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BSNLEU CHQ NEWDELHI, 20th May, 2009 [15.30 Hrs]

CONGRATULATIONS ! AS PER STRIKE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED FORUM / BSNLEU ON 18-05-2009, BSNL Management has issued orders vide 1-22-/2009-PAT (BSNL) dated 20-05-2009 granting 2 months pay as additional advances and HRA at new rates 30%, 20% and 10% w.e.f. 27-02-2009.

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[16.06.2009]Meeting with GM (Estt.) BSNL CO: - Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, Com. K.R. Yadav, Vice President, Com. P. Asokababu, AGS, and Com. Swapan Chakraborty, AGS, BSNLEU met Shri D.P. De, GM (Estt.), BSNL CO today (16.06.2009) and discussed the issues related to compassionate appointments and casual labour. The GM (Estt.) stated the following:-

Compassionate appointment cases are being settled as per priority, based on date of death of the expired official. Settlement of compassionate appointment cases will be expedited.

On our demand for payment of advance for TSMs pending their wage revision, a proposal was put up for the consideration of the management.

Revision of casual labour wages on CDA pattern is under consideration.

On the demand of the union for regularization of casual labour management appointed a committee to examine the same.

[16.06.2009]A letter to CMD - Absorption of ITS Officers <>

[16.06.2009]A letter to GM (Estt.) - Revision of wages of Casual Labour <>

[12.06.2009]Appeal to BSNL Executives & Non-Executives <>

[11.06.2009]Promotion Policy and DA merger for retirees

Com. P. Asokababu, AGS and Com. K.R. Yadav, Vice President, BSNLEU met the DDG (Estt.), DoT, Shri A.K. Das today (11.06.2009) and discussed the above issues, and the following is the position:-

(1) Promotion policy is under active consideration and DoT’s approval is likely to be given early.

(2) After DPE’s objection regarding DA merger for retirees (for those retired before 01.01.2007), the DoT’s legal call was consulted and now the case is being processed for forwarding to Department of Pension for its approval.

[10.06.2009]Circular No. 10 dated on 10.06.2009 <>

[10.06.2009]Joint Forum Resolution <>

[10.06.2009]Meeting with Director (HRD) on 09.06.2009 <>

[10.06.2009]Committee on Change of Designations met on 09.06.2009:- Committee to recommend changes of Designation met yesterday. The Staff Side suggested new designation for certain cadres. Next meeting is fixed for 16.06.2009. Coms. V.A.N. Namboodiri, P. Abhimanyu and other committee members attended from staff side.

[09.06.2009] Joint Forum writes to BSNL Workers Alliance on joint action against IPO / Disinvestment <>

[09.06.2009] Joint Forum press release dated on 09.06.2009 - BSNL Workers oppose IPO/Disinvestment <>

[09.06.2009] Meeting of the Joint Forum held on 8th June 2009 adopted resolution strongly opposing IPO / Disinvestment <>

[09.06.2009] Implementation of the scheme for various Employees' Loans through Canara Bank -<>

[09.06.2009] Meeting with CMD: - Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU met Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD BSNL, on 8th June 2009 and discussed the following issues.

Expediting Tender for 63 million GSM lines.
Introduction of Vehicle Policy.
Implementation of Maternity Leave, Child Care Leave etc. in BSNL. For Details <>
[08.06.2009] A letter to CMD - Tenders for GSM lines and Wi-max <>

Wage Negotiation meeting on 05.06.2009

In the meeting of the Wage Negotiation Committee held on 05.06.2009, the management side informed that the issue of 5 year periodicity for wage agreement was referred to DoT on 03.06.2009 for its approval. The union pressed the management to agree for fitment benefit on par with top executives, on Pay+78.2% of pay instead of Pay+68.8% of pay. The Management Side said that for BSNL executives, the issue of granting fitment benefit on Pay+78.2% of pay was not yet decided by the management. Union said that in several PSUs this was already accepted and implemented for the executives. Management agreed to examine. Discussion took place on the demands like increment at the rate of 5% on basic pay, Grant of two increments for pay fixation on promotion, perks and allowances on par with executives and pension scheme for BSNL recruitees. The discussion was inconclusive.

Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, Com. P. Asokababu, AGS, and Com. K.R. Yadav, Vice President, represented the BSNLEU. Next meeting of the committee is likely to be held in next week.

[04.06.2009] Cancellation of CCA for A1 Cities stopped. Implementation of New HRA rates in BSNL has resulted in the cancellation of CCA in A1 Cities. BSNLEU has taken up the case with CMD. As result of this BSNL has issued order on continuation of CCA.<>

[04.06.2009] A letter to Director (HRD) - Relaxation in qualification marks for the LDCE for TTA exam held in 2006 and supplementary examination there after, as granted in the case of direct recruitment examination for TTA, 2008.<>

[02.06.2009] Enhancement of the quantum of Maternity Leave and introduction of Child Care Leave in BSNL - Letter to Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD). <>

[02.06.2009] Wage Revision discussions to resume

The Staff Side walked out from the meeting of the Wage Revision Committee on 22nd April, 2009, due to the negative attitude adopted by the Management, on the question of Interim Relief and implementation of the New HRA Rates. However, a settlement is reached between the United Forum and the management on 18.05.2009, in the back drop of the two day's strike notice issued by the United Forum. Consequent upon this settlement, management has fixed date for holding the meeting of the Wage Revision Committee on 5th June, 2009.

[02.06.2009] Meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Forum

A meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Forum is held in the National Council Office, on 2nd June, 2009. Coms. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, P. Abhimanyu, Dy. GS and Swapan Chakraborthy, AGS represented BSNLEU. Com. V. Subburaman, GS, TEPU, Com. N.D. Ram, National President SEWA BSNL, Com. Suresh Kumar, GS, BSNL MS, Com. Hakkam Singh (SNATTA) participated. Based on the inputs given by the management, detailed discussion took place on the change of designation of No-Executives. It was decided that one more round of discussion in the Steering Committee will take place on 8th June, 2009, before discussion with the Management.

[02.06.2009] Meeting of the Joint Committee for change of designations of Non-Executives.

The first meeting of the Joint Committee for change of designations of Non-Executives took place on 01.06.2009 at 1100 hrs. Staff Side is represented by Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU, Com. P. Abhimanyu, Dy. GS, BSNLEU, Com. V. Subburaman, GS, TEPU and Com. Hakkam Singh (SNATTA). The official side is represented by Shri Deepak Aggarwal (DGM Restg.) and Shri P.K. Mishra (DGM, Estt.). Informations relating to the various cadres existing is BSNL and their respective strength were handed over to the Staff Side. A preliminary discussion took place on the basics of the change of designation. It is decided that the committee shall meet again on 8th June, 2009. The last date for submission of the committee's report is fixed as 15th June, 2009.

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[01.06.2009] Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU discussed the following issues with DoT Officers

1). 50% IDA Merger for BSNL retirees: - As per legal cell (DoT) advise, the matter is referred to DoP&W, Govt. of India. CHQ is perusing the case.

2). Promotion Policy for Non-executives: - The matter is being examined by DoT. General Secretary, BSNLEU demanded for early approval.

[01.06.2009] First meeting of the committee for change of designations was held today, 1st June, 2009. Preliminary discussion took place. Next meeting will be held on 8th June. Suggestions, if any, may be sent to BSNLEU CHQ immediately.

[29.05.2009] Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU, Meets Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL <>

[29.05.2009] The meeting of change of designation committee will be held on 1st June, 2009 at 1100 hours. Suggestions if any be immediately sent to CHQ

[28.05.2009] Formation of Joint Committee for change of designations of non-executives

On the basis of the National Council decision, the management has now constituted the Committee for change of designations. The Committee is directed to finalise its report by 15th June, 2009.

Circle / District / Branch Secretaries are requested to send their suggestions to CHQ immediately so that the same can be discussed in the Committee. BSNL No.2-4/2007 forming the committee is given here. <>

[28.05.2009] Wage Negotiation to re-start next week: - Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU met Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD) and Shri R.K. Batra, PGM (IR), and Chairman, Wage Revision Committee and demanded early meeting on wage revision as per strike agreement. Both agreed to start the discussion early. It is expected that the meeting will be held by next week.

[27.05.2009] Items for discussion in the 21st meeting of the National Council <>

[27.05.2009] CHQ BSNLEU has demanded meeting of the Wage Negotiation Committee immediately for discussion on wage revision. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, met Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD) on 27.05.2009 in this respect. Director (HRD) agreed to hold the meeting early. <>

[27.05.2009] CHQ has demanded CMD BSNL to immediately stop implementation of HRA-CCA revision for non-executives in A1 cities, so that there is no reduction of wage due to CCA dispensation. <>

[26.05.2009] BSNLEU CHQ has been demanding that the 10% absorption quota to TTA Cadre be filled up early. Now BSNL vide no.250-5/2009-Pers-III dated 18.05.2009 has issued orders directly Heads of Circles to fill up the vacancies. <>

[25.05.2009] Union demands Payment of 4 + 2 months basic pay as Interest Free Salary Advance to TSMs - A letter to GM (Estt.), BSNL <>

[25.05.2009] CMD acts upon BSNLEUs demand to discontinue with the TACs.<>

[25.05.2009] BSNL endorses DOT order on revised pension rules.<>

[22.05.2009]Instructions to CGMs regarding improper implementation of the Employees Transfer Policy. <>


[21.05.2009] HRA -CCA for Non - exective of BSNL posted in A -1 Cities Protection reg. - Letter to Shri D.P. Dey, GM (Estt),BSNL Co dated 21-05-2009 <>


[20.05.2009]CONGRATULATIONS ! AS PER STRIKE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED FORUM / BSNLEU ON 18-05-2009, BSNL Management has issued orders vide 1-22-/2009-PAT (BSNL) dated 20-05-2009 granting 2 months pay as additional advances and HRA at new rates 30%, 20% and 10% w.e.f. 27-02-2009 << orders click here>>


[20.05.2009]GS discusses pension issues with DOT

Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU met Shri. A.K. Das, DDG (Estt), DOT and discussed about the following issues.

1. 50% IDA merger for BSNL Retirees

The issue is referred to legal cell, DOT and is awaiting the report.

2. Promotion Policy for non – executives

After examination, the proposal will be forwarded to DPE for approval.

[19.05.2009]One major issue of BSNL Pensioners settled

BSNLEU has taken up the issue of implementation of revised rules of pension calculation for BSNL Pensioners as per VI CPC recommendations. Orders have now been issued by DOT. <>

[18.05.2009]CONGRATULATIONS! AGREEMENT REACHED ON STRIKE DEMANDS. STRIKE DEFERRED. [For minutes of the meeting <>]

Dear Comrades,

Today, 18th May 2009, there was a marathon discussion with Director( HRD) on the demands raised in our strike notice in continuation of the discussion held on 15th with CMD BSNL & Director (HRD).

After detailed discussions the following decisions have been arrived at:

1. Two months pay will be immediately paid as advance in addition to the 4 months pay advance already made.

2. New HRA will be paid immediately with effect from February 2009.

3. The wage negotiation will be expedited

4. 5 year periodicity for wage revision will be referred to DOT as required.

5. Pension orders issued as per VI CPC recommendations for BSNL retirees.. Management will make efforts to get the 50% IDA merger orders from DOT.

6. Contract Labour wage issue according to management is beyond scope of the BSNL. However we discussed the matter and asked the management to peruse the matter.

Etc.etc.

On the above basis, the United Forum has deferred the strike on 19th and 20th Strike.

The agreement copy is being put in the website after some time.

It is only because of our strength, determination for struggle and support from all that the management has been compelled to agree as above.

Congratulations to all comrades.

VAN Namboodiri General Secretary, BSNLEU &

Convener, United Forum

For minutes of the meeting <>



TOWARDS TO TWO DAYS STRIKE ON 19-20 MAY 2009 FOR ENSURING:

· JUSTICE TO NON-EXECUTIVE WORKERS

· FOR A SATISFACTORY WAGE REVISION

· AGAINST ARBITRARY DECISIONS OF MANAGEMENT

· ISSUE OF CASUAL/CONTRACT WORKERS, INCLUDED

· PENSIONERS ISSUES RAISED

PROPAGATE ! PARTICIPATE !

SUCCESS IS OURS

MARCH FORWARD

UNITED FORUM ZINDABAD



[16.05.09] United Forum Meets CMD, Director (HRD) <>

[16.05.09] BSNL Casual & Contract Workers Federation issues Strike Notice for 19-20th May along with United Forum. <>

[16.05.09] Circle Executive Committee Delhi NTR calls for full Strike.

The extended CEC meeting of NTR Circle, held at Delhi on 15th May 2009 fully endorsed the strike call and called upon all the workers in NTR Circle to go on strike on 19th and 20th May 2009 demanding early wage revision. Com. H.L. Makkar, Circle President presided. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary spoke in detail on the demands. Coms. Mihir Das Gupta, AGS, Chidu Singh, R.S. Chauhan, Malhotra and others addressed.

[16.05.09] Chennai Telephones Convention on 14.05.2009 decided for massive Strike

The more than 1000 office bearers and activists of united Forum of BSNL Unions called upon Chennai BSNL workers to fully participate and make the strike on 19-20 May 2009 successful. The convention condemned the non-settlement of wage demands of management. Coms. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Subburaman, General Secretary, TEPU, Thangaraj, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, R. Gunasekhar, All India Organizing Secretary and other leaders addressed.

[15.05.09] Revised Pension Rules as per VI CPC for BSNL Retirees issued.

As assured by Shri R. Ashok, Member (Finance) to Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU, orders have now been issued on 14.05.2009 by DoT raising DCRG limit from Rs. 3.5 to Rs. 10 lakhs and allowing revised Pension rules regarding Commutation table, emoluments, qualifying service etc. as per VI CPC recommendations.

[15.05.09] Welfare Committee decisions

Welfare Committee met today, 15th May 2009 under the chairmanship of Shri Kuldeep Goyal CMD, BSNL. The following decisions were taken.

1. The cost of retirement gift will be increased from Rs.2001/- to 3001/-. Cost of memento to be increased from Rs. 250/- to Rs. 500/- and that of shawl from Rs.500/- to Rs. 750/-. Strict orders will be issued to clear all the dues on the retiring day itself.

2. Holiday homes will be provided in many new centres.

3. More courses included for scholarship.

4. New Medical Policy will be finalised soon. etc. etc.

Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri and Com. Mihir Das Gupta represented BSNLEU.

[15.05.09] Strike on 19th & 20th May 2009 - Support and solidarity extended by SNEA(I) & AIBSNLEA <>

[15.05.09] Rationalization and Revision of Telegraph Tariff <>

[15.05.09] 2nd Amendments in BSNL CDA Rules, 2006. <>

14.05.09] Prepare for successful strike on 19th and 20th May 2009.<>

[14.05.09] Com. Homi Daji, Former President of E-III is no more.

We are sorry to intimate that Com. Homi Daji, Former President of E-III expired. Our heartful condolences to the grieved family and Comrades.

[13.05.09] Notice for Strike - Reply to Management by General Secretary, BSNLEU <>

[11.05.09] BSNLEU Protests Disinvestment/Privatization of BSNL- Letter to CMD,BSNL <>

[11.05.09] Pension Issues - GS meets Member (Finance) <>

[09.05.09] Alleged huge loss to BSNL in Wimax Franchise - A letter to Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL <>

[06.05.09] BEWARE OF BETRAYERS <>

[06.05.09] Benefits of Internal candidates selected against DR-JTO Quota <>

[06.05.09] EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM ON STRIKE DEMANDS <> <>

[06.05.09] PROMOTION POLICY: After approval by full BSNL Board, the promotional policy has been forwarded to DoT for approval on 05.05.2009.

[06.05.09] HUNGER STRIKE AND ONE HOUR WALK-OUT ON 04.05.2009 - LETTER TO SHRI SHAKEEL AHMED, GM(SR), BSNL CO. <>

[06.05.09]National Council Constituted. Conspiracy defeated!

At last, after much dilly dallying, the National Council has been constituted with the names of the official Side and the Staff Side. GM(SR) had earlier raised certain irrelevant objections to deny the formation. It was his contention that members from unions other than BSNLEU cannot be more than one third of the total number, and this condition is in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Trade Union Act which stipulates that more than one third office bearers cannot be outsiders. As can be understood by even a layman, this was an absurd argument. The Trade Union Act is concerned with election of office bearers of the union and it has no connection with the nomination to National Council. Further, the situation was similar after second and third verifications, and there was no objection from the management at that time. The representative union has got the prerogative to nominate its representatives. This was accepted by the Director(HRD), but even thereafter constitution of the National Council was delayed. GS and other comrades of CHQ met CMD also. Now after much delay, the management has been compelled to constitute the National Council at last. The conspiracy of the GM(SR) against the recognised union has been exposed and defeated. Congratulations to BSNL Workers!

[06.05.09]SPONTANEOUS MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST ARBITRARY DECISION OF BSNL MANAGEMENT IN ISSUING ORDERS ON MEAGRE ADJUSTABLE ADVANCE. <> <>

[05.05.09] Letter to All General Secretaries of Registered unions of BSNL, appealing for Joint action <>

[05.05.09] Letter to Com. N.T. Sajwani, SG, NFTE on Joint struggle <>

[05.05.09] Circular No. 08. - Two Days Strike On 19 -20 May 2009 <>

[04.05.09] Press Release dated 04-05-2009 - MASSIVE HUNGER STRIKE & WALK-OUT BY BSNL WORKERS <>

[02.05.09] Minutes of the meeting of Wage Revision Committee held on 22.04.2009 <>

[02.05.09] BSNL’S order on Interim Relief - BSNL’s arbitrary order for payment of a advance equivalent to four month’s basic pay. The United Forum of BSNL Unions has expressed it’s severe opposition for this paltry amount and has given call for ‘one hour walk out’ on 04.05.2009. <>

[02.05.09] STRIKE POSTER <>

[02.05.09]Notice for agitation - Protest action against the meagre quantum of interim Relief. <>

[02.05.09] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti

Bharath Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Janma Jayanti was celebrated in the CTO Dormitory Hall, New Delhi. Com. Chhattar Singh presided. Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL, Shri Ram Snehi, Secretary General, FBTO, Shri B.R. Jakhatia, Secretary General, SEWA BSNL, Shri Hari Singh, General secretary, BTU BSNL, Shri N.D. Ram, President, SEWA BSNL and others addressed.

Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU paid his respectful homage to Baba Saheb Dr.B.R. Ambedkar and mentioned about his great contribution to the Nation and oppressed section of the Society. He also mentioned that BSNLEU has demanded that 14th April, the birth day of Baba Saheb Ambedkar be declared as National Holiday.

[01.05.09] [Press Release] BSNL Workers organise one hour protest walk-out on 4th May 2009 <>

[01.05.09] BSNLEU [Circular No. 7] dated 01.05.2009 <>

[01.05.09] ONE HOUR WALK OUT ON 04.05.2009

BSNL management has arbitrarily issued order on 30.04.2009, granting very meager amount of Interim Relief, equivalent to 4 months basic pay. CHQ BSNLEU condemns the decision of the management, granting paltry amount as IR, as well the arbitrary manner in which the order is issued.

United Forum of BSNL unions has given call to BSNL employees to walk out from duty/office, for one hour on Monday the 4th May 2009. Mobilise the workers to give a fitting reply to the BSNL management’s high handedness.

[30.04.09]CHQ Expresses heartfelt sorrow......

CHQ expresses its heartfelt sorrow at the accident death of eight BSNL comrades and family members from Telecom Stores Kolkata during their tour of Kullu(HP). The private mini bus they were travelling fell in to a ravine. Com. Syal, our circle Secretary, HP, other comrades and the management all helped in taking the bodies and admitting the seriously injured persons in the hospital.

Com. Ankur Pakrashi, Asst. Circle Secretary, Telecom Stores, BSNLEU (son of late veteran leader Com. Sushil Pakrashi) and his daughter Suhrita died in the accident.. His other daughter and wife injured. Others who died include Com. Shekhar Chakraborty and daughter Amrita. Com Smaarajit Pal lost his wife and daughter.

Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, GS, contacted CMD and others to ensure that maximum help is given in taking the injured to the hospital and bringing the bodies.

CHQ conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, friends and comrades

[30.04.09] BSNL has issued order for IDA increase of 0.5%, from 46.8% to 47.3% w.e.f. 01.04.2009. BSNL Lr.no.14-1/2007-PAT(BSNL) dated 29.04.2009.

[30.04.09] How Management can refuse new HRA <>

[30.04.09] What is our demand on Interim Relief ?

Interim Relief is usually granted when the due wage revision is delayed. For Central Public Sector employees, wage revision is due w.e.f. 01-01-2007. Already, more than 27 months have elapsed. Management should have offered IR when there has been such long delay. Most of the other PSUs have granted either interim relief or pay advance much earlier. Even after BSNLEU/United Forum of BSNL Unions demanded interim relief, the management did not take any decision. The demand of the UF is that Interim Relief of 50% of pay or Rs. 3000/- whichever is more be paid. If it is pay advance, Rs. 50,000/- to Rs.80,000/- be paid. This is similar to what is paid in the other PSUs.

The management first offered two months basic pay as advance. This will come to Rs.8,000/- at the lowest level. After much discussion in the meeting on 29-04-09, CMD offered 4 months basic pay ie. Rs. 16,000/- at the lowest level. We could not accept such very meagre advance. The workers are eligible for increase for the last 27 months since 01-01-07.Even if an advance of Rs. 1000/- p.m. is calculated, then it will come to Rs. 27,000/.It is pertinent to note here that in the conversion from CDA to IDA in 2000, all officials got more than Rs.1500/- p.m. But the management is not prepared to see reason and comparison with other PSUs and concede our demands.

United Forum is not adamant that whatever it demanded should be fully accepted. But there is always a bench mark below which it is impossible to agree.

When even the lowest executive is being paid Rs. one lakh as arrears (40% already paid and 60% being paid in 2008-09), leave alone the top executives who are being paid arrears of about 6 lakhs or so, why the non-executives can not be paid even half of it? Can we accept such meagre offer? Certainly not.

Let us seriously prepare for the two days strike on 19-20th May 2009. Meet each and every worker and explain our demands and the management's negative response.

[29.04.09] Meeting with CMD on Wage Revision

A meeting of United Forum leaders was held with CMD BSNL& Director(HRD) today, 29th April at 12 hours.

CMD wanted to know our demands on HRA & Interim Relief. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU & other leaders explained our demands in detail. The Management offered 4 months basic pay as I.R.. Staff side stated that this is inadequated and not acceptable. On HRA issue the management was not prepared to issue orders stating that there is a difference between Government decissions on VI CPC recommendations and IInd Pay Revision Committee recomandations. The staff side demanded issue of early orders on HRA w.e.f. November 2008 as ordered in the case of executives.

No decision could be arrived at as the mangement was not prepared to accept our demands. From BSNLEU in addition to General Secretay, Com. K.R.Yadav and Com S.C Bhattacharya attended.

[28.04.09]Workers will isolate those who support management offer on wage revision [30.04.09]<> <>

[28.04.09]Tamil Nadu Circle BSNLEU Convention supports strike call

The Circle Convention of Tamil Nadu BSNLEU held at Trichy on 25th April 2009 has unanimously resolved to make the 19-20th May 2009 Strike a total success. More than 800 comrades from all over the circle participated. The convention fully appreciated the demands raised by the United Forum and demanded the management to accept the demands. Com. Ambrose, Circle President, presided.

Coms.A.K. Padmanabhan, Secretary,CITU, Muthusundaram, Secretary, All India State Govt. Employees Federation, V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, P. Abhimanyu, Dy. General Secretary and S. Chellappa, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU Tamil Nadu addressed.

[24.04.09]Press Release dated on 24.04.2009 - BSNL Employees observed mass-fast on duty on 24th April throughout the country <>

[24.04.09]CONGRATULATIONS: - United Forum and CHQ-BSNLEU convey warm congratulations to all non-executive employees of BSNL for massive participation in to-day’s (24.04.2009) Mass-Fast while on duty wearing black badges. Report of massive demonstrations and successful observance of the programme has been received from all parts of the country. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU and other leaders of United Forum addressed a massive gathering at Corporate Office (New Delhi) during recess period. They called for intensifying the struggle and make the strike on 19 – 20 May a resounding success.

The strike notice and successful observance of to-day’s programme has already created impact on the BSNL management. Director (HRD) called the union for discussion. He offered 4 months’ Basic Pay as IR. Union emphatically told the management that less than 4 months’ Basic + D.P. is not acceptable as IR, Union also demanded that revised rates of HRA be paid according to Central Govt. rates from the same date i.e. September’08. Union also forcefully argued for 5 years wage agreement with fitment benefit at per with executives. The discussion is still inconclusive. Get prepared for the coming struggles including May 19-20 strike.

[23.04.09]Press Release dated on 23.04.2009 - Strike by BSNL Workers <>

[23.04.09]United Forum rejects the paltry Interim Relief and fitment offered by management - Letter from Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD) to Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU and Reply from Com. Namboodiri to Shri Gopal Das <> <> <>

[23.04.09]A letter to PGM (IR) - Walk-out from wage negotiation committee due to unreasonable attitude of the management <>

[23.04.09]Defeat the game of the management to deceive non-executives in wage revision <>

[23.04.09]Notice for strike and other programme of action for settlement of Wage Revision <>

[22.04.09]United Forum of BSNL Unions

Wage Negotiating Committee meeting held today (22.04.2009) and the talks failed. BSNL Management refused to meet the Minimum Demands on Interim Relief and Fitment Formula. In protest, the Staff Side Staged Walkout from the meeting declaring Trade Union Action. The following programme of Trade Union Action are decided by the United Forum.

Programme of Action

24.04.2009 One Day Fast While on Duty

19.05.2009 & 20.05.2009 Two Days' Strike

If no improvement is seen, it is decided to declare Indefinite Strike during the First Week of June 2009.

Mobilise - Campaign - Implement

Sd/- V.A.N. Namboodiri (GS, BSNLEU), Sd/- V. Subburaman (GS, TEPU), Sd/- Suresh Kumar (GS, BSNLMS), Sd/- Hari Singh (GS, BTU BSNL), Sd/- B.R. Jakhatia (GS, SEWA BSNL), Sd/- A.D. Patil (GS, AIBCTES), Sd/- Dhiraj Chaudhari (GS, SNATTA)

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[18.04.09] NFTE's lame defence - ignorance, confusion or concocted lies? <>

[17.04.09] Meeting with Member(F) / DoT on 17th April 2009:

Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS and Com. P. Asokababu, AGS met Shri R. Ashok, Member(Finance)/ DoT today (17th April'09). Member(F) assured to settle 50% IDA Merger for BSNL Retirees within one month. He further assured to consider the issue of Pension on additional increment granted in lieu of Grade-IV and to consider the anomaly in case of IDA merger for those retired between 01.01.07 and 30.09.07. ------ V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU

[17.04.09] Good News! Promotion Policy approved by BSNL Full Board on 16th April'09 after much discussion. Now, after cooling period of about a fortnight, it will be sent to DoT for approval, since new higher pay scales are being introduced. We are making all out efforts for early approval. - V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU

[16.04.09] Yes! We lack that ‘expertise’ & ‘experiences’ which NFTE-FNTO boast!

FNTO has alleged that BSNLEU has got neither experience nor expertise to clinch any issue. We agree with them that BSNLEU does not have that ‘experience’ and that ‘expertise’ to clinch issues. A perusal of the track record will establish that NFTE-FNTO have sufficiently that ‘experience’ and that ‘expertise’ which we lack. The following few examples are sufficient for proving this.<> <>

[16.04.2009] Interim Relief – Discussion with Director (HRD)

Director (HRD) held an emergent meeting with the representative union BSNLEU today. He proposed an advance equal to 4 months basic pay. But we did not agree and said we can accept Interim Relief in case an amount equal to 4 months Pay + Dearness Pay is paid as advance. Director (HRD) said he would discuss with CMD and will inform the union latest by Monday.

Regarding fitment benefit and periodicity, discussions are to be held in the next meeting of Wage Negotiation. Be prepared for struggle to achieve fitment benefit on par with executives along with 5 year periodicity.

[15.04.09]BANK LOAN: After much effort on the part of BSNLEU, the management has signed the MOU with Union Bank of India on 13.04.2009 for various loans.<>

Wage Negotiation Dated 15-04-09 <>

Prepare for struggle for better wage revision

In the meeting of the wage negotiation held today, 15th April 2009, the management proposed that for five year period agreement, fitment benefit would be less than 30% but it can be bargained. Union demanded that the fitment benefit should be as per executives with five year periodicity also. Management side proposed three times of basic pay as advance, The Union rejected it and demanded that it should be a substantial amount. The official side will discuss with the management the demand of the staff side and will hold next meeting shortly. The Unions threatened strike if the justified demands of the workers are not accepted.

Let us be prepared for serious struggle if the management does not agree for our demands.

NFTE - FNTO DUBIOUS ROLE

NFTE-FNTO has made secret agreement with the management for a very small amount of interim relief and have already given wide publicity that the Interim Relief will be agreed today between the management and the BSNLEU. It was also propagated by them that since agreement has already been reached by them with management, there will be no meeting of the committee today as scheduled. The first proposal of the management was only for two months basic pay to be given as interim relief. NFTE-FNTO have already agreed for this with the management and wanted to compel us also to take a similar decision and blame us later. This conspiracy became clear during the discussions. We strongly opposed and rejected the small offer which made the official side to reconsider and consult with the management.

NFTE — FNTO also is propagating for accepting 10 year agreement instead of 5 year agreement as per the desire of the management. A big conspiracy has been hatched between the management and the NFTE-FNTO so that they will get more support from the management on facilities etc. Earlier they had agreed for IPO and VRS for certain facilities and now they want lesser benefit for the workers to get some more concessions for their unions.

Let us defeat the conspiracy and get a better deal for the workers.

[[15.04.2009] PAMPHLET ON WAGE REVISION: Circle/ District/ Branch Secretaries are requested to translate it in local languages and give wide publicity among all employees to prepare for struggle to achieve a better Wage Revision.<> <>

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CEC Call - Prepare for Struggle <>
Observe BSNLEU Day on 22nd March, 2009 <>
After CHQ taking up the cases of HRA to be sanctioned for eligible stations both with BSNL and DoT, the following orders are now issued <>
Organisational Tours <>
NFTE – FNTO AGREED TO IPO AND VRS? (Continuous..) <>
CEC meeting of BSNL Employees Union to be held at New Delhi on 05-06 March, 2009 <>
More than 10,000 BSNL Workers,Casual/Contract Workers participate in the victory Rally at Kolkata. <> <>
Meeting with DoT on 24.02.2009<>
Meeting with GM (Estt.) on 18.02.2009<>
Meeting with CMD, BSNL - (09.02.2009) <>
Meeting with Director (HRD), BSNL - (09.02.2009) <>

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BSNLEU Circular No. 05 dated on 10.03.2009 <>
BSNLEU Circular No.04 dated on 14.02.2009 <> <>
BSNLEU Circular No. 03 dated on 03.02.2009 <>
BSNLEU Circular No. 02 dated on 28.01.2009 <>
BSNLEU Circular No. 01 dated on 27.01.2009 <>
BSNLEU Circular No. 26 dated on 28.11.2008 <>

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Press Release dated on 05.03.2009 - Central Executive Committee of BSNL Employees Union holds its meeting in New Delhi <> <>

Press Release dated 27.02.2009 on Nationwide demonstration of BSNL Employees urging immediate wage revision <>

Press Release dated 26.02.2009 on BSNL Employees to Observe Protest Day on 27.02.2009 demanding immediate Wage Revision <>
Press Release dated 24.02.2009 on observance of Black Day <>
PRESS RELEASE ON F.D.I. HIKE (Dated 13.02.2009) <>
United Forum press release dated on 05.12.2008<>
United Forum press release dated on 04.12.2008<>




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Items for discussion in the 20th meeting of the National Council <>
Items for discussion the National Council meeting, to be held on 2nd September, 2008 <>
Minutes of the 18th National Council Meeting
Minutes of the 17th National Council Meeting
Draft Non-Executive Promotion Policy given by the Management & Our reply
Transfer Policy - Important Modifications accepted by Management after discussion
BSNL Employees Transfer Policy - Modifications & Suggestions

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A brief note on wage revision talks held on 08.04.2009<>
A letter to CMD BSNL - Wage Revision for Non-Executive Employees in BSNL <>
A letter to PGM (IR) BSNL - Wage Revision for BSNL non-executives - Periodicity and fitment formula <>
Minutes of the meeting of Wage Revision Committee held on 01.04.2009 <>
Note on Wage Negotiation <> <>
Minutes of the meeting of Wage Revision Committee held on 30.03.2009<>
Only Recognised Union can negotiate with management on Interim Relief. BSNL informs NFTE, FNTO<>

A letter to Director (HRD) - Immediate payment of Interim Relief to Non-executives<>
Minutes of the 2nd exploratory meeting on Wage Revision for Non-executive Employees in BSNL held on 15th December, 2008<>

Memorandum on Wage Revision presented to CMD, BSNL by United Forum on 07.08.2008.<>



BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.3]
BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.2]
BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.1)
BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation formed
Memorandum submitted to the Chairman, Parliamentary Standing committee on Labour by BSNLEU.
BSNL Management on the move

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40% LDCE for TTA: Letter dated 24.03.2009<>
BSNLEU demands immediate settlement of pending issues - A letter to CMD BSNL <>
BSNLEU Demand Immediate Wage Revision - A letter to CMD -BSNL<>
A letter to Hon'ble Minister of Communication & IT - Request for meeting with the Hon'ble Minister <>
A letter to CMD, BSNL - Wage Revision for Non-Executive Employees vis-à-vis Interim Relief <>
A letter to Secretary, DoT - Grant of Interim Relief to the Non-Executive Employees of BSNL <>
A letter to CMD, BSNL - Early settlement of Long Pending issues <>
A letter to GM (SR) for grant of special casual leave for CEC members <>
A letter to Shri Sidhartha, Behura, Secretary, DoT <>
A letter to GM (SR), BSNL - Discussion on wage revision for Non-executive employees <>
General Secretary meets Director (HRD) on 18.12.2008<>
A letter on Execution of Bond by successful departmental candidates who have passed the graduate Engineer JTO- 2007 examination- relaxation required. <>
A letter on Grant of Interim Relief to BSNL employees <>
A letter on Merger of 50% IDA for retired BSNL absorbed DoT employees.<>
Agreement on Strike issues <>
A letter to DDG (SR), BSNL, Promotion Committee - Demand for upgradation of Pay scales of Sr.TOA <>
A letter to CMD, BSNL, Decline in BSNL market share and losing the 1st position to Bharti Airtel <>
Issues for settlement- Cases submitted to Standing Committee<>
A letter to Director (HRD) BSNL - Abnormal delay in implementation of decision taken in Promotion Committee appointed by National Council – case of pay fixation of TTAs<>
A letter to Director (HRD) BSNL - Promotional prospects of TTA and Sr.TOAs <>

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Order No. Subject



BSNL No. 12-1/2004-TE-II dated 09.04.2009 Declaration of Holiday on 14.04.2009 - Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<>
BSNL/4-27/2007-SEA dated 25.03.2009 Declaration of result of JAO Part I exam (screening test) held in May'07 - Due to continuous efforts of CHQ, BSNLEU, Corporate Office has issued orders for declaration of the results <>

BSNL/38-1/SR/2009 dated 06.03.2009 The sub-committees on Pay Revision, Perks & Allowances and Pension constituted with official and Staff side members: - <>

No.14-1/2007-PAT (BSNL) Dated 06.03.2009 Payment of IDA at the revised rates from 01-01-2009 - BSNL Order -<>

BSNL/3-9/SR/2009 dated 16.02.2009 Special Casual Leave for CEC Meeting <>
BSNL/5-1/SR/2008 Vol.II (ii) Dated 27.1.2009 Grant of facilities to the "BSNL Employees Union", the recognised representative Union of non-executive employees in BSNL - regarding<> <>

No.BSNL/250-69/2001-Pers-III Dated 06.2.2009
Calling for options from qualified and trained officials waiting for their promotions as Telecom Mechanics <>

No.40-12/2007-Pen.(T) Dated 05.01.2009 ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT VICTORY:- LATEST DOT ORDER ON PENSION TO BSNL EMPLOYEES.>

No.BSNL/39-6/SR/2008 Dated 29.12.2008 Grant of the facility of 'Deduction of Union subscription' to all the applicant unions in BSNL- clarification regarding <>

No. BSNL/7-6/SR/2008 dated 15.12.2008 Deferment of strike by the BSNL Employees Union scheduled for 11th & 12th December, 2008 for settlement of demands- regarding <>

No.250-76/2001-Pers-III dated 04.12.2008 Congratulations comrades! Another Significant Achievement, our demand regarding 40% L.D.C.E. exam from T.M. to T.T.A. is accepted by the Management. There will be single objective type multi choice exam only << Order>>











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Circular/Letter Subject
BSNL/7-2/SR/2009(i) dated 16.03.2009 Minutes of the meeting held with CMD on 16.03.2009 <>
UF/WR/AGN dated 26.02.2009 United Forum Calls to Organise Protest Day on 27th February, 2009 - Notice to CMD BSNL <>

JF/GL dated 16.02.2009 Joint Forum notice to CMD, BSNL on agitational programme for absorption of ITS <>

An appeal to BSNL Workers <> <>
United Forum dated 30.10.2008 Agreement signed on promotion Policy<> <>
United Forum Circular dated 01.11.2008 Historic Victory - United Forum Circular <>
Historical Promotion policy <>
JF/IPO dated 18.09.2008
Opinion Poll on IPO <>


Joint Forum of BSNL Associations/Unions of Executives/Non-Executives in it's meeting held on 17.09.08 has unanimously resolved to seek immediate repatriation of BSNL employees & executives to DoT from BSNL. <>






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