The AUAB has given call for a three day strike, which will start from 18-02-2019. Very serious preparations have to be made for this strike. Hence, CHQ directs that all Circle Executive Committee meetings and District Executive Committee meetings of BSNLEU should be conducted immediately, for the effectively planning and successfully organising the strike. Since not much time is available, the Circle and District Executive Committee meetings may be conducted as emergency meetings. Reports of the meetings may be sent to the CHQ.

In the last meeting of the National Council, BSNLEU demanded that the JE LICE should not be conducted as ‘on-line’ exam and should be conducted as an ‘off-line’ exam. BSNLEU pointed out the poor results of the JE LICE, conducted as an ‘on-line’ exam. The Director (HR), who is the Chairperson of the National Council, accepted the demand of BSNLEU that the JE LICE should be conducted as an ‘off-line’ exam. However, the Recruitment Branch of the Corporate Office was delaying this issue unnecessarily. BSNLEU had taken this to the notice of the Director (HR) several times. As a result of this, BSNLEU was called for discussion yesterday by Ms. Samita Luthra, GM (Rectt.). Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS and Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS, participated. BSNLEU expressed it’s unhappiness that this issue was being dragged on by the Recruitment Branch. Ultimately, the GM (Rectt.) agreed to conduct the JE LICE as an ‘off-line’ exam.

CHQ is extremely sorry to inform that the wife of Com.M.S.Kadian, circle secretary, BSNLEU, Haryana, had passed away today, after prolonged illness. She has been suffering from cancer, for the past many years. She breathed her last today at the RR Hospital, New Delhi. CHQ conveys it's heartfelt condolences to Com.M.S.Kadian and other members of his family.

An inspiring election campaign meeting was organised at Varanasi today, addressed by the General Secretary. The meeting was presided over by Com.Anil Sharma, District President. Com.Chandrama Yadav, District Secretary, welcomed. Com.K.R. Yadav, Circle Secretary in charge, Com.Nithyanand Mishra, ACS, addressed the meeting. In his address, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, explained in detail about the so called financial crisis which has engulfed BSNL, the steps being taken by government, in the name of BSNL’s revival. He firmly demanded that BSNL should be extended with soft loan for the revival of the Company. He also explained about the achievements of BSNLEU, in last three years. A large number of employees, including members of other unions and executives listened to the speeches.

During General Secretary, Com.P.Abhimanyu’s visit to Hyderabad on 25.10.2019, a Press Conference was addressed by him, wherein the General Secretary has explained about the various aspects of the revival package, approved by the Cabinet, such as allotment of 4G spectrum, implementation of VRS, monetisation of assets, etc.

Satya Nadella is the Indian, who migrated to the United States and has become the CEO of Microsoft. Satya Nadella, refers to India as a multicultural society, where he grew up. He has stated that, India is a great place to grow up where he celebrated Eid, Christmas and Diwali. As some one who grew up in India, he feels sad about what is happening here (the implementation of CAA). At the same time, he has expressed his gratitude to the American immigration policy, which has enabled him to become the Chief of the Microsoft, which is a multinational giant. Even after achieving a great position in the US, Satya Nadella feels concerned about the CAA. Really great.

[Source: News18.com, dated 14.01.2020]

BSNLEU wishes a very Happy Mahavir Jayanti to all the comrades.

Dear Comrades, 

This is an appeal to all the employees of BSNL, to massively participate in and support AUAB's Twitter Campaign, for the immediate launching of BSNL's 4G service and also for BSNL's Revival. 

As per the Revival plan approved by the Union Cabinet, BSNL's 4G service should have been launched by this time. But, unfortunately, due to various reasons best known to BSNL Management and the DoT, BSNL's 4G Launching is getting terribly delayed. The  sufferers due to this delay, are the citizens of India, especially the people in the rural areas, where still the internet services have not reached. 

Furthermore, the delay is adversely affecting the revenue generation of the BSNL. As the employees of the BSNL, this is our bread and butter issue. Hence, we  appeal to you all to massively participate in the Twitter Campaign on 10.08.2020, between 11:00 hrs and 13:00 hrs and to make it a big success.

Kindly tweet with the hashtag

#BSNL4GNow

An All India tour programme, to be addressed by the General Secretaries / leaders of All Unions and Associations has already been finalised, for organising the forthcoming two day strike to be held on 12^th & 13^th December, 2017. This tour programme is already updated on CHQ website. All the circle secretaries are requested to take this decision seriously, and organise the tour programme strictly as per the schedule.

The All Unions and Associations of BSNL, Chattishgarh circle, met shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications, at Raipur today, and submitted the Memorandam, demanding Wage Revision and opposing formation of Subsidiary Tower Company. The Hon'ble Minister assured to look into. The CHQ of BSNLEU heartily congratulates the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, Chhattisgarh circle, for taking the initiative to meet the Hon'ble Minister.

BSNLEU is extremely pained to hear that Com.Md.Amin, former General Secretary of CITU, passed away yesterday (12.02.2018). He was 89 years old. He had been a minister in the West Bengal Left Front government and had also been member of the Rajya Sabha twice. Com.Md. Amin had been a great friend of BSNLEU, and had addressed many of it's CEC meetings and also All India Conferences. BSNLEU pays it's respectful homage to the departed leader, and offers heartfelt condolences to the members of his family. 

BSNLEU has already urged upon the CMD BSNL to hold the Welfare Board meeting. However, so far, no notification has been issued for the meeting. The BSNLEU representatives who met Shri S.K. Sinha, GM (Admn.) today, once again insisted to issue notification for the meeting. The GM (Admn.) assured to do the needful at the earliest.

ड्रामेबाजी पर विश्वास मत कीजिए

06.11.2018 को DoT ने CMD BSNL को पत्र लिखा और स्पष्ट रूप से हमारी प्रमुख मांगों जैसे 3rd पे रिवीजन, BSNL को 4G स्पेक्ट्रम का आवंटन और वास्तविक मूल वेतन पर पेंशन कॉन्ट्रिब्यूशन को रिजेक्ट कर दिया। AUAB के लीडर्स ने 13.11.2018 की मीटिंग में यह बात डायरेक्टर (एच आर) के संज्ञान में लाई और पुरजोर तरीके से अपना विरोध व्यक्त किया। परिणामस्वरूप यह मुद्दा डायरेक्टर (एच आर) द्वारा सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम के समक्ष प्रस्तुत किया गया। यह ज्ञात हुआ है कि अगले दिन सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम ने उस अधिकारी को,जिसके हस्ताक्षर से पत्र जारी हुआ था, को तलब किया और उनसे पूछा गया कि बगैर सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम को बताए उन्होंने यह पत्र कैसे जारी कर दिया।

जहां तक हमारा सवाल है, ये सब ड्रामेबाजी है और हम इस तरह की कहानियों पर विश्वास नही कर सकते। ये वही सेक्रेटरी, टेलीकॉम है जो माननीय संचार मंत्री द्वारा दिए गए आश्वासनों पर बगैर कार्यवाही किए आश्वासनों को 8 माह तक दबाए बैठी रही। हम, अब और, इस तरह की कहानी पर विश्वास करने के लिए तैयार नही है। हम अब सीधे सीधे कार्यवाही चाहते हैं। केवल सभी 1.85 लाख कर्मियों की अनिश्चितकालीन हड़ताल ही संचार भवन में बैठे लोगों को सार्थक कार्यवाही के लिए बाध्य कर सकती है। अतः किस्से कहानियों पर विश्वास न करें और अनिश्चितकालीन हड़ताल की सफलता के लिए पूर्ण रूप से तैयारी शुरू करें।

During the discussion with Ms. Samita Luthra, GM(Rectt.), held yesterday, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS and Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.GS, insisted upon the following issues also:-

1. Holding of the JE LICE as already been greatly delayed. Hence, the examination should be conducted as early as possible. The GM (Rectt.) responded that at least two months time is required to make the preparations for ‘off-line’ exam.
2. The questions of the last JE LICE, held on 28.01.2018, were of very high standard. Hence, only very less number of candidates were able to pass. Hence, the standard of the questions should not be very high. The GM(Rectt.) told that this matter would be looked into.

During the discussion, the GM(Rectt.) informed that the ‘off-line’ JE LICE would be conducted as an objective type with OMR (Optical Marker Reader). 

The General Secretaries of the constituents of the AUAB met Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL today and demanded that the notices for imposing break-in-service under FR 17A should be withdrawn immediately. They further drew the attention of the CMD BSNL to the crises going on at the field level due to the disconnection of electricity connections and demanded suitable action. They also demanded that the ban imposed by the Corporate Office on CAPEX should be withdrawn immediately. The CMD BSNL assured to look into.

Election campaign meetings were held at Ferozepur and Kotkapura, (FZ) on 29-08-2019. At Ferozepur Com. Ajay Kumar presided over the meeting. Com. Balwant Singh, Circle Vice President, Sudama Mishra, Assistant Circle Secretary, Com. M.S Bajwa, District President and Tarsem Singh, District Secretary addressed the meetings at Ferozpur and Kotkapura. Com. Balbir Singh, Vice President, elaborately explained the Financial crisis in BSNL, staff issues, VRS, reduction of age from present 60 years to 58 years.

The Ghaziabad CEC meeting, held on 12th & 13th October, 2019, has decided that all circle unions should hold their Executive Committee meetings during the period from 01^st to 15th November, 2019. The decisions of the Ghaziabad CEC meeting, with regards to the review of the 8th Membership Verification, organising the campaign for the 8th January, 2020 General Strike, etc., should be reported by the Central Office bearers in these Circle Executive Committee meetings. Many of the circle unions have already issued notification to hold their Executive Committee meetings. CHQ requests that the remaining circles should also complete their Executive Committee meetings within the stipulated time. In any case, all the Circle Executive Committee meetings should be completed by 15th November, 2019. Thereafter, all the District Executive Committee meetings should be conducted during the period from 16^th to 30^th November, 2019. In those meetings also, the decisions of the Ghaziabad CEC meeting should be reported.

As per the vote percentage secured by BSNLEU in the last Membership Verification, it is entitled to nominate 8 Staff Side members to the Councils. The All India Centre meeting of BSNLEU, held today, has decided to nominate the following comrades to the Staff Side of the National Council.

1. Com.Animesh Mitra, President.
2. Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary.
3. Com.Swapan Chakraborty, Dy. General Secretary.
4. Com.J. Sampath Rao, CS, Telangana.
5. Com.N.K. Nalawade, CS, Maharashtra.
6. Com.S. Chellappa, Asst. General Secretary.
7. Com.Santosh Kumar, CS, Kerala.
8. Com.S.R. Das, CS, Odisha.

An Air India Express plane met with a tragic accident at the Kozhikode airport yesterday. 18 persons, including the two pilots, were killed in the accident. The Vande Bharat flight was carrying 190 people from Dubai. While landing in rain and bad weather, the Aircraft skid from the runway. In the impact of the accident, the Boeing 737 Aircraft got split into two. BSNLEU expresses deep grief and pays homage to the people killed in the accident.