240 years of United States

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (Declaration of Independence 1776)

240 years have passed after the people of United States of America (USA) declared independence from the British rulers on 4th July 1776. The ‘Declaration of Independence’ is a well appreciated document.

During these two and half centuries, US has become the most powerful nation in the world. The collapse of the European powers like Britain, France, Germany etc. in the II world war saw the unprecedented rise of US, which was comparatively safe from the scourge of war. The collapse of USSR in the 1980s resulted in the unipolar power of capitalists headed by US.
US has travelled much back from its Declaration of Independence. It became a threat to many independent countries. Its quest for world domination has created conflicts in many countries. Its military attacks and intervention in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and oher middle east countries have given rise to terrorist forces, which has become a threat to the people all over the world.

If world peace is to be achieved, US has to change its policy of world domination and function with the Declaration of Independence and democratic principles, which of course, the common people of US also want.

Greetings to the people of US on 240th anniversary of freedom of their country from British colonialists!

NATIONAL CONVENTION OF CPSTUs

National Convention of Central Public Sector trade unions held at Hydrabad resolves to make the 2nd September General Strike a historic success.
A national convention of the Central Public Sector trade unions was held at Gandhi Bhavan, Hydrabad today. The main agenda before the convention was to make the 2nd September General Strike a success. 450 delegates, representing various public sector undertakings, participated in the convention. Veteran trade union leader and the President of the INTUC, com. Sanjeeva Reddy inaugurated the convention. Senior leaders like com. Tapan Sen, MP, GS, CITU, com. H.Mahadevan, Working President, AITUC, com. Swadesh Dev Roye, Secretary, CITU and com.Shanmugam, GS, LPF addressed the Convention. The draft declaration introduced by com. Tapan Sen, was unanimously adopted by the convention. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, Com.J.Sampathrao, CS, Andhra Pradesh circle & AGS and com. P. Asokababu, Vice-president(CHQ) represented BSNLEU in the Convention. Totally 27 delegates participated in the deliberations. On behalf of BSNLEU, com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the convention. He exposed the pro-corporate and anti-worker Neo Liberal policy being implemented by the BJP government and assured to make the 2nd September General Strike successful in BSNL. The Convention unanimously resolved that, the widest possible campaign should be conducted to make the General Strike a historic success. (Courtesy: BSNLEU Website)

Cloudbursts, floods and landslides in Uttarakhand take many lives

Cloudbursts, landfalls and floods in Utterakhand have been severe and many people have died.  Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and friends!

This is not the first time that such a tragedy has happened. Two years back hundreds of people lost their lives in a similar natural disaster. Now it is repeated.

The Government should immediately arrange rescue operations and  render all help to the suffering people of Utterakhand. It has also to be looked in to whether such disasters can be stopped. BSNL has to ensure that communication services are restored at the earliest, as done earlier.

 

Government should publish Recommendations of NITI Ayog on PSUs

The central government has received the report of the NITI Ayog days back, which recommended closure/privatisation of many central PSUs. It can not be treated as a confidential document and needs to be made open to the public.

Public Sector Units in the country have been formed for the improvement of insfrastructure, manufacturing etc. Any change or important modification on these PSUs should be known to the public and the stakeholders including the workers of these PSUs. It should be discussed with the unions/associations before any decision is taken by the government.

 

Prepare for serious struggle against closure / strategic sale of BSNL

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It is reported in Hindu that BSNL, Air India etc. are recommended to be closed / strategically sold by NITI Ayog (former Planning Commission) along with many other loss making PSUs. It is also reported that the government may not accept the recommendation in the case of BSNL immediately, since the government fear stiff opposition from its 2.5 lakh employees. ITI is already in the list. It is also reported that the government will start with ‘low hanging fruit’ and later proceed with the big catch.

The intention of the government is very clear. It wants to handover the most profitable telecom sector completely to the private, including BSNL. VSNL is already sold. BSNL seems to be the next target, since Delhi based MTNL, may be the last target because of its being in the capital of the country with all government offices, including that of President, Prime Minister, Defence establishments etc.

Its inability to impose VRS and disinvesment in BSNL earlier, due to strong protest and agitation from the workforce, only is keeping the government from privatising/closing BSNL. Any weakening of the Forum / united movement of the workers will be utilised by the government to implement its dark agenda. The workers can not be caught unawares.

Strengthen Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations to fight against privatisation/closure of BSNL!

Unnecessary stapling of envelopes

Some of the postal articles like journals, postal envelops etc. I receive are stapled several times. It is very difficult to unstapple the pins without causing damage to the contents. I do not understand why these articles are unnecessarily stappled creating harassment for the receiver and some times pain also.

My suggestion is that this pinning and stappling be avoided. The strappling does not make any article more safe, except damaging the contents.

CEC Meeting of BSNLCCWF at Delhi on 6-7 August 2016

Notice for holding of the Central Executive Committee of the BSNL Casual Contract Workers Federation on 6-7 August 2016 is already issued. It will be held at KG Bose Bhawan.

All Circle Secretaries and Office-bearers are requested to immediately book tickets to and fro for attending the CEC to ensure reservation. They are also requested to prepare organisational report including the number of members and also regarding the payment of minimum wages, implementation of EPF, ESI etc.

The arrears of quota also may be brought. The CHQ is in dearth of funds. The latest address along with the telephone/mobile No. also may be informed.

Facebook Declaration

As of today, I hereby give notice to all concerned that I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, past, present, and future. By this statement, I give notice to Facebook that I strictly forbid disclosure, copy, distribution, or use of any information in my profile and/or it’s contents for public use or to be used against me. The contents of my profile is private and confidential information. The violation of my privacy is punishable by law (UCC 1-308- 1 1 308-103 and the Rome Statute).
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Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this. If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version.
If you do not publish a statement, at least once, you are allowing Facebook, use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile, and status updates.

Communist Party of China completes 95 glorious years

1st July 2016 is the 95th anniversary of the formation of Communist Party of China (CPC), the biggest Communist Party in the world, with a membership of more than 8 crore. It has the largest population and was one of the poorest countries. China  has grown under the Communist regime and is one of the biggest economy in the world only next to US and a super power.

Greetings to the people of China and the CPC on its 95th formation anniversary!