The contract labour under the leadership of the BSNLCCWF went on a strike in Mysore demanding that clarification should be given on the nature of work ( unskilled, skilled etc) in the tender itself so that the worker on cable work etc. will get higher wages. After five days of the strike the management agreed and after discussion with the union issued the required clarifications. Accordingly the contract workers engaged in cable work will get higher wages.
My Hearty Congratulations to the workers and leaders of BSNLCCWF at Mysore for their struggle and success.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President BSNLEU and BSNLCCWF, Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary BSNLEU and Vice-President BSNLCCWF, Com.Tapas Ghosh Secretary General, BSNLCCWF and Com.Animesh Mitra, Dy. Secretary General BSNLEU and Vice-President BSNLCCWF met shri A.N.Rai, CMD BSNL, and discussed about the major issues of the casual and contract workers, including regularisation of casual and contract workers, Payment of Minimum of the BSNL  payscale to TSM and Casual workers, Payment of minimum wages to  contract workers, implementation of EPF and ESI Schemes and other connected matters. The unions leaders conveyed their unhappiness in the undue delay in settling the issues. The question of eligibility for the casual workers to appear for the casual labour was also discussed. With regard to the non-payment of minimum wages, CMD asked the union representatives to to point out some of the SSAs, where these are not implemented, so that he can check the fact. The CMD heard the union service patiently and assured to consider the issues.

The Union leaders also pointed out the undue delay in payment of GPF advances, causing much difficulties to the concerned staff. CMD assured to look in to the matter.

BSNLCCWF on struggle path.
The meeting of the available members of the Central Executive Committee of BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation held at New Delhi on 21st July 2014 has decided to continue with the struggle programmes already decided by the Bhubaneswar CEC Meeting and postponed due to the General elections. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, president, presided. Com. Tapas Ghosh, Secretary General presented the report of activities.
The following are the Charter of Demands:
1) Regularisation of Left-out Casual labours and Contract workers.
2) Casual labour wage to be the same as the lowest wage in BSNL, instead of that of DOT.
3) Minimum Wage as per Government Orders to be implemented to the contract workers,
including higher wages for semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled and as per A,B and C class
cities. Wages to be paid through account/cheque in time. Even if contractor changes, the
same workers should continue.
4) Implementation of Social Security measures like EPF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus.
5) HRA / Quarters to be allotted to casual contract workers.
6) EPF Account to be opened by the Principal Employer instead of by contractor.
7) Issue of Identity Cards by BSNL Management.
8) BSNL Management should take necessary steps to improve the services by procuring
sufficient equipment to enable expansion and development.
9) Equal Pay for Equal work for contract workers.
10) Vacate Victimisation- Reinstate all the retrenched workers.
11) Recognise BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation.

Action programme
1. Dharna at SSA office – 26th August 2014
2. March to CGM Office – 25th September 2014.
3. March to CMD BSNL Office- 15th October 2014.
4. If the issues are not settled call will be given for strike the date for which will be decided later.

Meeting of available central committee members of BSNLCCWF will be meeting at New Delhi today to discuss about the agitational programmes for the settlement of the casual and contract labour issues. The details will be posted after the meeting.