The 2 day trade union class, being organised by BSNLEU, started at KG Bose Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The morning class was conducted by Com. Kashmir Singh, Secretary, CITU. The topic of the class is the “Role of working-class in the freedom struggle”. Com.Animesh Mitra, president, acted as the principal of the class. Com.Kashmir Singh vividly explained about the role of the working-class in the freedom struggle, especially the role of the P&T trade union movement.

On 02-07-2022, the AUAB, Kerala circle submitted Memorandum to Shri  Rahul Gandhi, Hon'ble MP, Wayanad, Kerala, as well as the former Congress President. Shri Rahul Gandhi enquired about the issues being faced by BSNL. The AUAB leaders explained the issues, including the delay in launching of BSNL’s 4G and the government's approach of denying pay revision. Shri Rahul Gandhi assured that, these issues would be brought to the attention of the central government. AUAB Circle  Convenor Com. M. Vijayakumar and Com.Sreejith K, Asst. Circle Secretary,AIBSNLEA, participated in this meeting. CHQ heartily congratulates the AUAB for this initiative.

As has already been informed, BSNLEU is organising a 2 day trade union class at New Delhi, for the Hindi speaking circles, starting from tomorrow. History of the freedom struggle of our country, the role played by the working-class in the freedom struggle and related topics will be the subjects of this trade union class. The class is preparatory for celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, as per the decision taken in the Central Executive Committee meeting of BSNLEU.

The last date for the submitting of the memorandum to the Hon’ble MPs / Hon’ble Ministers has been extended up to 15th July, 2022. While some circles are doing this job seriously, it is observed that, slackness is there in other circles. BSNLEU is the biggest constituent of the AUAB. As such, it is having the responsibility to take the initiative for submitting the memorandum to all the MPs, by suitably coordinating with the other constituents of the AUAB. Hence, the CHQ of BSNLEU calls upon all the circle and district unions to immediately start moving in the top gear, so as to successfully complete the submitting of memorandum by 15th July, 2022

The AUAB, Chennai circle, submitted memorandum to Shri A.Raja, Hon’ble MP, as well as former Minister of Communications. The representatives of the AUAB, explained to the former Minister of Communications about the justification for the 3rd Pay Revision / Wage Revision to BSNL employees. Shri A.Raja assured to take up the issue with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications.

As per the call given by the AUAB, memorandums are being submitted to the Hon’ble MPs / Hon’ble Ministers, demanding settlement of 3rd Pay Revision / Wage Revision. The AUAB has decided today to extend the last date for submission of memorandum up to 15th July, 2022. All circle and district unions of BSNLEU are requested to coordinate with the other constituents of the AUAB and to complete submission of memorandum to all the MPs by 15th July, 2022.

The AUAB, Karnataka circle has done a great job. The AUAB leaders, including Com. H. V. Sudharshan Convenor, Com. K.D.Sheshadri, Chairman, Com. Sourav Agarwal, CS, AIGETOA, Com. S.P. Jagdale, CS SNEA(I),  Com. Lakshmi Narayan, CP, AIGETOA, Com. Tata Babu, All India Treasurer, SNEA(I) and Com. Girish, DS, BSNLEU, CGM(O), met Shri H.D. Deve Gowda, former Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and submitted the memorandum demanding settlement of 3^rd Pay Revision / Wage Revision. The former Hon’ble Prime Minister has immediately acted. He was written a detailed letter to Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and has insisted on settlement of 3^rd Pay Revision / Wage Revision to BSNL employees. The CHQ of BSNLEU heartily congratulates the AUAB leaders of Karnataka circle and also expresses it’s gratitude to Shri H.D.Deve Gowda, the former Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, for immediately taking up the matter with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications. The letter of Shri H.D. Deve Gowda, former Hon’ble Prime Minister of India is enclosed.