Monthly Archives: January 2017

Modi Government on move for closure / transfer to States of BSNL, ITI

20 Friday Jan 2017

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When the employees’ unions/associations in BSNL protested against the reported recommendation of the NITI Ayog for closure or transfer to States of BSNL and ITI, NITI Ayog denied any such recommendation. It was clear that this was only to confuse the workers and dent their protest actions.

Now the ‘cat is out of the bag.’ A letter from the Prime Minister’s Office dated 30th December 2016 has asked the Secretary Department of Communications as follows:

“NITI Ayog after analysing the finances of CPSE has recommended Closure, transfer to States, Status etc. in respect of the following CPSEs under M/o Communications & Information Technology:

(i) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
(ii) ITI Limited.

The undersigned is directed to request the Department concerned to the above PSEs to furnish the status of implementation in respect of the CPSEs to this office by 01.01.2017 positively.

Sd./ Mayur Maheswari
Deputy Secretary: Phone: 2301 7676”

What is the justification for the closure of BSNL and ITI? It is nothing but to maximise the profit of the private telecom companies. Neither the security of the country, nor the future of the workers are taken in to consideration.

It is sure that mighty protest actions will be organised to defeat this anti-people, anti-worker decision of the government. United struggles have to be organised with the full support of the people, trade unions and political parties

Rs.45,000 loan to FCI. Why not to BSNL?

19 Thursday Jan 2017

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The Central Cabinet has cleared Rs.45,000 crore to Food Corporation of India for subsidy.Well and good.

Why not at least Rs. 10,000 crore as subsidy or loan to BSNL to purchase equipments and modernisation ? 

The government should take a favourable decision.

Why not  a composite union for Executives and Non-Executives?

19 Thursday Jan 2017

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It is time for the executives and non- Executives in the Public Sector Units to form composite unions/ associations for the benefit of the company as well as workers. Earlier, there were separate unions for class III and Class IV. Now it is composite union. In the same way executives and non-Executives can form composite union. The composite union should have a representative in the Managing Committee/ Board.

A serious dialogue is required on this issue. 

Remembering Com.E.Balanandan

18 Wednesday Jan 2017

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It is 8 years since workers’ beloved leader Com.E.Balanandan passed away on 19th January 2009. He was a leader who merged completely with the workers and was one among them.

He was a guide and philosopher for the working class!

Red  Salute to Com.Balanandan!

Maharashtra Circle Conference of AIBDPA

18 Wednesday Jan 2017

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The spacious Recreation Club hall at Mahadji Sindhey Telephone Exchange ,Pune was jam packed with pensioners from all the districts of Maharashtra on 15-01-2017. The occasion was the Circle Conference of AIBDPA, Maharashtra. Com.Nagesh Nalawade, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and the main architect of the organising committee welcomed all and controlled the proceedings. Com.Subhas Bartakke, Circle President presided over the conference.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor inaugurated the conference with an elaborate and inspiring speech, covering almost all the issues of the pensioners. Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, in his address dealt the organisational issues and exhorted to strengthen the AIBDPA at all levels to meet the challenges. Coms. Appa Saheb Ghagre, Circle President, BSNLEU, Gulab Kale, Assistant Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and S.S.Amre also addressed the conference. Com.B.P.Petkar presented the report and accounts and were adopted after active discussion.

Office bearers were elected unanimously and the following are the important functionaries.

Advisors : Coms. B.P.Petkar, S.N.Barkulabi

Patrons : Coms. S.S.Amre, B.R.Hiwarkar

Circle President : Com. P.G.Suryavanshi

Circle Secretary : Com.R.N.Patil

Treasurer. : Com. A.S.Ingale.

Strategic Sale in SAIL Units

18 Wednesday Jan 2017

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Central Government has announced strategic sales of three units of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) viz.Bhadravati, Salem and Durgapur. It is reported that the process for the same are being started. The privatisation move by Modi govt. is unending. Resist and defeat this ill motivated move.

Privatisation of 23 Railway Stations

18 Wednesday Jan 2017

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It is reported that Indian Railways have decided to privatise 23 major Railway sta tions including Mumbai Central, Chennai Central, Howrah Junction and Bhopal.This is being done in the name of modernisation. Some crores of rupees will be spent by the private companies for modernisation and at the same time will get the land of Railways in which they can construct buildings etc.and reap profits.This is part of privatisation of entire Rail.ways.This privatisation move of Railways should be resisted and defeated

Remember Martyr Patrice Lumumba?

17 Tuesday Jan 2017

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Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo, was murdered on 17th January 1961 by the agents of the imperialists. Becoming the Prime Minister, he took decisions for the uplift of the common people which were not liked the capitalists and corporates. His voice was the voice of the new independent Africa rising from the slavery of the imperialists.  The popular leader was brutally murdered by Military junta and for many years Congo was under the rule of dictator Mobutu.

The entire word was shocked and angry at the cold-blooded murder. Many organisations were formed in memory of Lumumba, including the famous Lumumba University.

Red Salute to Patrice Lumumba who stood and fought for the people against the capitalists and imperialists!

 

Remembering Com. Jyoti Basu

17 Tuesday Jan 2017

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17th January is the 7th Death Anniversary of of Com. Jyoti Basu, the veteran Communist leader and Chief Minister of W.Bengal for about three decades. He has been one of the founders of CPI(M) and has brought the party in to power in W.Bengal.

Red Salute to Com. Jyoti Basu on his death anniversary!

A glimpse of old P and T journals

17 Tuesday Jan 2017

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While going through the P&T Labour and other union journals for  for writing a short history of P&T Unions, certain interesting information are being noticed. One of them is about taking decisions by the Unions and Federation.

The entire discussion that has taken place is recorded and published in the journal. Opinion of each and every body who have spoken is recorded in brief with their names. The conclusion of the Secretary General /General Secretary and if necessary the final decision by voting is also recorded. The contribution of each and every delegate / committee member can be understood.

Such reporting enables the reader, the ordinary worker to understand the details of the discussion and how the decision is taken. It is an essential part of the democratic functioning of any organisation.

One of the aspect for the growth of NFPTE in to a mighty organisation is the internal democracy and the right of the worker to express his opinion.