78.2% IDA Pension Fixation – Secretary DOT assures early decision by government

12 Tuesday Apr 2016

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Good News! Today, 12th April 2016, Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA and Patron BSNLEU met Shri J.S.Deepak, Secretary DOT and reminded him about the 78.2% IDA Pension fixation case. Secretary DOT told that he has gone through the file immediately after the issue was brought to his notice by us ( Com.VAN Namboodiri and K.G.Jayaraj – Advisor and GS of AIBDPA –  met Secretary DOT twice  on 02-03-2016 and 31-03-2016) and has already forwarded the same for Cabinet approval. He also expressed the  hope that the decision will be taken before the end of this month.

The continued efforts of AIBDPA and BSNLEU by meeting the Secretary DOT Shri J.S.Depak and Communications Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad (on 09-03-2016) have borne results. The Cabinet note is now forwarded and as per the statement of the Secretary DOT, the decision is awaited before the end of this month. Let us hope that there is no further complication in the settlement.

We shall continue our sustained efforts for the settlement as was done in the case of Pension Revision from 01-01-2007 as also Pension Revision after the Wage revision from 01-10-2000.

Com.Basava Punnaiah remembered

12 Tuesday Apr 2016

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Com.Basava Punnaiah, Marxist theoritian, former PB Member of CPI(M)  amd Telengana Struggle veteran passed away on this day,  12 April,
in  1992. Red Salute to Comrade on his 24th death anniversary!

Organise 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar on 14 April

11 Monday Apr 2016

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The 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar falls on this 14th April. He is the architect of the Constitution of India, a great social reformer and the icon of dalit movement. Ambedkar Jayanti is being organised this time in a very big way all over India. The United Nations for the first time will observe Ambedkar Jayanti this year.
The Ahmed Nagar CEC of BSNLEU has called upon the workers to observe Ambedkar Jayanthi in a big way by holding meetings, seminars etc.
Make the programme a big success!

AP Circle BSNLEU releases Campaign Cassette

11 Monday Apr 2016

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BSNLEU A.P. Branch Secretaries meet continued for second day on 11April 2016 at Eluru.
As usual with AP Circle tradition, a casstte of verification campaign songs were released in the meeting. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Founder General Secretary and Patron of BSNLEU, released it by handing over to Com.G.Mohan Reddy, President and Com.J. Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary and Com.P.Asoka Babu, CHQ Vice President. Most of the songs are sung by BSNLEU Comrades. Com. Namboodiri mentioned the important role played by AP Circle in organising BSNLEU and its prominent role.
The Branch Secretaries continues to report the campaign already conducted as also their preparation for the verification. These reports indicate a better victory for BSNLEU in this verification in AP.

The Branch Secretaries’ Convention at Eluru, A.P.Circle BSNLEU

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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A Branch Secretaries’ Circle Convention of BSNLEU, A.P.Circle was held at Eluru, today, 10th April 2016. About one thousand comrades including Circle office-bearers, District/Branch Secretaries attended. The hall where the convention is being held was overcrowded and many comrades had to sit on the sides of the hall. National Flaf and Union Flag were hoisted by Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Founder General Secretary and Patron of BSNLEU and Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary BSNLEU. All the delegates honoured the martyrs by offering flowers at the Martyrs Column.

The Open Session of the Convention was presided by Com. Mohan Reddy, Circle President. Com.J.Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary and Com. Chinta Prasad, DS, Eluru welcomed the delegates. Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri in his Inaugural Speech, spoke about the high tradition of struggles organised by BSNLEU, the achievements in the past, the new demands and also the necessity of voting and getting the sole bargaining position to BSNLEU by getting more than 50% of votes in the ensuing Membership Verification due next month. He severely criticised the anti-worker, anti-PSU policy of the government. Com. Abdul Gafoor, CITU General Secretary A.P. and Com. Surya Rao, MLC greeted the Convention. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, explained in detail about the achievements of BSNLEU including the wage revision, Promotion Policy, pensionary benefits for the BSNL recruited employees, the compromise role of NFTE in the PLI issue etc.

Coms. P.Asoka Babu, CHQ Vice-President, Ramachandrudu, CS, AIBDPA, Taranath, ACS and all Circle office bearers were present in the dias. The convention is continuing.

Congratulations to BSNL! 23 lakh new mobile connections in March 2016!

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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BSNL has provided 23 lakh new mobile connections in March 2016, which is a record for the PSU. It had provided 20 lakh connections both in January and February. It hopes to provide 30 lakh connections monthly by June 2016.
Congratulations both to Management and workers of BSNL! The “Service With A Smile” Campaign has started getting results. Keep up the success forward Comrades!

Ambedkar Jayanti will be observed at UN

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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The United Nations will be observing Ambedkar Jayanti for the first time. In connection with the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, the Architect of Indian Constitution and Dalit Icon, which falls on 14th April 2016, the UN will have a special meeting to co-memorate the same.
It is a great tribute to Dr. Ambedkar.

The fire at temple in Kollam

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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The explosive fire and death of 110 people and serious injury to about 400 people in the temple at Kollam in Kerala is heart rendering. It is reported that this tragedy happened while fire-crackers were being fired as a temple ritual.
Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and friends!

Struggles to Defend and Revive BSNL

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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BSNL Employees Union and the JAC/Joint Forum/Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations have organised number of struggles and campaigns to defend BSNL from privatisation and to revive it. The following list is an indication of the efforts made by the employees to bring BSNL to its past glory:

  1. 11 All India strikes given notice of out of which 5 were deferred after agreement. 6 Successful strikes took place.
  2. Three All India Conventions took place with pan India presence.
  3. 5 Parliament Marches with participation of thousands of workers.
  4. A number of times, programmes like Post Card/Telegram/Badge Campaign, demnstration/dharna, hunger strike etc. were organised.

We will have to continue these struggles for strengthening BSNL and restroing its past glory.

Why not united unions for Executives and Non-Executives in BSNL?

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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The formation of Joint Action Council in BSNL by the unions/association in BSNL was a great step, which resulted in the historic strikes of 2006 (deferred after agreement) and 2007  to defend and save BSNL. Further struggles and joint actions were organised. From 2006 onwards, 6 major strikes have taken place under the leadership of JAC/Joint Forum/Forum on the issues of the workers as well for the revival of BSNL, while 5 strikes were called off after agreement.This is a great record.

Now if the unions of non-executives and associations of executives can jointly function and go on joint strikes, is it not possible to have a united union or association including both the executives and non-executives? When the number of total workforce in BSNL has been reduced from 3.5 lakhs to 2.10 lakhs and there is not much recruitment further consolidation becomes necessary.

The question of a united organisation requires to be debated for coming to a correct conclusion.