05 Wednesday Mar 2014
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The BSNL-DOT Pensioners in Punjab Circle will be meeting at Ludhiana, tomorrow, 6th March 2014, to form the AIBDPA Circle Branch of Punjab.
Coms. R.L.Moudgil, President and Balbir Singh Circle Secretary, BSNLEU have taken the initiative for the same.
Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor and K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary AIBDPA will be attending the Conference.
05 Wednesday Mar 2014
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IT IS A BIG BLOW TO THE 50 LAKH SERVING CENTRAL GOVT.
EMPLOYEES AND 30 LAKH PENSIONERS. THE CENTRAL GOVT.HEALTH SERVICES HAS ANNOUNCED WITHDRAWAL OF CASHLESS MEDICAL FACILITIES IN EMPANELLED PRIVATE HOSPITALS FROM MARCH 7,2014.
WHEN THE ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ADDED,THE NUMBER
OF AFFECTED PERSONS COULD WELL BE OVER TWO CRORE.
THE DECISION IS IN THE WAKE OF REFUSAL OF THE PRIVATE
EMPANELLED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT AS CGHS OWES RS.200
CROR TO THEM.
WE DEMAND THAT THE SCHEME BE RESTORED BY DISCUSSING AND SETTLING THE MATTER WITH THE EMPANELLED HOSPITALS.
05 Wednesday Mar 2014
A meeting was held today, 5 March at Raipur to felicitate Com. S.C.Bhattacharjee, Circle secretary BSNLEU Chhattisgarh Circle and All India Treasurer of BSNLEU. He retired from service after 38 years on 31-01-2014.The Meeting was held at Vipra Bhawan attended by a large number of comrades from Raipur and other parts of the circle. Comrades from Telecom Factory Bhilai were also present.
The meeting was presided over by Com. M.K.Gupta, President Raipur SSA. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President BSNLEU, P.Abhimanyu, GS BSNLEU, Sanyal (CITU), Dharmaraj Mahapatra (CITU) M.K.Nandi (CPIM), Atma Poojya, Circle Secretary AIBDPA, and many leaders of the trade union organisations addressed and felicitated Com. Bhattacharjee. His dedicated service both in BSNL as well as in trade union field was much appreciated. The presence of large number of leaders of various organisations itself was a sign of the popularity and trade union activity of Com.Bhattacharjee. All speakers wished for his continuous service to BSNLEU and trade union front.
Com. Bhattacharjee in reply to the felicitation thanked all comrades. He also spoke briefly about his experience in trade union field. He donated Rs. 25,000 to the CHQ BSNLEU.
The Meeting and discussion will certainly be a boost to the BSNLEU movement in Chhattisgarh.
05 Wednesday Mar 2014
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Homage to Com. N.P.Padmanabhan, outstanding leader of P and T Workers.
5th March is the death anniversary of Comrade N.P.Padmanabhan, the revolutionary leader of the P andT Workers. He passed away on this day in 1994 at Kannur, Kerala.
Com.Pappettan, as was called fondly by Kerala Comrades, was the Convener of the mighty P and T Co-ordinating Committee of Kerala, which organised many victorious struggles. He functioned as the Secretary of NFPTE at New Delhi also. He was dismissed in connection with the 1968 strike and was kept out, while all others were reinstated.
The P and T House, Trivandrum became the centre of service trade unions in Kerala, with Com. Pappettan’s presence there. Hundreds of young workers became active workers and leaders of the P and T movement on his guidance and leadership.
On his death anniversary my revoulutionary homage to Com. Pappettan!
Red Salute to Com. N.P.Padmanabhan!
05 Wednesday Mar 2014
Posted in BSNL - Better Service to the Nation
Forum Writes to ED (Finance) on Superannuation Benefits to Direct Recruited Employees.
The Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations has addressed the following letter on the Superannuation Benefits of the Directly Recruited Employees. It has also sought a meeting with the High Level Committee examining the issue
05 Wednesday Mar 2014
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Meeting with CMD BSNL
The Forum representatives Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener and Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA met Shri R.K.Upadhyay, CMD BSNL today, 4 March 2014 and discussed the issues of Merger of BSNL and DOT, Formation of Tower Company and other connected matters.
The Forum representatives expressed their strong protest against the proposal of Meger of BSNL and MTNL without settling the HR, Disinvestment and assets/liabilities (of MTNL) issues. The question of merger can take place only after solutions are found out for the above issues. They also opposed the formation of a tower company.
CMD stated that no decision has been taken so far and the unions will be taken in to confidence before any decision is taken. He stated that maximum effort is being taken to make BSNL financially viable. He also mentioned that the view point of the unions are known to the management.
A copy of the letter addressed to Secretary DOT stating that BSNL workers will go on Immediate Indefinite Strike if any arbitrary decisions are taken in the above matters was handed over to CMD BSNL.
04 Tuesday Mar 2014
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A delegation of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations met Shri M.F.Farooqui, Secretary, DOT and discussed about the BSNL-MTNL Merger and other issues connected with the viability of BSNL. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum, Prahlad Rai, GS AIBSNLEA, G.L.Jogi, President, SNEA and K.Sebastin, GS SNEA were present.The meeting was held after a letter was submitted by the Forum opposing Merger of BSNL, without resolving the major issues connected with the same.
The Forum leaders expressed their great concern with regard to the proposed merger of BSNL and MTNL and formation of a tower company . There are serious issues to be resolved before the question of merger is to be considered. The difference in the payscales of BSNL and MTNL employees, MTNL disinvested about 465% while BSNL is a full govt. owned company, the huge liabilities etc. of MTNL are some of them. Bifurcation of BSNL and formation of a tower company will adversely affect BSNL.
The Secretary, DOT assured the leaders that before any merger decision is taken the unions will be taken in to confidence. A meeting with unions will be held by BSNL. The concerns of the unions will be taken in to consideration before any decision is taken. He also stated that immediate action may not be there.
The representatives wanted that the Rs.1,250 crores from USOF in lieu of ADC be released at the earliest which is pending with NIC. They also wanted that the pension contribution be only on the actual basic pay, instead of the maximum of the pay scale. Secretary DOT assured that these will be taken up with the concerned authorities.
The Secretary DOT stated that before taking any decision, the unions will be heard. The Secretary DOT expressed his concern about the BSNL services and wanted that it should improve much to the satisfaction of the subscribers. The union representatives shared the opinion and stated about the effort the Forum is making for a better service and efficiency.
The Secretary DOT patiently heard the unions and was very sympathetic with the issues raised by the unions.
03 Monday Mar 2014
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FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
D-7, TELEGRAPH PLACE, GOLE MARKET, NEW DELHI – 110001
Press Release 03-03-2014
BSNL Employees to strike against Merger of BSNL and MTNL
Two lakh and fifty thousand workers of govt. telecom corporation, BSNL, will resort to Immediate Indefinite Strike if the government takes arbitrary decision on merger of BSNL and MTNL, and also on formation of a Tower company bifurcating BSNL. The Forum of BSNL Unions /Associations, which is the co-coordinating Committee of the Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives in BSNL, in its meeting held today, 3rd March 2014, has strongly opposed the move to merge BSNL and MTNL and formation of a Tower company, bifurcating BSNL, which will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workforce.
It was only government that divided the DOT services in to three companies, MTNL, VSNL and MTNL, which the workers had opposed at that time. The bifurcation has seriously and adversely affected the growth of the PSUs. During these decades many changes have taken place on issues like disinvestment (MTNL is disinvested to the tune of 46.5%, while BSNL is 100% govt. company), Salary ( MTNL salary is one step higher than BSNL), Perks etc. The proposal of the government now for Merger of the two companies BSNL and MTNL (VSNL already privatised) and at the same time bifurcating BSNL by forming a Tower Company without solving the above issues will further complicate the situation and will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workers. Despite the fact that the Forum has already expressed its strong protest at these arbitrary actions and asked to be heard, the government has not discussed the issues with the workers and their unions, who are most important stakeholders. The BSNL workers have already expressed their strong protest by organising massive demonstrations on 3rd March, despite at short notice.
It is reported that the government is proposing to take decision on these matters urgently and hastily before the declaration of the general elections, even without giving the unions/associations a chance to be heard. The workers are, naturally, very much restive and agitated about their future as well as the future of BSNL, if any arbitrary decision is taken on the above matters. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations has taken a decision in its meeting on 03-03-2014, that if the government takes any decision for merger of BSNL and MTNL with out resolving the issues mentioned above, then the workers will resort to Immediate Indefinite Strike without further notice.
We demand the government not to precipitate the situation by taking any arbitrary decision on the merger of BSNL and MTNL as also in forming the Tower Company bifurcating BSNL.
V.A.N.Namboodiri
Convener Forum Mob: 9868231431
03 Monday Mar 2014
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FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
D-7, TELEGRAPH PLACE, GOLE MARKET, NEW DELHI – 110001
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IMMEDIATE INDEFINITE STRIKE
BSNL Workers will go on Immediate Indefinite Strike, if government takes arbitrary decision to merge BSNL and MTNL with out resolving the Disinvestment, HR and other connected issues as also on Bifurcation of BSNL by formation of a Tower Company.
Dear Comrades,
The meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations held at New Delhi today, 3rd March 2014, after detailed discussion and taking all factors in to consideration has decided to go on Immediate Indefinite Strike, if the government takes arbitrary decision for merger of BSNL and MTNL, with out resolving the Disinvestment, HR and other related issues as also on the formation of a Tower Company, bifurcating BSNL.
It was only government that divided the DOT services in to three companies, MTNL, VSNL and MTNL, which the workers had opposed at that time. The bifurcation has seriously and adversely affected the growth of the PSUs. During these decades many changes have taken place on issues like disinvestment (MTNL is disinvested to the tune of 46.5%, while BSNL is 100% govt. company), Salary ( MTNL salary is one step higher than BSNL), Perks etc. The proposal of the government now for Merger of the two companies BSNL and MTNL (VSNL already privatised) and at the same time bifurcating BSNL by forming a Tower Company without solving the above issues will further complicate the situation and will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workers. Despite the fact that the Forum has already expressed its strong protest at these arbitrary actions and asked to be heard, the government has not discussed the issues with the workers and their unions, who are most important stakeholders. The BSNL workers have already expressed their strong protest by organising massive demonstrations on 3rd March, despite at short notice.
While the government has sufficient time to meet the private companies/corporates and favourably consider their view points, there is no time to meet the workers and their unions/associations and also consider their views. The government is trying to take arbitrary decisions against the interests of BSNL and its workers just before the country goes to poll. Such hasty decisions will create havoc for both the telecom PSUs and their workers.
It is under such grave conditions that the Forum has taken decision to go on Immediate Indefinite Strike if the government takes decision on the merger of BSNL and MTNL and also on formation of Tower Company by bifurcating BSNL.
The Forum Calls upon each and every worker and all the unions/associations of non-executives and executives in BSNL to be ready for immediate action if the government takes its anti-BSNL decisions. The Immediate Indefinite Strike is to save BSNL and its workers from collapse and utter destruction.
Meet each and every worker and explain the grave situation and prepare for sustained struggle. Earlier we had stopped disinvestment, we have stopped VRS, through mighty struggles. Now it is our duty to wage another mighty struggle for the survival of BSNL. Wait for the Call from Forum.
UNITY FOR STRUGGLE! STRUGGLE FOR UNITY! UNITY AND STRUGGLE FOR SAVING BSNL!
Comradely,
V.A.N.Namboodiri New Delhi
Convener, Forum 03-03-2014
03 Monday Mar 2014
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I am reproducing a report from BSNL Tele Services, which reports that the IDA for BSNL employees may come down from April 2014 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2013 and January 2014, unless increased in February 2014. It says that “BSNL Employees Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) Rates from April 2014 may sharply be decreased in 2014-2015”.
“Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates of April 2014 are based on All India Consumer Price Index(IW) issued by the Department of Labour Bureau on average for the specified months of December-2013 and January, February 2014.
Now according to the Index numbers issued by Department of Labour Bureau for the month of December-2013, CPI for Industrial Workers(IW) decreased to 239 from 243 and for January 2014 it stood at 237, a decrease of 6 points in CPI which will be taken for April 2014 Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates.
If there is an increase by 9 points in CPI index for the month of February 2014, then the IDA rates from April 2014 will be increased, otherwise the IDA rates of BSNL employees from April 2014 will sharply decrease – even by around 2% from present Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates @ 90.5% from 01.04.2014, have a look about Old Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates of BSNL Employees from 1st January 2007.
If the IDA rates of BSNL employees decreased from present rates, this is the first time decrease after pay revision from 01-01-2007. According to the Consumer Price Index(IW), there is a chance – mostly for decrease of IDA rates from 1st April 2014. (Courtesy: BSNL Teleservices)
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