Call to implement social security act

Published On: August 16, 2018 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The trade unions of the country have called on the government and employers to implement the workforce Contribution-based Social Security Act.

At a joint press conference, General Federation of Nepalese Trade Union, Nepal Trade Union Federation and Nepal Trade Union Congress have pledged to discharge any role and responsibilities in view of the enforcement of the Act.

The trade union leaders had also stressed the need to carry out necessary certification nd registration of workers at local level, monitoring of workers' wage and security, regulation of labour administration and exercise of social dialogue which are required for the implementation of Social Security Act and Labour Act.

Trade union leaders including Pushkar Acharya, Ganesh Regmi and Kamal Gautam urged the government to arrange remuneration required for eking out livelihood and join hands with trade unions for labour literacy.

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