–7, 2025, concluded successfully in Lalitpur with the slogan “Building Decisive National Power is Our Commitment, Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali is the National Destination”. ✅ About 2,400 representatives from across Nepal and abroad participated, including nearly 70 representatives from the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT). ✅ Hear what participants had to say about the issues raised and the roles discussed in making CPN-UML a class-oriented party. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #TradeUnion #CPNUML #2ndStatuteCongress #WorkersVoice #DecentWork #NepaliWorkers #WorkersForWorkers


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श्रमिक खबर ६४५ (२३ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers’ News 645 (8 September 2025)
Workers’ News 645 | September 8, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: ✅ The second Statute Congress of CPN-UML, held from September 5–7, 2025, concluded successfully in Lalitpur with the slogan “Building Decisive National Power is Our Commitment, Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali is the National Destination”. ✅ About 2,400 representatives from across Nepal and abroad participated, including nearly 70 representatives from the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT). ✅ Hear what participants had to say about the issues raised and the roles discussed in making CPN-UML a class-oriented party. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #LabourRights #TradeUnion #CPNUML #2ndStatuteCongress #WorkersVoice #DecentWork #NepaliWorkers #WorkersForWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६४४ (२२ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers’ News 644 (7 September 2025)
Workers’ News 644 | September 7, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ At the Second Statute Congress of CPN-UML (Sept 5–7, 2025), GEFONT-affiliated IMPRESSION-Nepal set up an Information & Technology Desk to provide fast communication, facilitation, and digital safety support for participants. 2️⃣ The Asia-Pacific Care Forum 2025, organized by UN Nepal (Sept 4–5, 2025), brought together representatives from Nepal and countries including India, Mongolia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and the Philippines. GEFONT Vice-President Sita Lama and other national/international leaders took part. 3️⃣ NEVA (Nepal Health Volunteers Association) held a meeting in Bheriganga Municipality, Surkhet, on Sept 5, 2025, chaired by Ratna Oli, with the presence of central member Bhimu Rijal. 4️⃣ The CUPPEC-Nepal Katari Municipality Committee organized an interaction with Katari Municipality on Sept 4, 2025, focusing on the Labour Desk, Social Security, and wage rate determination. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gefont.nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #Nepal #TradeUnion #WorkersRights #CPNUML #AsiaPacificCareForum #NEVA #CUPPEC #SocialSecurity #LabourRights #NepaliWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६४३ (२० भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 643 (5 September 2025)
Workers’ News 643 (September 5, 2025) Welcome to another edition of Workers’ News — prepared by workers, for workers! 👉 In this episode: 1️⃣ GEFONT warmly welcomes representatives to the 2nd Statute Congress of CPN-UML, held in Lalitpur with the slogan “Building Decisive National Power is Our Commitment, Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali is the National Destination.” 2️⃣ The CUPPEC-Nepal Makwanpur District Women’s Committee holds its meeting in Hetauda under the chairmanship of Niru Ale Magar, joined by leaders including Pralhad Rai. 3️⃣ The Department of Foreign Employment clarifies that no organization is pre-approved to send workers to Korea under the E-7 visa and warns the public against fraud. 🙏 Thank you for watching and listening to Workers’ News! #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalWorkers #CPNUML #CUPPEC #ForeignEmployment #LabourRights #NepalNews #TradeUnions #E7Visa #StopFraud #WorkersVoice
श्रमिक खबर ६४२ (१९ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 642 (4 September 2025)
📢 Workers’ News 642 | September 4, 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: ✅ ITWAN Udayapur District Committee holds its third meeting with the active participation of central and provincial leaders. ✅ The Embassy in Seoul clarifies that no certified demand letters for skilled workers to Korea have been received so far and urges the public to stay alert against fraud in foreign employment. ✅ GEFONT-affiliated Nepal Health Volunteers Association (NEVA) conducts a meeting in Lekbesi Municipality, Surkhet. ✅ The Government of Nepal approves the signing of a new labor agreement with Saudi Arabia, a major destination for Nepali workers. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://www.gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #ITWAN #NEVA #ForeignEmployment #MigrantWorkers #SaudiArabia #Korea #Nepal #LabourRights
श्रमिक खबर ६४१ (१८ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 641 (3 September 2025)
📢 Workers’ News 641 | September 3, 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 International Training of Trainers (TOT) in India Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) has launched a 5-day TOT in Ahmedabad, India, starting September 1, 2025. Trade union activists from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are participating. From Nepal: ➡️ Hira K.C. – Home Workers’ Trade Union Nepal (HUN) ➡️ Navaraj Pandit & Sita Rijal – Nepal Street Vendors’ Trade Union (NEST) 2️⃣ Tea Workers’ Wage Increase in Nepal On September 1, 2025, the Nepal Tea Producers’ Association and trade unions agreed to raise wages for tea workers. ➡️ New Daily Wage: Rs. 565 (earlier Rs. 500) ➡️ New Monthly Wage: Rs. 15,699 (earlier Rs. 13,893) This increase includes Rs. 39 in basic salary and Rs. 26 in dearness allowance daily. Monthly increase: Rs. 1,162 in basic salary and Rs. 644 in dearness allowance. According to Santa Kumar Rai, President of the Tea-Coffee Workers’ Union Nepal (TCWUN), the agreement will be published in the Nepal Gazette. 3️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal Kailali Convention The GEFONT-affiliated CUPPEC-Nepal Kailali District Committee decided on August 31, 2025, to hold its 8th District Convention by December 30, 2025. 🙏 Thank you for watching Workers’ News – your voice, your rights, your power! ✨ Stay connected with us: 📌 Like | 👍 Share | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on workers’ rights! 🔗 Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEFONT.Nepal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags: #WorkersNews #GEFONT #LabourRights #TeaWorkers #TradeUnion #WorkersVoices #NepalUnions #DecentWork #TOTIndia #WIEGO #InformalWorkers #SocialJustice #FairWages #hun #nest #training #tcwun #minimumwage #cuppec
श्रमिक खबर ६४० (१७ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 640 (2 September 2025)
Workers’ News 640 | September 2, 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 CUPPEC-Nepal Activities Manahari Municipal Committee, Makwanpur, held a gathering on August 31, 2025. Jhapa District Committee organized its ninth meeting under Nirananda Giri’s chairpersonship. 2️⃣ Security Worker Wins Benefits Bhadra Bahadur Bhandari, a former security guard at Montessori Kinderworld, Tahachal, successfully received his service benefits. The achievement came after union intervention by STUN, with an agreement reached on August 24 and full benefits received on August 30, 2025. 3️⃣ Transport Workers Raise Concerns ITWAN Kalanki Unit drew attention to microbus and tempo fuel problems at the Traffic Police Office, Singha Durbar. Drivers are fined for going off-route to refuel due to lack of gas depots on regular routes. 4️⃣ Health Volunteers’ Meeting NEVA held a meeting in Simta Rural Municipality, Surkhet, chaired by Pavitra Thapa with participation from Central Member Bhimu Rijal. 5️⃣ Dang District ITWAN Meeting ITWAN Dang District Committee held its first meeting after the fourth convention. The meeting decided to strengthen the organization and launch campaigns on contribution-based social security until July 2026. 🎤 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: / gefont.nepal YouTube: / @gefontnepal Website: https://gefont.org/ 🔖 Hashtags #WorkersNews #GEFONT #NepalTradeUnion #WorkersVoice #CUPPEC #STUN #ITWAN #NEVA #NepalWorkers #SocialSecurity #LabourRights #UnionPower #WorkersSolidarity #NepalNews #WorkersMovement #WorkersForWorkers
श्रमिक खबर ६३९ (१६ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 639 (1 September 2025)
📢 Workers’ News 639 | September 1, 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 Hetauda Committee prepares a new annual work plan. 2️⃣ CUPPEC-Nepal conducts training on contribution-based social security in Kailali. 3️⃣ ITWAN Gandaki honors the children of transport workers who passed the SEE exams. 4️⃣ OMMS-Nepal Palpa elects a new 13-member unit committee. 5️⃣ CPN (UML) Workers Special Kageshwori Manohara organizes training. 6️⃣ ITWAN Dang elects a new 21-member district committee. 7️⃣ WHIN Central Committee endorses reports and plans for the 12th Congress by March 2026. 8️⃣ FAWN Matihani conducts an extended municipal-level meeting. 9️⃣ NABUN Beni supports Kamal Jaisi Temple with desks and benches. 🎤 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 #GEFONT #WorkersNews #Nepal #LabourRights #shramikkhabar #hetauda #cuppec #itwan #ommswnepal #UMLkageshwori #whin #fawn #nabun
श्रमिक खबर ६३८ (१५ भाद्र २०८२) - Workers' News 638 (31 August 2025)
📢 Workers’ News 638 | August 31, 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 NEST (Nepal Street Vendors' Trade Union) expresses solidarity with the Nepal Kawad Entrepreneurs’ Association protest, opposing the displacement and mistreatment of street vendors and kawadi collectors in Kathmandu. 2️⃣ NIHWU (Nepal Independent Hotel, Casino & Restaurant Workers’ Union) holds its Central Secretariat meeting, discussing organizational strengthening, expansion, and publication plans. 3️⃣ GEFONT Tanahu District Assembly forms new committees under the leadership of Arjun Sunar and Moti Shrestha. 4️⃣ ITWAN (Independent Transport Workers’ Association of Nepal) Dang District honors transport leader Suresh Hamal during its district convention. 5️⃣ In Koshi Province, MP Sapana Pariyar raises concern over 300,000 informal sector workers not receiving minimum wages, urging immediate government action and reforms. 🎤 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 #Nepal #TradeUnion #LabourRights #InformalWorkers #StreetVendors #NEST #CUPPEC #NIHWU #ITWAN #KoshiProvince #WorkersVoice