Monthly Archives: February 2019

BSNLCCWF will go on strike for 3 days from 18th February, 2019, on its own demands.

09 Saturday Feb 2019

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It has been decided that the casual contract workers in BSNL will go on 3 days strike from 18th February, 2019, to achieve the genuine demands of casual contract workers. Strike notice is issued to CMD BSNL on 4th February, 2019 with a copy to CLC New Delhi. No retrenchment, allotment of fund release to pay the 3-6 months pending wages to contract workers, Rs. 18,000 wage and Gratuity for all are the main issues of the 9 points charter of demands. It is a great opportunity for us that the AUAB has given a call for strike on the same days to save BSNL and 3rd PRC issue. So let us organise a good campaign programme among the contact and casual staff to involve the workers in the strike. On 12th February, 2019, we will meet CLC on the same issue. We have issued posters and circular for the strike through speed post. (Courtesy: BSNLCCWF Website)

Modi undermined Air Force _ Sitaram Yechuri

09 Saturday Feb 2019

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CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had consistently undermined the Air Force and the Defence Ministry to benefit his “cronies” in the Rafale deal.

Yechury’s comments come after a report in The Hindu newspaper claimed that the Defence Ministry had raised strong objections to “parallel discussions” conducted by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) during the negotiations over the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale deal between India and France.

“Modi has consistently undermined the Air Force & Defence Ministry in the Rafale deal for corruption, to benefit his cronies. His actions have hurt the public exchequer & damaged national security. These facts have been hidden from Supreme Court where a review petition is pending,” Yechury tweeted.

“The PM must take responsibility for the loss to the exchequer, violation of procedure to get far fewer fighter jets than what Air Force wanted. All just to help cronies,” the Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader said.

Yechury alleged that the “wires in this scam go straight to the top man”. “For whose benefit was Modi undermining defence ministry & Air Force? Why was IAF’s Deputy Chief forced to write to Modi’s PMO to stop ‘parallel negotiations’ with France?” The Left leader asked.

“We have always said Modi is directly involved in corruption & cronyism in this ? 59,000 crore Rafale scam,” he added.

The Centre has strongly denied any wrongdoing in the fighter jet agreement with France, with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissing the media report on the deal as “flogging a dead horse” and slamming the Opposition for playing into the hands of “vested interests”.(Courtesy: Ganashakti)

Modi Government on sticky grounds on Rafale deal

08 Friday Feb 2019

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The article by Shri N.Ram on Rafale deal with authentic details and evidences in the Hindu has put the Modi Government on sticky grounds. Neither the central government is able to defend properly nor able to put their facts correct.
There is no doubt that more facts exposing the government is going to come. This will be one major issue in the coming general elections.

Considering equipping MTNL and BSNL to start providing 4G Services – Communications Minister

08 Friday Feb 2019

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‘Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha,Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said that the government is also considering equipping MTNL and BSNL to start providing 4G services’. He also stated that the government is seriously looking for a revival plan for state owned MTNL.'(Press report – Telecom – Economic Times).

The people and workers want action, not statements. Allotting 4G Spectrum immediately is a must.

Do not forward rumours, being spread by mischief mongers.

08 Friday Feb 2019

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CHQ wishes to caution our comrades about the rumours being spreaded by mischievous elements. Many rumours are being floated by these miscreants, against the AUAB, demands and the strike. The intention of these black-legs is to sabotage the united movement, which is mobilising the employees for the strike. CHQ fervently appeals to our comrades not to help these miscreants, in spreading rumours. Any message which is not sent by the district, circle unions or the CHQ, should not be forwarded to anyone. If this is followed strictly, the mischief mongers will fail in spreading the rumours. CHQ requests all the comrades to kindly cooperate.(Courtesy: BSNLEU Website)

Government should implement assurances given to AUAB on Wage Revision etc.

08 Friday Feb 2019

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During the strike discussion with the Hon. Minister of Communications, the AUAB leaders were given assurances on the major demands of the workers. But none of the same has been implemented and undue delay is taking place in taking decisions. This is completely unacceptable to the workers and pensioners.

The AUAB has been compelled to call for strike for 3 days w.e.f 18th to 20th February and the strike notice has been given by the affiliate unions/associations.  In addition, the BSNLCCWF, the federation of the casual and contract workers has also given strike notice.

It is demanded that the issues raised by the AUAB  and the unions are discussed and settled at the earliest failing which, the govt. will have to face the massive strike and the wrath of the workers.

Second World Congress of TUI (P and R) at Bogota on 27-28 February 2019

08 Friday Feb 2019

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The Second World Congress of TUI ( Pensioners and Retirees) will be in Bogotá, Columbia on 27-29 February 2019. Comrade K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, will be attending the Congress representing AIBDPA. Coms. K.K.N.Kutty (NCCPA) and K.Raghavendran (AIPRPA) are also expected to attend. Though I am a Committee member of TUI’s Technical Committee and invited, I am not able to attend due to health reasons.

It is hoped that the World Congress will seriously discuss about the attacks on the pension and other pensionary benefits world wide and take necessary resolutions and programmes.

University Students march to Parliament demanding jobs.

07 Thursday Feb 2019

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Thousands of students from varsities across the country braved the winter chill and marched from the Red Fort to Parliament Street in Delhi on Thursday to demand better employment and educational opportunities. More than 50 youth groups, student unions and organisations came together in December last year to form the Young India National Coordination Committee, under whose banner the Young India Adhikar March was held on Thursday.
The central government should take action for creating new jobs. What is happening is that even the existing jobs are going away. The youth are angry and desperate.

Students’ March to Parliament for jobs

07 Thursday Feb 2019

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Student leaders on Tuesday accused the Union government of presenting an Interim Budget that was silent on the issue of jobs and employment opportunities for youth in the country.

Students under various outfits will march from the historic Red Fort to Parliament on Thursday in protest, they said in a joint statement.

N Sai Balaji, the president of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union, said, “(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi will come to young India for one more chance. But this time we are

not going to give him any chance as our PM. Modi has ruined our future. Through our unity we are going to ensure all vacant government jobs are filled, 10 per cent of GDP is spent on education, gender and social justice is ensured.”

Student leaders from AISA, Pinjra tod, Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party students’ wing Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS), Youth for Swaraj etc. argued how the budget was conspicuous by its silence on the issue of jobs, except for pompously declaring that job-seekers have turned job-creators in India.

“This is a huge blow to the youth of the country who are suffering from massive unemployment rate in the wake of demonetisation. The budget is equally silent about the key demands of regularisation and minimum wages raised by employees,” they said in the statement.

Shivani from CYSS said campuses have been turned into “war zones” by the Modi government.(Courtesy: Ganashakti)

BSNL Contract workers on struggle path.

07 Thursday Feb 2019

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The BSNL contract workers in many circles are on agitation against non-payment of wages and retrenchment. In the name of lack of funds, these workers are denied wages. In some of the northern circles like UP(E), the wages have not been paid for about 10 months. This is atrocious.

BSNLCCWF has demanded CMD BSNL to ensure that the wages are paid immediately and that no retrenchment is made.