As reported earlier, a meeting of the BSNL and MTNL Unions/Associations was held today, 26th October 2012 and formed “Joint Forum of BSNL-MTNL Unions/Associations” for organising struggles and joint programmes on the common interests of both the BSNL and MTNL workers. Com.M.K.Bagchi, Convener of the United Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations is the Chairman and Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations is the Convener.

Important decisions including organising a Parliament March on 22nd November, on the opening day of the Parliament Winter Session on the ITS Repatriation issue have been taken. The Parliament March decided on 30th September by the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will now be held on 22nd November jointly with MTNL Unions/Associations.  The Raj Bhawan March and Collectorate march will be held on 30 th September s decided earlier. The details of the decisions of the meeting will be published in BSNLEU and other union websites.

My Hearty Congratulations to all the leaders of unions/associations for the unity they have shown in deciding for joint movement. This unity and joint movement we have to continue for the struggles for saving BSNL/MTNL and other such issues.