Casual Labour in DOT and later in BSNL has always been paid the lowest of the wages recommended by the Central Pay Commissions. Wages as per the VI CPC was also implemented in the same way. VII CPC recommendations of Rs.18,000 as the lowest wage has been accepted by the government and same implemented for CG employees. But even after one year, BSNL management has not issued orders granting this lowest wage to the casual labours. This is complete injustice. The wages recommended by VI CPC and implemented for CG employees w.e.f. 2006 is still continuing for casual workers even after 11 years.

BSNLCCWF and BSNLEU have many times demanded that this should be implemented. Non-implementation is resulting in loss of thousands of rupees to the poor paid workers.

The BSNL Management should implement the lowest wage of CG employees to the casual labours working in BSNL without any further delay.

Many complaints are coming that the wages of the contract workers engaged in BSNL are  are not being paid for months together. This is painful and objectionable.

The workers are doing their duty and working hard to maintain the services. Agitations have started in many Districts against non-payment.

BSNL Management should ensure that regular payment is made to the contract workers.  BSNLCCWF and BSNLEU has already taken the matter with the Management.

As per the call of BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation (BSNLCCWF), massive March to GM/CGM Offices were organised at all places on the following demands.

1. No retrenchment of contract and casual workers in BSNL. Ensure job security.
2. Rs.18,000/- salary for all casual contract workers.
3. Implement corporate office order to make payment of minimum pay based on CLC order.
4. Implement the labour laws related to EPF ESI and other social securities.
5. Payment of Gratuity and Bonus for all.
6. Scheme for regularisation those who have completed 10 years service in BSNL.
7. Equal pay to equal work with a view of recategorisation of skill.
8. Wages should be paid in fixed date of every month.

At Kozhikode, more than 200 workers participated. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President BSNLCCWF inaugurated. Coms. K.V.Jayarajan, SSA President, T.T.Asokan, Dist. Secretary, CCLU, M.Vijaya Kumar, Org. Secretary, BSNLEU, Bhagyalakshmi, Mahila Committee Convener, Suresh all India leader BSNLCCWF, P.V.Chandrasekharan AIBDPA and other leaders addressed.

09 August, 2017:2017.OBSERVE ALL INDIA DEMANDS DAY ON 10TH AUGUST

Dear Comrades,

You are aware that 10th August 2017 is to be observed as the “All India Protest Day” as per the call of the BSNLCCWF CEC Meeting decision against the retrenchment of many contract workers in the various circles. Struggles are being organised against these retrenchments. Despite orders issued by the CLC and BSNL Management, minimum wage is not being paid in most of the circles. On these major two demands and other long pending demands, ‘All India Protest Day’ is being organising by holding demonstration and submitting Memorandum to the local administration.

All of you are requested to fully participate in the programme. Contact the Circle/District Secretary of BSNLEU and organise the programme jointly.

More than 300 casual/contract workers, including about 100 women, attended the District Convention held at Kozhikode on 1st August 20171. The convention was intended to focus on the demands raised by the BSNL Casual Contract Workers Federation / BSNLCCLU on minimum wage, Bonus, recategorisation, EPF ESI etc. Convention was inaugurated by Com. A.K.Ramesh, District Vice President CITU. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President BSNLCCWF, K.Mohanan, Asst. Secretary General, Asokan, Dt. Secretary and other leaders addressed. Com. K.V.Jayarajan District President presided.

The Convention decided to organise the 10th August 2017 March to the CGM/GM Offices with massive participation.