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The National Protest Day on 5th December 2014 – Participate Massively

03 Wednesday Dec 2014

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The National Protest Day on 5th December 2014 called by the 11 Central Trade Unions, shows the determination of the working class to fight  against the anti-labour, anti-people policies of the government without any break. The day will be observed all over the country, jointly by the Central trade Unions and Independent Federations of the Central, State, PSU employees and others.

It is necessary that joint demonstrations are held every where. We should be part of this great movement, with maximum participation. It is also expected that the Central Trade Unions may take decision on the next phase of programme.

Forum will meet on 5th December 2014

01 Monday Dec 2014

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The Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations has called upon the workers to go on Indefinite Strike from 3rd February 2015, demanding the government and the Management to urgently take necessary measures to revive BSNL and improve the services.

In order to plan the campaign programmes in connection with the strike, a meeting of the Forum will be held at 03.00 PM on 5th December 2014 at BSNLMS Office.

All the affiliates have been requested to necessarily participate in the meeting. The leaders and workers at the field level are requested to start preparations for the Indefinite Strike.

Don’t Privatise Public Sector Companies, Central Trade Unions.

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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New Delhi, Nov 19 : Condemning the centre’s move to hand over DVC Thermal Plant to a private sector company, Central Trade Unions today said that government should “desist” from giving PSUs and public funds to private sector for promoting “private gains”.

Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) alleged that the move was a “virtual” gift of a newly constructed Public Sector Power Plant to private Sector by “frittering” away public funds for private interest and demanded that such a move to should be taken back.

“CITU deplores such move and demands that the decision taken by the DVC Board at the direction of Government of India must be reversed and the Power Plant must remain in the Public Sector under DVC.

“CITU also demands that the government must desist from such handing over of public sector units and public funds to private sector for promoting private gains,” it said in a statement.

CITU said that the Central Public Sector Undertaking (DVC) has set up a thermal power plant in the district of Purulia, West Bengal — Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station.

The first unit of this thermal power plant whose capacity is 600 MW has already been commissioned. Construction of the second phase of this project has already started whose capacity will be 1200 MW.

DVC has already spent more than Rs 6,000 crores for the construction of the first phase of the project and 900 acres of land was acquired by the state government and handed over to the DVC for the construction of the Power Plant.

“The Central Government has now decided to hand over the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station to the private sector Tata Power. This is nothing, but virtual gift of a newly constructed Public Sector Power Plant to private Sector by frittering away public funds for private interest,” the statement said.

The Central Trade Unions also questioned that when DVC has the capacity and capability to run this unit why it is being handed over to Tata?

“The land was acquired for DVC’s project and not for the Tata. The decision to hand over the Public Sector Unit to a private sector company is in accordance with the policy of the present government,” it said. (PTI)

 

Forum serves Strike Notice to CMD BSNL and Secretary DOT

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Today, 19th November 2014, the representatives of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, met Shri A.N. Rai, CMD BSNL  and served the Notice for Indefinite Strike w.e.f. 3rd February 2015. The representatives pointed out that urgent steps are required to be taken to improve the services and also for expansion and development.

The strike notice was also served on the Secretary, DOT.

The 20 demands included in the Strike notice, if settled, will improve the financial position of BSNL and improve the serices.

Forum Finalises the Strike Notice, Unions/Associations signed

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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The strike notice for the Indefinite Strike from 3rd February 2014 is finalised and signed by most of the unions/associations today as decided earlier. A few unions are yet to sign and they have been intimated. It is proposed to serve the same tomorrow, 19th November, to CMD BSNL and Secretary, DOT.

General Secretaries of the Unions/Associations are requested to be present at 02.00 PM at Corporate office so that the notice can be served. Those general secretaries who are yet to sign may come and sign at 02.00 PM at C.O.

Decisions of the Forum Meeting held on 13-11-2014

14 Friday Nov 2014

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Decisions of the Forum Meeting held on 13-11-2014
The meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations held on 13th November 2014 took the following decisions with regard to the proposed Indefinite Strike from 3rd February 2014.
1. The Strike Notice will be prepared by the Convener as per the decisions of the meeting and will be finalised in the next meeting to be held on 18-11-2014 at 13.00 hours at Corporate Office. All General Secretaries should be present for signing the notice.
2. A Demands Day will be organised on 11th December 2014 by conducting Lunch Hour Demonstration at SSA/Circle/C.O. levels.
3. 10 Days Massive Campaign among employees and also among the public from 11th to 20th December 2014. Meet the Members of Parliament, MLAs etc. and submit Memorandum on the demands raised by the Forum, requesting them to take up with the Central and State governments. The Memorandum will be finalised and supplied by the Forum. Signature Campaign to be organised by getting the signature of the employees and also people on the issue of revival of BSNL. Quota for Circles to be fixed.
4. March to Parliament on 19th December 2014. Maximum participation required from the nearby circles. The Parliament will be in session at that time.
5. 3 Days Dharna to be organised from 6th to 8th January 2015 at SSA/Circle/C.O. It should be ensured that within the 3 days all the employees are got involved in the dharna.
6. The Indefinite Strike to start from 3rd February 2015.

V.A.N.Namboodiri
Convenor, Forum.

Forum Meets CMD BSNL

24 Friday Oct 2014

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Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met Shri A.N.Rai, CMD BSNL and discussed about the Revival of BSNL and connected matters. He asked the CMD not to implement the M/s Deloittee Committee recommendations with out discussing with the Forum and unions/associations.He also requested to keep in abeyance the orders issued for implementing the concept of SSAs in Maharashtra. CMD assured that a meeting with the Forum will be held shortly to discuss the issues in detail.

Since there is more and more demand for the PLB pipes in connection with the NOFN project, CMD informed that proposals are being mooted to produce the same from more telecom factories in addition to Alipore factory.

Com.Namboodiri pointed out the non-implementation of labour laws with regard to the casual and contract workers and requested to ensure their implementation.

Com.Namboodiri requested for grant of liberal assistance to the employees of Jammu and Kashmir who have lost all in the recent drastic flood. CMD assured that whatever assistance is given by the state government to its employees will be given to the BSNL employees by the management.

Implementation of Deloittee Recommendations in Maharashtra Circle kept in abeyance

21 Tuesday Oct 2014

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As soon as the letter of the BSNL C.O. received regarding the implementation of Deloittee Committee recommendations with regard to the SSA concept (reducing the present SSAs by merger), Forum Convener wrote to the CMD that this is on violation of the assurance given to the Forum by the CMD and the implementation should not be done.

On 20th October all the Circle secretaries of Maharashtra Circle under the initiative of Com. Nalwade, CS, BSNLEU,jointly met the CGM and expressed their strong protest. The CGM stated that in view of the strong protest of the employees, he will refer the matter to c.O. and will not implement the recommendations.

Congratulations to the Circle secretaries of Maharashtra.

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 !

BSNL Revival – Meeting with CMD BSNL

22 Monday Sep 2014

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations met Sri A.N.Rai, CMD BSNL today, 22nd September, and discussed the following:
1. Though the Forum has given letter for deduction of one day salary towards J and K Relief Fund, so far no order has been issued by the BSNL C.O. Any delay will result in not deducting the amount from the salary of September. Since the relief is urgently required for the people of J and K, Com.Namboodiri asked the management to issue the orders immediately. CMD BSNL agreed and gave oral instructions for the same then and there.

2. The Minister Communications had issued statement that the Rs. 7,000 of Income Tax paid by the BSNL will be refunded and that Rs. 6794 crore will also be refunded towards the spectrum surrendered by BSNL. The Forum wanted that BSNL should take initiative to get these amounts early. The forum also demanded that the Rs.1250 crores allotted by the USOF for BSNL also should be got at the earliest.
CMD BSNL appreciated the efforts being made by the Forum and also said that BSNL Management is making all efforts for getting the refunds from Government. But he also pointed out that since there is dearth of funds for the government, it may adjust the refund towards the licence fee to be paid by the BSNL to the government.

The Forum is of the strong opinion that there should be no adjustment, but the refund should be made in cash so that BSNL can utilise the same for development and expansion.