Government Dissolves National Civil Service and Health Employee Unions
Summary
The Nepalese government has dissolved all national-level civil service and health service employee trade unions based on a new ordinance, ending the existence of major unions affiliated with political parties.
Key Points
- The Department of Labour and Professional Safety dissolved all national-level civil service and health service employee trade unions.
- The dissolution was based on Ordinance No. 7 of Sambat 2083 titled 'An Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Laws.'
- Several major unions registered under Civil Service Act and Nepal Health Service Act have been dissolved.
- This move has caused political stir and protests citing concerns over constitutional employee rights.
