BSNL employees have once again shown that they will do everything possible to save BSNL. The example is before us. The Two Days Strike on 21-22 April 2015 has been a complete success with maximum participation by the employees, both executives and non-executives. Sufficient time was given to the BSNL Management and the government to discuss and sort out the matter. Though BSNL Management held discussion with the Forum, former could not assure  anything since almost all the issues are to be decided by the  DOT/Minister.

The SAVE BSNL Campaign has reached crore of people. About 35 lakhs signature have been collected for the Memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister. More are coming from the circles/SSAs/Branches. These are all being sent to Prime Minister. In places like Kerala our employees have organised hundreds of meetings in rural areas and reached the ordinary people in support of the BSNL. Many circles have taken their own method for reaching the people. The BSNL Casual and Contract Workers, who are also a party to the 2 Days Strike has campaigned well, despite threat from the contractors and management that they will be retrenched.

But there has been no discussion, no settlement. This is a strange situation. If issues are not discussed and settled, the Forum will be compelled to organise further struggles including strike. Let us be ready for the same.

I take this opportunity to thank all the employees for the excellent strike.

LET US MARCH AHEAD WITH DETERMINATION AND COURAGE TO SAVE BSNL.