The 2nd National Convention of Jan Ekta Jan Adhikar Andolan (JEJAA), the National Platform of Class, Mass and Social Movements, and Progressive Individuals was held at New Delhi on 27th February, 2019. The Convention was attended by representatives of more than eighty organisations including BSNLEU. BSNLEU was represented by Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS and Com. Prakash Sharma, AGS. The draft resolution presented by Com.Hanan Mollah, Joint Convenor of the JEJAA, was discussed by the representatives of various organisations. All the representatives noted that the five years rule of BJP led NDA government has devastated the nation’s economy. Severely damaged democratic institutions and has witnessed the worst form of divisive casteist communal agenda being implemented with the active connivance of the ruling party. Therefore, the convention decided to defeat of the Neo-Liberal and communal agenda of BJP and it’s allies. It will campaign to ensure strengthening of the left and democratic forces in the 17th Lok Sabha and also to ensure for formation of a pro-people and secular government at the centre.

Com.M.C.Balakrishna, Organising Secretary (CHQ), is retiring on superannuation today. He has earlier served as the AGS of the Union, and is currently the circle president of BSNLEU, Karnataka circle also. Com.M.C.Balakrishna had worked shoulder to shoulder with Com. Sadananda, the founder of BSNLEU in Karnataka, and has made big contribution to the growth of the Union. CHQ heartily congratulates Com.M.C.Balakrishna on his superannuation from service and wishes him a long, healthy and peaceful retired life.

The AUAB, Andhra Pradesh circle, has submitted memorandum to Shri Kesineni Nani Garu, Hon’ble MP, from Vijayawada. Details of the charter of demands contained in the memorandum were explained to the Hon'ble MP. Thanks and congrats to the AUAB of Andhra Pradesh circle.

The AUAB, Meerut, submitted memorandum to Shri Rajendra Agarwal, Hon'ble MP from Meerut. Thanks and congrats to the AUAB, Meerut.

Leaders of the AUAB, Gulbarga, Karnataka circle met Shri Mallikarjuna Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament and have presented the memorandum. The leaders have explained the demands contained in the Memorandum to Shri Kharge. Thanks and hearty congrats to the AUAB, Gulbarga.

The BSNL Management has introduced Group Term Insurance (GTI) for the Executives working in BSNL. In the 37th meeting of the National Council, held on 20th November, 2018, the Staff Side demanded the Management to extend the GTI to the Non-Executives also, on par with the Executives. The Chairman of the National Council agreed with the demand and assured that the same would be implemented. Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS, BSNLEU and Com.Prakash Sharma, AGS, BSNLEU, met Shri A.M. Gupta, GM(SR) yesterday and discussed this issue and enquired about the implementation of the GTI for the Non-executives. The GM(SR) informed the Union representatives that the process of implementing the GTI to the Executives is almost complete and  stated that now the Management would arrange a meeting of the Staff Side, Management and the SBI Life Insurance, to finalise the terms and conditions for the Non-Executives. He further requested the Staff Side to discuss the matter with the GM(Trg.) BSNL, Shri Ashutosh Gupta, for arrangement of the said meeting at the earliest.

The decisions taken by the TRAI, during the past two years, have hurt all the operators, except Reliance Jio, said Nick Read, Vodafone Group CEO. Talking on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona yesterday, Nick Read accused that the new definition given by the TRAI, to identify Predatory Pricing, was helpful to Reliance Jio. Similarly, the decision of the TRAI to cut down the Inter User connect Charge (IUC) by 57% also helped Reliance Jio, said Nick Read. He further stated that the telecom tariffs in India are "artificially low". Nick Read has demanded that "Level Playing Field" should be ensured in the Indian telecom sector. The views of the Vodafone Group CEO reflect the ground reality prevailing in the Indian telecom industry. Will the government pay heed?

सांसदों को ज्ञापन- 28.02.2019 तक यह कार्य पूर्ण करें...

AUAB ने सभी संसद सदस्यों (MPs) को ज्ञापन देने का आव्हान किया है। सांसदों को दिए जाने वाले ज्ञापन का प्रारूप CHQ वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध है और सभी सीईसी मेंबर्स को प्रेषित भी किया गया है। AUAB के निर्णय अनुसार सांसदों को ज्ञापन सौंपनें का कार्य 28-02-2019 तक पूर्ण किया जाना है।अभी तक कुछ ही सांसदों को ज्ञापन दिए गए हैं। सभी सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज से अनुरोध है कि AUAB के अन्य घटकों के साथ समन्वय स्थापित कर सांसदों को ज्ञापन देने का कार्य जल्द से जल्द और 28-02-2019 तक पूर्ण करें।

Leaders of the AUAB, UP(East), presented the memorandum to Shri Monoj Sinha ji, at Varanasi, on 23-02-2019. The Hon'ble Minister stated that the matters are being looked into. It is significant that the memorandum is presented to the Hon'ble MoS(C), in the aftermath of the 3 day strike. We appreciate the efforts taken by the comrades to present the memorandum to the Hon'ble Minister.

The AUAB has given the call for submitting memorandums to the MPs. Copy of the memorandum to be submitted is uploaded on CHQ website and also already sent to the CEC members. According to the decision of the AUAB, submission of the memorandums is to be completed by 28-02-2019. So far, memorandums are submitted only to a few MPs. CHQ calls upon the circle and district unions to coordinate with the other constituents of the AUAB and to complete the task of submitting the memorandum immediately, and before 28-02-2019.

The 14th Congress of the Trade Union International of Transport and Communications Unions, affiliated to the WFTU, is being held at Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, on 1st and 2nd March, 2019. Com. P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU, is attending this Congress, as a delegate.

The 3rd triennial conference of AIBDPA started enthusiastically at Kolkata today. The Conference was inaugurated by Com. Hanan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha. Com. Anantha Bhattacharjee, is presiding over. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the Conference and spoke on the recently held 3 day strike, issues related to the financial viability of BSNL, 3rd Pay Revision, Pension Revision, etc. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA, Com. K.G.Jayaraj, GS,AIBDPA, Com.S.S.Ray,Working President, NCCPA, Com. Animesh Mitra, SG, BSNL CCWF, and Com.R.N.Dhal, AGS, AIPRPA addressed the inaugural session.

सामान्य स्थिति बहाल करें और मैनेजमेंट कर्मचारियों पर किसी भी प्रकार की दंडात्मक कार्यवाही करने से बाज आए...
AUAB के प्रतिनिधियों ने आज श्री अनुपम श्रीवास्तव, CMD BSNL से मुलाकात की। कॉम पी अभिमन्यु, GS, BSNLEU, कॉम चंदेश्वर सिंह, GS, NFTE, कॉम के सेबेस्टिन, GS, SNEA, कॉम एस सिवकुमार, President, AIBSNLEA, कॉम रविशील वर्मा, GS, AIGETOA, कॉम रेवती प्रसाद, AGS, ATM और कॉम एच पी सिंह, Dy.GS, BSNLOA उपस्थित थे । उन्होंने CMD BSNL  को बताया कि AUAB की मांगों के प्रति DoT के नकारात्मक रवैये के परिप्रेक्ष्य में वें हड़ताल पर जाने के लिए बाध्य हुए। प्रतिनिधियों ने बताया कि 80% से अधिक एग्जीक्यूटिव्ज व नॉन एग्जीक्यूटिव्ज हड़ताल में शामिल हुए। "अब हड़ताल खत्म हो चुकी है और कर्मचारी ग्राहकों को पुनः बेहतर सेवाएं देने के लिए पूर्ण रूप से तैयार हैं ", प्रतिनिधियों ने कहा। साथ ही उन्होंने CMD BSNL से अनुरोध किया कि सामान्य स्थिति बहाल हो और  मैनेजमेंट कर्मचारियों पर किसी भी प्रकार की दंडात्मक कार्यवाही करने से बाज आए।

सांसदों को ज्ञापन सौंपनें का कार्य 28.02.2019 तक पूर्ण करें..
AUAB की 20.02.2019 को सम्पन्न मीटिंग में कर्मचारियों की मांगों और साथ ही बीएसएनएल के पुनरुत्थान से जुड़े मुद्दों के निराकरण की मांग करते हुए अभियान चलाने का निर्णय लिया गया है। तदनुसार, AUAB ने सभी सांसदों को हमारे मुद्दों के निराकरण हेतु सहयोग की मांग के साथ ज्ञापन सौंपनें का आव्हान किया है।AUAB ने यह भी निर्णय लिया है कि सभी सांसदों को ज्ञापन 28.02.2019 तक दे दिए जाएं। सभी सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज से अनुरोध है कि AUAB के अन्य घटकों के साथ समन्वय स्थापित कर यह कार्य निर्धारित समयावधि में पूर्ण करें। ज्ञापन की प्रति संलग्न है।

The AUAB meeting, held on 20.02.2019, has decided to carry on with the campaign programme, demanding settlement of employees demands as well as issues connected with the revival of BSNL. In this connection, the AUAB has given call to submit memorandum to all the MPs, seeking their support for the settlement of the issues. The AUAB has also decided that, the memorandum should be submitted to the MPs by 28.02.2019. All circle and district secretaries are requested to complete this job within the stipulated time, by having close coordination with the other constituents of the AUAB. A copy of the memorandum to be submitted is attached.

The representatives of AUAB met Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL, today. Com.P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, Com.Chandeshwar Singh, GS, NFTE, Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA, Com. S. Sivakumar, President, AIBSNLEA, Com. Ravi Shil Verma, GS, AIGETOA, Com. Rewti Prasad, AGS, ATM and Com.H.P. Singh, Dy.GS, BSNLOA were present. The representatives told the CMD BSNL that they compelled to go on the strike in view of the total negative attitude of DoT, with regards to the demands of the AUAB. The representative stated that more than 80% of the Executives and Non-Executives participated in the strike. “Now that the strike is over, the employees are fully prepared to provide better service to the customers”, stated the representatives. Further, they requested the CMD BSNL that normalcy should be restored and that the Management should desist from taking any punitive measure on the employees.

The Establishment Branch of the Corporate Office has issued letter for holding the Telecom Technician (erstwhile Telecom Mechanic) LICE for the recruitment year 2018. Detailed instructions including the date of LICE etc., would be notified by the Recruitment Branch of the Corporate Office.