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Dharna at FM’s Office in New Delhi – Confederation Circular.

04 Thursday May 2017

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23rd MAY 2017
MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF FINANCE MINISTER’S OFFICE, NEW DELHI

EMPLOYEES & PENSIONERS COME IN LARGE NUMBERS
AND MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS

HONOUR THE ASSURANCE GIVEN BY GROUP OF MINISTERS ON 30.06.2016

· Increase minimum pay and fitment formula.
· Revise allowances including HRA with effect from 01.01.2016.
· Grant option-I pension parity recommended by 7th CPC.
· Revise pension and grant dearness relief to autonomous body pensioners
· Implement positive recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Gramin Dak Sevaks. Grant Civil Servant Status.
· Regularise all Casual, Part-Time, Contingent and Contract Workers and grant equal pay for equal work.
· Remove stringent conditions imposed for grant of MACP etc.

All affiliated organisations and COCs are once again requested to mobilise large number of employee and pensioners as per quota fixed in the last circular and make the programme a grand success.

(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
Confederation

2% DA Increase for CG Employees and Pensioners from 01-01-2017

16 Thursday Mar 2017

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The government has increased the present 2% DA to 4% with effect from 01-01-2017 for the the Central Government employees and pensioners.

If the government thought that this increase will make the CG employees to call off the strike announced for today or persuade at least some of the employees to desist from going on strike, it was mistaken. The workers understood the game of the government and went on complete strike.

Successful Strike by Central employees

16 Thursday Mar 2017

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More than 13 lakh central government employees went on a One Day Strike on 16th March 2017 against the betrayal of the government by not honouring its assurances and also demanding Minimum Wage, restoration of the allowances etc. while implementing the VII CPC recommendations. The strike which was called by the Confederation of CG Employees was completely successful in all the states.

Rallies, dharnas and other programmes were also organised on the strike day. BSNLEU, AIBDPA, BSNLCCWF and other sister organisations extended solidarity and support and participated in the dharnas, meetings etc.

Our Hearty Congratulations to the CG Employees for their Glorious Strike!

 

 

Central Government Employees on Strike today, 16th March 2017

16 Thursday Mar 2017

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Lakhs of Central government employees, as per the call of the Confederation of CG Employees and Workers, are on strike today, 16th March 2017, protesting against the denial of Minimum Wage, adequate fitment in pay, restoration of various allowances etc. They are also protesting against non-implementation of promises by the Central Government, on which the indefinite strike was deferred last year. A government which does not keep its promises given to its own employees have lost all credibility.

The strike has started with massive participation. State government employees’ organisations, PSU organisation and others have extended full solidarity and support to the fully justified strike.

 

 

Central Government Employees observed Black Day on 6th March 2017

07 Tuesday Mar 2017

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Central Government employees as per the call of the Confederation organised Black Day on 6th March 2017 against the anti-employee stand of the government by not implementing the assurances given to the employees and demanding Minimum Wage etc.

A Pleasant Get-Together

17 Friday Feb 2017

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It was a pleasant ‘get together’ held at T-12, Atul Grove Road (Office of BSNLEU NTR), New Delhi in the after noon of 16th February in connection with the shifting of Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Founder General Secretary of BSNLEU from Delhi to Calicut (Kerala). Almost all the leaders of the various Unions/Associations in BSNL, MTNL and NFPE and also CGE participated. Leaders of BSNLEU from Uttarakhand, Haryana and nearby stations attended.They shared tea and snacks and exchanged pleasantries and union matters sitting in the warm sunshine.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri and wife Smt. Pankajam were garlanded and honourd with shawls etc. Comrades P.Abhimanyu, GS BSNLEU, Bagchi, Convener, Joint Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations, C.Singh, GS NFTE, S.S.Nanda, MTNL Pensioners Assn., R.N.Parashar, SG NFPE, Mohinder Singh FNTO, Balbir Singh, President BSNLEU, Swapan Chakraborty, Dy. GS BSNLEU, Rasheed Khan, TEPU and other leaders spoke. Comrades Suresh Kumar GS BSNLMS and R.S.Chauhan, CS NTR BSNLEU conducted the proceedings and spoke. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri and Smt. Pankajam spoke expressing thanks and mentioned the united struggles that have been waged for defending BSNL and MTNL, the call of the CG employees for the strike on 16th March 2017 and other important issues. He assured the house that he will continue the ties with all and will be part of the ensuing struggles in the CGE sector and PSUs.

It was indeed a pleasant evening to be remembered.

Government to increase Maternity Leave

14 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Government has decided to increase the period of maternity leave. The answer given in the Parliament on 06-02-2017 is given below:

672. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Government proposes to extend the time span of the compulsory paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks in private organizations;
(b)if so, the details thereof;

(c)whether the Government also proposes to amend section 4 of the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, to ensure that women employed in various public sector undertakings receive the same benefit; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Government has decided to enhance the paid maternity leave from existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks and an Amendment Bill in this regard was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 11.08.2016. With regard to women workers covered under Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, such enhancement has already been effected by amending the ESI (Central) Rules,1950.

(c) & (d): There is no proposal to amend Section 4 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The benefits under this Act are already applicable and available to women employed in various public sector undertakings.

There is no end to discrimination reg. salary of government employees

13 Monday Feb 2017

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Today’s Hindu has reported that there is a proposal to increase the pay of the President of India to Rs. 5 lakh and that of the Vice-President to Rs.3.5 lakh per month. This is being proposed in view of the implementation of the increase of the pay of the Cabinet Secretary to Rs. 2.5 lakhs as per the recommendations of the VII Central Pay Commission. The tradition is that no government servant should have more pay than the President. As per another recommendation of a Committee of the Parliament, the salary of M.P.s is going to be increased from Rs. 1.4 lakh to Rs. 2.8 lakh a month.

It is to be remembered here that the minimum wage granted to the lowest paid government employee is Only Rs.18,000, even though according to the 15th Indian Labour Conference formula, the minimum wage will come to Rs. 26,000. Now granting Rs.2.5 lakhs to the Cabinet Secretary and Rs.18,000 to the lowest paid employee increases the ratio of discrimination to 1: 13.8, which is increasing after every CPC. In addition to the pay many fringe benefits, may be even more than the pay, is being availed by the top officers like Cabinet Secretary. This is also applicable to the President, Ministers and M.P.s.

It is only a few days back that the Vice-President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari spoke about the disparity between the rich and poor. It is the same with the highest paid government officer and the lowest paid. The President and Vice-President as also the Ministers and M.P.s who are the lawmakers of the country should ponder over this issue of increasing disparity. They should show to the people that they want to reduce the disparity by not accepting increases in pay etc. which will increase the disparity. Then only the people will believe in their sincerity in reducing the disparity.

Homage to Com. S.K.Vyas, the Legendary Leader of CG Employees

10 Friday Feb 2017

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Two years have passed since Com.S.K.Vyas, the legendary leader of the CG Employees, have passed away. He led the CG employees movement, as Secretary General of the Confederation for about six decades and the glorious struggles of 1968, 1974 and so on. He was simple and close to each and every employee. Many achievements are to his credit.

On his second death anniversary we pay respectful homage!

Attacks on Railways and Defence by Modi Government

08 Wednesday Feb 2017

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Modi Government is moving towards privatisation of railways and defence Production, which are national assets and have high security risk.An extract from the Website post of Confederation of CG Employees and Workers is given below for information. The Central Government employees are going on strike on 16th March 2017 on demands including the above as also against the retrograde recommendations of the VII CPC and demanding minimum wage etc.

ATTACK ON RAILWAYS.

After the Narendra Modi Government coming to power 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed in Railways. A committee headed by Sri Bibek Deb Roy , Member , NITI Ayog (National Institute for Transformation of India Ayog) was appointed for restructuring of Railways. The committee recommended complete privatisation of Railways. AIRF in its resolution adopted in the 92nd Annual Conference held at Allahabad from 8th to 10th December 2016, stated as follows:

“NDA Government assumed power on 26th May 2014. The General Body meeting of AIRF held on 3rd and 4th July 2016 at Chennai, decided to defer the strike decision to provide time to the new Government to settle and resolve grievances. But the same Government by a notification dated 22nd August 2014, decided to induct 100% FDI in Indian Railways, Defence establishments etc. The Government appointed a high level Railway Restructuring Committee, on 22nd September 2014, headed by Sri Bibek Deb Roy, for restructuring Railways. The same committee had drawn a road map for privatisation and went ahead gradually, despite all out protest by AIRF. ”

The merger of the Railway Budget with the General Budget was one of the key recommendations on Bibek Deb Roy committee, as an important step towards privatisation of Railways. Government has implemented the decision from this year onwards, on top priority basis. It is also reported in the media that Government has decided to privatise heritage and tourist Railways like Kalka – Shimla, Siliguri – Darjeeling and Nilgiri (Ootty) railways. BIBEK DEB ROY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THE BEGIN ING OF THE END OF THE GOVT OWNED INDIAN RAILWAYS.

To add insult to injury, the Railway Board has issued orders curtailing the basic trade union rights of Railway employees. AIRF circular issued on 2nd February 2017 reads as follows:
“In continuation of our earlier letter of even no. dated 1st February 2017, you are advised to observe “Black Day” on 6th February 2017 wearing black badges/ribbons, right from branch to zonal levels, at all important offices of your Railway administrations, DEMANDING WITHDRAWAL OF RAILWAY BOARD’S LETTER DATED 31.01.2017, WHEREIN THE BOARD HAVE DECIDED TO DEBAR SUPERVISORS (IN ERSTWHILE GRADE PAY OF 4200) WORKING IN SAFETY CATEGORIES FROM TRADE UNION.

ATTACK ON DEFENCE SECTOR
The situation in Defence sector is also not different. All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) in its circular dated 04.02.2017, has conveyed the following developments to its rank and file:

“The ordnance factories are under severe attack due to the policies being adopted by the BJP – led NDA Government. Instead of developing and strengthening the ordnance factories, the Govt. is disowning the same and is planning fully to proceed to weaken the ordnance factories. Licences are being given to private companies for defence manufacturing including for those products which are being manufactured in the ordnance factories.”

In a meeting of Senior Officers held on 5th January 2017, the Secretary, Ministry of Defence made the following comments –
“You have to reduce the cost, otherwise you will not get workload in future, you have to compete with the private sector for getting workload. Two years is the period for ordnance factories.”

Recently Sri Manohar Parikar, Defence Minister , who visited AFK Pune , in the meeting held with unions has stated that —” Factories which are manufacturing clothing and leather items are not required in the Government. These items can easily be procured from private sector.”

The proposal of corporatisation (which is a step towards privatisation) is also under consideration with Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Govt has constituted another committee to identify low technology/noncore items. It is seen from the press reports that a committee constituted by Defence Minister under the chairmanship of one retired IIM Professor has recommended for creation of a new independent organisation outside the Ministry of Defence to undertake defence procurement. It is understood that a new organisation tentatively called the “DEFENCE ACQUISITION AUTHORITY” will be fully responsible for the entire process of acquisition.