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Late or Early Shifts? Female Workers in Nepal Have a Right to Employer-Provided Transport
If you’re a woman working in Nepal and your shift starts before sunrise or ends after sunset, there’s a legal safeguard you should know about: your employer is legally obligated to provide transportation to and from work. The Legal Foundation: Section 33 of the Labour Act, 2074 “In employing a female worker where working hours…
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Can You Get Fired for Leaving Work Early? Let’s Break Down the Rules in Nepal
Imagine this: you leave work a minute early—just one minute—and you’re suddenly fired. Sounds absurd, right? But this actually happened in China. One employee was dismissed for leaving work one minute early, six times within a year. The court, however, ruled in her favor. Why? She received compensation. But what about here in Nepal? Can…
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Is Annual Salary Increment Mandatory in Nepal? Understanding the Legal Requirements
Is Annual Salary Increment Mandatory in Nepal? Understanding the Legal Requirements “We don’t wait a year to give raises. We reward performance!” Sounds like a modern and progressive approach, right? Rewarding employees based on their performance, irrespective of the time? Fair, transparent, and employee-friendly! But, can employers actually skip the annual salary increment? Is it…
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UNI
Nepal Liasion Council
We unite workers in Nepal across sectors, fighting for dignity, equality, fair pay & digital rights.
What we do ?
Our Works
Organize Workers Across Sectors
We mobilize workers in ICT, finance, media, care, commerce, and other sectors—supporting union formation and collective bargaining.
Advocate for Workers’ Rights
We push for progressive labor policies, digital protections, fair wages, and social justice through national and global campaigns.
Build Union Capacity
We provide training on leadership, digital organizing, gender equity, and negotiation skills to empower trade union leaders and members.
Support Gig and Informal Economy Workers
We champion the rights of freelancers, platform workers, and other informal sector workers by promoting recognition, protection, and fair conditions.
Coordinate Global Solidarity
We link Nepali unions to UNI Global Union’s international actions, campaigns, and solidarity missions to amplify our collective voice.
Promote Inclusive and Fair Digital Transition
We ensure that digital transformation benefits all workers by promoting data rights, algorithmic accountability, and inclusive tech adoption.
25 + Years
Who We Are
UNI Nepal Liaison Council
UNI Nepal Liaison Council is a national platform uniting affiliates of UNI Global Union in Nepal. Our mission is to promote solidarity, coordination, and strategic action among unions in the private and services sectors.
Our Vision: To build a just, democratic, and inclusive society where all workers are empowered and protected.
Our Mission includes :
- Unite unions from various sectors under one umbrella
- Defend and promote labor rights and social justice
- Influence policy and promote decent work at national and international levels
Affiliated Unions
Network of Unions
UNICTS Nepal
Union of Information Communication Technologies Services
UNIPHIN
Union of Professional Health and Care Sector Workers in Nepal (UNIPHIN)
We work for Workers !
UNI Nepal Liaison Council is the national coordinating body of UNI Global Union in Nepal. We bring together trade unions across sectors such as ICT, finance, commerce, media, care, and services to collectively advocate for decent work, labor rights, social justice, and sustainable development.
Whether you are a union member, a worker looking to organize, or a partner organization, we welcome your support and engagement in strengthening Nepal’s labor movement.
Our Team
Foundational pillars of our organization
Shankar Lamichhane
President
Justin Hammer
Vice President
Ashley Hardy
Secretary
Clark Roberts
Treasurer
