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‘Save Public Sector’ Convention at Kanhangad

20 Sunday Mar 2016

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A District level convention on ‘Save Public Sector – Save Nation’ was held at Town Hall Kanhangad on 20th March 2016 under the auspices of the ‘Save Public Sector Committee’. A large number of employees of the various state and central public sector along with their families were present. ” Veteran leader Com. A.K.Narayanan, Vice-President, CITU, presided. Com.Ravindran Kodakkad, Convener welcomed all.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron BSNLEU, inaugurated the Convention. He spoke about the formation of the PSUs, their growth and great contribution to the economy and security of the country and also the excellent services given to the people. He strongly criticised anti-people, anti-worker policies of the government and its support to the corporates. The trade unions should continue the struggles for saving and strengthening the PSUs.

Coms. K.P.Satheesh Chndran, Dist. Secretary CPI(M), Chandrasekharan, MLA, T.K.Rajan (CITU), K.Mohanan (BSNLEU), K.Harikrishnan (KSRTEA), V.Lakshmanan (KSEBWA),M.Rajagopalan, T.Narendran (BEFI), K.Bahuleyan (AIIEA), V.Ratnakaran (BHELEMLEU), K.Jayakumar and other comrades addressed.

The speakers spoke about both the anti-worker policies of the NPA and UDF government an called upon the workers to fight against these policies.

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.

Workers want Five Days Week

19 Saturday Mar 2016

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During the organisational tours in connection with the VII Membership Verification of unions in BSNL, one of the important demands raised by the workers if ‘Five Days Week.’ I also feel that this is a genuine demand considering all aspects. This needs to be taken up with priority.

The unity of the executives and non-executives in BSNL

16 Wednesday Mar 2016

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The Joint Action Committee of BSNL Unions/Associations formed in 2005 was a new experiment to have joint programmes and actions of the total executives and non-executives for strengthening BSNL and settlement of common issues. Though name changed to Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, it is fulfilling the responsibilities and moving forward.

In this connection a question arises. Is it not possible to have unions/associations with both executives and non-executives. In DOT, there were separate  unions for Group C and Group D. In BSNL, these two are combined and there is  only non-executive unions. I feel it is time to think about merger of the executive and non-executive unions and to have only such combined unions of executive and non-executives. This will help the employees as also the company.

A discourse on this issue may be fruitful. Even if not immediately, it can be a long-term target.

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.

Verification Campaign in NTR Circle on 2nd March 2016

02 Wednesday Mar 2016

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A massive meeting was held at Sabhaghar, NTR, Delhi on 2nd March 2016 in connection with the campaign for VII Membership Verification to be held on 10th May 2016. The meeting was presided over by Com. T.C.Nagar, President. Comrades P.Abhimanyu, GS BSNLEU, Swapan Chakraborty, Dy. GS, R.S.Chauhan, Circle Secretary NTR and Org. Secretary, CHQ, V.A.N. Namboodiri, Patron and other leaders addressed.  The workers assured the leaders that BSNLEU will get first position in NTR.

‘SWAS’ – out of 100 days, 60 days are over; What is the Update?

29 Monday Feb 2016

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Out of the 100 Days programme for Revival of BSNL under “SWAS’ (Service With A Smile), started from 1st January, 60 days are completed by 29th February 2016. it is utmost necessary to have an up-date in the matter after 60% of the period is over.

What is the actual increase in (a) Telephone connections (2) Market rate (c) revenue (d) satisfaction level of the customers and other connected matters? This is very much necessary to plan the future programmes. The BSNL Management and the unions should assess the situation and plan for the next stage.

BSNL on Revival Path, But much more to be done

25 Thursday Feb 2016

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BSNL is on the revival path after a weak performance for 4-5 years. It has increased its wireless connections systematically during the last few months at an accelerated rate of 1.41% putting Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea behind in increase of numbers. BSNL market share has been increased to 8.16% from the earlier 8.06%. However, BSNL has to much improve its revival package to compete with the private companies:

As per the TRAI report for December 2015, the statistics are as below:

I. Land Line Sector

First position BSNL with 59.31% market share.

II. Wireless Sector

  1. Bharti Airtel : 24.07%
  2. Vodafone     : 19.15%
  3. Idea            :  17.01%
  4. Reliance      :    9.98%
  5. Aircel          :    8.47%
  6. BSNL          :    8.16%

III. Broadband

  1. Bharti Airtel  : 23.07%
  2. Vodafone      : 18.98%
  3. Idea             : 15.54%
  4. BSNL            : 14.54%

Both the BSNL Management, the Unions and the workers have to make maximum efforts to improve the financial position of BSNL as also the service to the customers. It is not as simple and easy as telling. The main obstruction is the anti-PSU policy of the government which refuses to assist BSNL and even deny the financial dues to be paid by Government. Now the BSNL Management and Unions have initiated the ‘Service With A Smile’ (SWAS) programme, which has improved the BSNL position. But still, BSNL is far behind, except in the Landline sector, where it is still in the leading position with about 60% market share. The strategy should be to maintain and improve its position in Landlines and improve in the other sectors.

Let us make the ‘SWAS’ campaign a great success through dedicated and efficient work and save BSNL and its workers.

Celebrate 15th Birth Anniversary of BSNLEU in a big way!

23 Tuesday Feb 2016

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The Central Executive Committee meeting of BSNL Employees Union held at Ahmed Nagar on 19-21 February has decided to celebrate the 15th Birth Anniversary of BSNLEU, which falls on 22nd March 2016, in a big way.

BSNLEU, the beloved organisation of the BSNL Employees, was formed on 22nd March 2001 in the National Convention held at Visakhapatnam (A.P), 15 years back. It was formed by merging 7 existing unions, including E.III, T.III, Administrative Union, Civil Wing Union, ITEU and  P&T Industrial Workers Union. It was formed in the august presence of Com.E.Balanandan, respected leader of the Working Class and President CITU, Com.K.Adinarayana, Secretary General, NFPE, Com.N.M.Sundaram, General Secretary, AIIEA and other leaders.

Veteran leaders Coms. Sisir Bhattacharjee and Moni Bose were elected Patrons. Coms. J.N.Mishra and V.A.N.Namboodiri were elected President and General Secretary respectively.

During the last 15 years, BSNLEU has continuously grown and is the recognised union since 2004. More than 50% of the entire non-executive employees are members of BSNLEU. During these years it has taken up the issues of BSNL employees effectively and settled most of the problems to the satisfaction of the workers.

The VII Membership Verification is going to be held on 10th May 2016. BSNLEU will certainly will win with the first position. But that is not sufficient. The majority in membership should be reflected in the verification with BSNLEU getting more than 50% of the total employees in BSNL. A big campaign has o be organised for this purpose.

As per the call of the Ahmednagar CEC, BSNLEU Day should be celebrated throughout the country with various programmes like rallies, meetings, seminars, symposium etc.

BSNLEU Zindbad!