30 Wednesday Sep 2015
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30 Wednesday Sep 2015
According to reports, IDA for PSU employees is due to be increased by 5.3% with effect from 1st October 2015, an increase from 102.6% to 107.9%. BSNL Pensioners also will get the benefit.
Orders are expected shortly.
30 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted in CTU, TU News - India, Uncategorized
New Delhi, September 30: The joint meeting of Central Trade Unions was held in INTUC office on 30th September 2015. Dr. G. Sanjiva Reddy presided over the meeting. It was attended among others by Gurudas Dasgupta (AITUC), Tapan Sen, A.K. Padmanabhan (CITU), A.D. Nagpal (HMS), Satyawan (AIUTUC), S.P. Tewari (TUCC), Rajiv Dhimri (AICCTU).
LPF, SEWA, UTUC had informed of their inability to attend due to preoccupations and has agreed to the decisions.
The joint meeting of the Central Trade Unions held at INTUC Office at New Delhi on 30th September 2015 reviewed in details the countrywide general strike of 2nd September 2015.
CTUOs congratulated the working people all over the country to stage the biggest ever general strike on 2nd September against the anti-people and anti-worker policies of the Govt. CTUOs al a expressed gratitude to people from all walks of life for extending wholehearted support to the strike action by the working class.
CTUOs expressed serious concern over the repressive measures let lose on the striking workers by the governments/managements in different places throughout the country. CTUOs opposed suspension of 15 workers in BHEL, Hardwar for taking part in the strike e and demanded immediate withdrawal of the suspension orders.
CTUOs denounced the brutal repressions on ASHA workers in Telangana striking continuously since 2nd September 2015 and demands upon the Telangana government to sort out the issues in consultation with the unions instead of pouncing upon them
CTUOs call upon the working class to keep themselves prepared for further united struggle if the government does not respond positively to the 12 point demands of the workers. The CTUOs also urge upon the government to respond to the message given by the countrywide general strike in true spirit and immediately resume negotiation with CTUOs on the 12 point charter of demands and implementation of the consensus recommendations of successive Indian Labour Conferences (43rd to 46th).
CTUOs call upon the workers and trade unions of all affiliations to widen and strengthen the unity of the working people realized through long process of struggles including strikes and prepare for ensuing phase of united struggle on the just demands of the workers and the people. (Courtesy: Ganashakti)
30 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted in BSNL News
BSNL Completes 15 Years – Struggle to Continue for Survival, Restoring Past Glory
On this 1st October 2015, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the telecom PSU, will complete 15 years of its service to the people. There used to be great celebrations of the day in the BSNL Corporate Office, Circle Offices etc. earlier, but it seems that all these are forgotten.
But workers have not forgotten. Formation of BSNL was not the demand of the workers. They were against it. They organized sustained struggles against corporatizing telecom services from the Department of Telecom. But, unfortunately, the agreement between DOT and three main Federations speeded up corporatization.
BSNL was formed on 1st October 2000. In the front lawns of the Sanchar Bhawan, the office of the DOT, then Communications Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, while inaugurating BSNL, declared that BSNL will be granted the Maharatna Status, financial assistance will be provided by the Government and it will be made the No.1 telecom company in the world. Nothing happened; it was all empty promises. Whatever assistance was given in the initial stage was discontinued. On the contrary, the government took actions one after another,( including stopping of purchase of equipment which was most necessary), to destabilize and weaken BSNL, in order to allow the private companies to grow and maximize their profits. It is well known, whether the UPA or the NDA, it is the government of the corporate, for the corporate and by the corporate. Both of them, one after another, ensured that BSNL is stunted and is kept like a bonsai tree, allowing it not to grow.
It is only through sustained struggle of the workers that BSNL continues without being disinvested or privatized. It was through the 100% strike of the workers in 2007, that at least some equipment could be purchased, even after the cancellation of tenders at the behest of Minister. The “Customer Delight Year” and such programmes initiated by the Joint Action Committee/Joint Forum/Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations helped to improve the services.
While there was good profit during the first 7-8 years, it is loss during the last 5 years. But due to the continued concious effort of the unions and workers as also some recent initiatives by the Management, the situation is turning around. The loss is coming down for the last two years and the number of new connections is increasing. It is expected that the company will be profitable by three-four years.
But it is not an easy task. The anti-people, anti-worker, anti-PSU policy being adopted by the Modi government is a threat to the future of BSNL also. The workers have to be vigilant and ready for action against these wrong policies, as earlier. BSNL is our home and it has got to be protested. Let us make all out efforts for the same.
STRUGGLE FOR UNITY, UNITY FOR STRUGGLE AND STRUGGLE AND UNITY FOR PROGRESS!
MAKE ALL OUT EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE PAST GLORY OF BSNL!
GREETINGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTED AND HELPED BSNL TO SURVIVE!
REVOLUTIONARY GREETINGS TO THE COMRADES WHO FOUGHT AND SUSTAINED BSNL ALL THESE YEARS!
30 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted in WORLD NEWS
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Sep 25 2015
The WFTU expresses its solidarity with migrants and refugees from Syria and other Middle East countries, North Africa and Asia. We support their demands for human, humane and respect for their rights conditions.
The measures adopted by the EU summit yesterday contains serious risks rise in the number of migrants killed at the border of the EU and trapping many migrants and refugees in countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, etc. despite their will, with higher transport costs and high risk in the hands of illegal traffickers who exploit them.
The call of the European Union for the end of the war in Syria as well as the alleged “sympathy” with the problems of refugees can only be explained as hypocrisy. US, NATO, the European Union and its partners in the framework of inter competencies are to blame for what is suicide in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Organized invasions and imperialist interventions undermine and block the right of the peoples of the region to decide themselves to their present and future, forcing millions to migration. Its aim is the control of natural and financial resources and transportation routes of energy. These policies generated imperialist racism, fascism and xenophobia.
At the same time, apart from the drama of the journey of migrants from the countries of origin to their destination countries, the European Union is preparing the next day for refugees and immigrants. Ie their exploitation as very cheap and flexible labor and as a key For greater degradation of labor rights of all workers.
On this basis, the WFTU calls for:
– The abolition of the Schengen and Dublin agreements. Dissolution of Frontex and all the repressive mechanisms.
– Stop the repressive measures of the European Union borders.
– Immediate cessation of the imperialist interventions of the EU and US-NATO.
– Direct transfer of refugees from the entry points to the countries of their final destination.
– Increase staff and infrastructure to the rescue, registration, housing, food, medical care and safe transfer of people.
– Creation of centers worthy of welcome and hospitality
THE SECRETARIAT WFTU
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30 Wednesday Sep 2015
2015 is the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar , the icon of the underprivileged and the architect of the Constitution of India. He was born on 14th April 1891.
A Postal Stamp will be released today, 30th September 2015, in his honour.
Postal Stamp is of course necessary and appropriate. But more urgent is the strict and effective action to ensure that the dalits and underprivileged are ensured thier rightful place in the society.
Whether the Modi Government is prepared for the same?
29 Tuesday Sep 2015
Posted in WORLD NEWS
US President Obama will meet Cuban President Raul Castro today. This is the second meeting between the two Presidents since the relations has started improving.
The meeting is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations. Raul Castro is attending it for the first time.
These are welcome steps.
29 Tuesday Sep 2015
Posted in TU News - India
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Kolkata, September 28th – 113 Left Frontal organizations today met in Kolkata at Rani Rashmoni Road into a joint Convention in a determined manner forming Bengal Platform for Mass Organisations (BPMO) to lead joint struggles against the anti People policies of the Central Government and of the TMC led State Government. The epic convention started today at 2 o clock and continued up to 7.30pm in the evening. Mentionable this is the first time that so many Left frontal organizations have come together after the history of India’s Independence with a determined goal of evicting the Union and the state Government. India has never seen such a show of left unity earlier as 113 Left Organizations spanning from every political fold of the Left came together in the state giving rise to the speculation of the formidable nature of the Alliance which is set to rattle the feathers of the power block in the state and the Centre. The Joint Forum has also decided to conduct Padayatra’s in every booths of the state in the districts and after wards will hold District level conventions to form District level units from 13th to 22nd November .Later CITU State President Shyamal Chakraborty told reporters that this mammoth formation with dismantle the power equation in the state and will fight tooth and nail against the anti people policies of the Central and the state Government. He also said that after the advent of the TMC led Government in the state unprecedented anarchy has set in and all these mass organizations has felt the need to come together in order to fight the anti democratic practices of the State Government , the corruption in Government Jobs, the anarchy in education, attack on woman and other pathetic condition of governance in the state. It has also decided to hold district wise convention by 8Th November all throughout the state. Prominent Left leaders including Basudeb Acahrya, Madan Ghosh , Nripen Chowdhury apart from Shyamal Chakarborty was present in the convention where mass organizations deliberated upon the issues and strategy before they hit the roads of the state in unison in the coming days. (Courtesy: Ganashakti)
29 Tuesday Sep 2015
Nagercoil is fully ready to receive the 500 and odd delegates that are expected to attend the All India Conference of BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation. Though Nagercoil is not a big city, the BSNL workers there are making all out efforts to make good arrangements for the conduct of the conference.
The AIC starts from 3rd October 2015 and will be inaugurated by Com. A.K.Padmanabhan, President, CITU and one of the top leaders of the trade union movement in the country. BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF leaders will address the Inaugural Session.
Towards AIC of BSNLCCWF!
29 Tuesday Sep 2015
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The public sector Cochin Shipyard Limited has paid a dividend of Rs.16.99 crore to Union Government for the seventh consecutive year. The dividend cheque was handed over to Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Shipping, by K Subramaniam CMD, CSL.
In addition, the yard has also contributed Rs.190 crore to the exchequer by way of VAT, Income Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax, Excise Duty, Customs Duty and Service Tax during the year 2014-15 (Business Line).
Cochin Ship Yard is one more PSU, continuing in profit. Congratulations!
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