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Hunger Strike by BSNL Pensioners on 21-22 July\

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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Reports about the starting of the two days hunger strike on 21-22 July 2015 by the BSNL-DOT Pensioners, as per the call of the All India BSNL DOT Pensioners Association (AIBDPA) have started reaching the CHQ. The Hunger strike is being organised  for settlement of the demands like 78.2% IDA Pension fixation, restoration of Medical Allowance to BSNL retirees, increase of the Medical Allowance to DOT retirees, Pension Revision etc. Thousands of senior citizens are participating in the hunger strike despite their age related problems.

We demand the government and the BSNL Management to settle the issues without further delay. Our Hearty Congratulations to the participants in the Hunger Strike.

Hunger Strike by AIBDPA on 21-22 July on 78.2% IDA Pension Fixation and other demands

17 Friday Jul 2015

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BSNL-DOT Pensioners, as per the call of the All India BSNL DOT Pensioners Association, (AIBDPA) will be organising two days Hunger Strike in front of CCAs all over the country on 21-22 July 2015 protesting against the non-settlement of 78.2% IDA pension fixation for the BSNL pensioners and other demands included in the Charter of Demands presented by the AIBDPA to the BSNL Management and the government. In the Parliament March organised by the AIBDPA and participated by more than one thousand pensioners, the Charter of Demands was presented to the Secretary, DOT. Thousands of Post Cards were sent to the Prime Minister demanding settlement of the genuine demands of the pensioners who have loyally and efficiently served the nation. The government can not withdraw from its responsibility of meting out justice to the senior citizens.

AIBDPA has called upon all the BSNL-DOT Pensioners to massively participate in the Hunger Strike on 21-22 July and make it a complete success! We call upon the BSNL employees to extend solidarity and support to the fully justified struggle.

Central Pensioners’ Convention at Hyderabad on 31st July 2015

16 Thursday Jul 2015

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The Central Pensioners’ All India Convention called by the National Co-Ordination Committee of Pensioners Association (*NCCPA) will be held Sundrayya Vigyan Kendra, Hyderabad on 31st July 2015. Notice for the same has been issued by NCCPA CHQ. The Convention will discuss the issues of the Central Pensioners and take suitable decisions. From AIBDPA, General secretary Com. K.G.Jayaraj and other leaders will participate.

 

78.2% IDA pension fixation – Latest position

16 Thursday Jul 2015

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It is understood from the DOT that most of the Departments have communicated their comments to the DOT on the 78.2% IDA Pension fixation. As soon as the approval from the DPE is also received, the Cabinet note will be submitted to the Cabinet.

AIBDPA is continuously pursuing the case.

The Reception Committee of AIBDPA AIC at Tirupathi

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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A meeting for  the  formation of the Reception Committee  for holding the AIC of AIBDPA will be held at Tirupathi on 6th July 2015. Com. J.Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, AP Circle, Com. Ramachandrudu, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA, AP and other leaders will participate. Com. VAN Namboodiri, Advisor AIBDPA is also expected to attend from CHQ.

AIBDPA Meeting at Hyderabad

23 Tuesday Jun 2015

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A meeting of the AIBDPA Hyderabad District was held at BSNL Bhawan premises on 23rd June 2015. A good number of Pensioners as well as regular employees were present. Comrades Ramachandrudu, Circle Secretary AIBDPA, J.Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Mohan Reddy, District Secretary and other leaders were present. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron BSNLEU and Advisor AIBDPA spoke in detail about the latest developments after the 21-22 April strike and the discussions held with the Secretary DOT and Minister Communications on the 78.2% IDA pension fixation and other issues. He also called upon the employees to fully participate in the strike on 2nd September 2015 called by the Central Trade Unions on the 10 points demands. Com. Namboodiri was felicitated by the AIBDPA.

Cabinet Note on 78.2% being finalised

21 Thursday May 2015

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The discussion of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations in connection with the two days strike with the Secretary, DOT with all the Members and top level officers of DOT on 1st May 2015 had its effect. As assured by the Secretary, DOT, the file has started moving. The note prepared by Estt. is approved by the Finance and the final Cabinet note is being prepared. It may take a few days. The it will be sent to the other connected departments  viz. Finance (Expenditure), Law, DPE, and pension. Once their approvals are received the file will go the Minister and then to the Cabinet.

AIBDPA and Forum are trying their best to speed up the matter so that the pensioners will get the 78.2% IDA pension fixation at the earliest.

Meeting with Communications Minister on BSNL Pensioners issues

13 Wednesday May 2015

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Today, 13th May 2015, along with Com. Sankar Prasad Datta, Member of Parliament, Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA met Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Communications Minister in his office in the Parliament House and discussed in detail about certain major issues of the BSNL/DOT Pensioners. Letters were handed over  by MP as also AIBDPA  on these demands.

With regard to 78.2% IDA pension fixation, the issue was explained and it was requested that the Cabinet Note and further actions be speeded up so that the pensioners will get the relief with out further delay. The background was also explained.  It was also requested that Pension Revision should be automatic along with wage revision. Minister agreed to favourably consider both the points. Then he stated that he is getting a large number of SMS from pensioners on these issues and is it a planned action. We told that no such decision has been taken by our union, but it proves that the pensioners are restless and decision should be taken urgently.

With regard to restoration of Medical Allowance to BSNL pensioners and allotment of staff quarters at reduced rate instead of market rate, he agreed to consider the same.

The Minister stated that he has got the letter from the Forum for a meeting with him and that such a meeting will be arranged along with the DOT officers. The Minister stated that government is making all out efforts to improve the financial position of BSNL and MTNL. We pointed out that the Forum is on a Save BSNL Campaign and the unions are taking all actions for the revival. Com.Namboodiri requested that such a meeting be held early. He agreed.

The meeting was very cordial and the Minister patiently heard all our points. Thanks to Com. Sankar Prasad Datta, MP, for arranging the meeting.

 

AIBDPA CEC closes with Clarion Call for Struggle

29 Wednesday Apr 2015

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The Central Executive Committee meeting has concluded  today with the clarion call to help the worst earth quake victims of Nepal and North India by collecting donations by branches and sending the amount directly to the relief fund.

The CEC also decided for two phased agitational programme demanding lmmediate issuance of order on extending the benefit of 78.2 per cent IDA merger and restoration of medical allowance.

1. Post card campaign to Prime Minister during third week of May, 2015.

2. Two days relay hunger fast before the CCA offices on July 21,22, 2015.

The interim report and accounts were adopted unanimously after the reply to discussion by Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary.Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri spoke emphasising the importance of stengthening the organisation.

The CEC decided to hold the next All India Conference in Andhra Pradesh.

Resolutions presented on important issues by Coms.Susata Ghosh and R.Aravindakshan Nair were adopted. The reception committee had made excellent arrangements which made the CEC memorable.

The historic CEC came to an end with the inspiring concluding speech by Com.A.K.Bhattacharjee and International Song by Com.Sanjib Banarjee, Circle Secretary, Kolkata. (Coutesy: AIBDPA website)