All India Conferene of BSNLEU

26 Sunday Aug 2012

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Full preparations are going on for he holding of the  All India Conference of BSNLEU at Ludhiana from 25th to 28th September 2012. This is the 6th AIC, the first being at Visakhapatanam, second at Lucknow, the third at Gauhati, the 4th at Mumbai and the 5th and last at Thiruvananthapuram in May 2010. BSNLEU is one union which holds its conferences in time. Almost all the Circle Conferences are over. The delegates have been mostly elected.

The Reception Committee at Ludhiana is making all arrangements for the successful conduct of the AIC. Today, the CHQ leaders Com. V.A.N.namboodiri and  P.Abhimanyu, All India president and General Secretary respectively had detailed discussion with Com. Moudgil and   Com. Balbir Singh, Reception Committee leaders about h arrangements, programme, accommodation, food arrangements etc.

One problem the Reception Committee leaders mentioned was the large number of visitors preparing to come to the AIC. The total number may to about 4000. The problem is that the Reception Committee has arranged accommodation for only the delegates and visitors. And as such those who are other than the delegates and visitors will have difficulty. As such the Reception Committee has requested that only the delegates and visitors decided by the CHQ come to AIC.

Certainly we have to consider the request of  the R/C.

 

Meeting with CMD BSNL

24 Friday Aug 2012

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Meeting with CMD BSNL on 23rd August.

Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations met Shri R.K.Upadhyay, CMD BSNL on 23rd August and discussed following issues:

1. Implementation of June strike agreements:

It was impressed upon the CMD, the need for early decision and issue of orders with regard to the 78.2% IDA fitment, implementation of Child Care Leave in BSNL as also the formation of Committee with regard to the superannuation issues of the BSNL appointed employees. CMD assured that the above issues will be discussed in the next Board Meeting for decision.

2. Observation of “ Customer Delight Year” for one more year

The decision of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations to continue with the programme of “Customer Delight Year “ for one more year was intimated to the CMD requesting to issue a circular in this connection directing all circle/SSA management to co-operate with the same. CMD fully appreciated the decision and assured that the circular will be issued.

3. Victimisation of leaders of SNEA(I)

The Forum conveyed its strong protest against the victimisation of leaders of SNEA(I) including its All India President and General Secretary and demanded that the same should be dropped. CMD only stated that the issue is pending in the court.

 

High radiation level of mobile towers, handsets – DOT orders reduction

24 Friday Aug 2012

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The DOT has issued instructions that the radiation norms of the mobile towers should be reduced drastically in view of the health and environment concerns. This has been done after a detailed study. The radiation level is very high compared to other countries as can be seen below (watt per square meter)

China : 0.4 Russia, Bulgaria, Poland : 0.1 Belgium : 0.045 Italy : 0.1 Switzerland : 0.095 India : 9.2

As such DOT has asked the telecom companies to reduce the radiation level to 0.92, about one tenth of the present level.

In the same way emission level of the mobile handsets also has been fixed. Presently the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 2.0 watt/kg. It is to be reduced to 1.6 watt/kg.

Both these norms are proposed to be introduced from 1st September 2012. Of course, it is certain that the private telecom companies will certainly oppose these and try to get the same cancelled. But it will be a serious health risk.

In fact, it is a policy lapse on the part of the government. Before allowing the installation of towers, the DOT should have put the cap on the radiation as also in the case of mobile handsets. In the mad race for providing more connections, all international standards have been violated. At least at this stage the restriction should be strictly implemented.

National Convention of EPF Pensioners

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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A National convention of EPF Pensioners is being held at Delhi at Garwal Bhawan, today and
tomorrow. More than 800 pensioners are participating. The Convention is being presided by Shri
Jacob and S/Shri M.N.Reddy, Dharma Raj, Unni Kutty and other leaders are in the dais.

I was invited and attended the Convention. In my address to the Convention I pointed out that the
government should ensure social security for the EPF pensioners. As demanded by the Central trade
Unions, at least a minimum pension of Rs. 1,000 should be ensured for the EPF Pensioners. I also
pointed out that it is the responsibility of the workers and their unions to focus the demand of the
pensioners also. On behalf of the NCCPA, AIBDPA and BSNLEU, I conveyed our Greetings and Best
Wishes to the Convention.

It is a welcome thing that the Pensioners in various sections are organising and strengthening to
fight for their cause.

Onam Festival – Payment of Pay and Pension in advance

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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On the demand of the BSNL Employees Union and AIBDPA, the BSNL Management and DOT has
issued orders for payment of salary and pension in advance for celebrating Onam. Shri KCGK Pillai.
Director (Finance) BSNL took special interest in ensuring that the orders are issued early.

Forum of BSNL Unions continue its “Subscriber Delight Year” programme

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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As per the decision of the meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions held on 8th August 2012, Com.
V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, has intimated the CMD BSNL through a letter its decision to extend
the “Subscriber Delight Year” programme for one more year. The Forum has called upon all the
workers to implement the programme effectively by improving the services to the customers,
providing more connections, removing the faults at the earliest etc. The Forum requested the
management to co-ordinate with the programme intended for a better service and expansion of the
services to make BSNL financially viable.

Trade Unions oppose sacking of workers in Maruti

22 Wednesday Aug 2012

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The Central Trade Unions like CITU, AITUC etc. have sharply reacted to the sacking of 500 workers by the Maruti-Suzuki management.  A massive protest demonstration of more than 5000 was organised  two days back. The Central TUs have demanded that the workers should be reinstated and an independent inquiry to be conducted in the earlier unfortunate incident in which an officer was killed and many injured.

Mobile towers to reduce radiation

22 Wednesday Aug 2012

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As per the decisions of the DOT, the mobile companies will have to reduce the radiation of the towers (BTS) to one-tenth of the present radiation. This direction is issued on the health concern of the people living near the towers. Whether this decision will increase in the number of towers for giving efficient mobile connections is to be seen.

Meeting with Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour

21 Tuesday Aug 2012

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Today I met Shri Hemanand Biswal, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, at his residence to submit a memorandum on the issues connected with the Casual and Contract labour engaged in BSNL.

After submitting the memorandum, I explained to him in detail about the inhuman exploitation of the Casual/Contract labour by denying them their rights with regard to wages, social security measures etc. I also brought to his notice the refusal of the management to regularise about 4,000 casual labours who are working for about 15 to 20 years in the DOT/BSNL. The BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation had already submitted a memorandum to the Committee and the latter is taking evidence from all parties. Myself, Com.Tapas Ghosh, Secretary General and other leaders have already given evidence before the committee earlier. The management has started retrenching workers after it is compelled to pay minimum wage as per government orders. I requested for an early submission of the Committee’s report.

Shri Biswal heard my submission with patience. He said that he is fully aware of the problems and the BSNL management has been asked to give all details in this connection. He assured me that the report is being finalised and will be submitted to the Parliament shortly.

 

There is no limit to the huge scams!

20 Monday Aug 2012

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More and more huge and gigantic scams are unearthed by the CAG one after another. In one stroke Shri Vinod Rai, CAG, has exposed the UPA government before the public. In his latest reports the CAG has pointed out irregulatites and violation of rules resulting in loss of about Rs. 3 lakh crore to the Cental government.

1. Allotment of Coal-blocks to Tatas, Jindals, Adanis, Adag etc. Rs. 1.78 crore

2. Diversion of surplus coal by Reliance Rs. 29,003 crore

3. Land allotment to DIAL ( Delhi Airport private company) Rs. 1,63,557 crore

The fact that the Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was in charge of the coal ministry at the time of this allotment etc. has become a big head-ache for the UPA II. The Prime Minister will not be able escape this scam as he tried to do in the 2G scam.

It has been once again exposed that the UPA government and it s ministers are involved in scams, the number of which are increasing every day.

The opposition parties have already demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister. The Parliament session now is surely going to rock for many days with the opposition parties charging the UPA.