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International Action Day observed in New Delhi.

04 Saturday Oct 2014

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The International Action day falls on 3rd October, the Foundation Day of World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), which was formed on 3rd October 1945. Since 3rd October this year was on Dusserah, the Day was observed on 4th October in Delhi.
A well participated procession was organised from the AITUC office to BTR Bhawan, the office of the CITU, where the meeting was held in the Conference Hall. Representatives of Central Trade Unions and Independent federations were present. On behalf of BSNLEU and AIBDPA, Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, K.G.Jayaraj, and staff from BSNLEU Office participated.

The presidium consisted of Coms. Amarjit Kaur (AITUC), Hemalatha (CITU) and leaders UTUC, AIUTUC, AICCTU etc.Coms. A.K.Padmanabhan (CITU), Dhar (AITUC) and other leaders addressed and focused on the history of WFTU, the demands placed by it and the theme for this year’s Action Day, ‘Unemployment’. Sustained struggle is required to compel the government to provide more jobs and reduce unemployment. The government was also criticised for not accepting the ILO Conventions 87 and 98 which provides the right to organise, strike etc.

Similar observation of the ‘International Action Day’ have been received from many parts of the country, where BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF have participated actively.

GREETINGS ON BSNL DAY, 1 OCTOBER !

30 Tuesday Sep 2014

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BSNL is completing 14 years of its service to the people of India on this 1st October 2014. It was formed on 1st October 2000, converted from the Department of Telecom and Department of Telecom Services to a Public Sector Unit. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) and Mahanagar Telephones Nigam Limited were also formed earlier in the same way. VSNL is already sold to the Tata Telecommunications for a meagre amount, coming not even to half of its real price. Hence the workers have not allowed even 1% of disinvestment.

The immediate task is the Revival of BSNL. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and all the unions/Associations are together in strengthening the organisation. But unless the government changes its policy and the management starts functioning effectively, it will be very difficult.

However, we are optimistic. Let us bring all the stakeholders together to work and strengthen BSNL and provide a better service to the nation.

Let this be the task for the 15th year of BSNL !

All India Conference of BSNLEU November 6-9 at Kolkata

30 Tuesday Sep 2014

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The Notification for the VII All India Conference of BSNL Employees Union to be held at Kolkata from 6th to 9th October 2014 has been issued. This is the VII AIC of BSNLEU. The earlier conferences were at Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Guwahati, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram and Ludhiana. All the AICs were part of the forward march of the BSNL Employees Union, the union recognised both by the workers and the Management.

During the last 13 years, since the union has been formed on 22nd march 2014, many developments have taken place. Two Wage revisions have taken placed which benefited the workers in a good way. Promotion Policy has been implemented. Many other settlements have also been made.

The BSNL is passing through a difficult period. Workers also have their responsibility in reviving it.

The AIC will discuss all these issues and take suitable decisions.

Forward to AIC at Kolkata!

BSNL Non- Executives on 2 hours Strike

30 Tuesday Sep 2014

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The BSNL Non-Executives as per the call of the JAC of BSNL Non-Executive Unions struct work for 2 hours between 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM demanding settlement of the 30 Point Charter of Demands submitted by the JAC. The reports from all over India indicates that the strike was a big success.
There have been discussion both in the National Council and separately, but no decision has been taken by the management so far. The strong protest of the workers has resulted in the present two hours strike.

Massive Dharna – workers determined to achieve results

23 Tuesday Sep 2014

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Massive dharnas were held in SSAs/Circles / Corporate office of BSNL today, 23rd September,demanding settlement of the 30 Point Charter of Demands submitted by the Joint Action Committee of the BSNL Non-Executive Unions to the Management.
In Corporate Office, Delhi, the dharna was participated by hundreds of employees from Delhi and nearby places. Leaders of all the participating unions addressed and explained the issues and called upon the workers to organise the 2 hours strike on 30th September, if the management do not settle the issues before that.

Dharna by JAC on the demands of Non-Executives

22 Monday Sep 2014

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Massive Dharnas will be organised on 22nd September 2014 in all SSAs/Circles and BSNL C.O. as per the call of the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Executives in BSNL demanding the settlement of the issues included in the 30 points Charter of Demands submitted to the Management.
Preparations are going for the successful holding of the dharna. Hundreds of employees are expected to participate in the dharna at Corporate office.

Revolutionary Greetings on Independence Day!

15 Friday Aug 2014

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on the 68th Independence Day, My Warm Greetings and Best Wishes to all our Comrades, Friends and Well Wishers!
Let us move together to eradicate hunger and poverty from the country and create a Socialist Secular society for the benefit of all!

Karnataka Casual /Contract Workers on the forward March

14 Thursday Aug 2014

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While I was attending the District Conference of BSNLEU Bangalore Circle Conference, BSNLCCWF Circle Secretary, Com. Mahantesh, Com.Cheluvaraj, All India Vice-President and a few other leaders of the BSNLCCWF came and met me. We discussed about the issues and the organisation.
Karnataka unit, through continuous struggles have advanced much and the management and the contractors have been compelled to concede the rights of the workers and implement minimum wage, EPF, ESI etc. The victimised workers have been taken back. There are still some more issues to be settled and those are being attended to by the union. Com.C.K.Gundanna, Circle Secretary BSNLEU is the Circle President of BSNLCCWF and all help is being given for the settlement of the issues. My Hearty Congratulations to the Karnataka Comrades!
Com.Mahantesh remitted Rs. 15,000/- towards the CHQ quota of membership. CHQ is financial difficulty and this remittance has come in time of need.
We hope other units also will remit their quota without delay.

BSNLEU Bangalore District Conference started.

13 Wednesday Aug 2014

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The District Conference of BSNLEU Bangalore started today, 13th August, with an inspiring Inaugural session participated by more than 600 workers. The Varadachariar Memorial Hall, where the conference is being held, was overflowing and many comrades had to stand crowding near the entrance.As usual for Bangalore, a large number of women comrades were also present.
Com.B.T.M.Giri,District President, presided. Com.H.V.Sudarshan, Dist. Secretary, welcomed all the participants.All the leaders in the dais were honoured by shawls, bouquet etc.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President, BSNLEU, inaugurated the Conference.In his speech, he mentioned about issues of the workers and the Charter of Demands presented by the JAC and the negotiations,the agitations proposed etc. He also spoke on the urgency for the revival of BSNL, issues of pensioners and contract workers, the joint struggles initiated by the Central Trade Unions, VII Central Pay Commission etc.
Shri K.L.Jairam, PGM BSNL, Bangalore, who is also a BSNL absorbed ITS officer, explained the necessity of reviving the BSNL and suggested certain points. Dr.S.R.Keshav, Faculty,Bangalore University addressed and pointed out the need for motivation of the workers.

Coms. S.Prasannakumar, General Secretary, CITU, Karnataka, Prema Prakash, founder member of the union, B.P.Narayana, Circle President, C.K.Gundanna, Circle secretary, BSNLEU and other leaders were present in the dais.
The inaugural session was over by 14.00 hours.
The Annual Report and Accounts were presented and adopted after discussion.The Conference will continue tomorrow:

Massive Lunch Hour Demonstrations on 12th August.

13 Wednesday Aug 2014

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BSNL workers have responded to the call of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations in a magnificent way. Reports have been received from many centres about the massive participation protesting against the retrograde and anti-BSNL recommendations of the m/s Deloittee committee. Tens of thousands of employees have participated all over India. The photos are published in the BSNLEU website and also website of other unions.
We are happy to note that the workers have understood the bitter attack that is going on against the BSNL and its employees. The recommendations of the committee should be thrown to the dustbin.Our hearty congratulations to the workers.

Next programme is the Lunch Hour demonstration in front of BSNL Corporate office on 21st August when the meeting of the Circle Heads is going to take place. We request all the unions to mobilise the maximum numbers in the demonstration.