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Felicitation to Com. S.C.Bhattacharjee on Superannuation

05 Wednesday Mar 2014

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A meeting was held today, 5 March at Raipur to felicitate Com. S.C.Bhattacharjee, Circle secretary BSNLEU Chhattisgarh Circle and All India Treasurer of BSNLEU. He retired from service after 38 years on 31-01-2014.The Meeting was held at Vipra Bhawan attended by a large number of comrades from Raipur and other parts of the circle. Comrades from Telecom Factory Bhilai were also present.
The meeting was presided over by Com. M.K.Gupta, President Raipur SSA. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President BSNLEU, P.Abhimanyu, GS BSNLEU, Sanyal (CITU), Dharmaraj Mahapatra (CITU) M.K.Nandi (CPIM), Atma Poojya, Circle Secretary AIBDPA, and many leaders of the trade union organisations addressed and felicitated Com. Bhattacharjee. His dedicated service both in BSNL as well as in trade union field was much appreciated. The presence of large number of leaders of various organisations itself was a sign of the popularity and trade union activity of Com.Bhattacharjee. All speakers wished for his continuous service to BSNLEU and trade union front.
Com. Bhattacharjee in reply to the felicitation thanked all comrades. He also spoke briefly about his experience in trade union field. He donated Rs. 25,000 to the CHQ BSNLEU.
The Meeting and discussion will certainly be a boost to the BSNLEU movement in Chhattisgarh.

Press Release on strike by Forum

03 Monday Mar 2014

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FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
D-7, TELEGRAPH PLACE, GOLE MARKET, NEW DELHI – 110001
Press Release 03-03-2014
BSNL Employees to strike against Merger of BSNL and MTNL
Two lakh and fifty thousand workers of govt. telecom corporation, BSNL, will resort to Immediate Indefinite Strike if the government takes arbitrary decision on merger of BSNL and MTNL, and also on formation of a Tower company bifurcating BSNL. The Forum of BSNL Unions /Associations, which is the co-coordinating Committee of the Unions/Associations of Non-Executives and Executives in BSNL, in its meeting held today, 3rd March 2014, has strongly opposed the move to merge BSNL and MTNL and formation of a Tower company, bifurcating BSNL, which will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workforce.
It was only government that divided the DOT services in to three companies, MTNL, VSNL and MTNL, which the workers had opposed at that time. The bifurcation has seriously and adversely affected the growth of the PSUs. During these decades many changes have taken place on issues like disinvestment (MTNL is disinvested to the tune of 46.5%, while BSNL is 100% govt. company), Salary ( MTNL salary is one step higher than BSNL), Perks etc. The proposal of the government now for Merger of the two companies BSNL and MTNL (VSNL already privatised) and at the same time bifurcating BSNL by forming a Tower Company without solving the above issues will further complicate the situation and will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workers. Despite the fact that the Forum has already expressed its strong protest at these arbitrary actions and asked to be heard, the government has not discussed the issues with the workers and their unions, who are most important stakeholders. The BSNL workers have already expressed their strong protest by organising massive demonstrations on 3rd March, despite at short notice.
It is reported that the government is proposing to take decision on these matters urgently and hastily before the declaration of the general elections, even without giving the unions/associations a chance to be heard. The workers are, naturally, very much restive and agitated about their future as well as the future of BSNL, if any arbitrary decision is taken on the above matters. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations has taken a decision in its meeting on 03-03-2014, that if the government takes any decision for merger of BSNL and MTNL with out resolving the issues mentioned above, then the workers will resort to Immediate Indefinite Strike without further notice.
We demand the government not to precipitate the situation by taking any arbitrary decision on the merger of BSNL and MTNL as also in forming the Tower Company bifurcating BSNL.
V.A.N.Namboodiri
Convener Forum Mob: 9868231431

PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE INDEFINITE STRIKE TO SAVE BSNL AND WORKERS – FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

03 Monday Mar 2014

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FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
D-7, TELEGRAPH PLACE, GOLE MARKET, NEW DELHI – 110001
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IMMEDIATE INDEFINITE STRIKE
BSNL Workers will go on Immediate Indefinite Strike, if government takes arbitrary decision to merge BSNL and MTNL with out resolving the Disinvestment, HR and other connected issues as also on Bifurcation of BSNL by formation of a Tower Company.

Dear Comrades,
The meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations held at New Delhi today, 3rd March 2014, after detailed discussion and taking all factors in to consideration has decided to go on Immediate Indefinite Strike, if the government takes arbitrary decision for merger of BSNL and MTNL, with out resolving the Disinvestment, HR and other related issues as also on the formation of a Tower Company, bifurcating BSNL.
It was only government that divided the DOT services in to three companies, MTNL, VSNL and MTNL, which the workers had opposed at that time. The bifurcation has seriously and adversely affected the growth of the PSUs. During these decades many changes have taken place on issues like disinvestment (MTNL is disinvested to the tune of 46.5%, while BSNL is 100% govt. company), Salary ( MTNL salary is one step higher than BSNL), Perks etc. The proposal of the government now for Merger of the two companies BSNL and MTNL (VSNL already privatised) and at the same time bifurcating BSNL by forming a Tower Company without solving the above issues will further complicate the situation and will seriously and adversely affect the future of BSNL and its workers. Despite the fact that the Forum has already expressed its strong protest at these arbitrary actions and asked to be heard, the government has not discussed the issues with the workers and their unions, who are most important stakeholders. The BSNL workers have already expressed their strong protest by organising massive demonstrations on 3rd March, despite at short notice.
While the government has sufficient time to meet the private companies/corporates and favourably consider their view points, there is no time to meet the workers and their unions/associations and also consider their views. The government is trying to take arbitrary decisions against the interests of BSNL and its workers just before the country goes to poll. Such hasty decisions will create havoc for both the telecom PSUs and their workers.
It is under such grave conditions that the Forum has taken decision to go on Immediate Indefinite Strike if the government takes decision on the merger of BSNL and MTNL and also on formation of Tower Company by bifurcating BSNL.
The Forum Calls upon each and every worker and all the unions/associations of non-executives and executives in BSNL to be ready for immediate action if the government takes its anti-BSNL decisions. The Immediate Indefinite Strike is to save BSNL and its workers from collapse and utter destruction.
Meet each and every worker and explain the grave situation and prepare for sustained struggle. Earlier we had stopped disinvestment, we have stopped VRS, through mighty struggles. Now it is our duty to wage another mighty struggle for the survival of BSNL. Wait for the Call from Forum.
UNITY FOR STRUGGLE! STRUGGLE FOR UNITY! UNITY AND STRUGGLE FOR SAVING BSNL!
Comradely,
V.A.N.Namboodiri New Delhi
Convener, Forum 03-03-2014

Consumer Price Index Coming down? Less IDA for BSNL Employees from April 2014?

03 Monday Mar 2014

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I am reproducing a report from BSNL Tele Services, which reports that the IDA for BSNL employees may come down from April 2014 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2013 and January 2014, unless increased in February 2014. It says that “BSNL Employees Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) Rates from April 2014 may sharply be decreased in 2014-2015”.

“Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates of April 2014 are based on All India Consumer Price Index(IW) issued by the Department of Labour Bureau on average for the specified months of December-2013 and January, February 2014.

Now according to the Index numbers issued by Department of Labour Bureau for the month of December-2013, CPI for Industrial Workers(IW) decreased to 239 from 243 and for January 2014 it stood at 237, a decrease of 6 points in CPI which will be taken for April 2014 Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates.

If there is an increase by 9 points in CPI index for the month of February 2014, then the IDA rates from April 2014 will be increased, otherwise the IDA rates of BSNL employees from April 2014 will sharply decrease – even by around 2% from present Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates @ 90.5% from 01.04.2014, have a look about Old Industrial Dearness Allowance(IDA) rates of BSNL Employees from 1st January 2007.

If the IDA rates of BSNL employees decreased from present rates, this is the first time decrease after pay revision from 01-01-2007. According to the Consumer Price Index(IW), there is a chance – mostly for decrease of IDA rates from 1st April 2014. (Courtesy: BSNL Teleservices)

Protest Demonstration against merger of BSNL and MTNL

01 Saturday Mar 2014

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PTI Report

New Delhi, February 27: V.A.N.Namboodiri , Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations has issued the following statement:

BSNL Employees will hold Protest Demonstrations on 28th February 2014 at Corporate /CGM / SSA offices protesting against the proposal of the government for merger of BSNL and MTNL without settling the conflicting issues between the two PSUs. The pay-scales in the two PSUs are different, the Pension formula is different, and the promotions are also different, which may create lot of complications and agitations in the future as happened in the case of Air-India – Indian Airlines merger. While MTNL is disinvested to the tune of 46.5%, BSNL is not at all disinvested due to the strong protest of the unions.

It is also understood, that while merger proposal of BSNL and MTNL is on one side, on the otherside, BSNL is proposed to be bifurcated by forming new corporation for towers. This will adversely affect the revenue of BSNL which is already in loss.

On all these issues, Memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister and all Ministers in the EGoM, but there has been no response from the government. It is reported in the press that the Cabinet which is meeting on 28th February may take certain decisions in these respects, which may be counter productive and adversely affecting the growth of BSNL and its employees.

In order to express their strong protest, the employees, as per the call of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be organising lunch hour demonstrations in front of all SSA/Circle offices on 28th February.

The Forum demands the government to discuss these issues with the Unions/Associations and refrain from taking any hasty decisions, which may adversely affect BSNL and its employees.(Courtesy: PTI)

Meeting with Director (HR)

26 Wednesday Feb 2014

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Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, met Shri A.N.Rai, Director (HR), BSNL on 26 February and discussed the following points:
1. USOF allotment of Rs. 1,250 crores in lieu of ADC for the year 2012-13 2. No surrender of CDMA spectrum by BSNL as recommended by TRAI since BSNL services will seriously suffer and will cause extra expenditure 3. Conflicting issues like difference in pay scale, 46.5% disinvestment of MTNL, Pension issues etc. to be solved before any decision is taken for BSNL-MTNL merger 4. Expediting the projects of NOFN, Erection 2200 towers in the naxal affected area and laying of cables for defence so as to get the spectrum released etc. 5. Efforts needed to get the orders issued for 78.2% IDA for pensioners by DOT.
The issue of contract workers, especially non-implementation of Govt. and corporate office orders on payment of minimum wages, social security measure like EPF and ESI etc. were brought to the notice of the Director (HR). He assured suitable action in the matter.

Meeting of Forum will be held on 27th February

25 Tuesday Feb 2014

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An emergent meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations is notified to be held at 16.00 hours on 27th February 2014 at BSNLMS Office. The main issue in the agenda is about the proposal of the government for merger of BSNL and MTNL. The Forum, as per the decision of the earlier meeting had already sent  letters to Prime Minister with copy to Communications Minister, Members of the Empowered Group of Ministers(EGoM) on Revival of BSNL/MTNL, Secretary DOT, CMD BSNL  etc. expressing strong protest at the move, without settling conflicts on pay scale, disinvestment of shares, pension etc.

It is understood that due to the objection of the Forum, no decision was taken in the last meeting. But the issue is still hot and may require further action on the part of the BSNL employees. These issues will be discussed in the emergent meeting on 27 February. All the affiliates of the Forum have been requested to be present without fail.

International Women’s Day on 8th March – INSPIRING CHANGE

22 Saturday Feb 2014

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International Women’s Day is observed on 8th March all over the world. The day was started being observed since 1911, one hundred and four years back.

Women are being discriminated in all spheres, whether at home, workspot, in wages, social status and what not. In addition they are sexually assaulted, molested and harassed. In the capitalist system, women  is treated as a commodity. They do not have adequate representation in Parliament, legislatures and even at local level. The trade unions are also having only very few women leaders at decision making bodies.There is complete gender discrimination.

It is for the working class to take more interest in changing this unhappy situation. BSNL Employees Union is committed for gender equality, but not much has been done. In the BSNL, where about 25% of the workers are women, there is a very good scope to bring women leaders at all levels of the organisation. Let the International Women’s Day be observed with wide publicity and with firm decisions to ensure that women workers get justice – in the union activities also.

The Theme for the IWD for this year is “Inspiring Change”. Let us start the change for the better! The Central Executive Committee of BSNLEU has called upon the Circle/SSAs/Branches to observe the day in a befitting manner. Implement it effectively.

BSNL C.O. Reminder to CGMs on the suggestions of Forum on Revival of BSNL

21 Friday Feb 2014

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Urgent Reminder-III
To

All SSA Heads (Except RPR&SRR SSAs)
Punjab telecom Circle

No.:-CFA/CSC/PB/CO/CSC INFRA/86 Dated 20/02/2014.

Sub:-Regarding Compliance of issues presented by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations in the meeting with the CMD BSNL on 30th November 2013
Ref:- BSNL CO Office D.O. no. 7-1 /CSC/ 2012-13 dated 16-12-2013
Kindly refer to this office letter no CFA/CSC/PB/CO/CSC INFRA/75 Dated 19/12/2013 &followed by reminder dated 07/01/2014&27-01-2014 regarding above noted in subject. A meeting between CMD BSNL and the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held on 30th November 2013.Issues presented by BSNL Unions/Associations in the meeting out of which following issues pertain to Customer Service centers were forwarded for necessary compliance .
1 Circulation/Propagation of BSNL Plans for subscribers
2 One Window System for dealing with Customers (Single Window System)
It is once again requested to send the fortnightly progress report to this office immediately on FAX No.0172-2608844 & on mail ID adcscpb@gmail.com for onward submission to BSNL Corporate Office.
Kindly treat it as most urgent pl.
A.G.M.(CS)

Seminar at Raipur

21 Friday Feb 2014

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A Seminar was held at Gass Memorial Hall, Raipur today, 21 February, organised under the auspices of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF, Chhattisgarh Circle Unions.
The Union flag was hoisted by Com. VAN Namboodiri, President BSNLEU and Advisor All India BSNL-DOT Pensioners Association and President, BSNLEU and BSNLCCWF. All comrades paid homage at the martyrs column.
Com. D.R.Thakur presided. Com. R.P.Atmapoojya, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA welcomed all. President, Coms. Namboodiri, S.C.Bhattacharya, Om Prakash Sahu, Circle Secretary BSNLCCWF, D.N.Bhandarkar, Vice-President, AIBDPA, Parmar, TF, Bhilai and other leaders on the dais were honoured by garlanding them.
Com.S.C.Bhattacharjee, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and President, BSNLCCWF, inaugurated the Seminar on “Pension – Past, Present and Future”. He spoke about the background and also the present attack on pension and retirement benefits.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, in his speech explained the struggles organised by the working class for pension and other retirement benefits in past and the achievements made. As part of the neo-liberal policies being implemented, attack is made on the rights of the workers and pensioners and their hard-earned rights. He spoke the situation world wide and the reports in the Trade Union International Conference of Pensioners and Retirees held at Barcelona, Spain, in February 2014. He also spoke about the Revival of BSNL, the demands of the BSNL employees and also casual and contract workers. He called upon the workers to be ready for serious struggles on the demands raised by the Central Trade unions.
Coms. Sahu, Circle Secretary, BSNL Tekha Mazdoor Union, Chhattisgarh,and other leaders addressed the seminar.
A large number of workers, pensioners and casual/contract workers attended the seminar. The seminar and discussions have given a new enthusiasm to the Chhattisgarh BSNL Unions.