Revolutionary Greetings on CITU Day!

30 Tuesday May 2017

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Com.B.T.Ranadive, first President of CITU

Today, 30th May 2017, is the 47th Foundation Day Anniversary of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), the militant organisation of the workers in India. It was formed on 30th May 1970 under the leadership of Coms. B.T.Ranadive and P.Ramamurti, the first President and General Secretary of CITU.

During the last five decades, CITU had organised several struggles, gave solidarity and support to many more. It was always in the forefront of united struggles of the central trade unions. In all the 17 united all India strikes organised against the anti-worker neo-liberal policies of the Congress and BJP governments, it took a pivotal role. CITU was the one union which participated in all these strikes. CITU is affiliated to WFTU.

CITU gave a new direction to the working class struggles. It gave all support to the struggles of the CG Employees as also BSNL workers. The advice and guidance of Coms. E.Balanandan, M.K.Pandhe, Chittabrata Mazumdar, Mohammed Amin, A.K.Padmanabhan, Tapan Sen, Hemalatha and other CITU leaders encouraged and inspired the BSNL employees in their forward march.

Revolutionary Greetings to CITU, its leaders and workers on the Foundation Day Anniversary  of CITU!

BSNLEU Support and Solidarity to Striking Workers of BEML

30 Tuesday May 2017

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BSNLEU leaders express solidarity with the striking employees of the Bangalore based Public Sector Enterprises.
BSNLEU leaders expressed solidarity with the employees of the Bangalore based Public Sector Enterprises, who are on struggle against disinvestment, strategic sale and privatisation of the Public Sector. Accompanied by the BSNLEU leaders, viz., com.C.K.Gundanna, CS, com. M.C.Balakrishna, CP and com.Narasimmamurthy, Asst.circle treasurer, com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, veteran leader, addressed the agitating BEML and BEL workers today and expressed solidarity with their struggle.<<<view images>>

(Courtesy: BSNLEU Website)

Kerala the biggest buyers of GOLD in India

30 Tuesday May 2017

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As per report of the World Gold Council, indian purchase of gold ornaments in the first quarter of 2017 accounted for more than one fifth of the world demand.

And Kerala, a small state, is number one in India. It spends about Rs. 208.55 per month in Rural areas and Rs. 189.95 in urban areas as per the report. The T.Nadu and Goa, who are in the second and third positions are spending Rs. 44.86 and Rs. 34.07. Other states are far behind.

The craze for Gold in Kerala has historical, economical and religious back ground. But does that justify this unusual craze?

Central government promised 2 crore jobs – created only 6 lakhs!

30 Tuesday May 2017

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According to the Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, 6 lakh job has been created during the last three years of Modi Government. But what was the promise? It was assured that 2 crore jobs will be created.

The fact is that crores of qualified youngsters are entering the employment market, but only a few percent of the same are getting employed. Even many of the employed are losing jobs. While crores of government and PSU employees are retiring from service, not even 50% of those vacancies are being filled up. Corporate houses like Wipro, Infosys, Tata etc. are retrenching workers in thousands. Due to the merger of 6 associated banks with the State Bank of India, almost 17,000 employees are going to lose jobs. Even the IT sector jobs are gradually  moving towards stagnation.

It is easy to promise, but is difficult to implement until and unless there is determination and hardwork. The central government is lacking  both as far as creating employment opportunities are concerned.

 

Leather Industry under tension

30 Tuesday May 2017

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The recent orders of the central government with regard to the sale of cattle has started shivers in the leather market. Many multi-national organisations  like Marks & Spencer, Zara, Hugo Boss, Armani, Prada, Bata etc.are feeling the heat. They are frantically trying to ensure  that leather supply for foot-wear, hand bags, belts, jackets etc. are maintained.

There is great tension in the leather markets of Kanpur, Agra etc. where tens of thousands of workers are employed in manufacture of foot-wear, bags etc. It is reported that the leather industry of about $ 13 billion, both Indian and exports, is in panic.

The price for the leather goods may go up in a big way and people will have to pay heavy for the same.

Is the government hearing?

Centre’s Ban on Cattle for Slaughter – Kerala will not implement

29 Monday May 2017

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Kerala Chief Minister Com. Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that the state government will not implement the ban on cattle slaughter ordered by the central government. He stated :”The state government will give all facilities to the people to have food of their choice”. He added ” There is no need for Keralites to learn it from anybody in Delhi or Nagpur”. Nagpur is the HQ of RSS.

One is remembered of the bold decision taken by EMS Government in connection with the 19th September 1968 strike of the Central Government employees. When  the Indira  Government promulgated Essential Service Maintenance Ordinance (ESMO) against the strike, Kerala Chief Minister Com.  EMS Namboodiripad announced that he will not implement it in Kerala, despite the threat of the ministry being dismissed.

The Left Democratic Front Government in Kerala was always with the people and their interests.

AI and AI

29 Monday May 2017

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So far AI meant Air India. But now the ‘AI’ is more and more being used for Artificial Intelligence.

Government wants to eliminate Air India by closure or by strategic sale. Then, only one  AI will be there – Artificial Intelligence, which means more and more robots and robotics, mainly benefitting the corporates, rich and powerful, thus reducing the workforce.

However, the Air India workers and the people will not allow the major PSU, Air India, to be privatised. There is going to be sustained struggles, that I am sure.

Satellite Phone Service by BSNL.

29 Monday May 2017

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CMD BSNL Anupam Shrivastava has stated that BSNL is moving for providing Satellite Phone services by 2 years. BSNL has already started Satellite phone service using IMMARSAT service, initially for the use of government. Gradually, this will be extended to the customers.

Of course, BSNL is on move to give better service to the people. Congratulations!

 

Reimbursement of medical claims to pensioners under CS (MA) Rules

29 Monday May 2017

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REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL CLAIMS TO PENSIONERS UNDER CS (MA) RULES, 1944 AS DIRECTED BY VARIOUS CATS/COURTS – REGARDING.

No. 5.14025/23/2013-MS.EHSS

Government of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department of Health and Family Welfare

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi

Dated the 29 September, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:-Reimbursement of medical claims to pensioners under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 as directed by various CATS/Courts – Regarding.

            The undersigned is directed to state that various references are being received in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on the above mentioned subject. it is hereby clarified that CS (MA) Rules, 1944 are not applicable to pensioners till date.

  1. It is further informed that the following options to avail medical facilities are available to Central Government pensioners:
  1. a)         Pensioners residing in CGHS covered areas:

1) They can get themselves registered in CGHS dispensary after making requisite contribution and can avail both OPD and IPD facilities.

2). Pensioners residing in CGHS areas cannot optout of CGHS and avail any other medical facility {i.e. Fixed Medical Allowance). Such pensioners, if they do not choose to avail CGHS facility by depositing the required contributions, cannot be granted Fixed Medical allowance in lieu of CGHS.

  1. b) Pensioners residing in non -CGHS areas:

1). They can avail Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) @ Rs.500/- per month

2) They can also avail benefits of CGHS- [OPD and IPD] by registering themselves in the nearest CGHS “city after“making the required subscription.

3) They also have the option to avail FMA, for OPD treatment and CG HS for IPD treatments after making the required subscriptions as per CGHS guidelines.

  1. In view. of the above, reimbursement of medical claims to pensioners under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 as directed by various CATS/Courts, need not be referred to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The respective Administrative Department/Ministry may take their own decision in this regard.
  1.         further, all Departments/Ministries are requested to intimate their employees proceeding for retirement regarding the above options for medical facilities available to the Central Government pensioners.
  1. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(SUNIL KUMAR GUPTA)

UNDER SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA

 

Spanish Workers on “Struggle for Bread, Work, Home and Equality”

28 Sunday May 2017

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Madrid, May 28 Tens of thousands of people rallied in Madrid for a “march of dignity” to demand better wages and job security as Spain’s economy improves.
Demonstrators from all over the country yesterday marched down Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Via, behind a banner reading “bread, work, homes and equality.” Dozens of trade unions and leftwing groups joined the protest.
Organisers put the turnout at 200,000, while the local prefecture put it at only 6,000. An estimate by AFP journalists put it in the tens of thousands.
Labour reforms adopted in 2012 by the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy have helped to spur growth and bring unemployment down from 27 per cent at the start of 2013 to 18.7 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
But critics say the downside is that many jobs are precarious, with no guarantee of working hours, and are often poorly paid. The minimum wage in Spain is 825 euros (USD 922) per month. (AFP)