Executives and Non-Executives

27 Sunday Mar 2016

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The Central government employees were earlier grouped in to four classes viz. Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV. Sometimes the classification was as Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D. ICS/ IAS, IFS, IRS, ITS etc. all India services were in a higher rank starting from Class I/Group A.

After the VI Central Pay Commission, the Group D/ Class IV in Central Services is being eliminated by upgrading eligible officials to Group C/Class III and no further recruitment in class IV/Group D.

In Public Sectors like BSNL, MTNL etc. the classification is Group A, Group B (Executives) and Non-Executives (which comprises of the earlier Group C & D).

Thus the Group D & C are merged in to one, the non-executives, which is a correct decision. Now, the question arises: Whether there is any need for a division between the executives and non-executives.

The name non-executive itself is a negative one – it means one who is not an  executive. But the fact is that they are employees/workers, who also execute work. In fact they are not non-executives, but executives only. There is full justification that the division of names in to executives and non-executives should go. This discrimination is part of the British oriented superiority cult which has been continued by the Government of India. It is just like the khaki uniform supplied to the Class IV earlier to show that they are inferior. Now in the PSUs, all the officials from the top to the bottom are wearing the same uniform. It is so in many corporate concerns.

In such a situation, is it necessary to continue the name of non-executives? It is time for the government, PSUs, Private sector etc.to drop the name non-executive and have a common name for all the workers/employees.

wage Negotiation in BSNL – DPE should be moved for immediate action.

27 Sunday Mar 2016

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BSNL Employees are eligible for wage revision from 01-01-2017. The revision for executives is done through the recommendations of the Pay Revision Committee, which is to be appointed by the Department of Public enterprises and which is applicable for the executives in all PSUs. For the non-executives in BSNL, it is through the wage negotiation between the BSNL Management and the reeognised union/s.Since the negotiation takes place only after the DPE guidelines in the matter, the management should immediately take up the matter with the DPE.

In such a case, both the unions/associations in BSNL have to take up the matter with DPE for appointment of the Pay Revision Committee for the executives and the issue of guidelines for the non-executives to start the wage negotiation.

6% Increase of DA to CG Employees from 01-01-2016

26 Saturday Mar 2016

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CABINET APPROVES 6% HIKE IN DA FOR CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES.PRESS REPORT ISSUED GIVEN BELOW:
Press Information Bureau Government of India
Cabinet
23-March-2016 16:29 IST
Release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners due from 1.1.2016
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2016. This represents an increase of 6 percent over the existing rate of 119 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.

This will benefit about 50 lakh Government employees and 58 lakh pensioners.

The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be of Rs. 6796.50 crore per annum and Rs.7929.24 crore respectively, in the financial year 2016-17 (for a period of 14 months from January, 2016 to February, 2017). PIB

Kerala Circle will create history in the BSNL Membership Verification

26 Saturday Mar 2016

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Kerala Circle is one of the strongest Circle of BSNLEU with a high  % of membership among the BSNL employees.

The CHQ has allotted Com. P.Asoka Babu, CHQ Vice-President to tour the circle on election campaign. Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU attended and addressed a mammoth circle level Convention of BSNL workers at Ernakulam on which was attended by more than 650 employees. Considering that Kerala is a small circle with only 11 SSAs and less employees, the number was significant. General Secretary spoke for about one and half hours and his speech in English was ably translated by Com.K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary. The Malayalam translation of the verification campaign book published by CHQ was released in the convention which was printed 10,000 copies, sufficient to supply to all the employees of Kerala, irrespective of their membership.

Continuing the campaign, Coms. V.A.N.Nambbodiri, Patron and P.Asoka Babu Vice-President, BSNLEU along with CHQ Asst. General Secretary Com. S.Pratap Kumar, CHQ Org. Secretary, Com.M.Vijaya Kumar, Circle President Com. A.V.Kuriakose and Circle Secretary Com.K.Mohanan attended SSA level conventions in all the SSAs, except Ernakulam, where the Circle level Convention has already been held. Coms. P.V.Chandrasekharan, veteran leader and Patron AIBDPA, R.Muralidharan Nair, former Asst. General Secretary, BSNLEU and other senior leaders attended a few of the SSA conventions and addressed. The District President and District Secretary  of the SSA along with other office-bearers organised the convention effectively. All the conventions were attended by large number of employees including some from other unions.

The Conventions were held from 18th to 24th March  2016 as follows: Alappuzha (18-03-2016), Malappuram (19-03-2016), Thiruvananthapuram ( 21-03-2016), Kollam (21-03-2016), Thiruvalla (22-03-2016), Kottayam (22-03-2016), Palakkad (23-03-2016), Thrissur (23-03-2016), Kozhikode (24-03-2016) and Kannur (24-03-2016). A total of more than 1,500 workers might have attended these conventions.

While Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron and Founder General Secretary BSNLEU attended all the conventions and inaugurated most of them, Com.P.Asoka Babu, Vice-President gave the key-note address in all the eight conventions he attended. He spoke in detail about the achievements of BSNLEU, the struggles it has organised, its initiative in bringing all unions under a Joint Forum for the revival of BSNL and on common issues etc. He also mentioned about the new demands that have been raised by BSNLEU both inside and out side National Council. Circle Secretary Com.K.Mohanan translated the speech of Com.Asoka Babu in most of the centres, while Com. S.Pratap Kumar, AGS translated in one centre.

Since the election to the Kerala State assembly is taking place in May 2016, the issue also came for discussion. The speakers called upon the employees to support LDF, which always has supported the workers and fought for them.

These district level conventions have created confidence among the BSNL workers about their future. They have once again realised that it is only BSNLEU which can ensure the revival of BSNL and achieve the demands of the workers. The workers, irrespective of union, are inspired and will certainly vote for BSNLEU to stregnthen BSNL and to strengthen the working class movement.

The tour was an excellent opportunity to meet the workers at the ground level and discuss their issues. I could meet a lot of old comrades and functionaries since members of AIBDPA and CCLU attended in good numbers in addition to BSNLEU comrades.

Stop this attack on the Students, the future of the Nation!

25 Friday Mar 2016

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Reports are coming one after another about brutal attacks on the students of JNU, Hyderabad and similar such institutions for free speech and for raising progressive ideas. It is very clear that the ruling party at the centre is supporting these attacks covertly and overtly. This is a threat to the society and serious danger.

Strong protest and condemnation of these attacks should raise from all who cherish the freedom of speech and freedom of the country.

14th April 2016, Ambedkar Jayanti, declared as Holiday by Government

25 Friday Mar 2016

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Government of India on 21st March has issued orders declaring 14th April 2016, Birthday of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, Architect of the Indian Constitution and also the icon of the crores of the underprivileged in the country, as holiday. We welcome the decision.

At the same time, we demand the government that instead of announcing the holiday every year just before the Ambedkar Jayanti, it should announce the same along with the other holidays, well in advance. We demand BSNL to immediately announce the holiday on 14th April 2016.

Meeting at Kannur, Kerala

25 Friday Mar 2016

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The last SSA level Convention in Kerala Circle in connection with the Membership verification was held on 24th March evening at Kannur, the strong hold of BSNLEU. About 300 comrades participated. Contract workers and pensioners also attended. The convention ws presided over by Com. Ravindran, Kodakkad, SSA President. Com.P.V.Rajan, Dist. Secretary, BSNLEU gave the welcome speech. Com. P.Asoka Babu, Vice-President, V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron, K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary, M.Vijayakumar, CHQ Org. Secretary, P.Manoharan, Circle Asst. Secretary, M.T.Nanda Kumar, Circle Vice-President, K.Shyamala, Convener, Dt. Mahila Committee, K.V.Jayarajan, DS, Calicut and other leaders attended and addressed.

Kannur has got about 79% vote last time. The workers assured that not only they will cross 80% but it will further increase. A good number of direct recruited employees were also in the convention.

Meeting at Calicut

24 Thursday Mar 2016

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The BSNLEU Membership verification meeting at Kozhikode was held on 24 March 2016 presided over by Com.K.Surendran District President. Com.Jayaraj, Dist.Secretary welcomed. Com.P.Asoka Babu, Vice-President inaugurated. He spoke in detail about the achievements of BSNLEU and the new demands placed before administration. Coms.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron, A.V.Kuriakose, Circle President, K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary, M.Vijaya Kumar, CHQ Org. Secretary, K.Sudheer, SNEA, V.Bhagyalakshmi, Convener, Mahila Committee, T.T
Asokan CCLU, K.C.Balan, K.G.Sanjeevan, K.Damodaran AIBDPA and others attended and addressed.
It is clear that Calicut will go ahead and get good majority for BSNLEI

Mr. Minister, please pay the dues to BSNL!

24 Thursday Mar 2016

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Communications minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is always speaking about BSNL and assurances of the Govt. for its revival.

Words are not sufficient. Action is required. Kindly see that the Rs.6,700 crore spectrum refund charges, Rs.1,250 crores sanctioned by the USOF for the loss making rural services and the Income Tax refund coming to about Rs. 10,000 crores be mad available to the BSNL at the earliest so that the PSU can purchase equipment and expand the services.

Verification meeting at Thrissur

24 Thursday Mar 2016

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More than 300 workers, including Pensioners and casual contract workers attended the meeting held at Thrissur, Kerala, on 23rd March 2016, in connection with the Verification of membership in BSNL. Com.A.A.Jose presided. District Secretary BSNLEU, Com. Sanakaranarayanan welcomed the gathering. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron, BSNLEU inaugurated. Com.P.Ashokababu, Vice-President, A.V.Kuriakose, Circle President, K.Mohanan, Circle Secretary, M.Vijayakumar, CHQ Org. Secretary, K.Krishnan Kutyy, CWC Member, Janaky, Mahila Committee, Denny, Secretary SNATTA and other leaders attended and addressed. From the speeches it was clear that Thrissur will increase the BSNLEU support in the oncoming verification.