Due to incessant rains, flood warning was issued yesterday, to Kota and Jhalawar districts of Rajasthan circle.  CHQ immediately took up the case with the GM(SR), BSNL CO., yesterday itself and requested for needful intervention. However, today, the CS, BSNLEU, Rajasthan circle, reported that the rain has stopped and that the situation is normal in both the above mentioned districts and that the voting is taking place normally.

CHQ received complaint that the ballot papers, for casting postal votes, were not despatched on time in Andhra Pradesh circle. The General Secretary met the GM(SR), BSNL CO, on 05.09.2019 itself, and sought remedial action. Assurance was also given that needful action would be taken. Despite, this timely intervention by the CHQ, it is complained by the AP circle union and the Tirupati District union, that two officials on deputation at Tirupati, did not get their ballot papers. Once again the matter has been taken to the notice of the Chief Returning Officer and the GM(SR), BSNL CO., for appropriate action by them.

The 8th Membership Verification, for granting recognition to the Non-Executive union / unions has started today, as per the schedule. As per reports being received by the CHQ from various circles, the voting is taking place briskly and without any major problem. All the circle and district unions are monitoring the situation. The CHQ is in constant touch with the various circle unions.

Voting is completed in the great democratic exercise of 8th Membership Verification in BSNL. The polling has been by and large peaceful. BSNLEU heartily thanks the voters who have participated in this democratic exercise. BSNLEU also thanks the Management for successfully organising the polling. Lastly, CHQ heartily congratulates all the leaders and cadres of BSNLEU, who have toiled hard in this 8th Membership Verification.

Polling for the 8th Membership Verification has been successfully completed yesterday. However, on the day of the polling, CHQ received two bad news also. Com.Victor, District Treasurer, BSNLEU, Davengere, passed away at 12.00 noon due to massive heart attack.  He had been a very sincere and dedicated comrade. Similarly, Com.Abhaya Kumar Sahoo of Dhenkanal SSA of Odisha circle has also passed away. On returning home immediately after casting his vote, Com.Abhaya Kumar Sahoo, suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. BSNLEU dips it’s banner and pays it’s respectful homage to both the comrades. CHQ also expresses it’s heartfelt condolences to the families of Com.Victor and Com.Abhaya Kumar Sahoo.

8वें मेम्बरशिप वेरिफिकेशन हेतु चुनाव प्रक्रिया सम्पन्न...
BSNL में 8वें मेम्बरशिप वेरिफिकेशन हेतु मतदान बेहद प्रजातांत्रिक तरीके से सम्पन्न हुआ। कमोबेश, मतदान शांतिपूर्ण रहा। इस प्रजातांत्रिक प्रक्रिया में शिरकत करने वाले सभी मतदाताओं के प्रति BSNLEU दिल से आभार व्यक्त करती है। BSNLEU,  सफलता पूर्वक मतदान आयोजित करने के लिए मैनेजमेंट को भी धन्यवाद ज्ञापित करती है। अंत में, CHQ, BSNLEU के उन सभी लीडर्स और कार्यकर्ताओं को दिली बधाई देता है जिन्होंने इस 8वें मेम्बरशिप वेरिफिकेशन के दौरान अनथक परिश्रम किया।

The Union Ministry of Finance rejected the much-anticipated package to revamp the public sector telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The package was formed by the cabinet subcommittee headed by Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah. It was rejected by the finance ministry pointing out that no funds can be allocated for the same.
The ministry also directed to submit a new package. The direction came after the then Cabinet Secretary Nripendra Misra completed the procedures to table the package before the cabinet and handed it over to the Ministry of Finance. Later, Nripendra Misra resigned from service.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also was part of the committee which finalised the package. However, it was rejected when it was handed over to the Finance Ministry.
The package gave importance to the voluntary retirement scheme based on the evaluation that there is excess of staff in the company. But the finance ministry made it clear that it cannot grant funds for the scheme.
Another recommendation was to allot fund from the government to provide 4G spectrum for BSNL. However, the ministry opposed this also and suggested that the BSNL should find the funds for the same.

[Courtesy : Mathrubhumi online dated 16-09-2019]

Out of the results declared so far, BSNLEU has won in Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha,  Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Kolkata Telephones, Assam, NE-I,  NE-II, ALTTC, Uttarakhand, Telecom Factory-Kolkata, BRBRAITT and Inspection Circle.

As has been already assured by the CMD BSNL, Corporate Office has allotted funds to the circles today, for the payment of August salary. Earlier, the CMD BSNL had assured that, funds for payment of August salary would be allotted between 18th & 20th September, 2019.

BSNLEU has once again created history, by recording 7^th consecutive victory in the elections held for granting recognition. This is a great victory, considering the attacks launched against BSNLEU, as well as conspiracies and betrayals against it. Vast majority of the BSNL employees have once again reposed faith on BSNLEU that, it is the only organisation which can protect BSNL and to safeguard the employees and their future. The leaders and cadres of BSNLEU, throughout the length and breadth of the country have, toiled for nearly 2 months to ensure BSNLEU’s victory. CHQ heartily congratulates all those comrades. Above all, BSNLEU sincerely thanks the employees for continuing to repose faith and confidence in the leadership of BSNLEU.

विभिन्न हमलों, षड्यंत्रों और दगाबाजी के बावजूद BSNLEU ने लगातार 7वीं जीत दर्ज कर इतिहास रचा...
BSNLEU ने मान्यता के लिए हुए चुनावों में लगातार 7वीं बार जीत दर्ज कर पुनः एक बार इतिहास रचा है। BSNLEU पर किए गए हमलों के साथ ही उसके खिलाफ रचे गए षड्यंत्रों व दगाबाजी के मद्दे नजर यह एक बड़ी जीत है। BSNL कर्मचारियों के एक बड़े वर्ग ने BSNLEU में विश्वास व्यक्त किया है, यह मानते हुए कि यही वह संगठन है जो BSNL की सुरक्षा कर सकता है और कर्मचारियों और उनके भविष्य को सुरक्षित रख सकता है। देश के कोने कोने में BSNLEU के लीडर्स और कार्यकर्ताओं ने BSNLEU की विजय सुनिश्चित करने के लिए लगभग 2 माह तक अनथक परिश्रम किया है। CHQ इन सभी कॉमरेड्स का  अभिनंदन करता है। और सर्वोपरि, BSNLEU के नेतृत्व में निरंतर रूप से आस्था और विश्वास व्यक्त करने के लिए, सभी साथियों के प्रति BSNLEU, कृतज्ञता के साथ, आभार प्रकट करती है।

Rumours are being spread that, BSNLEU will not get the status of the "Main Recognised Representative Union" this time. This is totally wrong. According to the Recognition Rules, BSNLEU will once again get the status of the "Main Recognised Representative Union" and NFTE will get the status of “Second Recognised Representative Union.” Further, as per the votes secured by both the unions, BSNLEU will get 8 seats in the Councils and NFTE will get 6 seats.

The CHQ has decided to hold the Central Executive Committee meeting, to review the 8^th Membership Verification results and also to prepare the road map for future functioning. The meeting will take place on 12^th & 13^th October, 2019, at Delhi. All the circle secretaries and central office bearers are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

BSNLEU, बीएसएनएल में " प्रमुख मान्यता प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि यूनियन" बनी रहेगी...
यह अफवाह फैलाई जा रही है कि NFTE को भी 35% मत प्राप्त होने की वजह से BSNLEU को "प्रमुख मान्यता प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि यूनियन" का दर्जा प्राप्त नही होगा। यह पूर्णतः गलत है। मान्यता के नियमो के तहत एक बार पुनः BSNLEU को "प्रमुख मान्यता प्राप्त प्रतिनिधि यूनियन" का दर्जा मिलेगा और NFTE को केवल "द्वितीय मान्यता प्राप्त यूनियन" का। साथ ही, दोनों यूनियन द्वारा प्राप्त मतों के आधार पर BSNLEU को कौंसिल में 8 सीट्स और NFTE को 6 सीट्स मिलेगी। इस बार BSNLEU की एक सीट कम रहेगी। 

The one day strike of the Central Government employees, held on 19^th September, 1968, is an important landmark of the history of the Indian trade union movement. The 51^st anniversary of this strike was observed yesterday. Special meetings were organised in Kerala yesterday, at Tiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur, to mark this anniversary. The sacrifices made in the strike, the anti- worker measures taken by the government, etc., were high- lighted by the speakers. CHQ congratulates the Kerala comrades for observing this important landmark of the Indian trade union movement.

We know that the Finance Ministry has already rejected the proposals for BSNL' s revival. It has refused to allot 4G spectrum to BSNL, citing the financial crisis being faced by the government. However, the same government has given a huge tax concession to the big corporates to the tune of Rs. 1.45 lakh crores. According to the announcement made by Ms. Nirmala Sitaraman, Finance Minister today, Corporate Tax is reduced from 30% to 22%. In case of companies started after 01-10-2019, the Corporate Tax will be only 15%. Government' revenue collection will go down by Rs.1.45 lakh crores due to this tax concession given to the big corporates.

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.

BSNL  के रिवाइवल के लिए पैसा नही है - किंतु बड़े कॉर्पोरेट्स का बोझ कम करने के लिए सरकार 1.45 लाख करोड़ खर्च कर सकती है...

हम यह जानते हैं कि वित्त मंत्रालय द्वारा BSNL के रिवाइवल का प्रस्ताव निरस्त किया जा चुका है। सरकार ने अपने वित्तीय संकट का हवाला देते हुए BSNL को 4G स्पेक्ट्रम देने से भी इंकार कर दिया है। किन्तु, इसी सरकार ने बड़े कॉर्पोरेट्स को टैक्स में लगभग रु 1.45 लाख करोड़ की बड़ी छूट प्रदान की है। आज, वित्त मंत्री श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण द्वारा की गई घोषणा के अनुसार, कॉर्पोरेट टैक्स 30% से घटा कर 22% कर दिया गया है। 01.10.2019 पश्चात शुरू हुई कंपनीज के लिए कॉर्पोरेट टैक्स केवल 15% रहेगा। बड़े कॉर्पोरेट्स को टैक्स में दी गई इस छूट की वजह से सरकार के राजस्व संग्रहण में रु 1.45 लाख की कमी आएगी।