BSNLEU has already written to the BSNL Management, demanding that, PWD reservation should be implemented in the Special JTO LICE. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, discussed this issue with Shri Saurabh Tyagi, PGM(Estt.), BSNL CO., today. The PGM(Estt.) replied that, the BSNL Management has sought a clarification from the DoP&T, regarding the date of implementation of PWD reservation. The PGM(Estt.) further stated that, the DoP&T has clarified that the PWD reservation should be implemented only from the date of issue of the order and not retrospectively. As per this clarification of the DoP&T, PWD reservation will be implemented only for the vacancies from 2022 onwards. Since the Special JTO LICE is being conducted for the vacancies of 2021-22, PWD reservation will not be implemented in this examination, informed the PGM(Estt.). 

पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण 2022 के बाद की रिक्त स्थानों के लिए लागू किया जाएगा - प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.), बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस ने महासचिव, BSNLEU को सूचित किया है। 

BSNLEU ने पहले ही बीएसएनएल प्रबंधन को पत्र लिखकर मांग की है कि स्पेशल जेटीओ एलआईसीई में पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण लागू किया जाए।  साथी पी.अभिमन्यु, महासचिव ने आज श्री सौरभ त्यागी, प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.), बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस के साथ इस मुद्दे पर चर्चा की। प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.) ने उत्तर दिया कि बीएसएनएल प्रबंधन ने पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण के कार्यान्वयन की तारीख के संबंध में डीओपीटी से स्पष्टीकरण मांगा है।  पीजीएम (Estt. ) ने आगे कहा कि, डीओपी&टी ने स्पष्ट किया है कि पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण केवल आदेश जारी होने की तारीख से लागू किया जाना चाहिए न कि पूर्वव्यापी रूप से।  डीओपीटी के इस स्पष्टीकरण के अनुसार, पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण केवल 2022 से रिक्त स्थानों के लिए लागू किया जाएगा।  चूंकि 2021-22 के रिक्त स्थानों  के लिए विशेष जेटीओ एलआईसीई आयोजित की जा रही है, इसलिए इस परीक्षा में पीडब्ल्यूडी आरक्षण लागू नहीं किया जाएगा यह प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.) ने  सूचित किया है ।

BSNLEU has been continuously insisting upon the Management to hold the JTO (OL) LICE. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, discussed this issue with Shri Saurabh Tyagi, PGM(Estt.), BSNL CO., today and insisted for early conducting of the JTO (OL) LICE. The PGM(Estt.) replied that there is an anomaly in the Recruitment Rules of JTO(OL) LICE and the Management has taken steps to rectify the same. This amended RR is going for the approval of the Management Committee shortly and the JTO (OL) LICE will be held thereafter, as informed by the PGM(Estt.) today.

जेटीओ (ओएल) एलआईसीई का आयोजन - महासचिव प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.), बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस के साथ चर्चा करते हैं।

BSNLEU प्रबंधन से जेटीओ (ओएल) एलआईसीई आयोजित करने के लिए लगातार जोर दे रहा है। साथी पी अभिमन्यु, महासचिव ने आज बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस के प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.) श्री सौरभ त्यागी के साथ इस मुद्दे पर चर्चा की और जेटीओ (ओएल) एलआईसीई के शीघ्र आयोजन पर जोर दिया। प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.) ने जवाब दिया कि जेटीओ (ओएल) एलआईसीई के भर्ती नियमों में एक विसंगति है और प्रबंधन ने इसे सुधारने के लिए कदम उठाए हैं। यह संशोधित आरआर शीघ्र ही प्रबंधन समिति के अनुमोदन के लिए जा रहा है और इसके बाद जेटीओ (ओएल) एलआईसीई आयोजित किया जाएगा, जैसा कि आज प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (Estt.) द्वारा सूचित किया गया है।

Nearly one year and 3 months ago, the Corporate Office issued letter to the CGMs, giving instruction for the deduction of BSNLEU’s monthly subscription at the revised rate of Rs.70/- per month. However, it is disturbing to note that, in some circles, still BSNLEU’s monthly subscription is being deducted at the old rate of Rs.45/- per month. This is violation of the decision of the all India Conference. This will create problem in the allotment of delegates in the next All India Conference, in respect of the circles which are not collecting subscription at the revised rate. Hence, all circle secretaries are requested to immediately ensure that, union subscription is strictly deducted at the rate of Rs.70/- per member.

The Presidential Orders issued to a section of the officials are cancelled by the DoT, due to one reason or the other. GPF has been implemented to all these officials. However, after cancellation of the POs, these officials are eligible only for EPF and not GPF. However, GPF is being continued even in respect of the officials whose POs are cancelled. This is not correct. This will create big problems in the settlement of the terminal benefits of these officials, when they retire. BSNLEU is continuously taking up such cases with the Corporate Office. BSNLEU has written letter to the Director (HR) today, demanding implementation of EPF to 73 officials of Odisha circle, whose POs have been cancelled.

Dear Comrades, 

Good Morning.  Hope all the comrades who attended the conference have reached home / on travel, safe and comfortable.  I heartily thank everyone and all of you in AIC 2017-2022, for having rendered an excellent job for the organization and activities of WWCC and BSNLEU, all through these 5 years. It is an outcome of our advance planning and Team work. I feel happy and proud that all comrades have done a dedicated job to the Trade Union movement. The 2nd Convention at Kanyakumari was a great success. Multi-lingual slogans raised during flag hoisting gave a good inspiring start to the convention.  The Special Address of all leaders and PGM(SR) were very informative and  inspiring.  The debate and deliberation by the young energetic comrades indicate the qualitative development in our organization. The proceedings started on time and concluded on time. The audience were attentive and disciplined, for which I congratulate the Circle Organizers and AIC Members. The report and more photos are available in CHQ Website.  Excellent arrangements of accommodation, food, hospitality, Banners, Flags and decoration in and outside hall had been done and in every aspect, the Reception Committee of Tamil Nadu Circle, comprised of BSNL WWCC and BSNLEU especially the Nagercoil District Union comrades have done a marvellous job. We salute the women and men comrades of the Reception Committee.

The convention concluded in an inspiring manner, by handing over the red flag by the outgoing convener Com. P. Indira, who was also the senior most in the convention and by other senior leaders, Comrades K. Ramadevi, Banani Chattopadyay, Berlin Alice Mary to the newly elected Convener Com. K.N. Jyothilakshmi and to the youngest delegates present in the convention who were just 28 years old, Comrades Pramita Dey, Sr TOA, West Bengal and Priyanka Verma, JE, Chattisgarh.  I once again thank everyone and convey my Revolutionary Greetings to everyone of you.  Let us continue our journey in the struggle path towards social transformation where the rights of the working class and those of women will be ensured.

 Inquilab Zindabad !

-P.INDIRA, Outgoing Convener, 

BSNL WWCC.

BSNLEU pays it’s respectful homage to Com.K.G.Bose, on his death anniversary. This is the day on which Com.K.G.Bose, the legendary leader of the P&T trade union movement, left us in the year 1974. It is already 48 years since Com.K.G.Bose left us. Still, the ideological path shown by Com. K.G. Bose, continues to inspire and guide us. On this day, we re-collect his sacrifices and pledge to march ahead in the path shown by him.

Red salutes to Com.K.G.Bose.

The 2nd All India convention of BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee, held at Kanyakumari on 10-12-2022, has elected new members to the Committee. All the retired members of the Committee have been relieved. 13 new members, all of whom are working women, have been elected to the Committee. 

Com.K.N.Jothilakshmi (Kerala) is elected as the Convenor of the Committee. Com. Nandita Datta (West Bengal) and Com. Amita Naik (Maharashtra) are elected as the Joint Convenors. The following is the newly elected Committee.

1. Com. K. N. Jothilakshmi (Kerala)
2. Com. Nandita Datta (West Bengal)
3. Com. Amita Naik (Maharashtra)
4. Com. Sulagna Basu, Kolkata. 
5. Com.G.Uma Rani, Tamil Nadu.
6. Com. Sarojini Rabha, Assam.
7. Com. R.Sree Lakshmi, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Com. G.H.Bharathi, Karnataka.
9. Com. Manju Prasad, UP (East)
10. Com.Mamata Bhavsar,Madhya Pradesh
11. Com.Manju Vishwakarma,Chhattisgarh.
12. Com. Prachi Rana, Gujarat.
13. Com. Padmavati, Telangana. 

The CHQ of BSNLEU heartily congratulates all the newly elected members of the BSNLWWCC.

Towards the end of the All India Convention of BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee, held at Kanyakumari on 10-12-2022, new members were elected to the Committee. All the senior members of the Committee who have since retired, gave way for the younger generation and a 13 member new Committee, consisting of all serving employees, was elected. After this election, the outgoing senior comrades of the Committee, amidst slogans, handed over the red flag of BSNLEU, to the newly elected Convenor and also to the young delegates attending the Convention.

BSNLEU organised a magnificent Convention of the BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee today at Kanyakumari. This is the 2^nd All India Convention of the BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee, which is the women’s sub-committee of BSNLEU. The Convention is held in Sree Pasupathi Mahal at Kanyakumari. The Convention started sharply at 9:00 am with the flag hoisting function.  Com.Baghyalakshmi, Joint Convenor, hoisted the National Flag. Another senior leader, Com.K. Ramadevi, hoisted the BSNLEU Flag. All the leaders and delegates paid homage at the martyr’s column. A presidium consisting of Com. V.Baghyalakshi, Com.K. Ramadevi and Com.Banani Chattopadhyaya, presided over the Convention.

 The comrades of the Reception Committee greeted the delegates with their song, titled “Inquilab”. Com.Leema Rose, Chairman, Reception Committee, delivered the welcome address. Com.P.Indira, Convenor, delivered an introductory speech. Com.Amita S. Naik, moved the condolence resolution. Com.A.R. Sindhu, Secretary, CITU & Convenor, Working Women’s Co-ordination Committee, CITU, delivered and inspiring inaugural address. Ms. Anita Johri, PGM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office, delivered an enlightening speech. Shri Jagdish Prasad, CLO, Corporate Office, addressed by explaining the rules and procedures connected with the functioning of the ICC. Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, addressed explaining about the role of the BSNLWWCC in the BSNL trade union movement. Com.S.Chellappa, AGS and Com.K.N.Jyothilakshmi, AGS, greeted the meeting. Thereafter, Com.P.Indira, Convenor, made a presentation of the Report on Activities of the BSNLWWCC. 

After the lunch break, discussion by the delegates started. 15 delegates participated in the discussion and impressively expressed their views regarding the revival of BSNL, various problems being faced by the women employees and the improvements to be made in the working conditions of the women employees. Finally, Com.P.Indira, Convenor, delivered the summing up address. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, replied to the All India level issues raised by the delegates. Finally, unanimous election of the new All India Committee of the BSNLWWCC was held. Com.Berlin, delivered the vote of thanks. Thereafter, the Convention came to an end with thunderous slogans raised by the delegates.

The 2^nd All India Convention of the BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee (BSNLWWCC) is being held at Kanyakumari, tomorrow the 10.12.2022. Tamil Nadu circle of BSNLEU and BSNLWWCC, which are hosting this Convention, have made elaborate arrangements. Com.A.R. Sindhu, Secretary, CITU, as well as the Convenor of WWCC (CITU), is delivering the inaugural address. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, will address this Convention. Ms. Anita Johri, PGM(SR) and Shri Jagdish Kumar, CLO, BSNL Corporate Office, will also be addressing this Convention. 185 delegates, from various circles, are participating. The Convention will discuss about the active role to be played by the women employees in the BSNL trade union movement, problems being faced by women employees and their demands, BSNL’s financial revival, etc., will be mainly discussed in this Convention.  The CHQ of BSNLEU wishes this Convention all success.

बीएसएनएलडब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूसीसी का दूसरा अखिल भारतीय सम्मेलन कन्याकुमारी में कल दिनांक 10.12.2022 को होगा।

बीएसएनएल वर्किंग वीमेंस को-ऑर्डिनेशन कमिटी (बीएसएनएलडब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूसीसी) का दूसरा अखिल भारतीय सम्मेलन कल 10.12.2022 को कन्याकुमारी में आयोजित किया जा रहा है।  इस सम्मेलन की मेजबानी करने वाले BSNLEU के तमिलनाडु सर्कल और बीएसएनएलडब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूसीसी ने विस्तृत व्यवस्था की है। साथी ए.आर. सिंधु, सचिव, सीटू, एवं डब्ल्यूडब्ल्यूसीसी (सीटू) की संयोजक उद्घाटन भाषण देंगी ।  साथी पी. अभिमन्यु, महासचिव इस सम्मेलन को संबोधित करेंगे।  सुश्री अनीता जौहरी, प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर (एसआर) और श्री जगदीश कुमार, सीएलओ, बीएसएनएल कॉरपोरेट ऑफिस भी इस सम्मेलन को संबोधित करेंगे। विभिन्न सर्किलों से 185 प्रतिनिधि भाग ले रहे हैं।  इस कन्वेंशन में मुख्य रूप से बीएसएनएल ट्रेड यूनियन आंदोलन में महिला कर्मचारियों द्वारा निभाई जाने वाली सक्रिय भूमिका, महिला कर्मचारियों की समस्याओं और उनकी मांगों, बीएसएनएल के वित्तीय पुनरुद्धार आदि पर चर्चा की जाएगी।  BSNLEU का सीएचक्यू इस कन्वेंशन की सफलता की कामना करता है।

As regards the JE pay scale, a false campaign is being done by some mischievous elements. They are trying to paint a picture that, the JE cadre is let down in the matter of Wage Revision. In this connection, BSNLEU wishes to state the following:-

1. BSNLEU has already demanded that, the pay scale of JE cadre should be upgraded from NE-9 to NE-10. Letter is already written to the CMD BSNL on 31.12.2021. Again, a letter is written to Shri R.K. Goyal, Chairman of the Wage Negotiating Committee on 26.11.2022. However, a final decision on this matter can be taken only by the BSNL Management.

2. Regarding pay scales, the Management Side has reduced the minimum and the maximum of all the pay scales of the Non-Executives. However, the Unions have not accepted this. The Unions are trying to increase the minimum and the maximum of the pay scales. The Management Side is adamant on this matter and a final decision is not yet taken. 

Comrades must understand that it is only BSNLEU, which fights to safeguard the interests of the DR JEs. When Shri Manoj Sinha, former Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, tried to cancel the 2017 batch DR JE selection list, it is only BSNLEU which fought and ensured the appointment of all the selected DR JEs of 2017 batch. It is only BSNLEU which reduced the qualifying service from 10 years to 5 years, for appearing in the JTO LICE. 

It is only BSNLEU which fought against the abolition of thousands of JTO posts, in the name of Restructuring. 

It is only BSNLEU which is fighting to ensure the Rule-8 transfers of DR JEs. Thus, it is only BSNLEU which is championing the cause of the DR JEs. 

But, some mischievous elements are trying to mislead the DR JEs. The welfare of DR JEs is not the interest of these vested interests. They have their own hidden agenda. Hence, DR JEs are requested to be cautious.

Com.K.K.N. Kutty, former Secretary General of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers, passed away today morning. He was under treatment for post-Covid complications. Com.K.K.N. Kutty was the Secretary General of the Income Tax Employees Federation (ITEF) and subsequently became the Secretary General of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers. Com.K.K.N. Kutty was committed to the ideology of the working class and had deep knowledge on issues of the Central Government employees. He had led many struggles of the Central Government employees opposing the anti-worker and pro-corporate Neo-Liberal Policies. Com.K.K.N. Kutty had been a very close friend and guide of BSNLEU. In the death of Com.K.K.N. Kutty, the working class movement has lost one of it’s prominent leaders. BSNLEU dips it’s banner and pays respectful homage to Com.K.K.N. Kutty. BSNLEU also conveys it’s deep and heartfelt condolences to his family members.

Red Salutes to Com.K.K.N. Kutty.

साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी का निधन - BSNLEU केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारी ट्रेड यूनियन आंदोलन के दिग्गज नेता को सलाम करता है।

साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी, कन्फेडरेशन ऑफ सेंट्रल गवर्नमेंट एम्प्लॉइज एंड वर्कर्स के पूर्व महासचिव का आज सुबह निधन हो गया।  उनका कोविड के बाद की जटिलताओं का इलाज चल रहा था। साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी आयकर कर्मचारी महासंघ (ITEF) के महासचिव थे और बाद में केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों और श्रमिकों के परिसंघ के महासचिव बने। साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी मजदूर वर्ग की विचारधारा के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध थे और उन्हें केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के मुद्दों की गहरी जानकारी थी।  उन्होंने मजदूर विरोधी और कॉर्पोरेट समर्थक नव-उदारवादी नीतियों का विरोध करने वाले केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के कई संघर्षों का नेतृत्व किया था। साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी BSNLEU के बहुत करीबी मित्र और मार्गदर्शक थे। साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी के रूप में मजदूर वर्ग के आंदोलन ने अपना एक प्रमुख नेता खो दिया है।  BSNLEU अपना बैनर झुकाता है और साथी के.के.एन. कुट्टी को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि देता है । BSNLEU साथी कुट्टी के परिवार के सदस्यों के प्रति गहरी और हार्दिक संवेदना व्यक्त करता है।

साथी के.के. एन.  कुट्टी को लाल सलाम । 

Last night, there was a news that, Com.K.K.N.Kutty, former Secretary General of the Confederation of Central Government employees, has passed away.  However, this is a false information. Com.K.K.N.Kutty is under treatment in a Calicut hospital, for post COVID complications and his condition continues to be serious. Com.K.K.N.Kutty is one of the senior most trade union leaders of our country and a well wisher of BSNLEU. We wish him early recovery.

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and the All India State Government Employees Federation are jointly organising a massive convention at New Delhi on 08.12.2022. The Convention will be held in the Talkatora Indoor Stadium. This Convention is being organised against the privatisation of PSUs, downsizing of the government departments, withdrawing of Social Security Measures, National Monetisation Pipeline and demanding restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. The Central Government employees and the State Government employees form a formidable section of the Indian working class. It is a welcome step that, both the Central Government employees and the State Government Employees are organising themselves to fight against the anti-worker and pro-corporate policies of the Modi government.

As all the comrades are aware that, BSNLEU is entitled to nominate 8 members to the National, Circle and Local councils. It is nearly 1 ½ months since the 9^th Membership Verification is concluded. However, the CHQ has received only very few nominations to the Circle and Local councils so far. Hence, the CHQ calls on the circle and district unions to immediately send the nominations to the CHQ. While finalising the nominations, it is requested to keep the direction of the CHQ regarding allotment of seats to the SNATTA.

The 2^nd All India Convention of BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee is being held at Kanyakumari on 10-12-2022. The Reception Committee has informed that, the following two comrades will be incharge of the accommodation. All circle secretaries are requested to inform the arrival date, time and train number of the delegates, coming to attend the All India Convention, to these comrades immediately.

Names of the comrades:-

1) Com C. Palanichamy mob: 9443450111.

2) Com Vanamoorthy mob: 9486108808