The labor movement in Nepal started on March 4, 1947, in Biratnagar against the hereditary Rana rule for the establishment of democracy and advancement of workers’ rights.

They have succeeded in addressing workers' rights and job security in the interim constitution of Nepal and in the ratification of ILO conventions.

[16][17] He addressed the high-level meeting with the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ITUC/Global Unions in Washington, DC in January 2011.

[18] After many negotiations and disagreements, in a landmark decision trade unions and employers have agreed to increase the salary and daily wages of workers.

[19] Including Social security fund in the agreement is the success of labour movement", said Ramjee Kunwar, acting president of NTUCI.