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[12.06.2009]Appeal to BSNL Executives & Non-Executives <>www.bsnleuchq.com

[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. <>