Decisions taken in the JAC meeting held on 25th April 2012

 A meeting of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) was held today, 25th April 2012. Com.G.L.Jogi presided. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, welcomed all the members and also briefed the meeting about the developments after the last meeting.

After detailed discussions, the following decisions were taken:

1.   ITS absorption and other issues raised in the 15th December strike:

The issues raised during the 15 December Strike are yet to be settled. The developmental issues have also not been settled. The ITS issue stands as it is. The meeting expressed strong protest in the delay in settlement. The meeting decided to meet the CMD urgently and all these issues should be aggressively pursued for settlement. A memorandum detailing the issues will also be presented. It was also decided to meet the Secretary, DOT as well as the Communications Minister on these issues. JAC will meet immediately after the meeting with CMD.

2.    Concilliation Proceedings by CLC

The conciliation proceedings started by the Chief Labour Commissioner on the December 15 strike issues is yet to hold  further meetings for the last few months. It was decided to write to the Secretary Labour and Labour Minister against the non-holding of the conciliation proceedings.

3.   Customer Delight Year

The meeting felt that we have to continue the programmes to improve the services and decided to extend the ‘Customer Delight Year’ for one more year.

4.   Affiliation of new unions to JAC

It was unanimously decided to grant affiliation to (1) NFTBE (General Secretary Com.R.K.Kohli) and (2) FNTOBEA (General Secretary Com.P.Andiappan) to the JAC.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks.