Shri Anupam Shrivastava, retired as CMD BSNL, yesterday the 30.06.2019. In his parting message he has stated that, BSNL will face the present challenges and will emerge stronger. BSNLEU also strongly believes that BSNL will surely overcome the present crisis. The following is the excerpt from Shri Anupam Shrivastava’s message:-

"Today, I am sure with combined energy, zeal and support of all of you, BSNL shall not only endure the current challenges, but emerge stronger and resilient".

Com.Ashok Pareek, Circle Secretary of BSNLEU, Rajasthan circle, retired on superannuation today. Com.Ashok Pareek is soft-spoken, but dynamic in action. Under his able captainship, BSNLEU has grown from strength to strength in Rajasthan circle. The CHQ of BSNLEU heartily congratulates Com.Ashok Pareek for his retirement on superannuation and wishes him a long healthy and active retired life.

Consequent to the retirement of CMD BSNL, Shri Anupam Shrivastava, the DoT has issued letter stating that, as an interim measure and subject to approval of the ACC, the additional charge of CMD BSNL is entrusted to Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD MTNL for a period of 3 months, or till the appointment of a regular CMD BSNL.

Com.N.T. Sajwani, former Secretary General, as well as one of the tallest leaders of NFTE, passed away at Bhopal today. Prior to becoming the General Secretary of NFTE, Com.N.T. Sajwani had served as the Circle Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, for long years. BSNLEU pays it’s respectful homage to Com.N.T. Sajwani, and conveys it’s heartfelt condolences to all his family members.

IDA is anticipated to increase by 5.3% from 01-07-2019. The relevant figures of this IDA increase are as follows:-
Current     141.4%
Increase        5.3%
Total          146.7%

Com.P.Abhimanyu,GS, Com.Animesh Mitra, President, Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS, Com.John Verghese, AGS and Com.Biju, CHQ Office Secretary, greeted Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL, today, on account of his retirement on superannuation. A bouquet and a memento were offered to the CMD BSNL on behalf of BSNLEU.

Today’s Economic Times has reported that June salaries would be paid to the employees on time, since BSNL is having sufficient cash flows. Together with this, the Economic Times has reported that, there is an outstanding amount of Rs.14,000 crores, to be paid by the DoT to BSNL. This includes refund of BWA spectrum amount, excess amount taken by the DoT from BSNL towards pension contribution and non-payment of amount in respect of various government projects. We are enclosing the news item.

DoT पर BSNL को देय रु 14,000  करोड़ की राशि का भुगतान बकाया....
आज के इकोनॉमिक टाइम्स ने खबर प्रकाशित की है कि कर्मचारियों को जून का वेतन समय पर मिलेगा क्योंकि BSNL के पास पर्याप्त राशि (cash flow) उपलब्ध है। इसके साथ ही इकोनॉमिक टाइम्स ने यह भी खबर दी है कि DoT को BSNL को देय रु 14,000 करोड़ बकाया राशि का भुगतान भी करना है। इसमें BWA स्पेक्ट्रम के रिफंड की राशि, DoT द्वारा पेंशन कॉन्ट्रिब्यूशन की BSNL से वसूली गई अधिक राशि और विभिन्न सरकारी प्रोजेक्ट्स के बकाया भुगतान की राशि शामिल है। प्रकाशित न्यूज़ की प्रति प्रस्तुत है।

A question was raised in the Lok Sabha yesterday, as to whether the BSNL was in the verge of closure. Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister of Communications has replied that there was no proposal of closure of BSNL. The government may not have the proposal to close down BSNL. But, if necessary short term and long team investment is not made by the government, on it’s own BSNL will be closed down. All the Executives and Non-Executives of BSNL have to understand this and act accordingly. The question and answer is enclosed.

Following the letter written by BSNL Management, to the Department of Telecommunications on 17.06.2019, much is being talked about the future of BSNL. Many mischievous write-ups are also appearing in the media. A write-up appeared in today’s India Today, has gone to the extent of advising BSNL customers to migrate to other private operators. Hence, with the view to clear the confusions, BSNLEU has issued the following press statement.

The BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee meeting, Kerala circle, was held on 22.06.2019, at Trivandrum. Com.K.N. Jyothilakshmi presided. Com. V. Bhagyalakshmi, Convenor, presented the report on activities.  Com. C. Santhoshkumar CS, Com.M.Vijayakumar, AGS, Com. P.R Parameswaran, Organising Secretary (CHQ), Com. P. Manoharan, CP, addressed on important Issues. The meeting decided to organise district level women’s conventions and to campaign for the Membership verification.

विस्तारित सीईसी मीटिंग, पुणे में दिनांक 29 से 31 जुलाई तक होगी- सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज कृपया नोट करें...

BSNLEU की विस्तारित सीईसी मीटिंग, पुणे में दिनांक 29 से 31 जुलाई 2019 तक होने जा रही है। यूनियन संविधान के प्रावधान अनुसार विस्तारित सीईसी मीटिंग में केवल सर्किल सेक्रेटरीज, सीएचक्यू ऑफिस बेयरर्स और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज को ही शामिल होने की पात्रता है। अन्य किसी को भी इस मीटिंग में शामिल होने की इजाज़त नही मिलेगी। अतः, सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज से अनुरोध है कि वें अपने साथ किसी अन्य साथी को विस्तारित सीईसी मीटिंग में लेकर न आवें। साथ ही, यदि विस्तारित सीईसी मीटिंग में डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरी का आना संभव न हो, तो डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरी के स्थान पर केवल असिस्टेंट डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरी को ही मीटिंग में शामिल होने के लिए अधिकृत किया जाए। सभी सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज से अनुरोध है कि वें इसका पालन करें और सीएचक्यू एवं स्वागत समिति को सहयोग करें।

The Extended CEC meeting of BSNLEU is being held at Pune, from 29th to 31st July, 2019. According to the provision of the Union Constitution, the Circle Secretaries, Central Office bearers and District Secretaries are alone eligible to participate in this Extended CEC meeting. No one else will be permitted to participate in this meeting. Hence, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested not to bring any visitors to this Extended CEC meeting. Further, wherever the district secretary is not able to participate in the Extended CEC meeting, only the Assistant District Secretary should be authorised to participate in the meeting, in the place of the District Secretary. All the Circle and District Secretaries are requested to adhere to this and to cooperate with the CHQ and the Reception Committee.

The recognition period of both BSNLEU and NFTE came to an end on 18.05.2019. Thereafter, the Corporate Office issued letter, granting trade union facilities to the applicant unions on 21.06.2019. Utilising the gap between the date expiry of recognition and the date of extension of trade union facilities, steps are being taken in some places, to transfer the leaders of BSNLEU, under the pretext that they do not have immunity from transfers. BSNLEU has already applied for participation in the Membership Verification. Hence, the Union is eligible for trade union facilities, including immunity from transfers. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, met Shri Sheetla Prasad, Director (HR), yesterday and discussed this issue. The General Secretary informed the Director (HR) about the specific cases, wherein BSNLEU leaders are being transferred. The Director (HR) assured that needful action would be taken in this regard.

भारतीय रेलवे का निजीकरण..

नरेंद्र मोदी सरकार द्वारा, अपने पूर्व कार्यकाल में, भारतीय रेलवे के निजीकरण हेतु आवश्यक जमीनी कार्यवाही की जा चुकी हैं। अब सत्ता प्राप्ति पश्चात अपनी दूसरी पारी में इस प्रक्रिया को तीव्र गति से पूर्ण किया जा रहा है। 100 दिनों की अवधि में सरकार ने कम से कम 2 निजी ट्रेन शुरू करने की योजना बनाई है। हम, CITU द्वारा सरकार की कोशिश के विरोध में जारी प्रेस विज्ञप्ति प्रस्तुत कर रहे

The Narendra Modi government, during it's earlier tenure, has already done the needful ground work for the privatisation of the Indian Railways. Now, after coming to power for the second time, it is speeding up the process. Within the 100 days, the government has planned to start at least two private trains. We hereby enclose the press release of the CITU, opposing government's move.

The CHQ of BSNLEU has already requested the Corporate Office to issue letter for the sanctioning of Special Casual leave, for those who are attending the Extended CEC meeting to be held at Pune from 29th to 31st July, 2019. This Extended CEC will be attended by the CEC members and district secretaries. The Corporate Office has issued the necessary letter in this regard. However, by mistake, it is mentioned that Special Casual leave is eligible for CEC members alone. This issue is discussed by Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, with the GM (SR) today. The General Secretary demanded that letter should be issued for sanctioning Special Casual leave to the district secretaries also. The GM (SR) agreed with the GS and assured to do the needful.

BSNL द्वारा अपने वित्तीय संकट पर चिंता व्यक्त करते हुए DoT को पत्र....

BSNL कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस ने अपने वित्तीय संकट बाबद चेताते हुए DoT को गंभीरता पूर्ण पत्र लिखा है। कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस ने अपने दिनांक 17 जून 2019 के पत्र में DoT को स्पष्ट किया है कि उसके लिए अपने कर्मचारियों को जून माह का वेतन देना संभव नही होगा। साथ ही कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस ने DoT को यह भी बताया है कि DoT से वित्तीय सहायता न मिलने की स्थिति में BSNL के लिए अपनी सेवाओं का संचालन जारी रखना असंभव होगा।

8वें मेम्बरशिप वेरिफिकेशन में गठबंधन(alliance) न करने की कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस की सलाह...

कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस द्वारा कल दिनांक 21.06.2019 को एक पत्र जारी किया गया है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि.

1. ऐसे एसोसिएशन्स, जिनमें एग्जीक्यूटिव्ज सदस्य के रूप में शामिल हैं, नॉन एग्जीक्यूटिव्ज को किसी यूनियन विशेष को वोट देने के लिए प्रभावित न करें।

2. ऐसे एसोसिएशन्स, जिनके सदस्य एग्जीक्यूटिव्ज हैं, मेम्बरशिप वेरिफिकेशन में शामिल यूनियन्स से गठबन्धन न करें।

3. यूनियन्स अन्य यूनियन्स के साथ गठबंधन न करें।