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Rs. 10,000 as Minimum Wage instead of Rs.18,000 ? Protest against Labour Ministry proposal

08 Friday Apr 2016

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It is reported that the Labour Ministry is proposing to fix the minimum wages at Rs.10,000 to the contract workers. This is nothing but cheating the hard working workers. According to Dr. Akroyd’s formula, the Minimum Wag comes to Rs. 26,000 as demanded by the Central Government employees. The VII Central Pay Commission did grant only Rs. 18,000. The Central Trade Unions have demanded that at least Rs.18,000 should be granted as minimum wage to the contract workers and the ‘Equal Wage for Equal Work’ should also be introduced.

But ignoring all these genuine demands, the Labour Ministry is proceeding to fix the minimum wage to Rs.10,000, which is only a very small increase from the present. There should be strong protest against this cheating of the workers at the behest of the employers and the corporates. BSNLCCWF expresses its strong protest at this injustice.

At least a minimum wage of Rs. 18,000 should be fixed immediately.

Minimum Wages increased in U.K.

02 Saturday Apr 2016

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The U.K.Government has increased the hourly minimum wage to attract more workers to UK. The wage for one hour earlier was £ 6.70 ( Appx. Rs. 497), which has now been increased to £ 7.20 ( Rs. 680), an increase of about Rs. 180/-. The daily wage (for 8 hours) will come to about Rs. 5,440 in addition to other social security benefits.

In India, even the minimum wage decided by the government is not paid to the workers, including in BSNL, a Public Sector Unit. Only sustained struggle is the way to achieve the same.

VDA for Contract Workers revised w.e.f. 1 April 2016

01 Friday Apr 2016

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The Chief Labour Commissioner has issued orders revising the Variable Dearness Allowance for contract Labours w.e.f. 1 April 2016. Usually it is revised on 1st April and 1 October of every year. There is an increase of VDA for the increase in the Consumer Price Index of 10.83 points, which comes to an increase of daily wages of Rs.10/- for unskilled, Rs. 12 for semiskilled, Rs. 14 for skilled and Rs.17 for highly skilled workers. The order is published in BSNLCCWF Website: bsnlccwf.com

Implementation of minimum wage, Social security measures to contract workers.

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF met Shri A.M.Gupta, GM (Restructuring), BSNL C.O. today,31-03-2016, and pointed out about the non-implementation of minimum wage and social security measures like EPF, ESI etc. in many circles. He stated that various circulars have been issued to the circles in this respect and he is monitoring the same. Com. Namboodiri once again stressed the need for early implementation of labour laws for the contract workers.

Membership Verification Meeting at Malappuram

19 Saturday Mar 2016

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A well attended Convention of  BSNLEU was held at Malappuram, Kerala on 19th March 2016, in connection with the VII Membership Verification in BSNL. AIBDPA and CCLU workers also participated. Com. A.Balakrishnan, SSA President, presided and Com. Prabhakaran, SSA Secretary welcomed all the comrades present. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron, BSNLEU, inaugurated the Convention. In his speech, he pointed out the achievements of BSNLEU for the workers during the past 12 years, since it got recognition in 2014, like wage revision,Promotion Policy, examination, issues of the BSNL recruited employees etc. He also mentioned about pivotal role of BSNLEU for strengthening BSNL and improve its services. Com. Namboodiri congratulated the Kerala workers for their heroic struggle on the demands of Contract workers. Coms. K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary, K.Vijayakumar, CHQ Org. Secretary, Madhavan, DS AIBDPA, Kesava Das, DS CCLU and other leaders addressed.

Malappuram workers assured the leaders that they will increase the support for BSNLEU in this verification.

Inspiring joint meeting at Mumbai on 14th March 2016

14 Monday Mar 2016

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A joint meeting of the BSNL Employees Union and Contract and Labour Contract Union was held at CGM Offices premises, Santa  Cruz Mumbai. More than 1,000 workers participated, including a number of women workers. Before start of the meeting, a huge procession was held. The workers garlanded the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji and Dr.B.R.Ambedkar before the commencement of the meeting. Coms. Appa Saheb Gagre and G.Mathpati, Circle presidents of the unions presided. Com. Balachandra mane, ACS, welcomed all. Coms. Wankhade, Nana Chauhan, Circle Secretary, Contract workers union, Nagesh Nalwade, Circle secretary, BSNLEU,  Animesh Mitra, Secretary General, BSNLCCWF, V.A.N.Namboodiri and other leaders addressed.  They spoke in detail about the demands of the regular employees and also contract workers. They called upon the workers to strengthen the organisations. The question of wage revision, payment of minimum wage, EPF, ESI etc. were explained and prepared the workers for further struggle. The VII verification and the need to make it  grand success for BSNLEU were stressed.

Though the meeting continued till 03.00 PM, all the participants remained in the hall hearing the speeches. After the meeting the leaders met GM(HQ) and presented the demands of both the unions.

The joint meeting and the deliberations inspired the entire workers. They are prepared for sustained struggles to achieve the demands.

Parliament March by Bank Contract Workers

04 Friday Mar 2016

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A massive Parliament March was organised jointly by the Bank Contractual and Contract Workers Union and Bank Employees federation of India on 3rd March 2016. Coms. Rana Mitra, Joydeb Dasgupta, Tridib Kumar Ghosh  and other leaders were in the dais. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF attended and addressed the March. He greeted the workers and shared his experiences in organising the contract workers, which was appreciated by the comrades. He supported and extended solidarity to the fighting Bank Contract Workers against victimisation and for their justified demands like Minimum wage etc.

Convention of Casual Contract Workers at Palakkad on 13th February 2016

14 Sunday Feb 2016

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A Convention of BSNL Casual and Contract workers was held at Palakkad on 13-02-2016 at the Union Office participated by more than 300 workers. It was presided over by Com. Chandrasekharan, Dist. President, BSNLEU. Com. Sunil Kumar, District Secretary, CCLU welcomed all. Leaders of BSNLEU and CCLU were present.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President BSNLCCWF and Patron BSNLEU, while inaugurating the Convention reported about the decisions of the Nagercoil AIC and the Charter of Demands submitted to the BSNL Management and the discussions taken so far. He congratulated the Kerala workers for the magnificent and militant struggle jointly organised by BSNLEU, SNEA and CCLU against the corruption and anti-worker action of the former CGM Kerala and on the demands of the casual and contract workers. Com. K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary BSNLEU and Circle President CCLU briefed the house about the latest developments after the struggle and the negotiations being conducted for increasing the wages etc. Coms. P.R.Parameswaran, DS BSNLEU, senior leaders V.Kesavan, T.S.Parameswaran, Ajit Kumar, Circle Vice-President CCLU and other leaders  also addressed.

The Convention took decisions to strengthen the organisation by increasing the membership and focusing the issue of the workers. It also decided to actively participate in the Membership Verification to ensure maximum support to BSNLEU.

Meeting with Director (HR) on Kerala CCLU issues

07 Thursday Jan 2016

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF met Smt. Sujata Ray, Director (HR) BSNL and pointed out the delay in settlement of the issues of wages etc. of Contract workers in Kerala. The CGM has not so far discussed the matter with the Federation leaders although the Committee Report by ED (CN) has been sent to him.

Director (HR) assured that necessary action will be taken in the matter and that CGM will be directed for the same.

BSNLEU CEC Meeting on 24-25 November 2015 at New Delhi

23 Monday Nov 2015

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The Central Executive Committee Meeting of BSNL Employees Union, the Main Recognised Union of BSNL employees, is going to take place tomorrow and day after tomorrow, on 24th and 25 November at New Delhi. The CEC is very important since a lot of critical issues will be discussed and decision taken.

The issue of wage revision has become important after the release of the Recommendations of the VII Pay Commission for the Central government employees. Whether the DPE is going to appoint III Pay Revision Committee for executives and whether the wage negotiation for the non-executives are going to start?

The Membership Verification is going to take place by April 2016 or so. Our strategies have to be worked out, alliances planned and campaign pogramme identified. Early decisions will benefit.

The struggle against the anti-people, anti-worker policies of the government have to continue jointly with the Central Trade Unions and Federations. BSNLEU  is part of the struggle against intolerance in the country and for communal harmony.

It is also necessary to see that organisational planning is done for the growth of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and also BSNLCCWF.

Other important issues are also there to discuss including the Revival of BSNL, for which a separate Seminar itself is organised.

Best Wishes for a successful CEC Meeting!