The Joint Action Committee of BSNL Unions/Associations formed in 2005 was a new experiment to have joint programmes and actions of the total executives and non-executives for strengthening BSNL and settlement of common issues. Though name changed to Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, it is fulfilling the responsibilities and moving forward.

In this connection a question arises. Is it not possible to have unions/associations with both executives and non-executives. In DOT, there were separate  unions for Group C and Group D. In BSNL, these two are combined and there is  only non-executive unions. I feel it is time to think about merger of the executive and non-executive unions and to have only such combined unions of executive and non-executives. This will help the employees as also the company.

A discourse on this issue may be fruitful. Even if not immediately, it can be a long-term target.