I am going through the early documents of the NFPTE and affiliated Unions for preparing some articles. The documents reveal a highly developed sense of democratic functioning, open debate and also thoroughness in the work.

NFPTE and most of the affiliated unions were functioning in a rented building at 9,Pusa Road, New Delhi -5. (Although the particular building has been demolished and new building constructed in its place, you can see old similar buildings in the nearby plots). The P.III Union functioned at 9A/52, Western Extension Area, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 5, which is nearby.The Secretary General and General Secretaries used to meet almost every day.

NFPTE had its journal “P and T Labour” and the affiliated unions their own journals. In the journals, the accounts of the union (unaudited) are published every month.

The meetings of the Central Working Committee are reported in detail with the decisions, the discussions with the points made by the speakers etc. so that the reader will be able to understand the essence of it. The constitutional provisions are strictly adhered to. Even the name of all the executive committee members are printed.

The Common issues are taken by the Federation, while the sectional issues are  taken by the concerned unions. The Parliament discussion on P and T issues are reported in details with the speakers’ name and what they said.

It is very interesting to go through these records which will  inspire the workers for their future activities. Red Salute to these great leaders who built up the P and T movement!