The Industrial Relations Code, 2019, being introduced by the Narendra Modi government, is virtually taking away the right of the Trade Unions to go on strike. This Code states that, workers will not be allowed to go on strike, once the conciliation process is started. No strike can take place till the completion of the conciliation process. No one can tell, when the conciliation process will be completed. Thus, if the Industrial Relations Code, 2019, is passed in the Parliament, then all strikes in our country will remain banned. Hence, the Central Trade Unions have made petitions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, which is presently looking into the Industrial Relations Code, 2019.  

[Source: The Economic Times dated 03.03.2020]

In implementation of the call of the CHQ, the Sangli District Union of BSNLEU (Maharashtra), provided relief  to 12 Contract workers on 19-04-2020 , in the form of food materials.  Com. Narayan Bodas, District Secretary, supplied the materials to the workers. CHQ appreciates the Sangli District Union. 

The birth centenary of the revolutionary leader, Com.K.G. Bose, was observed enthusiastically throughout the country. Union flag was hoisted and Com.K.G.Bose’s portrait was garlanded in the circle and district union offices. CHQ heartily congratulates the circle and district unions for organising this programme successfully, even amidst difficulties experienced on account of the lock-down and related restrictions. BSNLEU has decided to observe the birth centenary for one full year, organising various programmes.

It has been recognised by the scientific community throughout the world that, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution of man is scientifically correct. However, the Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Satyapal Singh has stirred a controversy by claiming that the theory of evolution of man was scientifically wrong and that, it should be removed from the school and college books. The minister has also claimed that the books written by our fore fathers did not say that, they saw an ape turning into a man. The Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of Sciences and The Indian Academy of Science have criticised the statement made by the Minister. Scientists and students from institutions across the country have strongly condemned the statement of the Minister. The statement of the Minister is seen as a part of the larger agenda of the RSS, to change the text books, to suite it’s communal agenda.     

Only recently the bank scam involving Nirav Modi, shook the country. Now, another bank scam, running into Rs.4,000 crores, has been unearthed by the Mumbai police. This scam came to the fore when the private sector Axis bank approached the police, complaining that one ‘Parekh Alluminex Ltd. had cheated it to the tune of Rs.125 crores. Soon the police found out that the Axis bank is only part of a group of 20 banks, which are cheated to the tune of Rs.4,000 crores, using letters of credit. The police have arrested three directors of Parekh Alluminex Ltd.

[courtesy : Times of India dt. 19-03-2018]

The Andhra Pradesh circle union organised Com Moni Bose Memorial Lectures on 19th, as a part of it's circle executive committee meeting, held at Vijayawada. The lecture on “Neo-Liberal Economic Policies and the Alternative” was delivered by Com A.V.Nageswara Rao, State Secretary, CITU, AP. The lecture on "Communal Harmony and secularism" was delivered by Com.M.V.S.Sarma, Editor, Prajasakti and Ex.MLC. Com J. Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary, Telangana Circle, also addressed the meeting. CHQ heartily congratulates the Andhra Pradesh circle union for successfully organising Com.Moni Bose Memorial Lectures.

As per reports being received from the circles, the Non-Executives and Executives of BSNL have responded in a spirited manner, to the call of the AUAB for conducting the 3 day Hunger Strike, demanding implementation of the assurances given by the Hon'ble MoS (C), on the issues of Wage Revision, Pension Revision, Allotment of 4G spectrum and calculation of the Pension Contribution on the actual basic pay. CHQ calls on the circle and district unions to carry out the call effectively, for the remaining 2 days also.

*कंपनी (बीएसएनएल) के उच्च अधिकारियों द्वारा मितव्ययिता बरतने की AUAB की मांग पर अमल किया जाए*

कंपनी के *उच्च अधिकारियों द्वारा किए जा रहे अनाप शनाप शाही खर्च की शिकायत AUAB द्वारा की जा चुकी है*। इस शिकायत की एक एक प्रति कैबिनेट सेक्रेटरी, प्रधान मंत्री कार्यालय में प्रिंसिपल सेक्रेटरी और डीओटी सेक्रेटरी को भेजी जा चुकी है। *AUAB ने CMD BSNL से ऑस्टेरिटी मेझर्स इम्पलीमेंट कर उच्च अधिकारियों द्वारा किए जा रहे अंधाधुन्द खर्च पर रोक लगाने की मांग* की है। बीएसएनएल के हितों की रक्षा हेतु AUAB अपनी लड़ाई जारी रखेगी।
 

वित्तीय वर्ष 2018-19 में जिओ का संभावित घाटा रु 15,000 करोड़ रहेगा- US की रिसर्च फर्म बर्नस्टीन का कथन...
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[ स्त्रोत: Economic Times dt. 27-02-2019 ]

BSNLEU observed this year’s May Day, by organising Save BSNL- Save Nation rallies. This programme has been observed with the view to mobilise the public support for the settlement of the demands connected with the financial revival of BSNL. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, participated in the rally organised at Pondicherry. CHQ heartily congratulates all the comrades who organised the rallies.

Circle and District Secretaries are requested to take note of the address of the venue of the Extended CEC meeting of BSNLEU, to be held at Pune, from 29^th to 31^st July, 2019. It is:-

Emerald Multipurpose Hall

Serve No 15 Mercedes Benz Show Room,

Mahalunge, Pune,

Maharashtra.

The details of the comrades of the Reception Committee are as follows:-

CHQ has already informed the CEC members yesterday that, a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of BSNLEU will be held on 12th and 13th October, 2019. The venue of the meeting is ALTTC, Ghaziabad. Notification for the CEC meeting is issued today. All the Circle Secretaries and Central Office bearers are requested to immediately book their journey tickets. No visitor will be permitted.

The AUAB has been demanding immediate payment of salary to the employees. Initially, it was assured by the Management that the salary for the month of October would be paid on 28.11.2019. However, the Management did not keep up it’s words. Meanwhile, again the AUAB gave call for lunch hour demonstrations to be organised today. All of a sudden, we received news late yesterday evening that, the salary for October, 2019 would be paid today the 04.12.2019. It is important to note that the window for giving VRS option got closed yesterday the 03.12.2019. This shows that the Management wanted to disburse October salary only after the window for VRS is closed. This is nothing but to exert undue pressure on the employees, till the last minute, to compel them to go on VRS. The Management may tell many cock and bull stories to justify it's action. But, it stands fully exposed and it’s game plan is understood by the entire employees. Needless to state is that, the Management is adopting unfair labour practice.

There is no move to bring down the retirement age of central government employees, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, refuting reports in a section of media that there was a proposal to retire the employees early. Central government staff retire at the age of 60. Strongly refuting the reports that the government has moved a proposal for reducing the retirement age of government employees to 50 years, the minister said, “There is no such move to reduce the retirement age nor (there) has been such a proposal discussed or contemplated at any level in the government,” according to an official communique.

[ Courtesy : Financial Express dt. 26-04-2020]

Ms. Yojana Das, is selected as the Director (Finance) of BSNL, in the Search-cum-Selection Committee meeting held today. She will be appointed as the Director (Finance), BSNL, after her selection is approved by the Competent Authority. Ms. Yojana Das is an experienced officer, who has served in the BSNL Corporate Office for long years. BSNLEU congratulates Ms. Yojana Das.

The AUAB meeting held on 07.09.2020, has emphasised the need to build a broad-based unity, by bringing in  other unions and associations, which are presently not a part of the AUAB. Since the future of the Company and the employees is at stake, it is the need of the hour that everyone comes together, to organise powerful movements to protect and revive BSNL. In this connection, the AUAB has decided to write to other unions and associations.

BSNLEU has tried for united action to settle the PLI issue. However, somehow it did not materialise. Hence, BSNLEU had to give call for demonstration on 13-10-2017. Still, PLI being a common issue, BSNLEU has sent message to the general secretaries of all the unions and associations, appealing to them to extend their support for the demonstration.