2014

Memorandum to the Prime Minister

As per the decision of the Forum, a Memorandum was prepared and presented to the Prime Minister on 14-02-2014 on the following burning issues facing BSNL and its workers:

1. No Merger of BSNL and MTNL without settling the question of MTNL’s huge liability and disinvestment as also the HR Issues
2. No formation of subsidiary Tower Company as proposed
3. Revival of BSNL.
4. Loss on rural services should be compensated to BSNL
5. Provide soft loan to BSNL for procurement of equipment etc.

The Forum also expressed it s strong protest against the non-discussion of these issues by the BSNL Management as also DOT.

Lunch Hour Demonstrations on 28-02-2014

As per decision of the Forum meeting held on 27-02-2014, lunch hour demonstrations were held on 28-02-2014 against merger of BSNL & MTNL and formation of companies bifurcating BSNL. Though at short notice,  the programme was well responded by the workers.

Superannuation benefits of Directly Recruited employees

The Forum leaders met the High Power Committee appointed by the Management on 14-02-2014 and discussed about the superannuation benefits to the BSNL recruited employees. Forum leaders insisted for 30% benefits as per the guide lines of DPE. The management was prepared to provide only 20%. A detailed letter on our demands was given to the management.

Merger of BSNL and MTNL

The Forum wrote a strong letter to the BSNL Management and DOT opposing the proposed merger of BSNL and MTNL and warned that if any arbitrary decision is taken, the workers will be compelled to go on agitational programmes including indefinite strike. It was assured by DOT that the concerns raised by the unions will be taken in to consideration and the unions will be consulted before any final decision is taken.

Pension Contribution

Forum demanded the DOT that the pension  contribution to be paid by BSNL to DOT should be on the actual basic salary and not on the maximum of the scale as is being calculated at present. No decision was taken in the matter. (To be continued)

Meeting with CMD BSNL on 30-11-2013

A meeting of the Forum with the CMD, Shri R.K.Upahyay was held on 30-11-2013, which was participated by the General Secretaries of the Unions. The demands of the workers as well as the proposals for the revival of BSNL were discussed in detail.

12^th December 2013 Parliament March by Central Trade Unions

As per the decision of the meeting of the Forum held on 9^th October 2013, the BSNL employees in large numbers participated in the Parliament March held on 12^th December 2013 as peer the call of the Central Trade Unions on the 10 Point demands raised by them.

2013 was also a year of struggles by the BSNL workers as per the call of the Forum. 20 meetings of the Forum was held in the year and important decisions taken. (to be continued)