All Nepal Tourism Workers Union (ANTWU) is a leading trade union organization representing over 2500 workers in the tourism industry in Nepal. Established in 2008 and officially registered with the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety, ANTWU works to promote and protect the rights of all tourism workers in the country. From the beginning, ANTWU has been actively advocating for the fundament
al rights of workers and has intensified its lobbying and advocacy efforts over the years. In addition to organizing training programs to improve the skills and quality of services offered by workers, ANTWU also strives for a democratic labor market and industrial development in Nepal. As a priority, ANTWU works to ensure decent work, social security, and a democratic labor market for all workers in the nation. To achieve these goals, ANTWU has been pushing for the reform of labor laws and the social security bill and has been lobbying for the implementation of all labor laws, social security acts, and ILO core conventions ratified by the Nepal government. ANTWU also works to pressure concerned authorities to implement minimum wage and labor standards, including worker representation in decision-making bodies. The objectives of the All Nepal Tourism Workers Union (ANTWU) are to:
Educate workers about their rights, including trade union rights, human rights, and labor standards
Establish effective collective bargaining agreements and labor inspection systems in the Nepali tourism industry
Promote occupational health and safety in the workplace by providing social security and insurance policies for all workers
Improve labor legislation and national social security schemes through dialogue and negotiation with concerned parties
Promote trade union activities at local, regional, and national levels through awareness and skill development programs
Enhance all workers' capacity, skills, and knowledge through training, orientation, and seminars. Mission and Vision:
Mission: The mission of the All Nepal Tourism Workers Union (ANTWU) is to promote and protect the rights of all tourism workers in Nepal by advocating for better working conditions and labor standards and empowering workers through education and training programs. Vision: The vision of ANTWU is to create a fair and equitable labor market in Nepal where tourism workers have access to decent work, social security, and a democratic labor market. ANTWU aims to improve the lives of tourism workers by ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and by advocating for policies that support the rights and well-being of all workers in the industry.
