At last,  the BSNL Management has issued strict instructions to hold the Works Committees in all SSAs without fail. Reports  have been called for about whether such committees have already been formed  and whether such meetings  are taking place etc. The Staff Side, National Council has been demanding the holding of the Works Committees for a very long time. The order has come now, though delayed.

It is for the workers and the management to utilise the Works Committee to maximum benefit of the company and for better service. The Committee is intended to discuss the issues connected with the development, expansion of services, efficiency etc. and not for staff issues. For Staff issues, there is the Local Council. The Unions can bring to the notice of the management, the difficulties being experienced including lack of equipment etc. as also where and how to expand the services, provide new connections etc. Management can utilise the opportunity in explaining the developmental plans etc. , how to provide better service and so on.

If both the management and the unions/staff side plan well, discuss and find out solutions for the problems, it will be a great achievement. It is not a blame game. Our maximum efforts should be to find out ways and means for a better service to the customers, expansion of services and more revenue for the company so that BSNL can come of the present financial crisis.