Homage to Com.V.V.Dakshinamoorty Master on his 3rd death anniversary!

07 Saturday Sep 2019

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31st August 2019 was the the third death anniversary of Com. V.V.Dakshinamoorthy Master, veteran Communist , who passed away this day last year. He was the Editor of ‘Deshabhimani’ for many years, have been Member of the State Assembly, District Secretary of CPI M), Kozhikode, State Committee Member and so on. He was a good speaker and writer. But most importantly he was an expert in teaching Marxism- Leninism to more than two generations. He was simple and his dealings with others were also comradely. I had close connection with Murthy Master for more than 3-4 decades. When he used to come to Delhi for committee meetings, he used to come to my residence there.

Red Salute to Comrade Murthy Master!

Opposition leaders not allowed to visit Kashmir

24 Saturday Aug 2019

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad, Left party leaders D Raja and Sitaram Yechury, Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva and others at Srinagar airport, Saturday, Aug 24, 2019. A delegation of opposition leaders who visited Srinagar to assess the situation in the Kashmir Valley were sent back from the airport by J&K authorities.

Central Trade Unions congratulate Defense Employees for successful strike in the interest of working people of the country.

23 Friday Aug 2019

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The Central Trade Unions (CTUs) namely INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, UTUC in their meeting on 21st August 2019, at Delhi congratulated the defense employees for successful strike from 20th August in all industrial, non-industrial (Clerical, office staff) defense production units,Junior Officers, Charge Hands have walked out of 41 ordnance factories (OF) as declared almost a month back, against Modi Government’s plans to corporatize and then to privatise them. This move of the Government will put national security at risk and hence is anti-national.

The Government wants these 41 Indian Ordnance Factories to produce Rs. 30,000 Cr worth of goods by 2024. The Unions have accepted the challenge, but want the government to assure them that the plans to corporatize the ordnance factories will be shelved.

The workmen in essential services like fire-fighting, water and electric supply, hospitals in the Ordnance Factories colonies have also struck work, but are back manning those services voluntarily, foregoing the salaries for the days of strikes.

This massive strike has been peaceful, except in West Bengal, where the oldest ordnance factories are situated. There are reports that the Police lathi-charged the striking workers, injuring scores of them, four seriously. We condemn this unprovoked lathi-charge.

The CTUs call upon the Modi Government to pay heed to the voice of these soldiers behind the lines, who have struck work not for any of their immediate financial demands but for guaranteeing the supply lines to our Armed Forces. The Government’s plans of corporatization of ordnance factories will jeopardize just that guarantee.

CTUs also extended their support to the agitations being carried out for almost a month against the move of corporatisation of production units in Railways with an eye on its huge lands and resources actually to pave way for privatisation to benefit corporate houses. It is hearting to note that the family members of the affected employees are also participating in these agitations.

We call upon all our affiliated unions and Independent Federations/Associations to organise solidarity action programmes on 27th August throughout the Country in support of striking defense employees and agitating railway employees.

INTUC AITUC HMS CITU AIUTUC

TUCC SEWA AICCTU LPF UTUC

[Date : 23 – Aug – 2019]

Membership Verification in BSNL on 16th September 2019

22 Thursday Aug 2019

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The VIII Membership Verification for grant of recognition to the union of non-executives is going to take place on 16th September 2019. Out of the 7 verifications already conducted since formation of BSNL, BSNL Employees got first position and recognition in all the verifications, except in the first, and got continued recognition. From 2nd to 7th verifications, BSNLEU got more than 50% of the votes polled.

The situation has not changed. BSNLEU throughout the period as recognised union had made efforts and settled many of the major issues. Of course, there are many more issues to be settled including the wage revision w.e.f. 01-01-2017.

In this verification, there is no doubt that BSNLEU will as earlier. It is also necessary that the workers are approached to get increased support.

Decision to reduce retirement age from 60 to 58 in BSNL is in violation of 2000 agreement.

22 Thursday Aug 2019

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The reported decision of the central govt to reduce the retirement age of BSNL employees from 60 to 58 is against the assurance of the central government that the opted employees will not be at any disadvantage in BSNL. This was clearly stated at the time of the formation of BSNL. The retirement age for CG employees is 60 now, and it can not be reduced for the BSNL employees.

Further, the employees have planned so many arrangements like marriage of sons/daughters, construction of houses, refund of loans and other financial dealings taking in to consideration that they will be  getting salary till they complete 60 years. All these plans will be smashed, if the retirement age is reduced from 60 to 58.

Further, more than  20,000 employees will be retiring in the next two years even without reducing the retirement year. Then why this unusual haste.

The amount which will be required immediately for the pensionary benefits can be utilised for the development/expansion of BSNL.

The BSNL Unions/Associations have strongly protested against the move to reduce retirement age and organised massive protest demonstrations. Further programmes are on the anvil.

The govt should drop the decision.

3 lakh jobs lost in automobile industry – SB Account rates to be reduced?

16 Friday Aug 2019

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It was reported earlier that about  2 lakh jobs have been lost in automobile industry including the house of Tatas. But the latest information is more serious. The job loss is more than three lakhs, it is stated. It is also  stated that  the demand is lowest in  the last ten  years.

Banks are planning to reduce the interest for the SB Accounts. This will hit the ordinary people who put their savings in the banks.

Is it going to an economic crisis?

BSNLEU and BSNLCCWF workers March to Labour Officers.

12 Monday Aug 2019

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Hundreds of BSNL employees and casual-contract workers will march to the Labour Officers in their respective places on 13th August demanding intervention for payment of wages to contract workers and their arbitrary retrenchment by the contractor/BSNL. Despite the issues taken with the CMD BSNL and other authorities, no favourable decision has been taken so far. The issue was brought to the notice of the CLC also, but no result. It is in this context that the March to Labour Office is being organised. Let us fully participate and make the programme a full success.

( Due to floods and landslides etc. the programme in Kerala Circle is postponed.)

Ordnance Factory Employees to go on 30 Days Strike against corporatization from 20th August 2019

30 Tuesday Jul 2019

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According to Defence Ministry Sources, the Central Government is all set to Corporatize 41 Ordnance Factories to bring more accountability and enhance efficiency. But the 82000 Employees of this 218 year old organisation are fearing that their Job Security will be at risk. Hence three Defence Federations have decided to protest against this proposal and declared 30 days Strike from 20-8-2019 to 19-9-2019 . Three Federations made Joint representation to Minister of Defence to withdraw the decision of the Central Government. The following demand was made in the representation.

APPEAL TO THE HON’BLE RM

We appeal to your honour considering all the above aspects and also the fact that the future life of more than 82000 employees and their family members will be ruined in case Ordnance Factories become a Corporation / PSU. Out of the 82000 employees more than 44000 are recruited after 01.01.2004 and at the age group of 25 to 40 years. They have all joined the Ordnance Factories with lot of aspiration and expectations. Their Pension right is already taken away since they are governed under the no guarantee NPS Pension Scheme. They have planned their life requirement based on the present income which they are getting as wages from the Ordnance Factories. All these will be completely disturbed and destroyed for no fault of theirs. All of them including the young talented Officers and Workers are worried about their future which has now become uncertain. Therefore, in the interest of national security and achieving self reliance in Defence the decision of corporatization of OFB may be withdrawn.

CONCLUSION

In view of all the above justifications given by us, the three Federations unanimously have come to the conclusion that corporatization of OFB is not going to help either the Armed Forces or the employees and hence to outright reject the same and we propose that the Ordnance Factories should continue to remain in its present structure and if the Government wants further improvement in the functioning of the Ordnance Factories. we are open for a discussion and a negotiated settlement in this regard.

We are confident that the Hon’ble RM will appreciate the concern expressed by us and do the needful by withdrawing the proposed decision of corporatizing the Ordnance Factories.

It is also pertinent to mention here that considering the un helpful nature of the Government so far on the subject matter the three Federations have now decided to observe one month (30 days) 20/08/2019 to 19/09/2019 strike by the employees of Ordnance Factories and DGQA Units attached with Ordnance Factories demanding to withdraw the decision of the Government to Corporatize the Ordnance Factories.

Awaiting for your earlier and favourable response please.

Yours Sincerely,

(C. SRIKUMAR)
GENERAL SECRETARY
AIDEF (R. SRINIVASAN)
GENERAL SECRETARY
INDWF (MUKESH SINGH)
GENERAL SECRETARY
BPMS
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CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF AIBDPA AT GUWAHATI ON 24-25, NOVEMBER,2019

27 Saturday Jul 2019

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Assam Circle Branch has consented to host the next Central Executive Committee meeting and accordingly they have decided, in consultation with CHQ, to hold the CEC at Guwahati on 24th and 25th November, 2019.

The CEC will start at 10AM on 24th November and concude by 5PM on 25-11-2019. All the CHQ office bearers and circle secretaries are requested to book their to and fro tickets well in advance to ensure their full participation.

The details will be intimated in due course.