Monthly Archives: March 2012

Towards struggle path – CEC of BSNLEU prepares for agitation

24 Saturday Mar 2012

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The Central Executive Committee of BSNL Employees Union held at New Delhi on 22nd and 23rd March has decided to continue sustained agitation for settlement of the immediate issues of the workers and also to unite the entire telecom workers to save BSNL.

The CEC was presided by Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, the President of the Union. The report presented by the General Secretary, Com. P.Abhimanyu was adopted with certain amendments. The house stood in silence paying homages to the revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukh Dev who were hanged by the British on 23rd March 1932.

The CEC decided to continue observation of the Customer Delight Movement which started in April last year. It decided to make all out efforts for the settlement of the issue of the casual and contract workers as also the issues of Pensioners. The All India conference will be held at Ludhiana (Punjab) from 25th to 28th September 2012. ( Details of the CEC will be put in the BSNLEU website).

 

The start of the Telegraphs in India

24 Saturday Mar 2012

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It was 157 years back on this day, 24th March (1855), that the transmission of  Telegraphs messages was introduced in India. The telegraph lines from Agra to Calcutta was an important event that changed the country along with the introduction of Indian Railways. The above two, helped the British in suppressing the First War of Independence due to quick communication and quick transportation of military personnel. But it was also a path to modernising the country.  Both the Telegraphs and the Railways celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2005 with wide publicity.     Both have served the people of India creditably for about one and half century.  Now, the telegraphs services have almost become extinct with the introduction of telephones and latest technology of communications. The Railways are going to be gradually privatised as per the indications and programmes included in the latest Railway Budget.

TA expense of VVIPs increased from Rs. 47 to Rs. 455 crore !

24 Saturday Mar 2012

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The Central Government is trying to reduce the poverty level, minimum wage etc. and Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission and even the Prime Minister go on justifying the same. But when it comes to any expenditure for them, there is no limit.

Take the case of Travelling Allowance of the Very Very Important Personalities (VVIPs), which includes the President, Prime Minister, cabinet Ministers etc. Last year the expenditure increased to Rs. 499.9 crore from the earlier year of 46.95 Crore. If the Cabinet Secretariat and the PMO is included, it increased from Rs, 152.4 crore to Rs 606.6  crore in 2011-12.

There is the call of the austrity by the government. But in the case VVIPs there is an extraordinary increae in all expenditures. The austerity is only for the toiling masses and not for the big people. The new kind of democracy

7% DA increase for Central Govt. Employees from January 2012

24 Saturday Mar 2012

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The Central Government has announced 7% additional DA for Central Government employees with effect from January 2012. Now the total DA will be 65%, increased from 58%. The total expenditure because of the additional DA is expected to be around Rs. 7500 crore.

Central Government employees’ DA are revised twice in the year, in January and July, while BSNL employees /PSUs get every three months, in January, April, July and September.

Homage to the Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

23 Friday Mar 2012

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The three   young revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged on 23rd March 1931by the British imperialists. The role played by them for independence of the country and against the British suppression of the freedom fighters was written in gold letters. These young revolutionaries faced death with a smile. Their memory gives us the inspiration to fight against all wrongs.

Red Salute to the memory of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Raj Guru !

United Forum of Bank Unions on agitational path

23 Friday Mar 2012

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The Bank Unions under the banner of United Forum of Bank Unions have decided to lauch agitations against the Banking Laws amendment Bill, the objective of which is to amend the Banking Regulation Act and Banking Companies Acquisition Act which is intended to liberalise the banking sector. The agitations include badge-wearing, demonstration, delegations, dharna etc.

CEC of BSNLEU started

22 Thursday Mar 2012

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With much enthusiasm , the Central Executive Committee meeting of the BSNLEU started today, 22nd March. I, as President of the union presided and Com.PAbhimanyu presented the report in the committee.Discussion on the report has started. (to be continued)

KG Bose Bhawan inaugurated

22 Thursday Mar 2012

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KG Bose Bhawan, the CHQ building of BSNL Employees Union has been inaugurated by Com. A.K.Padmanabhan, President, CITU in a largely attended meeting at West Patel Nagar, somewhat near to  Dada Ghosh Bhawan. Coms. Mohamed Amin, Vice-President, CITU, Sudha Sundararaman, General Secretary, AIDWA, M.Krishnan, SG, NFPE, M.S.Raja (Confederation), O.P.Gupta,  Chandeswar Singh (NFTE), G.L.Jogi,(SNEA), K.Vallinayagam (FNTO), Ravindranath (AIBSNLEA),Sureshkumar( BSNLMS), V.Subburaman(TEPU), R.K.Kohli (NFTBE), Andiappan (FNTBE), Hari Singh (BTU BSNL), B.R.Jhakkatia (SEWA BSNL), S.P.Sharma (BSNLWRU)  and other leaders addressed. The function was inspiring. Every greeted and congratulated BSNLEU for the achievement.

One of our dreams has been fulfilled. Now we have our own building at Delhi for the CHQ Office.

Red Salute to Com. AKG, the indomitable leader of the working class!

22 Thursday Mar 2012

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Comrade A.K.Gopalan, the beloved leader of the working class, whose life was a sacrifice for the betterment of the toiling masses, left us 35 years back on this day. He was a freedom fighter, leader of the masses, opposition leader in the Parliament and a revolutionary of the highest stature.

My Red Salute to the indomitable leader of the Working Class!

Greetings on BSNLEU Day, 22nd March

22 Thursday Mar 2012

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My Hearty Greetings and thanks to all members, comrades and well-wishers on this BSNLEU Day, for the support and guidance given which helped the growth and success of BSNL Employees Union during the last 11 years in serving the interests of the workers and common people. Within 4 years of its formation, BSNLEU became the No. 1 union in BSNL. During the last 4 membership verification, it won with thumping majority continuously  and continues to be the recognised and negotiating union.

The path has not been rosy: it was full of thorns and other obstacles. But with the full support and solidarity from the members, it has crossed all and advanced. As the founder General Secretary and the present  President, I have been part of the movement all along. Many important issues could be settled during the period, like two wage revisions, Promotion Policy etc. and there are some more to be settled. The process will go on. We are on march towards progress and advancement.

Let us remember all the comrades who were with us and have contributed for the victory and growth.

BSNLEU ZINDABAD!