Take all-out preparations for the Protest Chain programme on 20th May 2026, as the IDA Arrear- related file has still not been replied to by the Management at Corporate Office. On last Friday, CHQ had received the information that the management is collecting inputs from the Board Members regarding payment of the IDA arrears along with the salary for May 2026. However, it is unfortunate that the DoT is still waiting for a reply from the BSNL Management. Under these circumstances, all circles and districts are requested to intensify preparations and ensure the grand success of the Protest Chain programme on 20th May 2026. Unity and struggle will ensure our success.

On 29-05-2025, BSNL Management issued letter, suspending all sports activities. The Management has also stopped the facility of providing 2 hours / 4 hours daily off for the practicing of the sportspersons. The Management has stated that, this decision is taken in view of the financial condition of the Company. On 30-05-2025 itself, BSNLEU has written letter to the CMD BSNL, requesting to restore all the sports activities. In the meantime, many sportspersons have approached BSNLEU and have requested to restore at least the 2 hours / 4 hours daily off for practicing for the sportspersons. Today, once again BSNLEU has written a letter to the CMD BSNL, requesting to restore all the sports activities immediately. Pending Restoration of the sports activities, BSNLEU has requested the CMD BSNL to restore the facility of 2 hours / 4 hours daily off for practicing for the sports persons.

The CHQ of BSNLEU has written letter to Ms.Anita Johri, PGM (SR) today, requesting to arrange a meeting with the Director (HR) for reviewing the action taken by the Management on issues regarding which the BSNLEU has already written letters. The following are the issues which will be reviewed in the meeting:-

1) Declaration of JTO LICE results held in Punjab circle.

2) Revision of Transport Allowance.

3) Reimbursement of the cost of mobile handsets to the Non-Executives.

4) Allowing 2nd Saturday as a "closed holiday" to the Non-Executives working at the field level.

5) Relaxation of the condition imposed on sports persons for availing "Daily 2 Hour- Off".

6) Posting of regular CGM in West Bengal Chennai and Jharkhand circles

7) Corrupt practices of Mansoor Alam Topo, DGM, Meerut.

In the 40th National Council meeting, held on 13-01-2025, BSNLEU demanded that, the discrimination between NEPP and the Executive Promotion Policy( EPP) should be removed. While the Non- Executives get Time Bound Upgradation of pay scale only after completion of 8 years, the Executives get upgradation of pay scale on completion of every 5 years. BSNLEU strongly demanded that, this discrimination should be removed. The Director(HR) accepted the views of BSNLEU and ordered that, a committee to settle this issue would be formed. It is already 3 months since the National Council meeting is held. To our knowledge, so far the committee has not been formed. Hence, BSNLEU has written letter to the Director(HR) today, demanding expeditious formation of the committee for the removal of the discrimination between NEPP and EPP.

एनईपीपी और ईपीपी के बीच भेदभाव को दूर करने के लिए शीघ्र समिति का गठन करें - BSNLEU ने निदेशक (मानव संसाधन) को लिखा पत्र।

13-01-2025 को आयोजित 40वीं नेशनल काउंसिल की बैठक BSNLEU ने मांग की कि नॉन एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स प्रमोशन पॉलिसी और एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स प्रमोशन पॉलिसी (ईपीपी) के बीच भेदभाव को दूर किया जाना चाहिए। जहां नॉन एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स को केवल 8 वर्ष पूरे होने के बाद ही वेतनमान का अपग्रेडेशन मिलता है, वहीं एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स को हर 5 साल पूरे होने पर वेतनमान का अपग्रेडेशन मिलता है। BSNLEU ने दृढ़ता से मांग की कि, इस भेदभाव को दूर किया जाना चाहिए। निदेशक (मानव संसाधन) ने BSNLEU के विचारों को स्वीकार किया और आदेश दिया कि, इस मुद्दे को निपटाने के लिए एक समिति बनाई जाएगी। नेशनल काउंसिल की बैठक को आयोजित हुए पहले से ही 3 महीने हो चुके हैं। हमारी जानकारी में, अभी तक समिति का गठन नहीं किया गया है। इसलिए, BSNLEU ने आज निदेशक (मानव संसाधन) को पत्र लिखकर एनईपीपी और ईपीपी के बीच भेदभाव को दूर करने के लिए समिति के शीघ्र गठन की मांग की है।

The All India Public Sector Carrom Tournament is being held at New Delhi from 22nd to 24th April 2025. It has been brought to the notice of the CHQ that, the Corporate Office has not so far issued the required approval for the participation of BSNL's teams in this tournament. Hence, BSNLEU has written letter to the PGM(Admin.) today, requesting him to immediately issue the necessary approval.

The Andaman & Nicobar circle administration has refused to accept Com.S.P.Kalairajan, circle secretary of BSNL EU as a member of the Circle Welfare Board. The reason cited by the circle administration is that, Com.S.P. Kalairajan is a retired employee. This is totally absurd. Com. S.P.Kalairajan is the circle secretary of the Main Recognised Representative Union. He is accepted as a member of the Circle Council. At the same time, it is totally meaningless not to accept him as a member of the Circle Welfare Board. CHQ has written a letter to the PGM(SR) in this regard. Today, Com.P. Abhimanyu,GS, discussed this issue with Ms.Anita Johri, PGM(SR) and requested her to cause to issue necessary instruction to the A&N circle administration. The PGM(SR) has assured to do the needful.

Telangana Circle union of BSNLEU is conducting two day Circle Executive Committee meeting and trade union class, today and tomorrow at Warangal. Com.J.Sampath Rao, CP and AGS, is presiding over the programme. At the beginning the Union flag was hoisted by Com.Julapalli Bharathi, a strong well-wisher and supporter of BSNLEU. She is the wife of Com.J. Sampath Rao,CP and AGS.  Nearly 96 Comrades are enthusiastically attending the programme from all over the circle. Com.Sambasiva Rao, CS and Com.B. Srinivas, DS, welcomed everyone to the meeting. Today, the class on Evolution of Society is conducted by Com. Ramesh, leader of the All India People's Science Forum. Another class is on Political Economy, conducted by Com.Abbas. Tomorrow's class will be on the history of BSNLEU. Com.J. Sampath Rao, CP and AGS will conduct the class. Coms. B.R. Veeraswamy, M.Thirumalacharyulu and B. Paripurnachari are also present in the programme.

BSNLEU CHQ writes to PGM (SR) Smt. Anita Johari to release the formal minutes of the meeting held with Director (HR). As issues discussed in the meeting are important and urgent in nature.

Following the recent meeting on March 22, 2024, where management requested details on stagnation and pay loss cases for non-executives, BSNLEU has compiled and submitted comprehensive data with stagnation cases for review. We echo concerns that accepting proposed pay scales could worsen these issues. Urging thorough examination and discussion within the wage negotiation committee, we request prompt scheduling of the next meeting within a fortnight to expedite negotiations. Join us in advocating for fair compensation and equitable treatment for all BSNL non-executive employees.

BSNLEU is urging swift action from the government and BSNL Management regarding the delayed launch of BSNL's 4G service. With millions of customers switching to private operators monthly due to lack of 4G/5G services, the situation is dire. Reports suggest TCS faces issues with 4G equipment for BSNL, leading to significant delays. Despite requests for intervention, including temporary utilization of Vodafone Idea's network, the government has yet to respond.

BSNLEU is mobilizing employees nationwide for lunch hour demonstrations on 16-04-2024, demanding immediate government intervention to launch BSNL's 4G service and stem customer attrition. Urgent action is crucial to address this critical issue.

The installation of BSNL's 4G network, by the TCS, is getting extremely delayed. Hence, BSNLEU has already written letter to Shri Ashwini Vaishnav, Hon’ble Minister for Communications, demanding to allow BSNL to utilise Vodafone Idea’s 4G network for launching it's 4G service. Once again, BSNLEU has written letter to the Hon’ble Minister today insisting upon this demand.

BSNL has signed MOU with Oriental Insurance Company, for implementing Group Health Insurance for the employees. This MOU has to be renewed from 01-05-2023. Under these circumstances, Oriental Insurance Company has steeply increased the premium amounts. For example, the present premium amount of Rs.13,594 is being increased to Rs.21, 213. Similarly, the present premium amount of Rs.21,876 is being increased to Rs.44,190. Likewise, all the existing premium rates are steeply increased by the Oriental Insurance Company.  Under these circumstances, both BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL have written letter to the  Director(HR) today, requesting not to sign the MOU in haste. The unions have requested the BSNL Management to negotiate the premium rates with other insurance companies also. The table showing the Oriental Insurance Company’s revised premium amounts and also the joint letter written by BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL are enclosed for the information of the employees.

BSNLEU has already sought a Formal Meeting with the Director(HR) for discussion of important staff issues. Management has fixed 23-03-2023 as the date for this Formal Meeting. BSNLEU has already submitted items for this meeting. Today, again, BSNLEU has submitted three additional items, to be discussed in the Formal Meeting. Those items are:-

1) Review the norms fixed for various cadres under the Restructuring Scheme.

2) Implement  the National Council decision on holding a Special JTO LICE for the Draftsman of Civil/ Electrical wings.

3) Modify the arbitrarily issued Sports Compendium, in consultation with the Recognised Unions.

Due to the serious efforts taken by BSNLEU, the Group Term Insurance (GTI) has been implemented to the Non-Executives also. The sum assured under the GTI for the Non-Executives, is Rs.20 lakh and the premium amount to those born before 15.09.1972 is Rs.18,172/- and the premium amount for those who are born after 15.09.1972 is Rs.3,776/-. In the case of Executives the sum assured under their GTI is Rs.50 lakh. The premium amount to those who are born before 15.09.1972 is Rs.45,430/- and the premium amount for those who are born after 15.09.1972 is Rs.12,980/-. Under these circumstances, some of the Non-Executives desire to join the GTI with Rs.50 lakh as the sum assured. They are willing to pay the higher premium amount.  Hence, BSNLEU has written to the Director (HR), demanding that those Non-Executives, who are willing to join the GTI with the higher sum assured, should be allowed to do so.

BSNLEU is continuously taking up the Rule-8 transfer issue of the DRJEs. BSNLEU has already taken to the notice of the CMD BSNL that, the NE-1 and NE-2  circle administrations are violating the instructions of the Corporate Office, regarding the Rule-8 transfer of DR JEs. Once again, BSNLEU has written letter to the CMD BSNL today, requesting him to interfere on this matter, so that the DR JEs of NE-1 and NE-2 circles get their justified Rule-8 transfers.

BSNLEU is continuously taking efforts to remove the discrimination contained in the NEPP, between the absorbed employees and the Directly Recruited employees. While the employees absorbed from the DoT get the 1^st and 2^nd upgradations under NEPP, on completion of 4 years and 7 years, the Directly Recruited employees get their 1^st and 2^nd upgradations only on completion of 8 years each. This issue is already taken up with the CMD BSNL on 09.05.2022. It is also discussed in the Formal Meeting held with the Director (HR) on 13.06.2022. Again BSNLEU has written to the CMD BSNL today, requesting him to immediately remove the discrimination.

NE-II circle union has brought to the notice of the CHQ that, there is no regular CGM for NE-II circle for more than one year now. The CGM, NE-I, is looking after as the CGM of NE-II also. Non-availability of a regular CGM for NE-II circle is hampering development as well as maintenance of BSNL services in NE-II circle. BSNLEU has written to the Director (HR) demanding the posting of a regular CGM for NE-II circle without further delay.

The Corporate Office has issued guidelines on 18.10.2022, regarding the allotment of accommodation to the unions and associations. It is mentioned in the letter that, office accommodation will be allotted to the Recognised Unions at the CHQ, Circle and BA levels. The district unions of BSNLEU are still functioning at the OA level also. As per the letter issued by the Corporate Office, there is no provision for the allotment office accommodation to the district unions functioning at the OA level. This has created problems in the functioning of the district unions. Hence, BSNLEU has written to the Director (HR), requesting to issue necessary guideline to the field units for the continuation of office accommodation to the district unions functioning at the OA level also.