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VII CPC will give report in scheduled time – Evidences over

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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The following report is from the VII CPC Website:

“Further to the memoranda received from a variety of Organisations, Federations, Groups representing civil employees in the Government of India as also from the Defence Services, the Commission has had fruitful and wide ranging discussions on relevant issues with all stakeholders. Such interactions have now been concluded. Valuable inputs have been received and the work of compilation and finalization of the report is underway, so that the Commission completes its task in the time frame given to it. Accordingly, any future requests for meeting with the Commission will not be entertained.”

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DA increase by 2.1%, Total DA 102.6 % from 01-07-2015

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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The DA increase from July 2015 will be 2.1%. The total DA is 102.6%

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The Reception Committee of AIBDPA AIC at Tirupathi

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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A meeting for  the  formation of the Reception Committee  for holding the AIC of AIBDPA will be held at Tirupathi on 6th July 2015. Com. J.Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, AP Circle, Com. Ramachandrudu, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA, AP and other leaders will participate. Com. VAN Namboodiri, Advisor AIBDPA is also expected to attend from CHQ.

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Monsoon Session of Parliament starts on 21st July – Land Bill opposition continues

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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The monsoon session of the Parliament will start on 21st July, but it is unlikely that the BJP government will be able to pass its flagship amendment to Land Bill. The strong opposition from most of the opposition parties are continuing. The corporates will have to wait to grab the land of the farmers, though the BJP is determined to rob the farmers of their land.

The controversies regarding the four BJP leaders, Sushama Swaraj, Vasundhare Raje, Smriti Irani and Pankaja Munde may rock the Parliament. The self proclaimed clean image of the BJP is in tatters.

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Best Wishes and Greetings to Comrades retiring today.

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Retirement June 30

Thousands of BSNL employees are retiring every month for the last few years, reducing the staff strength drastically. And there is no recruitment to compensate the loss. This June 30th also, many will retire. We convey our appreciation and warm greetings to all those retiring today for their dedicated service to the nation.

As per our information two senior leaders of BSNLEU, Com.K.Govindaraj, Circle Secretary, Chennai and Com. R.S.Sagar, Circle Secretary, ALTTC are also retiring from service today. Both of them have contributed much to the growth of the organisation and have been dedicated leaders of the BSNL TU Movement.

Best Wishes and Warm Greetings to Coms. K.Govindaraj and R.S.Sagar at the time of their retirement! We hope that their services will be available in future also for the BSNL employees movement.

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Struggles by Workers to Defend and Save BSNL : 2004 – 2015 ( 21 )

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Outsourcing/leasing of tower, Optical Fibre Cable opposed

The JAC in its meeting on 04-10-2011 strongly opposed the above outsourcing and addressed a letter to the CMD BSNL on this. A press release was also issued.

Strike preparation in full swing

The preparation for the strike was in full swing. The JAC issued a Circular signed by all the unions. Press releases were issued by the JAC. Many M.P.s were contacted and their support requested.  An Appeal to the Parliament Members were prepared and sent to many MPs. Wall posters were printed and circulated. Campaign meetings were held every where to make the strike successful. In this context, the BSNL Management under the chairmanship of Shri A.K.Garg, Director(HR) held discussions with JAC leaders. All the issues in the strike notice were discussed, but no satisfactory decision was taken by the management. The JAC leaders informed that since no agreement was reached, the strike will take place as decided. Rallies in preparation of the one day strike was organized at SSA/Circle/C.O. levels on 8th December 2015 with good participation. A conciliation meeting held by the CLC on 15-12-2011 could not solve the issues.

One Day Strike on 15th December 2011

The Strike on 15th December 2011 was a great success. Though FNTO did not participate and also issued statement opposing the strike, it did not have any effect.  The strike was participated completely by the workers. The reports from all places indicated that the workers were aware of the serious situation and had come forward to participate in the Strike and save BSNL and its workers. Many Federations/Unions supported and gave solidarity to the struggle of BSNL employees.

25 meetings of the Joint Action Committee was held in 2011 and various issues discussed and struggles organized. (To be continued)

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We can not be lazy and casual, BSNL has to be revived

29 Monday Jun 2015

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Forum, Save BSNL

In the latest circular of the Forum, it is mentioned that no reports have been received from the circle Forums / Unions, about the 09.00 PM- 07.00 AM campaign from 8th June 2015 called for by the Forum. This is distressing. The BSNL employees are in the middle of a great Save BSNL Campaign, and we can not be lazy or casual on the issue. The campaign has now been extended to one more month, which is required.

When the house is on fire, no body can be inactive or casual. BSNL is facing difficult times. The challenge has to be made an opportunity to improve the services, to improve the financial position.

‘Do or Die’, ‘Perform or Perish’ are not mere slogans. They are the slogans which have to be made practical when we meet challenges. Let us be serious, determined and dedicated to the cause of saving and strengthening BSNL.

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Meeting of Forum at Bengaluru

29 Monday Jun 2015

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A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations Karnataka Circle was held at BSNLEU Circle Union Office on 29th June 2015. Com. Sheshadri, AGS NFTE presided. Circle Secretaries / Representatives of BSNLEU, SNEA, AIBSNLEA, FNTO, SEWA BSNL, TEPU and other leaders attended. Com. C.K.Gundanna, Circle Convener, Forum and CS BSNLEU and Com. H.V.Sudershan, Convener, Forum, BGTD welcomed all as also Com. VAN Namboodiri, Founder Convener of Forum, who was present. Com. G.G.Patil (AIBDPA) was also present.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, former Convener, Forum briefed the comrades about the latest developments regarding the Save BSNL Campaign, 09.00 PM – 07.00 AM and free roaming Campaign and issues connected with the 21-22 April 2015 Strike, the discussion with the Secretary, DOT, discussion with the Minister Communications etc. by the AIBDPA on 78.2% IDA pension fixation. The necessity of utilising the present opportunity to improve the services and development were also explained.

All the comrades present participated in the discussion. The points raised by the comrades were replied to by Com. Namboodiri.

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Struggles by Workers to Defend and Save BSNL : 2004 – 2015 ( 20 )

29 Monday Jun 2015

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NFTE & FNTO requested to come back to JAC

As per the decision of the JAC, letters were addressed to NFTE and FNTO to come back to the JAC. Discussion also took place. They stated that they will put the issue before their respective working committees.

JAC meeting with the Secretary DOT on 04-08-2011

The JAC leaders met Shri Chandrasekhar, Secretary DOT on 04-08-2011 and discussed some of the issues raised by the JAC. Shri S.C.Misra, Member(Services) was also present. The following issues were discussed.

  1. Absorption of ITS officers.
  2. Against retaining of BSNL buildings with DOT
  3. National Broadband Network to be entrusted to BSNL
  4. Cancellation of licences of errant companies.
  5. Delay in payment of Revision of Pension from 01-01-2007 and its arrears.
  6. BSNL’s pension contribution to be on the actual basic pay instead of on the maximum of pay

Secretary, DOT assured to consider all the matters positively.

Withdrawal of Medical Allowance, LTC, Leave Encashment etc.

BSNL started posting loss from 2009-2010. It was more loss in 2010-11. In this circumstance, instead of expanding the business, the BSNL management, in the name of reducing expenditure, issued orders withdrawing the Medical Allowance without voucher, restrictions on LTC,  curtailing Leave encashment at the time of availing LTC etc. Further the management did not take any action to pay Bonus. This was done while the employees under the leadership of JAC were making all efforts to improve the services and to make BSNL financially viable.

Dharna on 14th September 2011

The meeting of the JAC held on 7th September discussed the matter and decided to organize dharna on 14th September in all SSAs/Circle and Corporate office. A meeting was called by PGM(SR) to discuss the above issues. But there was no result. The Dharna programme as decided was organized effectively with massive participation in all the centres. This was a clear warning to the management.

JAC decides for One Day Strike on 10th October 2011

The meeting of the Joint Action Committee held on 21st September 2011 discussed all the above issues and decided to organize agitational programmes including strike for settlement of the present issues.  The following programmes were decided:

  1. One Day Fast on 27-09-2011
  2. One Day Strike on 10-10-2011

It was also proposed to meet as many Members of Parliament as possible and seek their support for the demands and agitation. The Strike Notice was issued on 22-09-2011 with the following demands:

  1. No VRS
  2. Immediate payment of Bonus(PLI)
  3. Restoration of Medical Allowance, Leave encashment and LTC.
  4. Immediate conclusion of the process of ITS absorption
  5. 2% IDA fixation
  6. Immediate procurement and supply of equipments including GSM, BB Modem, Cables,Trans SMS, MLLN etc. and implementation of important business projects like ERP, NGN and transmission NMS.
  7. Government Policy Issues:
  8. Compensation for loss making rural services according to policy commitments.
  9. Pension Contribution to DOT only on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale.
  10. Refund of Rs. 8,313 crore paid towards non-standard BWA spectrum band
  11. Grant of flexibility in selecting circles choice for 3G spectrum
  12. Access deficit Charge(ADC) should be quantified through adequate and appropriate mechanism and paid to BSNL
  13. Reimbursement of Licence fee as assured at the time of corporatization.
  14. Refund of ‘Notional Loan’ of Rs. 7,500 crore with interest collected by DOT to BSNL
  15. Discontinue all Telecom Advisory Committees.

The strike notice was signed by Comrades V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener JAC, P.Abhimanyu(BSNLEU), G.L.Jogi(SNEA(I), P.Venugopal(AIBSNLEA), V.Subburaman(TEPU), Suresh Kumar(BSNLMS), Ram Kishun Ram(BTU BSNL), Gajendra Kumar(BTEU), S.C.Gaur(BSNLOA), N.D.Ram(SEWA BSNL), R.K.Kohli(NFTBE).

As per the decision massive dharnas were organized on 27th September 2011 at SSA/Circle/C.O. levels successfully.

Strike postponed for broader unity

The JAC contacted  NFTE and FNTO leaders who were keeping away from the JAC for some time and requested that they may join JAC and also participate in the one day strike proposed on 10th October 2011. Both unions agreed to join the strike, if it is postponed so that they will get time to prepare. Accordingly, the Strike date was postponed to 15th December 2011. The Strike Notice was issued  on 17-11-2011 signed by Comrades V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, JAC, P.Abhimanyu (BSNLEU), G.L.Jogi (SNEA(I), Prahlad Rai (AIBSNLEA), V.Subburaman (TEPU), Suresh Kumar (BSNLMS), R.K.Kohli (NFTBE), Kanchilal(SEWA BSNL), R.K.Ram(BTU BSNL) and S.C.Gaur(BSNLOA). NFTE and a few other unions stated that they will issue separate notice and participate in the strike. (To be continued)

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Meeting of BSNLCCWF at Bengaluru

29 Monday Jun 2015

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BSNLCCWF, Karnataka

A meeting of the BSNLCCWF, Bengaluru was held at the CITU office, Bengaluru on 29th June 2015. Comrades from Bengaluru as well as some comrades from nearby stations attended.The meeting was addressed by Comrades C.K.Gundanna, Circle President, Mahantesh, Circle Secretary, BSNLCCWF, H.V.Sudershan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and Cheluvaraju, All India Office-bearer, BSNLCCWF.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President, BSNLCCWF addressed the meeting and briefed the house about the present position of the demands of the casual and contract workers, the discussion with the Parliamentary Standing Committee, the 2nd Septemebr Strike, revival of BSNL, AIC at Kanyakumari and connected matters.

The meeting decided to organise agitational programmes for settlement of the urgent demands. It also unanimously decided to participate in the 2nd September strike called for by the Central trade Unions. The meeting also decided to strengthen the organisation by making all workers as members of the union.

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