After hectic negotiations  in this week with DOT, BRPSE etc. something has started moving in connection with the demand of the Forum of BSNL Unions & Associations for the implementation of the agreement signed between the BSNL Management and the Forum on grant of 78.2% IDA fixation for BSNL employees. BRPSE has stated that they do not have any role in the matter and the DOT can take its own decision. As per CMD’s telephonic talk yesterday, the Forum has been told that the DOT has approved 78.2% IDA fixation and that orders will be issued  soon.

This assurance is welcome. It is in the face of the struggle that both DOT and BSNL have started moving. Now there is not much time left since the entire workers are ready for a complete indefinite strike from 12th June onwards. The DOT and BSNL Management should not wait till that date to issue the necessary orders. Both the DOT and BSNL Management should ensure that the orders as assured are released on Monday itself. That will be the most appropriate step for the BSNL Management  to avoid a confrontation and also to show that they are sincere about honouring the assurance given to the Forum and workers.