1st All India Conference of ALL INDIA PUBLIC SECTOR AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS’ CONFEDERATION (AIPCOC) at Chennai on 05.08.2017:

The 1st All India Conference of AIPCOC, held at Chennai on 05.08.2017 attended by the Associations representing the CPSUs of all the sectors and Central Govt officers. Associations representing Banking sector, Telecom sector, Power sector, Insurance sector, Oil sector, Coal, Defense sector, Central Govt Gazetted officers confederation, Railway, ITDC etc attended the Conference.

Leaders from different sectors addressed the Conference about the issues faced by the sectors and how the Govt policies affected it. Central trade Union leaders also addressed the conference. CSs of AP, CHTD, CTD, KTK, KRL, MH, MP, RAJ, OR, TL, TN and WB Circles also attended the convention. Jt Sec(C ) and Jt Sec(E) also attended.

The conference adopted resolutions against disinvest & strategic sale of CPSUs, merger of banks and PSUs, proposed move for privatization of Railways etc. The conference adopted resolution demanding removal of affordability clause for 3rd PRC for CPSUs.

All India Bank Officers Confederation (AIBOC) Secretary General Com D T Franco unanimously elected as the Secretary General of AIPCOC. NCOA President Com V K Tomar elected as the President of AIPCOC. GS/SNEA Com K Sebastin elected as Vice President of AIPCOC.

State level conventions will be held shortly to elect the state level office bearers.

Congratulations to all our CSs, SSA and Branch Secretaries, Office bearers at all levels, each and every one who made the strike on 27.07.2017, a great success. Thousands and thousands of comrades participated in the strike even defying the dictates of the Govt, BSNL management and some Assns.

There is no words to praise the brave comrades of Guwahati, Assam Circle who stood like a rock and continued the strike even after the police action. CGMT Shri M. K. Seth got exposed in the whole episode for his dubious actions.

Once again congratulations to one and all for making the first phase of agitation including the one day strike on 27.07.2017 a great success and creating history.

NCOA and various Assns affiliated to NCOA also extended their solidarity and support for the strike in BSNL.   

Withdrawal of support and cooperation to BSNL management from 01.07.2017:

Unions and Associations meeting held on 27.06.2017 at New Delhi reviewed the situation and expressed serious concern over the stubborn attitude of BSNL management in crushing the Trade Union rights. One side management promising that vindictive actions will not be taken but on the other side they are not allowing peaceful demonstrations/ Dharna at BSNLCO premises. Instead of resolving the issues through mutual discussions, management vitiating the atmosphere by wage cut instructions and issuing orders declaring Dharna/Hunger fast etc as STRIKES.

Employees and the Unions and Assns are extending all the support and cooperation to the management and the ongoing agitations are to support the managements efforts in 3^rd PRC and other issues with DoT. The Non-Executives and Executives​ of BSNL are not only carrying out their own duties, but are also doing all extra works, keeping the larger interests of the Company in mind. On the other hand, the Corporate Management is issuing letter after letter, curtailing the legitimate rights of the employees, to conduct even peaceful agitations.

The meeting held on 27.06.17 reviewed the situation and severely condemned the high handed actions of the BSNL Management, in curtailing the fundamental rights of the employees to go on even peaceful agitations. After detailed discussion, the meeting unanimously decided to withdraw all cooperations to the BSNL Management from 01-07-2017. From this day onwards, the employees will only do their work and will not involve in any extra activities.

A letter in this regard is submitted to the management.

It is time for introspection:

It is time for all those executives who have not yet aligned themselves under the Umbrella  of Joint Forum to introspect and move towards the platform which is fighting and having the resolve to fight for the rights of their members like standard pay scales, promotions, CPSU Cadre Hierarchy, Superannuation benefits, 3rd PRC, pension revision, first TBP in 4 years, E1A and E2A for Civil/Elect/Arch etc is the need of the hour. The Joint Forum led by SNEA and AIGETOA has made strong inroads towards the resolution of long pending HR issues and the synergy created between the associations during the ongoing trade union programs had made us to believe that unity between like minded forces can do wonders for the fraternity. 

The eighteen thousand plus vote got by the support Association in the membership verification is now used against the very same people who voted for them.  It is visible on standard pay scales issue, struggle for 3rd PRC etc etc. 

Eventhough there is about seven thousand paid members for them on check off after verification, the eighteen thousand plus number is repeatedly used by the support Assn in DoT and BSNL to derail all the HR issues which JF and BSNL management jointly trying to resolve. Even they are not ready for joint struggle or afraid of struggles which is nothing but deceiving their own membership and the supporters.

Out of 18000 plus votes claimed by them, around 10000 plus votes have been garnered using the platform of other Associations in the United Forum. When the time came for returning the good job done by strongly fighting for the issues, the support association preferred to keep themselves away and in fact started doing just the opposite by taking contradictory stand on issues and playing in the hands of DoT and BSNL management.

It is time for those voted for the support Assn to introspect whether their vote and strength is continued to be exploited for such negative campaign in DoT and BSNL against the interest of the Executives. It is time for all the Executives to come out and strengthen the hands of the Assns fighting for the legitimate rights of the Executives.

Copy of the notice for the CHQ Office bearers and CSs meeting at New Delhi on 17^th and 18^th June, 2017:

Accommodation will be available at SNEA Bhavan and Hotel KYRON, Saraswathi Marg, Karol Bag, New Delhi.

DIR(HR) called a meeting of the Joint Forum today to discuss various demands. PGM(Estt), GM(SR) and DGM(Estt) also present. At the outset DIR(HR) clarified that BSNL is fully committed to the demand of E2 and E3 pay scales and written to DoT to reconsider the order issued on 28.03.2017 approving E1 and E2 scales and requesting to approve E2 and E3 scales as recommended by BSNL on 06.06.2016. DIR(HR) further informed that she didn’t told the PS to Hon MOSC that the PO is as per the BSNL proposal, in fact it is based on the earlier proposal of 2009, rejected by DoT twice. BSNL want to get E2 and E3 scales implemented. Another reminder has been issued by BSNL to DoT to approve its proposal of E2 and E3 scales. Further we had discussions on the meeting called by DoT, tomorrow.

Discussion on HR issues will be held on Monday in the presence of DIR(HR) after her return from tour.

Second day of Relay Hunger strike.

More participation reported from various Circles and momentum is picking up. More are more activists from other Assns joined the agitation today. All Circle/SSA Secretaries should ensure that actual report on number of Executives on hunger strike is sent by the SSA/Circles to BSNL management. Since it is a do or die situation, all the Executives are requested to join the agitation from tomorrow.  More than 42000 Executives are working as either as JTO/JAO or SDE/AO equivalent grades and all of them facing reversion as cadre is downgraded. All the Executives are opposing this retrograde decision of DoT. Similarly other HR issues are to be resolved at the earliest. For that purpose, the agitations are to be intensified with more and more participation. 

Parliament March by NCOA on 22.03.2017.

Congratulations to all the office bearers and activists of SNEA for making the march a great success.

More than 1500 Executives from various CPSUs participated in the Parliament March organized by NCOA on 22.03.2017. It is a clear message to the Prime Minister, Niti Ayog and the Union Govt that the employees will not allow disinvestment and will go to any extent to protect the interest of the company. Employees form CPSUs also joined the march in the efforts to protect the CPSUs. The CPSU employees resolved to protect the CPSUs from disinvestment/strategic sale. On 3^rd PRC, all demanded pay revision without linking with profitability and affordability. CPSUs become loss making due to the wrong policies of the Govt or by inefficient management and not by the employees. The employees are not part of any policy decisions.

Com Tapan Sen, MP and General Secretary/CITU inaugurated the March near BSNLCO. Com Predeep Battacharya, Hon MP representing INTUC addressed the March. Com Amrit Kaur from AITUC, office bearers from BMS etc addressed and extended their full support for the initiative taken by the Executives and employees to protect the CPSUs.

As usual police stopped the March at Parliament street police station and taken a delegation to the Hon Prime Minister for submitting the memorandum.

Com Baby Thomas, Secretary General/NCOA, Com V. K. Tomar, President/NCOA, Com K Sebastin, GS/SNEA, Com Thomas Franco, Secretary General/AIBOC and General Secretaries of various Associations representing various CPSUs addressed the march. Com.A.A.Khan, CHQ President / SNEA participated and led the Parliament march. Dy.GS/SNEA Com M S Adasul also participated in the march and extended vote of thanks.

Maximum participation was from MTNLEA and SNEA. Large number of comrades from Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and UP(West) Circles participated in the March in addition to the comrades from NTR and BSNLCO. CSs Com SS Rajput/RAJ, Com Amarjit Singh/PB, Com Surendar Singh Sandhu/HR, Com Sanjeev Sharma/UP(West), Com G K Das/BSNLCO, Com Aggarwal/NTR and Com V K Yadav/CP, UP(W) taken all efforts for the success of the march. AGS Com Padmanabha Rao and Jt Sec Com Arvind Dahiya led the march. CHQ congratulate all of them for their commitment to protect the company and the fight for their rights like 3^rd PRC.

Parliament March by NCOA on 22.03.2017 from BSNLCO.

NCOA organized Parliament March on 22.03.2017 on the following demands:

a) No disinvestment/Strategic sale.

b) Implementation of 3^rd PRC without profitability condition.

If profitability condition is not removed, BSNL Executives will not get 3^rd PRC benefits and pensionary benefits. We have to start agitation now itself before Govt takes final decision on 3^rd PRC.

CSs of HR, UP(West), PB and RAJ to coordinate and bring maximum comrades for the Parliament March on 22.03.2017.

All comrades to reach Eastern Court/BSNLCO by 01 PM.

March to Raj Bhawan / Collectorate / DM Office on 9th March, 2017 by all Unions and Associations -- Make extensive preparations:

Demands:-

a) Opposing Niti Ayogs proposal for Closure and transfer of BSNL assets to State Govts.

b) Opposing formation of Subsidiary Tower Company.

c) Demanding allotment of 4G spectrum, free of cost, to BSNL.

d) Opposing favours being extended to Reliance Jio.

View Copy of the Memorandum (In Word format)

All union/Association meeting held at New Delhi on 16.11.2016 decides to organise One Day Dharna on 25.11.2016 and One day Strike on 15.12.2016 against formation of Subsidiary Tower Company.

The all Union/Association meeting held at New Delhi on 16.11.216, unanimously decided to conduct dharna on 25.11.2016 and one day strike on 15.12.2016, against the proposed move for formation of Subsidiary Tower Company. In the past, the united BSNL trade union movement has foiled all attempts of the government to disinvest BSNL. Once again we will prove that we will not allow BSNL to be destroyed. Circle and district office bearers are requested to immediately start the preparations, in coordination with all the unions and associations, to make the Dharna and Strike a historic success.

Government is moving fast in the direction of forming Tower Subsidiary Company of BSNL, which will be detrimental to the future of BSNL. The Core committee meeting of the Forum decided to conduct demonstrations on 27.10.2016, at the Corporate Office, Circle and SSA HQs opposing formation of the Subsidiary Tower Company. The future course of action on this issue will be decided in the next meeting of the Forum, to be held on 17.11.2016.

“Day Long Hunger Fast” at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA HQs. As per the reports, the participation in first day hunger fast from all over country is very encouraging. Hundreds of comrades participated with huge enthusiasm and determination to settle the issues without anymore delay. Make extensive preparations for the Hunger strike with maximum participation on 28th and 29th September, 2016.

Demands:

1. Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.

2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendations of 2nd PRC.

Solidarity and support to the General Strike on 02.09.2016 by the Central Trade Unions.

Central Trade Unions decided for one day strike on 02.09.2016 with various demands including No disinvestment of CPSEs, minimum wages, strict enforcement of labour laws and no amendment to labour laws, no merger of banks etc. All the issues are so serious and having direct impact on BSNL when Govt very seriously thinking about strategic sale.

SNEA decided to extend solidarity and support to the strike by joining the demonstration or holding separate demonstrations wherever possible.

Save Public Sector movement:

Huge Parliament March on 09.08.2016 opposing disinvestment, privatization and merger of Banks.

Officers of Nationalised Banks conducted a huge Parliament March with the slogan SAVE PUBLIC SECTOR, SAVE INDIA in the banner of All India Bank Officers Federation (AIBOC) and NCOA. More than 5000 officers/ Executives participated in the March. SNEA, NCOA, MEA and AIPEF extended full support to the agitation and joined the Parliament March in large numbers giving stern warning to the Govt against disinvestment/ privatization.

SNEA comrades from BSNLCO, NTR, UP(W) and HR also joined the Parliament March. GS, President, Chairman, AGS, CS/NTR, CS/UP(W) and other activists participated. Com Havinder singh, Sec Genaral/AIBOC, Com Sudharshan, President/AIBOC, Com Franco/AIBOC, GS/SNEA, President/NCOA, Com Ashok Rao/Patron, NCOA, GS/AIPEF and office bearers of AIBOC addressed the Parliament March.

Save Public Sector: Officers/Executives of Bank, Power, Telecom and NCOA today conducting a Parliament March at 10.30 AM opposing disinvestment of Public Sector Units. AIBOC taken the initiative. SNEA also participating in the Parliament March opposing the disinvestment/sale of CPSUs.

The employees of BSNL and MTNL staged massive demonstration at all Circle and SSA HQs on 03.08.2016 protesting against the Govt move for strategic sale/sale of BSNL and MTNL. When BSNL is in the path of revival, this move, may be supported and sponsored by private operators should be opposed tooth and nail. Strategic sale means, management control will go to the strategic partner. Ultimately it will fully go into their hands, full privatization. VSNL is a classical example where TATA was the strategic partner. Now VSNL has vanished and only TATA Teleservices is there. We have to make our employees alert and prepare them for a tough battle ahead. So far we protected our company from any disinvestment through continuous struggles. We have to unite all the employees for this noble cause.

At BSNLCO GS, President, Chairman, AGS, Jt Sec, CS/NTR and other activists of SNEA participated. Leaders of various Assns and Unions in BSNL and MTNL addressed the gathering. NCOA also extended its solidarity and support and President/NCOA addressed at BSNLCO.

At all Circle/SSA HQs, mass demonstrations were held and thousands of comrades participated in it strongly opposing the Govt move.

Move for strategic sale / Disinvestment of BSNL / MTNL

 Massive Demonstration held across the country on 03.08.2016

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Move for strategic sale /Disinvestment of BSNL and MTNL

MASS DEMONSTRATION ON 03.08.2016 at BSNLHQ, Circle/SSA HQs

Forum of BSNL Unions/Assns and MTNL Unions/Assn strongly opposing the Govt move for strategic sale/disinvestment of BSNL or MTNL. Make extensive preparations --- stop the Govt from the move at the beginning itself. 

BSNL launched another marketing initiative today – Free To Home (FTH): By this Free Call Diversion allowed from Mobile to any Landline (Home/Office) within LSA(Circle). Hon MoC&IT will be announcing this today. CMD BSNL called the Core Committee of the Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations and informed this today morning. This scheme will popularise the landline and address the inbuilding coverage issue. Further we requested to consider the call diversion from landline to mobile also during faulty condition. It is another marketing initiative atken by BSNL.

We are extremely happy that this demand was raised by SNEA two months back vide SNEA/CHQ/CMD/2015-18/18   Dated 21st March, 2016.

On performance, it was informed by CMD that according to the unaudited accounts, BSNL income may touch 30,000 Cr during 2015-16 and the operating profit will be around 2,200 Cr (during 2014-15 it was 672 Cr). Revenue from Core business increased by 3%. Vertical wise CFA:2%, CM:2% and EB:42%.Most probably, 5 Circles namely Kerala, Karnataka, Orissa, A&N and J&K may record profit this year with Kerala again at top with 735 Cr.

On 23^rd May, another 1,100 Cr refund has received from Income Tax, taking the total receipt to 6,000 Cr during 2016-17.

On expansion CMD informed that all the 3 verticals done major expansion and taken quick decisions. CFA added/upgraded 49 BNGs. EB added MPLS ccts by adding cards in existing CISCO routers and procuring new 232 routers from Huawei. CM vertical expansion is going on in Phase VII+, adding 21000 BTSs, most of them are 3G BTSs.

Lunch hour demonstration on 10.03.2016

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations holding lunch hour demonstration today in protest against Govt move to introduce TAX on EPF withdrawals and demanding

a)  Settlement of 78.2% IDA for the pensioners without linking it with MTNL pension.

b)  Payment of USO subsidy for Rs 1250 Cr before March, 31^st.

c)  Pension contribution, by BSNL, to the government should be calculated only based on actual basic pay of the employees and not on the maximum of the pay scale.

d)  Reimbursement of salaries of employees deputed to DoT and TERM Cells.

Eventhough Govt announced withdrawal of TAX on EPF withdrawals, Forum is going ahead with the lunch hour demonstration on other important issues.

Forum writes to CMD BSNL on periodical monitoring of the SWAS programme.

Forum writes to CMD BSNL on revision of allowances like HRA, PUC, medical etc on the basis of 78.2% IDA merger and restoration of LTC etc.

Forum writes to CMD BSNL on proposed ICR agreement with Reliance Jio.

Forum review meeting on S W A S programme: Forum of BSNL Unions and Assn held a review meeting on 11.01.2016 on the progress on the Service With A Smile (S W A S) programme. The progress in various Circles and SSAs evaluated. Number of Circles and large number of SSAs taken very good initiative in this regard. Management and employees started working together, taking lot of initiatives with frequent meetings and interactions.

In other Circles and SSAs where the drive is not picked up, Forum leaders should act fast like other Circles/SSAs. The progress has to be reviewed at every level Exchange/Branch/SSA/Circle level frequently.

Combined Circle Executive Committee meetings of SNEA and BSNLEU of Kerala Circle and convention at Trivandrum: A combined meeting of SNEA, BSNLEU and CCLU, Kerala Circle was held at Trivandrum on 04.11.2015. GS Com K Sebastin addressed the meeting.

GS in his address congratulated the entire employees of Kerala Circle especially the comrades of SNEA, BSNLEU and CCLU for the historical struggle against corruption and dictatorship. Ultimately all the corruption charges are getting proved and truth started coming out. In the process growth of the Circle drastically come down and huge number of landline, BB and mobile connections surrendered due to very poor service. Circle management was only interested in vindictive actions, not on development or quality of service. As a first step to clean the system, management decided to shift the CGM, Sri M S S Rao on charges of corruption clearly establishing our complaints and posted him as Principal, RTTC, TVM. BSNL Management told the Hon Supreme Court and CAT that Mr Rao is facing serious charges of corruption, his name is in the agreed list, he is not able to lead or control or motivate the employees, Circle growth is affected etc, clearly establishing we are correct. What SNEA and BSNLEU was telling for the last one year is admitted by the management in the Hon Court. Further actions on the charges of corruption is expected in the coming days.

Now it is for the employees to prove that not because of the CGM alone, Kerala was making profit, it was because of the hard work of the employees, Kerala was always in the top. Earlier Management and Employees worked together which took the Circle to the glory. Now under the new CGM, Circle has to flourish again, that is the expectation of CHQ and BSNL management, GS told.

Forum decision on Adhoc PLI payment: Forum meeting on 12.10.2015 decided to organize one day Dharna at BSNLCO, Circle/SSA HQs on 19.10.2015 demanding payment of PLI. Organize the Dharna in coordination with Forum constuents at all levels.

Lunch /closing hour demonstration on 06.10.2015 demanding payment of Adhoc PLI.

Tower subsidiary formation:

Day long Dharna on 16.09.2015 at BSNLCO/Circle/SSA HQs protesting against the cabinet decision to form separate Tower subsidiary company. All CS/SSA Secretaries are requested to mobilise the employees in coordination with other Union/Assns to make the programme a grand success giving a strong message to the Govt which tries to dismantle the company.

Maximum Comrades from nearby Circles like UP(West), Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan etc are to reach BSNLCO for the Dharna.

Conduct protest demonstrations on 14.09.2015 against massive victimizations in Kerala:

Massive victimizations are going on in Kerala. On friday about 15 officials including Com Prathap Kumar, Asst General Secretary/BSNLEU, Com K Mohanan, CS/BSNLEU, Com P Gopakumar, VP/BSNLEU, Com S Narendrakumar, Trivandrum SSA President/SNEA, Com T Santhoshkumar, Trivandrum SSA Secretary/SNEA and other SSA leaders are suspended by the Circle Management. SNEA and BSNLEU decided to organise protest lunch hour demonstrations on 14.09.2015 at BSNLCO and Circle HQs. If any SSA is able to organise lunch hour demonstration in short time, they should conduct it along with BSNLEU after discussing with them.

Further agitation at All India level starts from 17.09.2015.

“Indefinte Relay Hunger Strike” from 17.09.2015 at BSNLCO.

Conduct protest demonstrations on 14.09.2015 against massive victimizations in Kerala:

Massive victimizations are going on in Kerala. On friday about 15 officials including Com Prathap Kumar, Asst General Secretary/BSNLEU, Com K Mohanan, CS/BSNLEU, Com P Gopakumar, VP/BSNLEU, Com S Narendrakumar, Trivandrum SSA President/SNEA, Com T Santhoshkumar, Trivandrum SSA Secretary/SNEA and other SSA leaders are suspended by the Circle Management. SNEA and BSNLEU decided to organise protest lunch hour demonstrations on 14.09.2015 at BSNLCO and Circle HQs. If any SSA is able to organise lunch hour demonstration in short time, they should conduct it along with BSNLEU after discussing with them.

Further agitation at All India level starts from 17.09.2015.

“Indefinte Relay Hunger Strike” from 17.09.2015 at BSNLCO.

Situation in Kerala worsening day by day:

Today about 15 officials including Com Prathap Kumar, Asst General Secretary/BSNLEU, Com K Mohanan, CS/BSNLEU, Com P Gopakumar, VP/BSNLEU, Com S Narendrakumar, Trivandrum SSA President/SNEA, Com T Santhoshkumar, Trivandrum SSA Secretary/SNEA and other SSA leaders are suspended by the Circle Management. SNEA and BSNLEU decided for agitation at All India level from 17.09.2015 against the oppressive measures.

Forum decided to hold day long Dharna on 16.09.2015 at BSNLCO/Circle/SSA HQs protesting against the cabinet decision to form separate Tower subsidiary company. All CS/SSA Secretaries are requested to mobilise the employees in coordination with other Union/Assns to make the programme a grand success giving a strong message to the Govt which tries to dismantle the company. Maximum Comrades from nearby Circles like UP(West), Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan etc are to reach BSNLCO for the Dharna.

Strike by Central trade Unions on 02^nd September, 2015.

Central Trade unions are going for one day strike on 02.09.2015. The strike is against the anti employee policies of the Govt, against disinvestment of CPSUs, minimum wages hike for the labourers etc.

Strike by Central trade Unions on 02^nd September, 2015.

Central Trade unions are going for one day strike on 02.09.2015. The strike is against the anti employee policies of the Govt, against disinvestment of CPSUs, minimum wages hike for the labourers etc.BSNL is also facing the same problems and Tower subsidiary formation is a major threat for us.

SNEA(I) decided to fully support the strike by joining the demonstrations with the striking employees. 

Massive Dharna to be held at Corporate Office, Circle and District levels on 16.09.2015, against Subsidiary Tower Company formation.

The Forum meeting which met today, has taken the decision to conduct massive Dharna at the Corporate Office, Circle and SSA levels, against the decision of the Cabinet for formation of Subsidiary Tower Company. The meeting insisted that the government should give up it’s decision to form Subsidiary Tower Company. The meeting also decided to mobilise more than 1000 comrades in the Dharna to be conducted at the BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi. All Circle and District secretaries are requested to organise the Dharna very effectively.

Union Cabinet approved the formation of Subsidiary Tower company. SNEA(I) and Forum of BSNL Unions/Assns has been opposing this move right from the beginning.

Forum decided to conduct massive demonstrations on 12.08.2015 at BSNLCO and Circle/SSA HQs opposing the move.

SNEA(I) and BSNLEU writes to the CMD BSNL, demanding immediate intervention to restore normalcy in Kerala Circle as BSNLEU and SNEA(I) launched joint agitational programmes like demonstrations, indefinite hunger strike, non co-operation etc in Kerala from 03.08.2015 onwards against victimization of activists of both organizations and restoring trade union rights

Night Free call facility and Free roaming facility: Campaign extended for one more month.

The Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations meeting on 26.06.2015, reviewed the implementation of the Forum call to conduct a month long campaign from 8^th June to 7^th July to popularise the “Night Free call” facility and also to increase the number of landline and broadband connections. The Forum meeting expressed its dissatisfaction over the slackness on the part of the circle and district level Forums in implementing the month long campaign. So far the CHQ of all Unions/Associations have not received information from any circle except Chennai TD regarding the implementation of the campaign. Subsequently "Free roaming" facility also announced by the Management from 15th June. After detailed discussion, the meeting decided that the campaign should be extended for one more month.  Forum took the decision that all circle level Forums should compulsorily meet by 03.07.2015 and finalise the strategies for the successful implementation of the campaign. Similarly, all the district level Forums should meet by 06.07.2015 and finalise the strategies to be taken at the district level for the successful implementation of the campaign.  Forum also took the decision to write to the CMD BSNL about the inaction of the circle and SSA level administrations in taking steps to increase our customer base, utilising the offers. Hence, all circle and district secretaries are requested to take every possible step to effectively conduct the campaign. 

The BSNL Management has taken two bold marketing initiatives recently.  They are the "9 pm to 7 am" free call facility from landline and the "free roaming" facility in mobile connectionss. Both these steps have been largely welcomed by the public as a result of which the BSNL image has also greatly improved. At the same time, we should not forget that, the Company is going to lose its revenue to the extent of hundreds of crores of rupees as a result of the implementation of both these concessions. Increasing our customer base substantially, is the only way to save the Company from this loss of revenue. Hence, we the employees, have to take every possible step, to increase our customer base in a big way, both in the landline, broadband and mobile segments. The next one month period should be entirely and effectively utilised to boost our customer base.

“Post card campaign" in the month of August.

The Forum meeting held on 26.05.2015 expressed its dissatisfaction over the fact that, the government has not taken any meaningful step for the revival of BSNL. It is already 2 months since the 2 day strike has taken place, and also talks were held with the Secretary, DoT. Except in the matter of 78.2% IDA merger for pensioners, no improvement has come on any other issue. The Forum has decided that, the whole month of July should be utilised to popularize the “Night Free call facility” and “Free roaming facility” and increase our customer base. At the same time, the Forum has come to the conclusion that, we cannot remain silent for long. Hence, it is decided in the meeting that a "Post card campaign" should be conducted in the month of August from 10^th to 22^nd August, 2015. Post card should go from each and every employee to the Hon Minister of Communications, demanding immediate steps for the revival of BSNL.

The text of the post card:

"Hon Minister of Communications & IT is requested to immediately settle the demands submitted by the Forum, for the revival of BSNL"

National General Council(NGC) meeting of NCOA at Guwahati: The NGC of National Confederation of Officers Associations of Public Sector undertakings (NCOA) held at Guwahati on 27.04.2015. Com K. Sebastin, GS, Com Arvind Pal Dahiya, National Vice President, NCOA and AGS/SNEA(I), Com I. H. Mandal, CS/AS Circle and other activists of Assam Circle attended the NGC.

Employees put BSNL on Fire of Struggle

Employees on 2^nd day of strike

It is a Do or Die battle for the employees. It is going to decide the future of BSNL and the future of the employees. Participate enmasse, make it a grand success by 100% participation. Close down BSNL for 2 days. Stage demonstration outside all offices. Strike reports from all units to be reached to BSNLCO with 100% participation.

Main demands are:

a. Refund Rs 9000 Crore to BSNL on account of BWA spectrum refund charges, excess pension contribution, USO Subsidy, salary of employees deputed to TERM Cell etc.

b. Transfer of land and asset from DoT to BSNL.

c. Compensation to loss making Rural services.

d. Fill up vacant DIR(Fin), DIR(HR) and DIR(CM) posts in BSNL Board.

e. No subsidiary formation.

f. No merger of BSNL and MTNL without addressing contentious issues. 

g. Allow BSNL for spectrum trading.

h.Reject anti-employee recommendations of Deloittee committee. 

i. Expand BSNL network, extend financial assistance to BSNL for expansion.

j. Pension revision for BSNL pensioners. 

k. Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees.

Strike on 21^st, 22^nd April, 2015.

Make extensive preparations. Success of the strike going to decide the future of BSNL and the future of the employees.

Strike on 21^st, 22^nd April, 2015.

Massive preparations to be made in the next few days by door to door campaign and conducting combined meeting of Forum at all the exchanges/locations. The employees on leave should cancel their leave and join duty on 21^st and 22^nd to participate in the strike.

Since settlement of issues going to decide the future of BSNL and the employees, 100% participation and success of the strike only will compel the Govt to start negotiations and settlement of issues in the coming days.

Two days strike on 21^st and 22^nd April, 2015: Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be serving fresh notice on 12.03.2015 with the charter of demands already announced.

As part of this Lunch hour demonstration will be held at BSNLCO/Circle /SSA HQs on 12.03.2015.

Two days strike on 21^st and 22^nd April, 2015: Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be serving fresh notice on 12.03.2015 with the charter of demands already announced.

Save BSNL, SAVE NATION:

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 25.02.2015:

The Parliament march will start exactly at 11.00 am from BSNL CO, Janpath, New Delhi and end by 2 PM. So, all comrades are requested to reach BSNLCO by 10.30 am. CSs of all Circles to ensure that maximum number of comrades are participating in the March. All the comrades from BSNLCO, NTR and neighbouring HR, UP(W), PB and RAJ Circles requested to participate.

Circle level Convention of Karnataka circle held at Bangalore on 10.2.2015.

Circle level Convention of Kerala circle held at Thrissur on 11.2.2015.

Convention at Patna on 18.02.2015:

State Level Convention of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, Bihar Circle was held on 18.02.2015 at Patna for “SAVE BSNL-SAVE NATION” Campaign and about 800 comrades attended the Convention.

Com C. Singh, GS/NFTE, Com. Arvind. P. Dahiya/AGS SNEA(I), Com Swapan Chakraborty, Deputy GS/BSNLEU, Com. Ramesh Kumar/Joint Sec(East)/ SNEA(I)  addressed the convention. Com. Ratish Kumar, Convener of Forum & Circle Secretary/SNEA(I) Bihar Circle Com. Baikund Prasad Singh, Chairman of Forum & Circle Secretary/BSNLEU, Com. S.K. Dubey, Circle Secretary/NFTE, Com. Krishna Kumar/AIBSNLEA, Com. Manoj Kumar Jha/BTEU, Com. Wasi Ahmad/AIGETOA, Com. Vijay Kumar/SNATTA were addressed in convention.

Convention at Kolkatta on 19.02.2015:

The Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations conducted a circle level convention on 19.2.2015 at Kolkata.  Com. Saibal Sengupta, CS/BSNL EU & convener of the Kolkata forum initiated the discussion. Com. Dilip Saha, CS/SNEA(I), Com. Animesh Mitra, Vice President (CHQ)/ BSNLEU, Com. Om Prakash Singh, Vice President (CHQ)/BSNLEU, Com. Sekhar Majumder (NFTE BSNL) com. Aniruddha Mondal (BTU BSNL) and com. Prasun Mukhopadhyay (AIBSNLEA) addressed the convention.

Convention at Jaipur on 19.02.2015:

The Forum of Rajasthan circle conducted a huge convention in the premises of the PGM TD office, Jaipur. Com.Ashok Pareek, Convener, Forum, welcomed all the leaders and the comrades. More than 1000 comrades enthusiastically participated in the convention. It is addressed by Com G L Jogi, CHQ President/SNEA(I),  Com P.Abhimanyu, GS/BSNLEU, Com.Islam Ahmed, President/NFTE, Com Prahalad Rai, GS/AIBSNLEA, Com R Khanna, President/SNATTA, Com Rasheed Khan, AGS/TEPU and Com Abhishek Jain, AGS/AIGETOA. All the leaders explained the demands contained in the charter of demands, on which the indefinite strike from 17-03-2015 is going to take place. CHQ heartily congratulates the Forum of Rajasthan circle for organising a highly successful convention.

Convention at Jammu on 20.02.2015:

Forum of BSNL Unions/Association organised a grand convention at Jammu, on 20.02.2015. Inspite of bad weather large number of employees participated in the convention. Com. Balbir Singh, President/BSNLEU, CHQ, Com.P.K Bali, CS/SNEA(I), Com.Mir Nizar Ahmad, CS/BSNLEU, Com.P.C. Thapa, CS/AIBSNLEA, Com.Amrik Singh, CS/AIGETOA, Com. Gulam Qadir Dandroo, Org.Secy/BSNLEU CHQ and other addressed the convention.

 Convention at Bhopal on 21.02.2015:

Forum of BSNL unions and associations organized a convention at Bhopal, MP Circle on 21.02.2015. Com Pramode Pradhan, Secretary, CITU, MP inaugurated the convention. Com Dutta Majumdarr, President/SNEA, MP, Com Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS/BSNLEU, Com R. P. Sahu, GS/AIGETOA, Com Jagdish Singh, vice president, BSNLEU, CHQ, Com H.S. Thakhur, CS/BSNLEU & Forum Convener, Com Habib Khan, CS/NFTE – BSNL, Com. Narang, CS, BSNLOA etc. spoke in the meeting.

Save BSNL, SAVE NATION:

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 25.02.2015:

CSs of all Circles to ensure that maximum number of comrades are participating the March on 25.02.2015. All the comrades from BSNLCO, NTR and neighbouring HR, UP(W), PB and RAJ Circles to participate.

Forum meeting on 11.02.2015: A review meeting of the Forum held at New Delhi regarding the preparations for the parliament March on 25.02.2015, 1 crore signature campaign and indefinite strike from 17.03.2015 onwards.

According to the report received by CHQ, the progress in the signature campaign is not satisfactory in many Circles. All CSs, SSA/Branch secretaries, office bearers at all levels are once again requested to concentrate on signature campaign. The memorandum to the Hon PM may be got signed from the public at the earliest. All CSs and other office bearers to co-ordinate with other Union/Assn leaders and make it a grant success.

Save BSNL movement:

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 25.02.2015:

Comrades from all the Circles are to participate in the Parliament March. CSs to ensure that maximum number of comrades are participating the March on 25.02.2015. Train Reservations may be done accordingly.

The signature campaign of one crore from the public is to be completed before the parliament march as per the target given to Circles.

A meeting of the Circle Secretaries and CHQ office-bearers will be held on 26.02.2015 at New Delhi. Separate Notice will be issued today.

Convention in Tamil Nadu Circle on 30.01.2015:

Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations, Tamil Nadu circle conducted a massive convention at Cuddalore, TN on 30.01.2015. About 1,500 comrades attended the convention. The convention was presided over by all the circle presidents of the constituent Unions/Assns. The convention was addressed by Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary/BSNLEU, Com. Chandeswar Singh, General Secretary/NFTE(BSNL), Com. K. Sebastin, General Secretary/SNEA(I) and Com. P. Venugopal, President/AIBSNLEA, Com M Gopinathan, CS/SNEA(I) and others. The convention was also addressed by all the circle secretaries of the constituent unions. All the leaders requested the delegates of the convention to effectively organise the "Save BSNL" campaign, collection of one crore signatures, 25th February March to Parliament and the Indefinite Strike from 17-03-2015. This convention has boosted the morale of the Tamil Nadu comrades to effectively organise the indefinite strike from 17.03.2015. Tamil Nadu comrades already collected 1.6 lakh singnatures as part of signature campaign.

   Convention in Chennai TD on 29.01.2015:

Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations, Chennai TD conducted a very effective convention today. The convention is held in the sprawling Raja Annamali Mandram and about 800 comrades attended the convention. Com R. Rajan, CHQ Treasurer /SNEA(I) and Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS/BSNLEU, Com.Lingamurty, Dy.GS, FNTO,  Com. Shanmuga Sundararajan, CS/SNEA(I) and many others addressed the Convention and elaborately spoke on the important demands on which the indefinite strike from17-03-2015 is taking place. The CHQ leaders urged the Circle leaders and comrades to effectively conduct the "Save BSNL" Campaign,  as well as the signature campaign and also mobilise maximum comrades for the March to Parliament.

Save BSNL movement:

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 25.02.2015:

Comrades from all the Circles are to participate in the Parliament March. CSs to ensure that maximum number of comrades are participating the March on 25.02.2015. Train Reservations may be done accordingly.

Save BSNL movement:

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 25.02.2015:

Comrades from all the Circles are to participate in the Parliament March. CSs to ensure that maximum number of comrades are participating the March on 25.02.2015. Train Reservations may be done accordingly.

Massive Dharna for revival of BSNL -- SAVE BSNL

Massive participation reported from various Circles for the three days Dharna on 06th, 07th and 08th January, 2015. Huge participation reported from AP, AS, BR, CTD, CHI, HP, HR, J&K, KTK, KRL, MH, MP, NE I, NE II, DELHI/NTR, OD,PB, RAJ, TN, UPE, UPW, UKD and WB Circles. Report from A&N, GUJ and JKD Circles awaited.

Congratulations to all the employees of BSNL for making the agitation a grand success, especially the comrades of SNEA who are on the forefront to organize the employees. Special mention is required for the enthusiasm shown by the young comrades in the Dharna since the future is fully depending on the revival of BSNL.

Comrades, now fully concentrate on the 1 Crore signature campaign from the public and Parliament March on 25.02.14. Comrades from all the Circles to participate in the Parliament March.

All our employees should fully concentrate on customer care, prompt fault clearance, provisioning of connections even with all limitation by giving full confidence to the customers and public. Comrades, without public support and support from the MP/MLAs we cannot make the movement success.

SAVE BSNL Movement

Third day Dharna by Forum of Unions and Associations on 08.01.2015 on the issues of revival of BSNL.

Lunch hour demonstration in solidarity and support of strike by Coal India employees:

SAVE BSNL Movement

Three days Dharna by Forum of Unions and Associations started on 06^th January, 2015 on the issues of revival of BSNL. Large scale participation reported from various Circles. Dharna will continue for another two days.

Forum national leaders in their address at New Delhi told the employees that this may be a last chance for the employees to revive the company by providing better service to the customers, focusing on growth, expansion of network and customer base. This year, 2015 is going to decide the future of BSNL. All the demands raised by the Forum are related to growth and revival of company so that better service can be provided to the customers. 

Parliament March to be held on 25.02.2015 and a memorandum signed by the public demanding SAVE BSNL is proposed to be handed over to the Hon Prime Minister on that day. Forum decided to collect one Crore signatures from the public in the memorandum. The Memorandum to be got signed from the all the Hon MPs also seperately. CSs/SSA/Branch secretaries and all our activists at all levels may coordinate with other Union/Assn leaders for the signature campaign.

Three days Dharna on 06^th, 07^th and 08^th January, 2015 at SSA/Circle HQs and BSNLCO.

Maximum members should participate in the Dharna on all the days and it should be ensued that each and every BSNL employee is participating in the Dharna atleast one day by awailing leave.

Three days Dharna on 06^th, 07^th and 08^th January, 2015 at SSA/Circle HQs and BSNLCO.

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations had a meeting at New Delhi on 30.12.2014 to assess the preparations for 3 days Dharna on 6, 7 and 8 January, 2015, signature campaign on the memorandum (minimum 1 crore) to be submitted to the Hon Prime Minister and the parliament march on 25.02.2015.

Joint Forum of officers Associations of PSUs consisting of AIBOC, AIPEF, NCOA and SNEA(I) organised a seminar on 22.11.2014 at Bengaluru in a grand manner. The main speakers were Com K Ashok Rao (President, NCOA), Com R Rajan (CHQ Treasurer SNEA(I)), Com Krishna Murty (AIBOC), Com Nayak Wadi (AIPEF), Com Venkata Shiva Reddy (KEBEA) and Com M. Sivaraman (NCOA). Com S B Nagavi, CS/KTK Circle and large number of comrades of KTK Circle especially from Bengaluru attended the seminar.

Joint Forum of Officers Associations of PSUs consisting of AIBOC, AIPEF, NCOA and SNEA(I) organised a seminar on 23.11.2014 at Hyderabad in a grand manner. The main speakers were Prof. Prabhath Patnaik (Eminent Economist and Prof JNU, New Delhi), Prof K Nageswar (MLC, Telangana State), Com K Ashok Rao (President, NCOA), Com P Padmanabha Rao (Jt Secretary South, SNEA(I)), Com Ratnakara Rao (AIPEF), Com Harshavardhan Madabushi ( AIBOC) and Com K S N Raju (Advisor, NCOA). AGS Com A. Chandrasekhar, CP Com J Uma Maheswar Rao and large number of comrades of AP Circle especially from Hyderabad attended the seminar.

Seminar organized by AIBOC (All India Bank Officers Assn), NCOA, SNEA(I) and AIPEF(All India Power Engineers Federation) at Banglore on 22.11.2014 and Hyderabad on 23.11.2014. All Office bearers and activists to attend the seminar and utilize the opportunity.

Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations serves notice to Secretary, DoT and CMD, BSNL on various demands related to growth and viability of BSNL.

Programme of Action

1. “Demands Day” on 11^th December 2014 with Lunch Hour Demonstrations.

2. 10 Days Campaign from 11^th to 20^th December 2014.

3. “March to Parliament” on 19th December 2014.

4. 3 Days Dharna at SSA/Circle/BSNL CO from 6^th to 8^th January 2015.

5. Indefinite Strike from 3rd February 2015.

Charter of Demands:

1. Filling up the posts of CMD/BSNL and DIR(Finance) and DIR(HR) of BSNL Board:

2. Formation of subsidiary companies of BSNL.

3. Compensation for Loss on landlines for rural / remote area service.

4. Procurement of equipment for development, expansion and better service, more focus on laying OF cable to strengthen the transmission network.

5. Transfer of Assets to BSNL

6. Proposal for Merger of BSNL and MTNL.

7. Spectrum Liberalisation and Trading.

8. Pension contribution on actual basic instead of maximum of the pay scale for the employees absorbed from DoT to BSNL.

9. Reject the recommendation of TRAI to force BSNL to surrender 1.2 MHz spectrum in premium 900 MHz band.

10. Reject M/s Deloittee Consultant recommendations

11. Allotment of spectrum free to BSNL

12. Provide financial assistance to BSNL to expand the network.

13. BBNL should be merged with BSNL

14. 4G Services should be started by BSNL.

15. Refund of BWA spectrum charges by the Government for the spectrum surrendered by BSNL earlier.

16. 78.2% IDA merger fixation for pre-2007 and post-2007 Pensioners.

17. Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners

18. Fresh Recruitment of Staff required

19. BSNL service to be mandatory to Central Government, State Government and PSUs:

20. Condition of mandatory purchase of equipments from ITI to be scrapped.

Lunch hour demonstration held at BSNLCO on 21.08.2014 by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations against the recommendations of Consultant Deloitte. The demonstration arranged in connection with the HOCC meeting held at BSNLCO. Forum Convenor Com V A N Namboodiri, GS Com K Sebastin, GS/NFTE Com Chanteswar Singh and other leaders addressed the gathering and warned the management, the serious repurcations on implementing the recommendations.    

A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations was held on 4th August 2014 at New Delhi to discuss about the report of the M/s Deloittee, Consultants appointed by BSNL to furnish recommendations on revival and restructuring of BSNL. The report is completely anti-employee and anti-BSNL. The consultant didn’t made any consultation with the employees or its representatives who are the real stake holders of the company before making such sweeping recommendations on HR front. So far Management also not shared the details of the recommendations with the Associations/Unions. The report has to be studied and discussed in detail before taking any decision, meeting opined.

After detailed discussion by all the participants the following decisions were taken:

Massive Protest Demonstrations to be organised at Corporate Office, Circle and SSA Offices on 12th August 2014, on which date the meeting of the Circle Heads is taking place in Corporate Office to take decisions on the recommendations of the M/s Deloittee Consultants.

State Convention on “Revival of BSNL” organized by Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations at Lucknow on 15.10.2013.

This convention was address by all CHQ leaders of major Associations/ Unions of BSNL including Com G.L. Jogi President CHQ & Com K. Sebastin GS. As main speakers, Com G.L. Jogi President CHQ and Com K. Sebastin, in their fiery speeches, told the workers that how private operators are forcing the Government to make policies in their favour and harming the BSNL day by day. It is time for us to unite and start struggle against this. Speeches of SNEA (I) leaders were very much appreciated by the audience.

This convention was attended by all PHQ Office Bearers, District Secretaries and District Presidents of SNEA(I) UP (East) & members of all branches of SNEA(I) Lucknow and its nearby branches in hundreds of numbers.

All Non-Executives of Lucknow & nearby Districts and their representatives from whole UP (East) Circle. Total attendance was more than seven hundred workers. (Executives / Non-Executives).

National Convention on revival of BSNL organised by Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations at Mavlanker Hall, New Delhi on 03.08.2013 – View Glimpse.

View copy of Declaration adopted in the National convention on revival of BSNL.

Decisions taken in the meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations held on 17^th July 2013.

A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held on 17^th July 2013 at New Delhi. After detailed discussions, the following decisions were taken:

1.  All India convention on 3^rd August 2013 at New Delhi on revival of BSNL: Senior Trade Union leaders who are also Members of parliament have been invited to address the convention.

2.  Protest against FDI increase in Telecom and Defence sector: The meeting expressed its strong protest against the government’s decision to increase the FDI in telecom sector from 74% to 100% and defence sector from 26% to 49%. These are two sectors connected with national security and the present decision compromises security concerns of the nation. The unlimited flow of funds through FDI to private companies will adversely affect the growth and survival of BSNL and MTNL. The Forum decided to organise Badge wearing and Demonstration  on 25^th July protesting against the decision to increase FDI in Telecom and defence sectors and demanding that the decision be dropped forthwith.

3.   78.2% IDA pay fixation and connected issues: Though the order for payment of 78.2% IDA pay fixation has been issued for the serving employees, the following issues remains unsettled.

a)  Orders for pre-2007 and post - 2007 pensioners are yet to be issued.

b) The PO issued by DoT has to be modified with respect to payment of arrears.

c)  Many allowances are granted at 68.8% IDA only, though the agreement between the BSNL Management and Forum did not have such a condition.

All these issues are to be taken with the management. A meeting may be arranged with the CMD, preferably this week itself.

4) 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees:

 As per the agreement reached between the Forum and Management on 12.06.2012, a committee has been formed to study the issue in its totality. The committee has submitted its report and now BSNL asked views from the Unions/Associations on the issue. Forum decided to give a common reply after further discussions on the subject.

5) Forum protested the decision to Grant allowances to the ITS officers alone and decided to demand the same for Executives and Non-executives as in the case of ITS officers.

Uttarakhand Relief fund: CMD/BSNL appealed to all the employees and Unions/Associations to contribute one day salary towards the relief Fund. SNEA(I), CHQ welcome the proposal and is in touch with other Unions and Associations. Forum is trying to give a joint proposal to the Management after discussion with other Unions/Associations.

Appeal from CS/SNEA(I), Uttarakhand to all BSNL Employees.

“Every body in the country is continuously viewing the news of recent Natural calamity in Uttarakhand in 16th June, and every body is shocked.  Defence forces and state Govt. teams have evacuated about 40000 people but still there are more than that those are trapped in odd situations. There is no estimation about the number of casualties which may rise to  Several thousands.  The pilgrims from all over the world are trapped there without food, water and shelter. Center & State Govts are doing their best to provide relieve to the victims  of  the disaster,  which  is of massive nature  and spread at various locations, a lot work has still to be done .  Although our comrades posted at these SSAs are working day & night to restore the services, we being sensitive citizens, must extend our hand to the victims at this juncture.  SNEA(I) Uttarakhand, therefore, proposes to that all the BSNL  Employees/Executives of BSNL contribute one day salary towards the PM’s relief fund”. 

( S.S  Rauthan )

Circle Secretary Uttarakhand.

Decisions of Core Committee meeting  held on 14^th June 2013.

A meeting of the Core Committee of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations was held on 14^th June at National Council office. The following decisions were taken after detailed discussion:

1.                  78.2% IDA fixation and connected matters

Letters to be sent to Secretary DOT with a copy to Member (F), DOT  expressing appreciation and seeking early issue of orders  on pension, directions to CCA , BSNL etc. for payment as per 78.2% IDA pay fixation for the pre-2007 pensioners and the pensioners retired after 01-01-2007. Another letter to be sent to DOT, with copy to BSNL Management for getting the arrears of IDA at least from 01-04-2013, pointing out the agreement and requesting modification on the PO that arrears will be paid once BSNL becomes financially viable.

2.                  All India Convention on Revival of BSNL

The All India convention to be held at Mavlankar Hall, if available. The date is tentatively fixed as 3^rd August 2013. Approximately 1000 delegates are  expected.  Number of delegates for each union will be allotted. Food packets  and water will be  supplied to the participants. Necessary fund for the arrangements for the convention to be collected from the all India unions.  The arrangement for lodging of outstation delegates will be arranged by the concerned unions for their members. Members of Parliament /Trade union leaders will be invited to address the Convention.

3.      Efforts should be made to meet all the Members of the GoM and present our view point.

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations meeting on 13.06.2013

Forum leaders met at New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the issues related to revival of BSNL such as a) Policy issues related to Govt, b) Procurement, expansion and operational issues related with BSNLCO and c) more importantly improving the quality of service and change in work culture required in the field units, the units from where revenue is generated. The Forum decided to focus on these issues in the coming days.

During discussion Com GS/BSNLEU narrated an incident: “Vice President of Cognizant, one of the multinational IT company approached one of our CSCs at Chennai for a BSNL Mobile connection. The reply given to him by the CSC staff was shocking – “the computer is faulty – come after three days”. His immediate response was ----“It is a miracle that this company is still running. If I had gone to any other private operator, at least 5 to 10 people would have approached me”.

So Comrades, this is an eye opener for all of us.

Forum formed a core committee at HQ level consisting of GSs of SNEA(I), BSNLEU, NFTE BSNL, AIBSNLEA and NUBSNLW(FNTO) in addition to Forum convenor.

The Core committee will be meeting frequently. First meeting will be held tomorrow itself.

The Forum meeting also decided to conduct National/Circle/SSA level conventions in the next four to five months. GS, President, AGS and GSs of BSNLEU, NFTE BSNL, AIBSNLEA, NUBSNLW(FNTO) and other Unions/Associations attend the meeting.

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations meeting on 13.06.2013:

a)        30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. GS strongly pleaded with the Forum to take up this issue with Management as this was one of the agreement reached between Forum and BSNL Management on 12.06.2012. Other two issues, CCL and 78.2% fitment are resolved and now Forum has to concentrate on this issue, we pleaded. As per the agreement with the Forum, the committee has examined the matter and recently submitted its recommendations also. Now a decision has to be taken by the Management and the trust also to be formed. Forum decided to take up the issue with the Mgt immediately.

b)        Issues related to implementation of 78.2% for the pensioners after 01.01.2007 and prior to 01.01.2007, payment of arrears / HRA / PUA etc: Forum decided to take up the issues with DoT and BSNL Management.

Dear Comrades, CMD/BSNL informed the Forum that DoT approved the proposal of 78.2% IDA merger with basic w.e.f 01.01.2007 and DoT will issue the orders today or monday. However CHQ is waiting for the formal orders and till then there should not be any let up on our part on the preparation for the agitations.