28 Wednesday Sep 2016
Posted in Uncategorized
Under Modi government, the joblessness is increasing continuously. The unemployment rate has increased from the 7.7% to 8.7% in 2015-16 which means that more than 70 lakh youths have been added in the last year.
Public Sector units are disinvested or closed, retrenchment takes place, no new recruitment in govt services/ PSUs – this is the policy of the govt. While the govt. claims more investment in the country, the youths are wandering in the streets for a living. This is ‘Ache Din’.
27 Tuesday Sep 2016
As per the decision of the Central Executive Committee of BSNLCCWF, massive dharnas were held today, 27th September by the casual contract workers in many centres with massive participation. In Kolkata more than 500 comrades participated. In Kerala dharna was organised in all the districts with large number of workers participating. In T.Nadu also it was not different. In W.Bengal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, M.P., Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and other states also the dharna was well organised.
The demands included a minimum wage of Rs.18,000, implementation of EPF, ESI, Gratuity for casual and contract workers, Bonus, regularisation etc. The demand of implementing the VII CPC pay scales for the casual labour is also pending with the BSNL Management.
We congratulate all the workers and leaders who organised and participated in the struggle. We demand the government to urgently settle these fully justified demands.
27 Tuesday Sep 2016
Reports are coming everyday in the press about the move of the government to close down the central PSUs. The latest is that 15 PSUs are going to be closed. Further many PSUs are targeted for strategic sale. Some others are for disinvestment. In order to help the MNCs and corporates, BJP government is going to demolish the Public Sector which has contributed much for the economic improvement of the country.
Condemn the government move to destroy the PSUs.
26 Monday Sep 2016
Posted in Uncategorized
27th / 28th September 2016 is the 109th Birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter and Martyr Bhagat Singh, whose life is synonymous with the revolutionary activities of the Indian youth and their sacrifice. He was hanged on 23rd March 1931 at the young age of 23.
His life is always an inspiration for the young in the country. His sacrifice will not be in vain.
Red Salute to the Red Star of India, Shaheed Bhagat Singh!
25 Sunday Sep 2016
Posted in Obituary, Tributes, P&T TU Movement
Comrade Desraj Sharma, former General Secretary of P-IV Union and Dy. Secretary General of NFPE, who passed away on 24th September 2016 was cremated today at the Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi in the presence of a large number of relatives and comrades. Earlier, Com. Prakash Karat, PBM CPI(M) along with Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri and K.G.Jayaraj paid last respects to the deceased at his residence.
On behalf of NFPE etc. wreaths were placed. On behalf of BSNLEU and AIBDPA, red shawl was placed. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri and K.G.Jayaraj along with comrades including Com. Diwas, former GS P.IV, were there at the cremation.
Com.Desraj was a close disciple and companion of Com.K.Adinarayana, former Secretary General of NFPE and legendary leader of the P and T Employees. Even after retirement in 2007, Com. Desraj continued to take active interest in the union activities.
I had close association with Com. Desraj for about 40 years, especially after I shifted to Delhi in 1991. In the fight against revisionist leaders in the P and T movement, he had contributed in a good way.
His death is a big loss to the P and T trade union movement. I pay my last respects and convey my heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and friends!
25 Sunday Sep 2016
Posted in History
Chandigarh, September 23: The Punjab State Committee of Communist Party of India ( Marxist ) strongly feels that the Chandigarh International Airport should be named as Shaheed – E – Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh International Airport . Comrade Charan Singh Virdi, Secretary Punjab State Committee of CPI(M) in a written Press Note issued here today has suggested that it will be appropriate to make the declaration to this effect on 28th September, 2016 the day on which the nation will be celebrating his 109th Birth Day.
Comrade Virdi further said that Sardar Bhagat Singh is the most deserving freedom struggle martyr to be given this name as he happens to be the loved, respected and revered icon of the youth and student community of the country. At the present juncture when we are facing threats to our unity and integrity and communal harmony from fundamentalist , extremist and terrorist elements bent on disturbing peace in the country, it will motivate especially the youth along with all other citizens for inculcating patriotic and secular feelings.(Courtesy: Ganashakti)
25 Sunday Sep 2016
Posted in Uncategorized
With deep shock and grief, it is intimated that Com. Desraj Sharma, senior P and T union leader and former General Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union, Postmen and Class IV, passed away today 24th September at 09.00 PM. He was ailing and had undergone angioplasty operation twice recently, the last a few days back. Only a few days ago I along with other comrades had visited him. Com. Desraj had contacted me day before yesterday and told that he was better. But now this shocking news of his passing away! It is a great loss to the union movement. My heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives and comrades!
24 Saturday Sep 2016
Posted in BSNLCCWF - Casual and Contract workers
BSNLCCWF has demanded that the casual and contract workers should be granted Gratuity as per the labour laws of the land. The Management Committee of BSNL has already approved the same, but it is pending with the BSNL Board, which sought further clarifications from the management on the financial implications. For the casual labour, all the information are available with the management since, the EPF with retrospective effect from 01-10-2000 was ordered for these workers.
We demand that the next meeting of the BSNL Board, which is expected to meet on 28th September 2016 take a definite decision in the matter so that the concerned workers are granted with gratuity. Delay in decision will deny the same to those who are already retiring after thirty-forty years of dedicated service.
23 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in Uncategorized
As per the decision of its Delhi CEC meeting, the BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation has called upon the workers to organise Dharnas/Demonstrations on 27th September 2016 demanding the government and the BSNL Management to concede the demands made in the 10 Points Charter submitted to the government, BSNL Management etc. The demands include regularisation, payment of minimum wages, implement social security measures like EPF, ESI etc. pay bonus etc. BSNLCCWF demands retrenchment of workers in the name of union activities.
My request is to the BSNL Employees Union and other unions/associations to extend support and solidarity to the fully justified struggle of the brutally exploited workers.
23 Friday Sep 2016
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The Festival season is starting with Puja in the first week of October 2016. Other festivals follow for almost one month. Muharam is also coming. BSNL Employees, Casual and contract workers are waiting for the Bonus to be paid before the festival season.
The BSNL Management should take immediate action for the Bonus payment so that the employees, casual and contract workers get the same before the festival season.
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