The Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises(BRPSE) has recommended implementation of VRS in BSNL, reduction of retirement age from 60 to 58 years , reduction of allowances to employees, outsourcing and reduction of manpower etc. for improvement of the performance of BSNL. They have also recommended for efficient management etc. ( A copy of the order is put in the BSNLEU website http://www.bsnleuchq.com).
BRPSE’s main recommendations are to reduce the staff and retirement age. BSNLEU Central Executive Committee held at Chennai from 22nd to 24th March has discussed the issue in detail and has decided to oppose and defeat these anti-worker proposals. The Joint Action Committee which is scheduled to meet on 29th March 2011 at New Delhi will take suitable decisions to face this attack. A call has already been given to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 5th April against VRS. Let us be prepared for further struggles to protect the interests of the workers.
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IT IS NOT APPROPRIATE TO OPPOSE VRS WHEN THE SITUATION IS BAD. THERE IS 3 LAKH EMPLOYEE’S IN BSNL .IF AN AVERAGE SALARY OF RS.35000/= PER EMPLOYEE IS TAKEN THEN SALARY EXPENSE FOR ONE MONTH WILL BE RS.350 CRORES. ANNUAL SALARY EXPENSE WILL BE RS 4200 CRORES. OTHER STAFF EXPENSES LIKE WELFARE AND MEDICAL WILL BE RS.800 CRORES SO TOTAL STAFF EXPENSES WILL BE RS.5000 CRORES. PENSION CONTRIBUTION WILL BE ANOTHER RS. 1000/- CROSES. APPROXIMATELY RS. 6000 CRORES IS REQUIRED PER YEAR. BSNL’S TURNOVER PER YEAR IS APPROXIMATELY 35000 CRORES. IF 15% IS THE PROFIT THEN PROFIT AMOUNT IS RS.5250/- CRORES . WITH THIS PROFIT BSNL IS ACCURING A LOSS OF RS.750/- CRORES EVERY YEAR. WHERE IS THE MONEY FOR BUYING NEW EQUIPEMENTS AND EXPANSION. WHEN THE SITUATION IS LIKE THIS WE SHOULD COMPARE OURSELVES WITH PRIVATE OPERATORS. AIRTEL IS THE LEADING PLAYER THEIR EMPLOYEE TO NUMMBER OF LINES RATIO IS ONE EMPLOYEE TO 25000 LINES(INCLUDING LAND LINE AND MOBILE) WHERE AS BSNL’S RATIO IS ONE EMPLOY TO 350 LINES. WHEN EXPERTS IN TELECOM FIELD LIKE SIR, C.M.PITRODA TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT MEASURES FOR REVIVAL OF BSNL IT CANNOT BE VIEWED AS JOKE . IT IS REAL FACT VERY SERIOUS AND IMPORTANT. 60 TO 70 % EMPLOYEES OF BSNL HAVE COMPLETED MORE THEN 20 YEARS OF SERVICE. IF THEY OPT VRS THEY ARE GOING TO GET FULL PENSION AND A GOOD LUMP SUM AMOUNT TO CLEAR THEIR DEBTS IF ANY. PLEASE DON’T FURTHER HARM BSNL INSTEAD GIVE SOME GOOD SUGESTIONS AND BARGAIN WITH THE MANAGEMENT TO GET VERY ATTRACTIVE BENIFITS FOR THOSE TAKING VRS. ONE MORE POINT TO BE NOTED IS NO BODY IS COMPELLING ANYBODY TO TAKE VRS. IT IS INDIVIDUALS OWN CHOICE LET THIS FREEDOM NOT BE BLOCKED AND HELP THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED TO TAKE VRS. IT IS ALSO TO BE NOTED THAT THEY ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE SAME UNION.
Dear Sir ,
is VRS reduction of retirement age to 58 years recommended by BRPSE accepted ?
Not accepted yet. It is now only a recommendation but if we dont oppose and defeat it, it may be implemented.
The recommendation to reduce retirement age to 58 years is not accepted. The Joint Action Committee is opposing the same and will resort to agitational programmes to stop it. VAN Namboodiri
Dear Comrade, The reduction in retirement age from 60 to 58 years is only arecommendation of BRPSE. We are strongly opposing the same. Agitational programmes are chalked out. VAN Namboodiri
all are expecting a comment on this from you. would be helpful if you post your comment in this blog. Thanks !
Dear sir,if the retirement age of employee is reduce 60 to 58 age,what is the benefit of employee at the age retirement age 58, i think this decision is lose making to employee.plz revert me what is the employee benefit at age 58 retirement .
Dear Comrade,
The Joint Action Committee is meeting today to discuss and take decisions to stop VRS and reduction retirement age. VAN Namboodiri
i agree with mr. vannamboodiri garu and praveen kumar statements…..
the target of the board is to implement the pitroda committee report in an official manner.proposala are to be rejected.organise agitations
there are a lot corruption in bsnl. pl stop it.it is not reasonable solution,vrs or 58yr retirement scheme.
Dear Comrade,
As you stated all of us together have to make all efforts to stop corruption and catch the culprits. VAN Namboodiri
Dear Sir
You donot know the truth that the behaviour of your employees still like a government babu(Rasi jal gayi aithan nahi gayi). BSNL losses is due to huge number of incapable officers and engineers (10th fail). So, VRS and age of retirement slashed to 58 years must be there immediately.
Dear Madam,
We have a different opinion. The main reason for the inefficiency and non-achievement is due to the wrong policy of the government. Of course, there may be some lapse on the part of the employees also. But VRS and retrenchment is not the panacea.
VAN Namboodiri
Dear Namundri jee,
This matter of big concern if NO VRS.If we oppose through JAC agitation may be crushed like RamDev baba .Now govt is anti communist.so better go with Govt now.
90% employed are eager/waiting for VRS ..but only JAC opposing.
If we don’t accept then Sibal may implement CRS without any benefits.
Its observed that SNEATTA are also supporting new JTO association …they are demanding VRS &retirement age 60 to 58.
dear sir plz take some action on vrs, this is not right for us, hum sab ko mil ke iske khilaf sangarsh karna cahiye, retirment age bhi 60 se 58 kar rahe hai,hum sab kyu chup bhaithe hai sir.
Dear Sir,
BSNL Employees Union has already decided agitation programmes against VRS. Three days hunger strike will be organised at SSA/Circle/Al India levels. Participate in the same.
VAN Namboodiri
Central Govt. should reduce the age of retirement from 60 to 58 for all employees including CPSUs. This will give chance to unemployed youth.
VRS in bsnl is must . it is not compulsary , one can take vrs as per his wish
I have got a different view. The VRS is a ploy to retrench workers and engage casual/contract labour by paying very less wages compared to the regular worker. By VRS, no company has saved itself. Just see the case of MTNL.
BB Concession @ 60 % facility to retired employees is not yet provided as
it is availed by working employees
Dear Comrade,
The case is taken with the management and CHQ BSNLEU is persung the case.
Is it mandatory to take permission from recognised union to implement VRS
in BSNL ?
The recognised union has the right to take up with the administration all issues connected with the interests of the staff. Twice earlier, the Government and the BSNL managment announced VRS but could not implement due to the strong protest of the recognised and other unions. At that time it was assured by the government that VRS will not be implemented without consulting the unions. The govenment/management is bound to honour the assurance.
Sir,
DOT assured vide Lr.No.11013/1/2005-Admn.II/Abs.Cell.Dtd 21/10/2008
that pension+pensionery benefits will be paid to DOT/BSNL pensioners.DOT
pensioners are paid Medical allowances (without voucher) per month.DOT/BSNL pensioners are deprived of this facility.Kindly solve the
issue of pensioners at earliest.
Thanking you.
Harshad Kansariwala.
Casealreaqdy taken with DOT/Management
Sir,
To facilitate DOT/BSNL pensioners, all CCA.Circlewise websites are opened in all circles to lodge complaint or enquiry.Except CCA.Gujarat
circle.Kindly take issue with DOT.Thanking you.
is VRS reduction of retirement age to 58 years recommended by BRPSE accepted ?
BSNL Managment has approved VRS scheme and forwarded it to DOT and sought funds for implementing the same. In the MOU between DOT and BSNL also the VRS is mentioned. But no funds are allotted for this so far. As you are aware, all the unions/associations are against it, since it is neither in the inerest of the workers, nor the people, nor the BSNL itself. VRS is a step towards privatisation, reducing the staff to suit the requirement of the private companies. From the experiences it has shown that PSUs have gone down after VRs, just like in the case of MTNL.So far no decison on reduction of retirement age to 58 years, which also the unions are opposing.
Sir, BSNL borrowed Rs.1340 crores bank loan on interest. BSNL is incurring
recurring loss though huge,talented staffs are engaged since formation of BSNL.What is your opinion?
Dear Comrade,
The main reasons for the present situation of BSNL is due to the anti-PSU and anti-worker policies of the Government and the lack of management on the part of the BSNL top Management. Of course, the workers have also a responsibility to ensure to improve the services. Their mindset needs to be changed. That is what the Joint Forum and the Unions are doing to improve the work culture of employees for a better service to the people. The ‘Customer Delight Yar’ programme is part of that.
Sir,
To avail benefit of 6th CPC 15 allowances,BSNL make aggrement @ 78.2% fitment pay fixation,is it right ?
The VI CPC Allowances were granted to non-absorbed ITS officers a few weeks back. But the demand for 78.2% IDA merger is pending since 2009. When the management offered to suspend the VI CPC allowances to non-absorbed ITS instead of granting 78.2%, the unions clearly told that the demand of the workers was for 78.2% and not cancellation of what is given to ITS. And because of the struggle / preparedness of the strike the management was compelled to concede the demand. It is a great achievement having many consequential and future benefits.Congratulation to the workers.
Sir, BSNL did not find any financial problem in granting benefits worth of Rs 1300 crore to ITS officers for allowances.Why it is denied to pensioners to
restore BSNLMRS ( Without vouchers ) for nominal expenditure.Please take
issue with BSNL.
Dear Comrade,
The restoration of medical allowance without voucher has been taken by the Union as well as the JAC and it was one of the demands of the JUne 13 strike. The matter is being pursued.
Sir, BSNL provides free mobile and free talk time to executives.Demand of the same for working employees and Retired employees is pending.Kindly
take the issue.
Dear sir,i certainly agree to make a retirement on 58.but it’ll be better to have an option to the employees that they can willingly decide to take their retirement at 58 or 60.thanks.
Sir, BSNL prepared to introduce VRS for optees but not ready to repatriate
non optees,What a wonder ?
sir. why we affraid of vrs .?…it is vrs not crs jisko lena hai vo lega fir ham kyo oppose karte hai
Kindly go through the many postings I have put in the blog as also the union journals which explains why we oppose VRS. In fact wherever VRS has been implemented viz. in MTNL, Banks etc., it has weakened the organisation and the workers who took the VRS have heavily lost. We do’nt want neither the BSNL nor the workers to lose; hence our strong opposition to VRS.
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