KATHMANDU: Various trade unions representing civil servants have urged the government not to curtail trade union rights in the proposed Federal Civil Service Bill.
In a joint statement, the unions called for ensuring full trade union rights, allowing all workers to organise and join unions of their choice in line with the Constitution and Nepal’s commitments to the International Labour Organization.
They also demanded legal provisions to strengthen the protection of employees’ rights, participation, and collective bargaining within the public service sector.
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration had made public the draft bill on April 24, seeking feedback as per the Legislation Act, 2081. The bill outlines provisions related to the formation, operation, and service conditions of the federal civil service.
The unions issuing the joint statement include the Nepal Civil Service Employees Organisation, Nepal Civil Service Employees Union, Nepal National Civil Service Employees Organisation, Unified Government Employees Association, Nepal Madhesi Civil Service Employees Forum, and the Independent Civil Servants Organisation.
They warned that any attempt to weaken trade union rights could undermine employee representation and democratic practices within the civil service.
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