vacancies. However, the results were declared only for 49 vacancies. BSNLEU immediately wrote letter to the GM (Rectt.) BSNL CO., demanding that, the remaining vacancies should also be filled up. Yesterday, this issue was discussed with Ms. Samita Luthra, GM(Rectt.), by Com.Animesh Mitra, President and Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS. The GM (Rectt.) replied that, the unfilled posts are kept reserved for the PWD candidates, in accordance with the court order. She also told that, depending upon the final order of the court, these vacant posts will be filled up.

Com.Animesh Mitra, President and Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, met Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR) today and discussed the following issues.

1. Non-declaration of JTO LICE results in Punjab circle – improper handling of the case by the Management.

BSNLEU is continuously taking up the issue of non-declaration of JTO LICE results in Punjab circle. JTO LICE results are not declared in Punjab circle since it is stuck up in court case. The issue was already discussed with the Director (HR) in BSNLEU’s Formal Meeting held on 10.05.2023. In that meeting, Management assured that, a senior advocate would be engaged to represent BSNL. But, the case was listed for hearing on 31.05.2023, and neither BSNL advocate, nor anyone from BSNL Management was present in the court on that day. Hence, once again the case could not be heard due to lack of seriousness of the Management. In today’s meeting with the Director(HR), BSNLEU expressed it’s extreme unhappiness over this. After listening to the details, the Director (HR) instructed the PGM (Estt.) to immediately change the BSNL advocate.

2. EPF coverage for induction training period – non-implementation of the BSNL Corporate Office order.

The Corporate Office has already issued order that, EPF coverage should be made for the induction training period and that the employee contribution of the EPF for this period will also be paid by the Management. However, this order has not been implemented. In the meanwhile, the EPFO has fixed 26.06.2023 as the last date for submitting option for higher pension. BSNLEU took up this issue seriously in today’s meeting. The Director (HR) replied that, a Committee consisting of the PGM(Estt.), the PGM(CA) and the GM(PF) has already been formed and that, this issue will be sorted out shortly. 

3. Review of the Restructuring Scheme.

BSNLEU is continuously pressing on the Management to immediately commence the process for reviewing the Restructuring of Manpower done by the BSNL Management two years ago. In today’s meeting, BSNLEU once again insisted that, review of the Restructuring of Manpower should be completed immediately and that, the JTO LICE should be conducted thereafter. The Director (HR) replied that, the Management has already initiated the works for reviewing the Restructuring. However, he told that the present JTO LICE would be conducted as per the schedule and that the next JTO LICE would be conducted after review of the Restructuring.  

4. Review of the JE LICE results of the failed SC/ST candidates.

BSNLEU is continuously pressing on the Management that, the JE LICE results of the failed SC/ST candidates should be reviewed, by adopting Lesser Standards of Evaluation. BSNLEU has cited the case of Shri Moti Lal, Driver, Telangana circle. The Director (HR) replied that the case would be decided as per the existing DoP&T rules on the subject.

As per the decision of the Joint Forum, March to Raj Bhawan programme is being organised on 14.06.2023. At the end of this rally, a memorandum is to be submitted to the Governor. The Joint Forum has finalised this memorandum. The same may be submitted on 14.06.2023, by filling up the name/address of the Governor and duly signed by the circle secretaries of the Joint Forum.

*मार्च टु राजभवन कार्यक्रम के दौरान राज्यपाल को सौंपने के लिए ज्ञापन।*

संयुक्त मंच के निर्णयानुसार दिनांक 14.06.2023 को मार्च टु राजभवन कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया जा रहा है। इस रैली के अंत में राज्यपाल को एक ज्ञापन सौंपा जाना है । संयुक्त मंच ने इस ज्ञापन को अंतिम रूप दे दिया है। इसे दिनांक 14.06.2023 को राज्यपाल का नाम/पता भरकर तथा संयुक्त मंच के सर्कल सचिवों द्वारा विधिवत हस्ताक्षरित कर प्रस्तुत किया जा सकता है।

The Extended Circle Executive Committee meeting of BSNLEU, Chennai Telephones circle, is held today, in the Union Office at Flower Bazar BSNL Complex. The meeting started with the hoisting of the Union Flag by Com.S. Chellappa, AGS. Com.Basha, Circle President, presided over the meeting. Com.M. Sridharasubramanian, Circle Secretary, presented the report on activities. Com.S.Chellappa, AGS, addressed the meeting and explained about the decisions taken in the Bhopal Central Executive Committee meeting. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the meeting and explained about the agitational programmes called on by the Joint Forum, the present status of the issues of Wage Revision, Stagnation, launching of BSNL’s 4G & 5G. The General Secretary underscored the need to strengthen BSNL Employees Union in Chennai Telephones circle. Thereafter, all the comrades participated in the deliberations. Many important decisions are taken to implement the decisions of the Bhopal CEC meeting.

As per the notification issued for the Special JTO LICE, held on 18.12.2022, Kerala circle was having OC – 59 ; SC – 11 and ST – 6 posts. However, results were declared only for 49 OC ; 12 SC and 6 ST posts, even though candidates with requisite marks are there. Hence, BSNLEU has written letter to the GM (Rectt.), demanding to fill the left out posts, with the candidates who have secured the requisite marks.

As a part of it’s massive mobilisation of employees, demanding settlement of Wage Revision, 4G & 5G and New Promotion Policy, the Joint Forum has given call to organise March to Raj Bhawan programme on 14.06.2023. Circle Secretaries are requested to make all preparations for the success of this programme. In this connection, the circle secretaries of BSNLEU are requested to kindly note the following points:-
 

1. In some states, permission may not be granted for taking out the procession to the Raj Bhawan. In that case, discussion should be held with the police authorities in advance and permission should be obtained for alternative routes.
2. All out efforts should be taken to mobilise maximum number of employees and pensioners in the programme. 
3. Placards and flex banners should be prepared to highlight our demands to the general public.
4. Suitable media coverage should be arranged for the programme. 
5. Being the Conveners of the Joint Forum, circle secretaries of BSNLEU are requested to make all arrangements for the success of the March to Raj Bhawan programme.

*14.06.2023 को आयोजित होने वाले मार्च टु राजभवन का कार्यक्रम - सर्कल सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि कृपया ध्यान दें।*

वेज रिवीजन, 4G और 5G और नई प्रमोशन पॉलिसी के निपटारे की मांग को लेकर कर्मचारियों की भारी लामबंदी के तहत संयुक्त मंच ने 14.06.2023 को मार्च टू राजभवन कार्यक्रम आयोजित करने का आह्वान किया है। सर्कल सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि इस कार्यक्रम की सफलता के लिए सभी तैयारियां कर लें। इस संबंध में, BSNLEU के सर्कल सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि कृपया निम्नलिखित बातों पर ध्यान दें  : 

१. कुछ राज्यों में राजभवन तक जुलूस निकालने की अनुमति नहीं दी जा सकती है। ऐसे में पुलिस अधिकारियों से पहले ही चर्चा कर वैकल्पिक मार्गों के लिए अनुमति लेनी चाहिए।

२. कार्यक्रम में अधिक से अधिक संख्या में कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों को जुटाने के लिए सभी प्रयास किए जाने चाहिए।

३. हमारी मांगों को आम जनता तक पहुंचाने के लिए तख्तियां और फ्लेक्स बैनर तैयार किए जाएं।

४. कार्यक्रम के लिए उपयुक्त मीडिया कवरेज की व्यवस्था की जानी चाहिए।

५. संयुक्त मंच के संयोजक होने के नाते BSNLEU के सर्कल सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि मार्च टू राजभवन कार्यक्रम की सफलता के लिए सभी प्रबंध करें।

Com.P.Abhimanyu, Convenor, Joint Forum, met Com.M. Shanmugam, MP & General Secretary, LPF at Chennai today. Com.S. Chellappa, AGS, BSNLEU, Com.J.Vijayakumar, General Secretary, TEPU, Com.Krishnan, All India Treasurer, TEPU, Com.M. Sridharasubramanian, CS, BSNLEU, Chennai Telephones, Com.Samad, AGS, TEPU and Com.A.J. Sriganesh, ACS, BSNLEU, Chennai, were present in the meeting.

In February, 2023, the Joint Forum has requested the Hon’ble Minister of Communications to grant a meeting for discussing Wage Revision, 4G & 5G and other issues. Thereafter, a reminder has been sent to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications, in May, 2023. However, no meeting has been granted to the Joint Forum so far. In today’s meeting, Com.P.Abhimanyu, Convenor, Joint Forum, requested Com.M. Shanmugam, Hon’ble MP and also General Secretary, LPF to use his good office in getting a meeting for the Joint Forum with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications. The present status of the Wage Revision issue, BSNL’s 4G & 5G launching, etc., were also discussed with the Hon’ble MP, who assured to do the needful.

संयोजक, संयुक्त मंच ने साथी  एम शनमुगम, माननीय सांसद और महासचिव, एलपीएफ से भेंट की ।

साथी पी. अभिमन्यु, संयोजक, संयुक्त मंच साथी एम शनमुगम, सांसद और महासचिव, एलपीएफ को आज चेन्नई में मिले। साथी एस. चेलप्पा, सहायक महासचिव, BSNLEU, साथी जे.विजयकुमार, महासचिव, टीईपीयू, साथी कृष्णन, अखिल भारतीय कोषाध्यक्ष, टीईपीयू, साथी एम. श्रीधरसुब्रमण्यन, परिमंडल सचिव, BSNLEU, चेन्नई टेलीफोन्स, साथी समद, सहायक महासचिव, टीईपीयू और साथी ए.जे. श्रीगणेश, सहायक परिमंडल सचिव, BSNLEU, चेन्नई बैठक में उपस्थित थे।

फरवरी, 2023 में संयुक्त फोरम ने माननीय संचार मंत्री से वेतन संशोधन, 4G और 5G और अन्य मुद्दों पर चर्चा के लिए एक बैठक आयोजित करने का अनुरोध किया है। इसके बाद मई, 2023 में माननीय संचार मंत्री को एक रिमाइंडर भेजा गया है। हालांकि अभी तक संयुक्त मंच की बैठक की अनुमति नहीं दी गई है। आज की बैठक में संयुक्त मंच के संयोजक साथी पी. अभिमन्यु ने साथी एम शनमुगम, माननीय सांसद और एलपीएफ के महासचिव को माननीय संचार मंत्री के साथ संयुक्त मंच की बैठक कराने के लिए अपने कार्यालय का उपयोग करने के लिए अनुरोध किया। माननीय सांसद के साथ वेतन संशोधन मुद्दे की वर्तमान स्थिति, बीएसएनएल की 4G और 5G सेवा का प्रारंभ आदि पर भी चर्चा की गई, साथी ने  आवश्यक कार्रवाई करने का आश्वासन दिया।

BSNL conducted a Special JTO LICE on 18.12.2022. 426 candidates have qualified in this Special JTO LICE. As per the condition of the notification issued for this Special JTO LICE, the candidates cannot apply for transfer before completion of 5 years. BSNLEU has written a letter to the CMD BSNL today, demanding that mutual transfers should be exempted from this clause. Even after considering the mutual transfer, the strength of the JTO cadre in a circle will remain the same. Hence, BSNLEU has demanded that the requests for mutual transfer of the candidates selected in the Special JTO LICE should be considered.

The Corporate Office has already issued letters stating that, the pre-induction training period should be considered for EPF coverage. Further, the Management has also decided that, the employee contribution for this EPF coverage would be paid by the Management and that the money need not be deducted from employees salary. However, these orders of the Corporate Office are yet to be implemented.  This is because there is border dispute going on in the Corporate Office. Concerned Branches say, they are not connected with the issue. In the meanwhile, the EPFO has fixed 26-06-2023 as the last date for submitting option for higher pension. This date is fast approaching. Hence, BSNLEU has written a letter to the Director (HR), requesting him to resolve the border dispute going on in the Corporate Office. 

CHQ has received the following donations for the agricultural workers union.

1. Himachal Pradesh circle union - Rs.3,400/-
2. Com.B.S. Raghuvanshi, CS, Madhya Pradesh - Rs.1,100/-
3. Com. Prakash Sharma, AGS - Rs.1,001/-
4. Com.Muniraj, DS, Kolar - Rs.1,000/-
5. Com.Renukaiya Hiramat, Raichur - Rs.1,001/-
6. Com. Nek Ram, DS, Mandi, HP- Rs.500/-
7. Com.A.J.Shree Ganesh, ACS, Chennai - Rs.500/-
8. Com.Amit Kumar Tiwari - Rs.20/-

CHQ wishes to inform that, so far it has received donations for the Agricultural Workers Union, as per the following details. Those circle unions which have not completed the collection, are requested to complete it immediately.

BSNLEU has already reported on the website on 05.06.2023, regarding the provocative instruction issued by the Corporate Office, stating that the Non-Executives have to submit their options online, for change of Union membership. On the very same day, BSNLEU wrote letter to the CMD BSNL, strongly recording it’s protest on this matter. BSNLEU has clearly pointed out that, a good section of the Non-Executives are not familiar with computer operations. Hence, the decision of the Corporate Office that, options should be submitted online, can be misused by unscrupulous elements. We understand that, the CMD BSNL has immediately intervened on this matter. As a result, the Corporate Office has withdrawn it’s instruction that, options should be submitted online. As per the modified letter issued by the Corporate Office yesterday, the Non-Executives can submit their options, by filling up the form. BSNLEU sincerely thanks the CMD BSNL for his immediate intervention. At the same time, BSNLEU wishes to warn Corporate Management that, taking such arbitrary decisions, without consulting the Recognised Trade Unions, will only spoil the industrial peace prevailing in the Company.

यूनियन सदस्यता में परिवर्तन के लिए विकल्प प्रस्तुत करना - कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय अपने उत्तेजक निर्देश को वापस लेता है।

BSNLEU ने पहले ही 05.06.2023 को वेबसाइट पर कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय द्वारा जारी किए गए उत्तेजक निर्देश के बारे में सूचित कर दिया है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि नोन एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स को यूनियन की सदस्यता बदलने के लिए अपने विकल्प ऑनलाइन जमा करने होंगे। उसी दिन BSNLEU ने सीएमडी, बीएसएनएल को पत्र लिखकर इस मामले पर अपना विरोध दर्ज कराया था। BSNLEU ने स्पष्ट रूप से बताया है कि नोन एक्ज़ीक्यूटिव का एक बडा वर्ग कंप्यूटर संचालन से परिचित नहीं है। इसलिए, कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय का निर्णय कि, विकल्प ऑनलाइन प्रस्तुत किए जाने चाहिए, का अनैतिक तत्वों द्वारा दुरुपयोग किया जा सकता है। हम समझते हैं कि सीएमडी, बीएसएनएल ने इस मामले में तुरंत हस्तक्षेप किया है। परिणामस्वरूप, कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय ने अपना निर्देश वापस ले लिया है कि, विकल्प ऑनलाइन जमा किए जाने चाहिए। कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय द्वारा कल जारी संशोधित पत्र के अनुसार, नोन एक्ज़िक्यूटिव्स फॉर्म भरकर अपने विकल्प प्रस्तुत कर सकते हैं। BSNLEU सीएमडी बीएसएनएल को उनके तत्काल हस्तक्षेप के लिए हार्दिक धन्यवाद देता है। साथ ही, BSNLEU कॉर्पोरेट प्रबंधन को चेतावनी देना चाहता है कि मान्यता प्राप्त ट्रेड यूनियनों से परामर्श किए बिना इस तरह के मनमाने फैसले लेने से कंपनी में व्याप्त औद्योगिक शांति भंग होगी।

The CHQ has already given call to collect donations for the All India Agricultural Workers Union at the rate of Rs.10/- per member. Donation may also be collected from well-wishers. As per the call of the CHQ, the UP (West) circle union has sent Rs.3,800/- as it’s contribution for the Agricultural Workers Union.  CHQ heartily congratulates the UP (West) circle union. At the same time, the CHQ also calls on the other circle unions to gear-up the collection of donation to the Agricultural Workers Union.

Responding to the call of the CHQ, Com.H.V. Sudharshan, Circle Secretary, Karnataka circle, has sent Rs.1,000/- as his personal donation to the Agricultural Workers Union. Similarly, Com.C.K. Gundanna, Circle President, Karnataka, has also sent Rs.1,000/- as his personal donation. CHQ heartily congratulates both these comrades.  

*अखिल भारतीय कृषि श्रमिक संघ को दान का संग्रह - सर्कल और जिला संघ कृपया ध्यान दें । * 

सीएचक्यू ने पहले ही अखिल भारतीय कृषि श्रमिक संघ के लिए 10 रुपये प्रति सदस्य की दर से चंदा इकट्ठा करने का आह्वान किया है। शुभचिंतकों से दान भी मिल सकता है। सीएचक्यू के आह्वान पर उत्तर प्रदेश (पश्चिम) सर्कल यूनियन ने 3,800/- रुपये कृषि श्रमिक यूनियन के लिए योगदान के रूप में भेजे हैं। सीएचक्यू उत्तर प्रदेश (पश्चिम) सर्कल यूनियन को दिल से बधाई देता है। साथ ही, सीएचक्यू अन्य सर्कल यूनियनों को कृषि श्रमिक संघ को दान के संग्रह को तेज करने के लिए भी आग्रह करता है।

सीएचक्यू के आह्वान पर साथी एच.वी.  सुदर्शन, सर्कल सचिव, कर्नाटक सर्कल, ने कृषि श्रमिक संघ को अपने व्यक्तिगत दान के रूप में 1,000/- रुपये भेजे हैं। इसी प्रकार,  साथी सी.के. गुंदन्ना, सर्कल अध्यक्ष, कर्नाटक ने भी अपने व्यक्तिगत दान के रूप में रु.1,000/- भेजे हैं। सीएचक्यू इन दोनों साथियों को हृदय से बधाई देता है।

Com.P. Raju, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Tamil Nadu circle, has retired on superannuation on 31stMay, 2023. Similarly, Com.T. Prema, Circle Vice President, Tamil Nadu circle, also retired on 31-05-2023. The Circle Executive Committee meeting of Tamil Nadu circle, being held at Madurai, organised a felicitation function yesterday, for Com.P.Raju, CS and Com.T. Prema, Circle Vice President. Com.Babu Radhakrishnan, Circle President, presided over. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, Com.P. Sampath, Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front, Com.S. Chellappa, AGS, Com.Natarajan, CS, NFTE, Com.Sridhara Subramanian, CS, BSNLEU, Chennai circle, Com.R. Rajasekhar, CS, AIBDPA, Com.M.Syed Idris, CS, Contract Workers Union and Com.Berlin Kanakaraj, CS, BSNLWWCC, addressed the meeting and felicitated both the comrades. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, presented, mementos and shawls to Com. P. Raju,CS and to Com.T.Prema, circle VP. Finally, both, Com.P. Raju and Com.T. Prema, Circle VP addressed the meeting and acknowledged the felicitations.

BSNLEU has written a letter to the CMD BSNL today, strongly protesting against the decision of the Management, forcing the Non-Executives to submit their option to change union membership, through online. In its letter, BSNLEU has complained that, this decision has been taken by the Management, without consulting the Recognised trade unions of the Non-Executives. This only shows the scant regard that the Management is having for the Recognised trade unions of the Non-Executives, BSNLEU has stated in it’s letter. BSNLEU has requested the CMD BSNL to keep this letter under abeyance, pending and to hold discussion with the Recognised trade unions of the Non-Executives.