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SAVE BSNL – SAVE NATION – All unions approached

21 Sunday Dec 2014

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As per the decisions of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, all the unions/associations of employees in BSNL has been addressed by the Convener to join the agitational programmes and campaign to SAVE BSNL – SAVE NATION. The letter addressed to the unions/associations are given below:

FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

D-7, Telegraph Place, Gole Market, New Delhi – 110 001.

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Sub:    SAVE BSNL Campaign and Programmes of Action including Indefinite Strike from 17th March, 2015 – reg.

Dear Comrade,

You may be aware that the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives has decided to organise sustained campaign and action programmes to compel the Central Government and BSNL Management to take urgent measures for the Revival of BSNL and save the telecom PSU.

The meeting of the Forum held on 19th December 2014 has decided to contact all the unions/associations in BSNL which are not affiliates of Forum and request them to be a party in the SAVE BSNL CAMPAIGN and action programmes. The Forum felt that this is very much necessary to save and strengthen BSNL and restore it to its past glory and a Better Service to the customers.

The Programmes decided by the Forum are as follows:

  1. Three Days Dharna at SSA/Circle levels and Corporate Office
  2. Parliament March on 25th February 2015 – Submission of Memorandum to Prime Minister.
  3. Indefinite Strike from 17th march 2015.

A copy of the Memorandum proposed to be submitted to the Prime Minister is enclosed herewith. All efforts are to be made to collect maximum signatures sufficiently early so that the same can be submitted to the Prime Minister on the day of the Parliament March on 25th February 2015.

I hope you will consider and take a favourable decision in the matter and convey to us early.

With Warm greetings,

Yours Fraternally,

V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Famous “Cuban Five” celebrates their release of the remaining three.

21 Sunday Dec 2014

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17th December 2014 is a golden day for Cuba. It was on this day that the US and Cuba agreed to release the prisoners of both countries. The remaining three prsoners of “Cuban Five”, who were still under imprisonment in US was released that day. When they arrived in Cuba on 20th December, the entire people rejoiced and celebrated the occasion. We congratulate Cuba in their success.

5dca910127bd7a721e5ec69539965fdeMembers of “The Cuban Five,” from left, Gerardo Hernandez, Fernando Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero, Rene Gonzalez and Ramon Labanino, wave to the public, in front of a Cuban flag after a concert of Silvio Rodriguez in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. Guerrero, Labanino, and Hernandez flew back to their homeland on Wednesday in a quiet exchange of imprisoned spies, part of a historic agreement to restore relations between the two long-hostile countries. Fernando and Rene had been previously released by the U.S.

Release of “Cuban Five” a big victory for Cuba – CPI(M)

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) welcomes the agreement between the governments of Cuba and the United States to take steps to normalize relations between the two countries. The release of the three remaining “Cuban Five” who were jailed in the US on false charges of espionage and the decision to renew diplomatic relations are a victory for the Cuban people and government who have faced more than five decades of efforts by the United States to isolate it.
The United States has been enforcing an economic blockade on Cuba which needs to be reversed. This is a policy which has no support whatsoever from the international community. The US Congress has to repeal the law in this regard but President Obama can take steps to relax the measures.
The CPI(M) along with progressive and democratic forces in India congratulate the Cuban government and people for this important breakthrough.

‘No Privatisation of Railways, But Private Investment required – Railway Minister

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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The Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu assures that there is no proposal to privatise Railways. He continues in the same breath that public investment in Railways is necessary.

The meaning is clear. All of a sudden, Railways will not be privatised. But starting with public investment, the process will start for privatisation.

The policy of the government is well known. It is privatisation. That is why the Railway Federations( AIRF)etc. are  preparing for serious struggle.

 

SAVE BSNL – 3 Days Dharna from 6th to 8th January 2015

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

FORUM/  AGN                                                                                                                                   20-12-2014

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All General Secretaries of BSNL Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives

Sub: SAVE BSNL – Organising Three Days Dharna from 6th to 8th January 2015

Dear Comrade,

As per the decision of the Forum, Three Days Dharna at SSA/Cirlce levels and at Corporate office is to be organised from 6th to 8th January 2015 jointly by the Forum affiliated unions/associations in support of our demands to the government and the BSNL Management on the issue of Revival of BSNL. It is in preparation for the Parliament March on 25th February and Indefinite Strike from 17th March 2015. During the period, a massive campaign among the workers and people has to be conducted and one crore signature to be collected on the Memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister on the day of the Parliament March on 25th February 2015.

The Dharna has to be organised with massive participation in all the centres. Within the three days, we have to ensure that all the employees are involved, meaning, that every employee participates in Dharna at least one day. This will be a commitment of each and every worker to the action programme.  One third of the workforce at least should be there in each day dharna.

Circulars and pamphlets be issued with details of our demands and agitation, which can be supplied to the public and other trade unions who visit the dharna site. The Forum leaders at Circle/District levels should contact leaders of fraternal unions and seek their support and solidarity. Signatures could be collected from people and members of fraternal unions during this period of dharna. Wide publicity should be given in the press about the demands and programme. Representatives of the people like M.P.s, MLAs, Mayor and Councilors etc may be invited to inaugurate / address the dharna in support of our campaign to SAVE BSNL. Press Conference also can be conducted, wherever feasible.

The Three Days Dharna is a major campiagn programme, after the Lunch Hour Demonstration on 11th December 2014 and has to be organised very effectively.

It is requested that the General Secretaries give direction to their Circle Secretaries to initiate the preparations immediately in co-ordination  with other Circle Secretaries.

Yours Comradely,

VAN Namboodiri Convener, Forum.

 

 

Com. Chhidu Singh – Last Journey

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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Com.Chhidu Singh, Circle Vice-President, BSNLEU, NTR Circle, who passed away today ( 20-12-2014) early morning, was cremated at the Nehru Place Crematorium at about 18.00 hours today. In addition to the relatives, a large number of comrades from BSNL were also present. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron,BSNLEU, R.S.Chauhan, Circle Secretary, NTR, R.Prabhakar, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA, Hari Om Sharma and many others were present. All paid their homage to the departed leader. Coms. P.Abhimanyu, GS BSNLEU and Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS, went to the house of Com. Chhidu Singh and paid homage.

It was only two days back on 18th December that myself, Com. Chhidu Singh, Com.R.S Chauhan, Com. Malhotra, Com. Pannalal and others discussed about the implementation of the Forum action programmes effectively in Delhi. I or any others never had an inkling  that this will the last meeting with him. Com. Chhidu Singh was active till the last minute and suddenly passed away.

Com. Chhiddu Singh who was born on 19-07-1941 joined the P and T Department as a Telegraphist on 09-10-1962 and retired on superannuation in July 2001 as a Chief Telegraph Master. He was Circle Secretary of the T.III Union, Circle Secretary of BSNLEU NTR Circle, AGS of BSNLEU and also Vice-President of BSNLEU NTR Circle at  present. From the time of entry in P and T, he was very active in the union.

He is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, one son and other family members.  My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades.

 

 

Very Sad News! Com. Chhidu Singh Passed Away

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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Just now a very sad news have been received. Com. Chhidu Singh, former Circle Secretary of BSNLEU NTR Circle Delhi and former All India Asst. General Secretary of BSNLEU and a very senior leader has passed away early morning today after a massive heart attack. He was taken to the hospital, but his life could not be saved. it is a great loss to the organisation. The cremation will take place today evening.

We express our deep grief and convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and relatives.

 

 

 

 

SAVE BSNL – Forum invites all BSNL Unions/Associations to be part of the Save BSNL Campaign and action programmes.

19 Friday Dec 2014

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The Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations of  Non-Executives and Executives, in its meeting has decided to invite all the unions/associations in BSNL, who have not become part of the Forum so far, to join the massive SAVE BSNL campaign and the action programme decided by the Forum. The Convener of the Forum, Com. VAN Namboodiri has been authorised to contact all these unions and invite them accordingly.

Therefore, it is requested that all these unions/associations may kindly be part of the SAVE BSNL Campaign. All these general secretaries are being contacted by the Convener.

SAVE BSNL – Forum Meeting on 19th December calls for massive campaign

19 Friday Dec 2014

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A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations was held on 19-12-2014, presided over by Com. Suresh kumar, GS BSNLMS. Convener, Com. VAN Namboodiri briefed the meeting about the developments and activities after the last meeting. A brief report on the decisions taken is given below:

Decisions of the Meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations held on 19th December 2014

After detailed discussion on the agitational programme including the Indefinite Strike with effect from 17th March 2015 decided by the Forum on the issue of Revival of BSNL, the following decisions were taken in the meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations held on 19th December 2014.

Agitational Programmes for Revival of BSNL including Indefinite Strike from 17th March 2015:

  1. The Convener, Forum, will address / contact all the applicant unions in BSNL to be part of the Save BSNL campaign and programme of action of the Forum.
  2. The Memorandum to the Prime Minister should be translated in Hindi and circulated to the circles in Hindi area. The Circle Secretaries of non-Hindi areas should translate the same in the regional language and circulate. Start the campaign immediately and collect maximum signatures on the Memorandum by holding meetings, meeting the public in and explaining the situation in BSNL etc. so that One Crore Signature can be collected as per the target fixed.
  3. Efforts should be made to meet the Communications Minister by the Forum on the issues connected with the Revival of BSNL.
  4. Now that the date of the strike has been postponed to 17th March 2015, another notice should be issued to the CMD BSNL and Secretary DOT within the stipulated time as per rules.
  5. Forum Circle/SSA units to be formed urgently, wherever it has not been formed so far. Circle Conventions should be organised with the full participation of all unions/associations. The Circle unit of the Forum will discuss and decide the dates of the Convention. Regular meetings of the Forum should be conducted.
  6. Propaganda material for the SAVE BSNL Campaign should be prepared and circulated widely.
  7. Meet the Member of Parliament of the constituency and present the issues on Revival of BSNL, requesting him to take up the issue with the government..
  8. Approach unions of Central Government, State Governments, PSUs etc. for solidarity and support to the SAVE BSNL campaign.
  9. Make all out efforts to make all programmes of action successful with maximum participation of workers.

V.A.N.Namboodiri,                                                                                           Convener, Forum                                                                                           19-12-2014

AAP Demands dismissal of Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad for favouring Reliance Jio

19 Friday Dec 2014

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The following report in the Financial Express indicates how even the Communication Minister himself is favouring the private telecom companies. Whether it was Dayanidhi Maran, A.Raja or now Ravi Shankar Prasad, all are there to support the private telecom companies. granting undue favours. BSNL is the orphan. Even the Minister of Communications does not take any action to revive it, except declaring that “I will not allow BSNL and MTNL to die”. See the fraction of the report in the Financial Express below:

“Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today demanded dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio on 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad saying he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

AAP leader and advocate Prashant Bhushan also alleged that Manish Tewari, who was a Union Minister in the previous UPA government, had a retainership contract with Reliance Industries.”  (Report from Financial Express)