The AUAB issued notice for a 3 day strike today. This decision to serve the strike notice was taken in the AUAB meeting held today. The meeting noted with serious concern that the efforts taken by the AUAB, to settle the issues, especially the 3^rd Pay Revision issue, did not make much headway. Further, the AUAB meeting held today has also decided to include some more demands, connected with the revival of BSNL. All circle and district secretaries are requested to effectively organise the strike, in coordination with the other constituents of the AUAB. Since, the time at our disposal is very less, the circle and district unions are requested to organise the strike on a war-foot basis.

1. Implementation of 3^rd Pay Revision with 15% fitment.
2. Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, as per the proposals submitted by the BSNL Management.
3. Implement assurance of the Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications for delinking pension revision from pay revision. Revise pension of BSNL retirees w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
4. Payment of pension contribution by BSNL as per the government rule.
5. Settlement of the left out issues of the 2^nd Pay Revision Committee.
6. a) Approval for BSNL’s Land Management Policy without any delay.

b) Expeditiously complete the mutation and the process of transferring of all assets to BSNL, as per the Cabinet decision taken on the eve of the formation of BSNL.

7. (a) Ensure financial viability of BSNL, as per the decision taken by the Group of Ministers, at the time of formation of BSNL.

(b) Issue letter of comfort for BSNL’s proposals for taking bank loans.

(c) Expeditiously fill up all vacant post of BSNL Board of Directors.

8. Scrap BSNL’s outsourcing for the operation and maintenance of it’s mobile towers.

मांग पत्र (चार्टर ऑफ डिमांड्स)

(1)   15% फिटमेंट के साथ 3rd पे रिवीजन का निराकरण ।
(2)   बीएसएनएल मैनेजमेंट द्वारा प्रस्तुत प्रस्ताव अनुसार बीएसएनएल को 4G स्पेक्ट्रम का आवंटन। 
(3)  माननीय संचार राज्य मंत्री द्वारा पेंशन रिवीजन को पे रिवीजन से पृथक करने के आश्वासन का क्रियान्वयन किया जाए। 01.01.2017 से बीएसएनएल रिटायरिज का पेंशन रिवीजन करें।
(4)     गवर्नमेंट के नियम अनुसार बीएसएनएल द्वारा पेंशन कॉन्ट्रिब्यूशन का भुगतान।
(5)     2nd पे रिवीजन कमिटी के शेष मुद्दों का निराकरण। 
(6)     a) बीएसएनएल की भूमि प्रबंधन नीति (Land Management Policy) का बगैर देरी किए शीघ्र अनुमोदन।  

b)   बीएसएनएल की स्थापना के समय लिए गए निर्णय अनुसार नाम परिवर्तन (mutation) की और  सभी संपत्ति (assets) बीएसएनएल को स्थानांतरित करने की कार्यवाही त्वरित पूर्ण की जाए। 

(7)     a)बीएसएनएल की स्थापना के समय ग्रुप ऑफ मिनिस्टर्स द्वारा लिए गए निर्णय अनुसार बीएसएनएल की वित्तीय जीवंतता सुनिश्चित करें।

b) बीएसएनएल के बैंक से ऋण लेने के लिए प्रस्ताव हेतु "लेटर ऑफ कम्फर्ट" जारी किया जाए। 
c) बीएसएनएल बोर्ड ऑफ डायरेक्टर्स के सभी रिक्त पदों पर शीघ्र नियुक्ति की जाए।

(8)     बीएसएनएल के मोबाइल टॉवर्स का आउटसोर्सिंग के माध्यम से संचालन व रखरखाव का प्रस्ताव रद्द (Scrap) किया जाए।

AUAB ने 3 दिवसीय हड़ताल का नोटिस दिया...

आज AUAB द्वारा 3 दिवसीय हड़ताल का नोटिस दिया गया। हड़ताल का नोटिस जारी करने का निर्णय आज AUAB की मीटिंग में लिया गया। मीटिंग में गहन चिंता के साथ यह महसूस किया गया कि AUAB द्वारा मुद्दों के निराकरण हेतु किए गए प्रयासों, विशेष रूप से 3rd पे रिवीजन के मुद्दे पर, कोई खास प्रगति नही हुई है। साथ ही, आज सम्पन्न AUAB की मीटिंग में बीएसएनएल के रिवाइवल से जुड़े कुछ और मुद्दे शामिल करने का निर्णय भी लिया गया। सभी सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज से अनुरोध है कि वें AUAB के अन्य घटकों के सहयोग से प्रभावी रूप से हड़ताल करें। हमारे पास उपलब्ध  समय बेहद कम है, अतः सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज हड़ताल आयोजित करने के लिए युद्ध स्तर पर प्रयास करें।

Unemployment in India has reached unprecedented level. It is 45 year high. This is, as per the findings of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The Business Standard newspaper has revealed this information on 31.01.2019. It is very important to note that NSSO is a Government of India Organisation. However, the Modi government is hiding this information from the people of the country. This is nothing but a manipulation. Protesting this manipulation by the government, two independent members of the NSSO have resigned from their posts on 28.01.2019. It is to be remembered that, this government came to power by giving the assurance that 2 crore jobs would be created every year. This assurance remains only on paper.

The CHQ has already directed all the circle unions to hold emergency Circle Executive Committee meetings, for planning and successfully organising the 3 day strike, called on by the AUAB. So far the following circle unions have issued notification for holding the emergency Circle Executive Committee meetings. The remaining circles are also requested to hold the emergency Circle Executive Committee meetings for planning to the make the 3 day strike successful.

(1) Tamil Nadu - 01.02.2019.         (7) Andhra Pradesh - 07 & 08-02-2019.

(2) Karnataka - 05.02.2019.           (8) Kerala - 07.02.2019.

(3) Kolkata  - 05.02.2019.               (9) Odisha - 11.02.2019.

(4) Telangana - 06.02.2019.            (10) Himachal Pradesh - 11.02.2019.

(5) Maharashtra - 06.02.2019.        (11) UP (East) - 10 & 11-02-2019.

(6) Madhya Pradesh - 06.02.2019.

The AUAB has already given call to the circle and district unions, to conduct street corner meetings for 5 days from 11.02.2019. The purpose of this programme is to make the general public, aware of the attacks being made on BSNL, by the government, and also to mobilise their support for defending BSNL. The support of the people is very essential, to protect BSNL, from the pro-private and anti-public sector policies of the government. Hence, all circle and district unions of BSNLEU are called upon to immediately take the needful steps for successfully launching the street corner meetings. Necessary coordination may also be carried out with the other constituents of the AUAB.

11.02.2019 से 5 दिनों तक प्रभावशाली रूप से नुक्कड़ सभा आयोजित करें- जनता का व्यापक समर्थन हासिल करें...

AUAB द्वारा सभी सर्किल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरीज को 11.02.2019 से 5 दिनों तक  नुक्कड़ सभा आयोजित करने का आव्हान किया जा चुका है। इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य आम जनता को, सरकार द्वारा बीएसएनएल पर किए जा रहे हमलों से अवगत कराना और बीएसएनएल की रक्षा के लिए उनका समर्थन प्राप्त करना, है। सरकार की निजी समर्थक और पब्लिक सेक्टर विरोधी नीतियों से बीएसएनएल की रक्षा के लिए जन समर्थन बेहद आवश्यक है। अतः सभी परिमंडल व जिला सचिवों से आग्रह है कि नुक्कड़ सभाओं की सफलता पूर्वक शुरुआत के लिए जरूरी कदम उठाएं। AUAB के अन्य घटकों के साथ भी आवश्यक समन्वय स्थापित करें।

The extended circle executive committee meeting of BSNLEU, Karnataka circle, was held today at Bengaluru. The meeting started at 10:30 hrs. Com.M.C.Balakrishna, circle president, presided over. Com.C.K.Gundanna, circle secretary, welcomed all. All the district secretaries, circle office bearers, branch secretaries, as well as a good number of activists, participated in the meeting. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, participated and addressed the meeting in detail. He explained about the demands of the 3 day strike, called on by the AUAB, from 18-02-2019. He also briefed on the talks held between the AUAB and the DoT on 3^rd Pay Revision, 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution, Pension Revision and other issues. The meeting unanimously resolved to massively organise the street corner meetings from 11-02-2019 and the three day strike from 18-02-2019.

The extended circle executive committee meeting of BSNLEU, Telangana circle, was held at Hyderabad today. Com. Mohan Reddy, Circle President, presided over. Com.J. Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary & AGS, BSNLEU, welcomed everyone and explained about the purpose of the meeting. Apart from the district secretaires and circle office bearers a large number of branch secretaries and active comrades attended the meeting. All the district secretaires participated in the discussion and placed their views regarding the 3 day strike and that the charter of demands. Finally, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, elaborately addressed the meeting and explained about the developments that have taken place at New Delhi, after the deferment of the indefinite strike. He also explained about the charter of demands and requested the comrades to effectively organise the 5 days street corner meeting, as well as the 3 day strike. The extended circle executive committee meeting enthusiastically decided to make the fullest mobilisation for the strike.

A meeting addressed by the AUAB leaders was organised at Hyderabad today. Office bearers and active members of the constituents of the AUAB attended. The meeting was addressed by Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, Com.J. Sampath Rao, CS & AGS, BSNLEU, Com.Rajamouli, CS & Treasurer, NFTE, Com.Ramesh, CS, SNEA, Com. Srinivasa Reddy, AGS, AIBSNLEA, Com. Sai Goudu, CS, AIBSNLEA, Com. Lakshman, President, AIGETOA, Com. Anil Kumar, President, ATM and Com.Kabeer Das, GS, AIBSNL OA, addressed the meeting and requested the participants to successfully organise the 3 day strike from 18.02.2019.

Vodafone Idea’s loss is widening day by day. It has incurred a loss of Rs.5,005.7 crore in the 3^rd quarter (October to December) of 2018 – 19. The company’s loss during the 2^nd quarter (July to September) of 2018-19 remained at Rs.4,950.5 crore. Further, Vodafone Idea has lost 3.5 crore customers in the 3^rd quarter (October to December) of 2018. The financial position of Vodafone Idea only indicates that the entire telecom sector is in a serious crisis.

The representatives of the AUAB once again met Shri Anshu Prakash, Additional Secretary, Telecom, yesterday. They expressed their disappointment and agony over the non-implementation of the assurances given by the Hon’ble MoS(C) on 3^rd Pay Revision, allotment of 4G spectrum, payment of pension contribution of actual basic pay and pension revision. They pointed out how hurdles and road-blocks are being created by the DoT, in the settlement of 3^rd Pay Revision and other demands of the employees, as well as in the issues related to the financial revival of BSNL. They expressed their serious disappointment that the DoT has still not sent the Cabinet Note, for getting relaxation from the Affordability Clause of 3^rd PRC, on the issue of pay revision of the employees. On the important issue of Pay Revision, the AS(T) avoided stating anything. However, on the issue of allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, he stated that it came up for discussion in the Digital Commission meeting held on 05.02.2019, and that the Commission has decided to refer the matter to the TRAI.

BSNLEU has already urged upon the Director (HR) to ensure that expeditious action is taken by the Corporate Office, on the issue of downgradation of Sr.TOAs from 7100 pay scale to 6550 pay scale. Today, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, met Shri Saurabh Tyagi, Sr.GM(Estt.) and enquired about the development. It is was replied by the Sr.GM(Estt.) that the Establishment Branch could not issue the letter, providing one more opportunity to exercise option for promotion under NEPP, since it is completely busy with the job of preparing various statements for the DoT, on issues connected with the demands of the AUAB. However, he assured that needful action on this issue would be taken early.

AUAB के प्रतिनिधियों ने कल दिनांक 06.02.2019 को श्री अंशु प्रकाश, एडिशनल सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम से मुलाकात की...

AUAB के प्रतिनिधियों ने कल दिनांक 06.02.2019 को एक बार पुनः श्री अंशु प्रकाश, एडिशनल सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम से मुलाकात की। उन्होंने 3rd पे रिवीजन, 4G स्पेक्ट्रम का आवंटन, वास्तविक वेतन पर पेंशन कॉन्ट्रिब्यूशन का भुगतान और पेंशन रिवीजन के संबंध में माननीय संचार राज्य मंत्री के आश्वासनों का क्रियान्वयन नही किए जाने पर अपनी निराशा और व्यथा से अवगत कराया। उन्होंने इस ओर ध्यान आकर्षित किया कि किस तरह DoT द्वारा 3rd पे रिवीजन व  कर्मचारियों की अन्य मांगों के साथ साथ बीएसएनएल के रिवाइवल के मुद्दों में व्यवधान और बाधाएं उत्पन्न की जा रही है। उन्होंने DoT द्वारा कर्मचारियों के पे रिवीजन हेतु 3rd पीआरसी से एफोरडीबिलिटी क्लॉज़ की शर्त को शिथिल करने के संबंध में अभी तक कैबिनेट नोट नही भेजे जाने पर घोर निराशा व्यक्त की। पे रिवीजन जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे पर AS(T) बोलने से बचते रहे। किन्तु, उन्होंने 4G स्पेक्ट्रम आवंटन के मुद्दे पर कहा कि यह मुद्दा 05.02.2019 को डिजिटल कमीशन की मीटिंग में चर्चा हेतु प्रस्तुत किया गया था। कमीशन ने प्रकरण TRAI को भेजने का निर्णय लिया।

Extended circle executive committee meeting of Calcutta Telephones District circle was held on 5^th February, 2019 at Biswanath De Sabhaghar, Kolkata. Com Prabir Dutta, Circle President, presided over the meeting. The meeting started at 11 hrs. Com Sisir Roy, Circle Secretary, welcome all the members attended the meeting. All the district secretaries, circle office bearers and other activists took part in the meeting. Com Sisir Roy, CS, explained about the demands of the three days strike called on by the AUAB from 18^th to 20^th February, 2019. He also briefed on the talks held between AUAB and the Addl. Secretary, DoT demanding 3rd pay revision, Pension revision, Pension contribution at the actual basic, 4G spectrum allotment to BSNL and other issues. The meeting unanimously resolve to organise area wise street corner meeting and general body meeting from 11th February to onwards. A poster and leaflet along with the demands will be printed and distributed among the employees of the BSNL.

The Circle Working Committee meeting of Kerala Circle held on 07.02.2019 at Trivandrum.   Circle President Com P.Manoharan presided and Circle Secretary Com C.Santhoshkumar welcomed all and presented the report. AGS Com. M.Vijayakumar and All India Organising Secretary Com.P.R.Parameswaran addressed. The meeting took decisions to launch elaborate mobilisations for the 3 day strike to be held from 18.02.2019. Apart from that, the meeting decided to organise young workers convention at the circle level and district levels. The meeting has also decided to organise a circle level women’s convention.

The emergent Circle Working Committee meeting of Maharashtra Circle was held at circle office Mumbai on 6th Feb. Com. Appasaheb Ghagre, Circle President, presided over. Com Nagesh Nalawade, Circle Secretary & VP, BSNLEU, welcomed everyone and explained about the purpose of the meeting. Apart from the district secretaires and circle office bearers a large number of active comrades attended the meeting. All the district secretaires participated in the discussion and placed their views regarding the 3 day strike and that the charter of demands. Com.Nagesh Nalawade, CS, elaborately addressed the meeting and explained about the developments that have taken place at New Delhi, after the deferment of the indefinite strike. He also explained about the charter of demands and requested the comrades to effectively organise the 5 days street corner meeting, as well as the 3 day strike. The extended circle executive committee meeting enthusiastically decided to make the fullest mobilisation for the strike.