Comrades Animesh Mitra, President BSNLEU, and John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, met PGM (SR) on 19.04.2024, stressing the necessity for a Wage Revision Committee meeting within a fortnight. They apprised PGM (SR) of 30 live cases of stagnation and pay losses submitted to the Chairman of the Wage Revision Committee, representing various cadres. These cases underscore the dissatisfaction among non-executive cadres regarding the unilateral pay scales proposed by management.

In response, PGM (SR) assured that a date for the Wage Revision Committee meeting will be provided after thorough examination of the submitted cases by our Union.

BSNLEU CHQ submitted the above data on 18.04.2024, to Sri. R K Goyal, Chairman, Wage Negotiating Committee, as per the discussion held on 22.03.2024.

Pune, 17th April 2024: Citizens across the country are calling for BSNL to offer 4G and 5Gservices, but the company has not yet received the necessary equipment from TCS to provide these services. As a result, BSNL is unable to offer 4G and 5G connectivity to its customers, and there has been a delay from the central government as well. This has prompted the BSNL Employees Union to launch protests nationwide, including in Pune on Tuesday.

A protest was held in front of the BSNL office on Satara Road, organized by the BSNL Employees Union Coordinating Committee. The demonstrators demanded that BSNL be equipped with 4G and 5G technology as soon as possible. MI Jakati, the union’s president in Pune, stated that the central government had allowed only BSNL to use domestically produced4G equipment as part of the “Self-reliant India” initiative. Meanwhile, other mobile service providers are using 4G devices from companies in China and South Korea.

BSNL reluctantly agreed to partner with TCS to produce 4G equipment, but after three years, TCS has not yet developed these devices. Furthermore, TCS is seeking assistance from China’s ZT Company to develop 4G equipment, which has delayed the process even further.

As a result of the lack of 4G and 5G services, BSNL has lost customers, which has harmed the company. Jakati argued that this situation may lead to the deliberate privatization of BSNL to benefi t private companies. He called on the government to act quickly by providing the necessary equipment to BSNL or allowing the company to use Vodafone’s equipment, as Vodafone is a government-owned entity.

Other union members, including Nagesh Kumar Nalavde, Sandeep Gulunjkar, Kishore Gawali,Baban Suryavanshi, and Manjusha Lachke, participated in the movement, while Vikas Kadamserved as moderator and Ganesh Bhoj gave the vote of thanks.

[ Source: Punekarnews.in dt.17-04-2024]

President Com Animesh Mitra and Acting General Secretary Com John Varghese met with PGM (ADMIN) Sri Sanjeev Tyagi  on 15.04.2024  and discussed the issue of renewal of BSNL health insurance, scheduled for renewal from 01st June, 2024. PGM Admin Shri. Sanjeev Tyagi confirmed that the process has begun, with quotations sought from both PSU and private sector insurance companies. He assured that unions and associations will be called for to finalise the renewal, ensuring seamless continuation of health coverage for BSNL employees.

BSNLEU successfully organized nationwide demonstrations today, protesting the delay in launching 4G services. The demonstrations garnered widespread support and participation across the country, reflecting the urgency of the demand for 4G services. Participants voiced their frustration with the prolonged delay and urged swift action from authorities. BSNLEU remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for timely implementation of 4G services for the benefit of BSNL customers.
 

During a meeting with PGM (Admin),on 15-04-2004, Com. Animesh Mitra, President, and Com. John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, discussed the career progression of sports persons in BSNL. PGM (Admin) reported that the file, including 12 new cases, is processed and awaiting approval for DPC. BSNLEU has consistently raised this issue, including in formal meetings with DIR(HR). It is anticipated that the DPC will occur promptly, addressing the concerns raised regarding the career advancement of sports persons within BSNL.

The much awaited 4G equipment's supply by the TCS is not taking place. News has come that, the TCS is facing problems in it's 4G equipment's, to be supplied to BSNL and that, the TCS has sought the help of Nokia and ZTE to resolve these problems. In the meanwhile, tens of lakhs of customers continue to leave BSNL every month. As a temporary arrangement, BSNLEU has demanded that BSNL should be allowed to use Vodafone Idea's Network, for providing 4G service to it's customers. However, government is not bothered about BSNL's critical condition. Under these circumstances, the All India Centre of BSNLEU has called on the employees to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 16.04.2024, demanding immediate intervention by the government on this issue. All the circle and district unions are requested to rise to the occasion and to organise the demonstrations powerfully with the maximum participation by the employees. Report and photos of the programme may be sent to the CHQ.

Best Wishes and Warm Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi, and Puthandu! May these diverse cultural festivals bring joy, prosperity, and new beginnings into your lives. Let's celebrate the richness of our traditions and the spirit of unity that binds us all. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful and memorable celebration.

वैसाखी, विशु, बिशुब, बहाग बिहू, पोइला बोइशाख, वैशाखी और पुथंडु के शुभ अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! ये विविध सांस्कृतिक त्यौहार आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ, समृद्धि और नई शुरुआत लेकर आएं। आइए हम अपनी परंपराओं की समृद्धि और हम सभी को एकता की भावना से जोड़ते हुए जश्न मनायें।आपको और आपके प्रियजनों को एक शानदार और यादगार उत्सव की शुभकामनायें।

On this auspicious day, let's honor the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and celebrate his invaluable contributions to social justice, equality, and human rights. May his teachings inspire us to strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. Wishing everyone peace, progress, and prosperity on this special occasion.

आइए हम हर व्यक्ति की गरिमा का सम्मान करने की शपथ लें। आइए हम डॉ. अंबेडकर के उस सपने के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराते हुए अंबेडकर जयंती मनाएं जिसमें हर नागरिक को समान महत्व दिया जाता है।  अंबेडकर जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें।

BSNLEU writes to PGM (SR) for implementing the DOPT rules on Special Casual Leave to Society Directors. BSNL Cooperative Societies supporting employees and families, requiring active participation from elected officials. However, the provision for Special Casual Leave, recognised by DOPT, was overlooked in ESS portal. We urge reinstatement of this provision to ensure effective governance.

BSNLEU CHQ has addressed a letter to PGM (Admin) today on impending expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BSNL and M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., which is set to expire on 31-05-2024.

The Group Health Insurance has to be renewed with effect from 01-06-2024 to ensure continuous coverage for our employees without any interruptions. Timely renewal is very much essential to keep the insurance policy active and to provide uninterrupted benefits to our employees, and to pursue our commitment to the wellbeing of our employees.  

We request you to kindly consider initiating the process of renewal at the earliest.

BSNLEU extends best wishes and warm greetings to all on the occasion of Eid. May this festival bring immense joy and everlasting peace to all. Let us celebrate the spirit of unity, compassion, and togetherness with our loved ones. Eid Mubarak.

The All India Centre meeting of BSNLEU is held online yesterday the 09-04-2024. The meeting is attended by Com. Animesh Mitra, President, Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, Com.John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer and Com. C.K.Gundanna, AGS. The meeting expressed it's serious concern over the extreme delay in the launching of BSNL's 4G service. The meeting also took note of the recent media report which states that, the TCS had sought the help of Nokia and ZTE, for overcoming it's problems faced in the commissioning of BSNL’s 4G network. Due to the extreme delay in the launching of BSNL's 4G service, tens of lakhs of BSNL’s customers continue to leave the Company every month. In January, 2024, another 11,81,783 customers have left BSNL. BSNLEU has already written letter to the Hon'ble Minister of Communications, demanding that the Government of India should allow BSNL to launch it’s 4G service, by utilising Vodafone Idea’s 4G network. The Government has not accepted this demand so far. Hence, the All India Centre meeting decided to call upon the employees to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 16-04-2024, demanding prompt action by the Government for the immediate launching of BSNL's 4G service.

Corporate office issued the guideline with revised format. Circle secretaries are requested to take up this issue with circle authority based on the new guide line for cases pending in their respective circle.

As we step into the dawn of another year, let's cherish the essence of fresh starts, aspirations, and dreams. Across India, amidst the jubilation of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Puthandu, Baisakhi, Vishu, and Maha Vishubha Sankranti, let's unite in the spirit of optimism and renewal. May the coming year be adorned with abundant opportunities, promising beginnings, and countless moments of celebration. Here's to a year filled with joy, prosperity, and remarkable achievements. BSNLEU wishes you a splendid New Year filled with happiness and success!

For the past many years, BSNLEU has been celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti. In line with this, the All India Centre of BSNLEU calls on the Circle and District unions to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti this year also.  To organise the programme in a befitting manner, the All India Centre gives the following suggestions.

1. On the day of Ambedkar Jayanti, ie., on 14.04.2024, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s photo should be garlanded in all our union offices.
2. Programmes may be organised on 14.04.2024, for providing financial assistance / bags, notebooks and other school materials to SC/ST students.
3. Since 14th April is a holiday, seminars and special meetings may be organised on 13.04.2024 itself.  Prominent trade union leaders / Dalit scholars may be invited to deliver speech on the following topics.

1. Dr B.R.Ambedkar‘s contribution to Indian democracy.
2. Need for reservations and how it is being abolished through privatisation.
3. The need to fight against privatisation and other Neo Liberal Policies.
4. Need for strengthening communal harmony.

Corporate Office has taken a decision to relieve 10 officials in the cadre JEs (T) who have over stayed beyond the permissible period of temporary transfer under Rule-9. BSNL Employees Union has taken up the issue with the management and made a request to consider the applications of the officials who had applied for Rule- 8 transfer to be absorbed permanently in these circles where they are working presently. Com. Animesh Mitra, met shri S.P. Singh on 04.04.2024, and requested to consider the cases sympathetically. A letter was also handed over to the management.  

Com. Animesh Mitra, President BSNLEU met Sri S P Singh Sr.GM ESTT, yesterday and discussed the  issue of non-recovery of EPF contribution of 73 officials in Odisha and CNTX(E)Circle, who have converted themselves from GPF system in the year 2022, due to cancellation of Presidential Orders. The BSNLEU had raised this issue in the formal meeting with Dir.HR held on 19.03.2024.

On discussion, Sr.GM informed that necessary instruction has already been given to CGM Odisha Circle on 21.03.2024 vide letter number, BSNLCO-A/13(16)/1/2024- ESTAB.   

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Com. Animesh Mitra expressed his unhappiness for not initiating the action by the Circle administration till date. Sr.GM assured to give strict instructions immediately to Odisha Circle again in writing. Sri.Keshava Rao AGM ESTT who was also present during the discussion with Sr.GM ESTT, also expressed his views in taking immediate action in order to avoid litigation from the EPFO authorities on BSNL. 

A copy of the letter dated 21.03.2024, addressed to CGM Odisha by CO has also been handed over to BSNLEU. 

जेई (टी) के संबंध में नियम 8 के तहत स्थानांतरण मामलों का कार्यान्वयन - कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय से दिशानिर्देश

बीएसएनएलईयू ने निदेशक(एचआर)  के साथ अपनी औपचारिक बैठक दिनांक 19.03.2024  को की। उपरोक्त विषय पर चर्चा की गई। यूनियन द्वारा यह बताया गया था कि कुछ सर्किलों में प्रशासन अभी भी अधिशेष से घाटे वाले सर्किलों में स्थानांतरण के लिए जेई (टी) अधिकारियों के अनुरोध पर विचार करने की प्रतीक्षा कर रहा है।

बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय ने अपने आदेश सं. बीएसएनएल सी.ओ.-ए/15(14)/1/2022-ESTAB  दिनांक  03.04.2024 ने छूटे हुए मामलों पर विचार करने के लिए विशिष्ट आदेश जारी किया है और विभिन्न सर्कलों को अधिशेष और घाटे वाले सर्कल के रूप में वर्गीकृत किया है। इसने सभी सर्कल प्रमुखों को विषय वस्तु पर उपरोक्त दिशानिर्देशों के अनुसार जेई (टी) कैडर के लंबित नियम 8 स्थानांतरण मामलों को संसाधित करने का भी निर्देश दिया है।

सर्क. सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि वे बीएसएनएल सीओ आदेश दिनांक 03.04.2024के मद्देनजर जेई (टी) के लंबित नियम 8 स्थानांतरण मामलों को संबंधित सीजीएम/जीएम के साथ उठाएं।. सर्क. सचिवों. द्वारा सामना की जाने वाली किसी भी कठिनाई के मामले में, प्रशासन के विचारों के साथ विशिष्ट मामलों को CHQ के ध्यान में लाया जा सकता है। 

It is already 2nd April today. Our comrades would have been waiting for the CHQ to give information regarding the expected IDA increase, to be paid w.e.f 01.04.2024. However, it is most surprising that the Labour Bureau has not released the Price Index numbers for the month of February 2024.  As a result, IDA increase w.e.f. 01.04.2024 could not be calculated. CHQ will inform the expected IDA increase, as and when the data is released by the Labour Bureau.