The National convention of NFPE for forming an all India union for the Postal Casual, Part-time Contingent and workers was held at Tirupati on 13th and 14th November 2011. I attended the open session of the same held on 13th. A large number of workers participated which was presided by Com. Nagabhushanam, leader of NFPE. Coms. M.Krishnan, SG NFPE, C.C.Pillai former SG NFPE, Raghavendran, former SG NFPE, MS Raja Secretary Confederation V.Balasubramaniam, MLC, Nageswar Rao, Secretary CITU and others addressed.
Addressing the session I congratulated NFPE for the initiative taken in forming the new union of the unorganised workers. I also explained the experience of the BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation for the last three years and the struggles organised for settlement of the demands.
The Convention formed the new All India Postal Casual, Part-time, Contingent and Contract Workers Federation and elected Coms C.C.Pillai as President and Mohanan (A.P) as Secretary General. My Best Wishes for the new organisation!