The BSNL Coordination Committee calls upon all circles and districts to organise the countrywide dharna programme on 23rd March, 2026 at BA level, as part of a campaign to highlight the burning issues faced by employees, workers, and pensioners. The Coordination Committee has prepared a standard poster layout for the programme. All Circle and District Secretaries are requested to download the poster and arrange local printing to ensure effective campaign and wide publicity. Further, a pamphlet containing the charter of demands has already been circulated to all Circle Secretaries, with instructions to ensure broad distribution among District and Branch levels. This is an important campaign to highlight the burning issues of the workforce, mobilise employees and pensioners and exert pressure on the Government for necessary action. 

23 मार्च, 2026 को धरना कार्यक्रम।

बीएसएनएल समन्वय समिति सभी सर्किलों और जिलों से आह्वान करती है कि वे 23 मार्च, 2026 को बीए स्तर पर देशव्यापी धरना कार्यक्रम आयोजित करें। यह कार्यक्रम कर्मचारियों, श्रमिकों और पेंशनभोगियों के सामने आ रही ज्वलंत समस्याओं को उजागर करने के अभियान का एक हिस्सा है। समन्वय समिति ने इस कार्यक्रम के लिए एक मानक पोस्टर लेआउट तैयार किया है। सभी सर्किल और जिला सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि वे इस पोस्टर को डाउनलोड करें और स्थानीय स्तर पर इसकी छपाई की व्यवस्था करें, ताकि यह अभियान प्रभावी हो सके और इसका व्यापक प्रचार-प्रसार हो। इसके अलावा, मांगों का एक चार्टर (मांग-पत्र) वाला पैम्फलेट पहले ही सभी सर्किल सचिवों को भेजा जा चुका है, जिसमें निर्देश दिए गए हैं कि वे जिला और शाखा स्तरों पर इसका व्यापक वितरण सुनिश्चित करें। यह कार्यबल की ज्वलंत समस्याओं को उजागर करने, कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों को एकजुट करने, और आवश्यक कार्रवाई के लिए सरकार पर दबाव बनाने हेतु एक महत्वपूर्ण अभियान है। सभी इकाइयों से अनुरोध है कि वे इस कार्यक्रम को पूरी तरह से समन्वित तरीके से और प्रभावी ढंग से आयोजित करें।

BSNLEU is a proud member of the Trade Union International (Transports and Communications), which is a part of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). The Executive Committee meeting of this Trade Union International (Transports and Communications) was held in Mexico on 19th and 20th March 2026. Com.P.Abhimanyu, who is the Convenor of the Communications Sector of this TUI, took part in this meeting. The meeting was presided over by Com. Ali Riza (Turkey), President of the TUI. Com.Matthiew (France) General Secretary of the TUI, placed before the house, the Declaration of the meeting, as well as the Action Plan for 2026 & 2027. Com.P.Abhimanyu, Convenor of the Communications Sector, participated in the deliberations and spoke in detail about how 30 crore workers of India went on strike on 12^th February, 2026, against the anti-worker and pro-corporate Labour Codes, against privatisation of the Public Sector and other demands of the working class. He explained how BSNL, the Public Sector telecom company in India, is being systematically weakened by the pro-private policies of the government. He underscored the role of telecom technology in the present day geopolitics and called upon the TUI leadership to strengthen the telecom sector trade unions throughout the world. The meeting accepted the proposal of Com.P.Abhimanyu, Convenor, for organising a virtual meeting of the world telecom trade unions on 10th September 2026. After serious deliberations, resolution was passed condemning the strangulation of Cuba by the United States, by way of enforcing an inhuman blockade of oil, medicine, food supplies, etc., to the people of Cuba. The meeting decided to effectively organise a "Global Week of Solidarity With Cuba" from 6th to 12th April 2026. The meeting also condemned the brutal war being waged against Iran by the US and Israel and demanded immediate stoppage of the war. The meeting ended with Com.Ali Riza, President, announcing the decisions taken in the meeting.

BSNLEU extends best wishes and warm greetings to all on the occasion of Eid. May this festival bring immense joy and everlasting peace to all. Let us celebrate the spirit of unity, compassion, and togetherness with our loved ones. Eid Mubarak.

The physical All India Centre meeting of BSNLEU, held on 10th March 2026, has taken significant decisions on key organisational and policy matters. The detailed circular regarding these decisions has already been issued by CHQ and has been sent to all Circle and District Secretaries by post. The meeting was presided over by Com. M. Vijayakumar, President, with the participation of all Committee members. Important issues discussed in the meeting included 10^th Membership Verification, Silver Jubilee Celebrations, BSNLWWCC All India Convention, re-election of UP (West) Circle, campaign against Government attacks, declining service quality of BSNL, reduction of manpower, functioning of AUAB and pending Circle Conferences. All Circle and District Secretaries are requested to implement the decisions and programmes effectively at the grassroots level, ensuring active involvement of members and strengthening the organisation.

अखिल भारतीय केंद्र बैठक के निर्णय – ज़मीनी स्तर पर कार्यान्वयन।
BSNLEU की प्रत्यक्ष अखिल भारतीय केंद्र बैठक, जो 10 मार्च 2026 को आयोजित हुई थी, ने प्रमुख संगठनात्मक और नीतिगत मामलों पर महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लिए हैं। इन निर्णयों के संबंध में विस्तृत परिपत्र सीएचक्यू  द्वारा पहले ही जारी किया जा चुका है और डाक द्वारा सभी सर्कल तथा जिला सचिवों को भेज दिया गया है। बैठक की अध्यक्षता साथी  एम. विजयकुमार (अध्यक्ष) ने की, जिसमें समिति के सभी सदस्यों ने भाग लिया। बैठक में जिन महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर चर्चा हुई, उनमें 10वां सदस्यता सत्यापन, रजत जयंती समारोह, BSNLWWCC अखिल भारतीय सम्मेलन, उत्तर प्रदेश (पश्चिम) सर्कल का पुनर्चुनाव, सरकारी हमलों के विरुद्ध अभियान, बीएसएनएल की घटती सेवा गुणवत्ता, मानवशक्ति में कमी, AUAB का कामकाज और लंबित सर्कल सम्मेलन शामिल थे। सभी सर्कल और जिला सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि वे इन निर्णयों और कार्यक्रमों को ज़मीनी स्तर पर प्रभावी ढंग से लागू करें, जिससे सदस्यों की सक्रिय भागीदारी सुनिश्चित हो और संगठन मज़बूत हो।

The Silver Jubilee celebrations of BSNLEU will commence on 22^nd March 2026, marking the Foundation Day of the Union. This milestone year will be observed with programmes throughout the country across all circles and districts. The inaugural function in Delhi will be held at Union Office, Dadaghosh Bhawan, featuring Flag Hoisting and a Seminar, starting sharply at 10:30 AM. Nearby circle unions including NTR, Corporate Office, Haryana, UP (West), UP (East) and Rajasthan are requested to actively participate and mobilise members for the Central Headquarters programme. To mark this historic occasion, CHQ has released a pamphlet highlighting the achievements and successes of BSNLEU over the past 25 years. Circle Secretaries are requested to translate and circulate this message in local languages among members. All units are encouraged to take earnest efforts to ensure the Silver Jubilee celebrations are conducted successfully and meaningfully throughout the year. Message of the CHQ is enclosed for wide circulation.

BSNLEU के रजत जयंती समारोह 22 मार्च, 2026 से आरंभ होंगे।

BSNLEU के रजत जयंती समारोह 22 मार्च, 2026 को आरंभ होंगे, जो यूनियन के स्थापना दिवस का प्रतीक है। इस मील के पत्थर वाले वर्ष को पूरे देश में, सभी सर्किलों और जिलों में कार्यक्रमों के साथ मनाया जाएगा। दिल्ली में उद्घाटन समारोह यूनियन कार्यालय, दादाघोष भवन में आयोजित किया जाएगा, जिसमें ध्वजारोहण और एक सेमिनार शामिल होगा; यह कार्यक्रम ठीक सुबह 10:30 बजे शुरू होगा। आस-पास के सर्किल यूनियनों, जिनमें NTR, कॉर्पोरेट कार्यालय, हरियाणा, उत्तर प्रदेश (पश्चिम), उत्तर प्रदेश (पूर्व) और राजस्थान शामिल हैं, से अनुरोध है कि वे केंद्रीय मुख्यालय के कार्यक्रम में सक्रिय रूप से भाग लें और सदस्यों को इसके लिए प्रेरित करें। इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर को चिह्नित करने के लिए सीएचक्यू  ने एक पैम्फलेट जारी किया है, जिसमें पिछले 25 वर्षों में BSNLEU की उपलब्धियों और सफलताओं पर प्रकाश डाला गया है। सर्किल सचिवों से अनुरोध है कि वे इस संदेश का स्थानीय भाषाओं में अनुवाद करें और इसे सदस्यों के बीच प्रसारित करें। सभी इकाइयों को प्रोत्साहित किया जाता है कि वे पूरे वर्ष रजत जयंती समारोहों को सफलतापूर्वक और सार्थक रूप से आयोजित करने के लिए पूरी निष्ठा से प्रयास करें। सीएचक्यू  का संदेश प्रसार के लिए संलग्न है।

An important meeting of the BSNL Coordination Committee was held on 09.03.2026 at New Delhi. It has been decided to organise a Dharna at BA level on 23^rd March 2026 on burning issues concerning BSNL employees, casual contract workers and pensioners. The detailed circular and pamphlet are being circulated. All Circle and District Secretaries of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF are requested to ensure wide publicity and mobilisation. Let us unite and make the programme a grand success.

As discussed in the BSNL Working Women Coordination Committee (BSNLWWCC), the CHQ has forwarded the notice issued by the Convenor, BSNLWWCC, to all Circle Secretaries of BSNLEU for wide circulation among the committee members at the circle level. A poster as well as a circular is also being sent to all Circle Secretaries by speed post. All Circle Secretaries are requested to take appropriate action to ensure that the poster and circular are effectively distributed among the working women employees in BSNL.

The Establishment Section has announced that there are around 1,503 vacancies in the JTO cadre across various circles. As per the notification issued by the Corporate Office vide letter No. BSNLCO-A/16(11)/1/2026-ESTAB dated 17.03.2026, regarding the status of recruiting circles as on 01.01.2026, the total sanctioned strength in the JTO cadre is 11,756, while the working strength stands at 10,253. Although a surplus in the JTO cadre has been identified in five circles, there are about 1,503 vacancies spread across 24 circles throughout the country. Though, in connection with the Rule-8 transfer cases, the Establishment Section has assessed the sanctioned strength and working strength of the JTO cadre in different circles. As per this notification, five circles have been identified as surplus in the JTO cadre. However, the Corporate Office can take proactive steps to fill a significant number of these vacancies through departmental examinations for the JEs without further delay. At the same time, the department should also explore an alternative mechanism for the JE candidates who are being deprived of the opportunity to appear in the LICE in certain circles due to the declared surplus strength.

It is most unfortunate that the BSNL Management has suspended all types of sports activities within the organisation. Additionally, practice time for players during duty hours has been curtailed, adversely affecting the morale and performance of sports personnel. It is also observed that the Management has not convened the Sports Board meeting, seemingly to avoid discussion on this important issue. This matter had already been raised by BSNLEU in the National Council and in formal meetings held during 2025. Once again, on 17.03.2026, BSNLEU wrote to the CMD BSNL, urging immediate action to convene the Sports Board meeting. This is essential to enable representatives to present and discuss the genuine demands and grievances of sports personnel. BSNLEU has sincerely urged the Management to take prompt action to restore sports activities and to convene the Sports Board meeting at the earliest. This step is crucial to address the concerns and legitimate demands of sports personnel.

The BSNL Management has suspended all the sports activities in BSNL. Many times, BSNLEU has seriously taken up this issue with the Management. The Management had replied that, the suspension of sports activities was only temporary and would be restored soon.  Under these circumstances, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon'ble MP, has raised this issue on the floor of the Parliament. In the reply, given by Dr.Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications, it has been stated that, the suspension was temporary and it was part of the austerity measures, due to the financial constraints in BSNL. Further, the Hon'ble Minister had also mentioned in his reply that, the BSNL Management had received representations from unions and associations demanding the lifting  of the suspension. We hope that, at least hereafter the Management will review the decision and restore the sports activities without further delay.

The National Convention of BSNL Casual & Contract Workers held in Delhi on 07.03.2026 has called upon to observe 25th March 2026 as “Call Attention Day” to press the genuine demands of contract and casual workers. At present, contract workers are facing retrenchment, casual labourers are being denied to get the 7^th CPC wages and basic facilities, and the situation has worsened after the implementation of the Four Labour Codes. All CEC members are requested to extend full support and ensure maximum participation of regular employees in the demonstrations at BSNL premises on 25.03.2026 to make the programme a grand success.

BSNLCCWF का 'कॉल अटेंशन डे' – 25 मार्च 2026.

07.03.2026 को दिल्ली में आयोजित बीएसएनएल कैजुअल और कॉन्ट्रैक्ट वर्कर्स के राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में कॉन्ट्रैक्ट और कैजुअल कर्मचारियों की जायज़ मांगों को उठाने के लिए 25 मार्च 2026 को "कॉल अटेंशन डे" के रूप में मनाने का आह्वान किया गया है। वर्तमान में, कॉन्ट्रैक्ट कर्मचारियों को छंटनी का सामना करना पड़ रहा है, कैजुअल मज़दूरों को 7वें सीपीसी के अनुसार वेतन और बुनियादी सुविधाएं देने से मना किया जा रहा है, और चार श्रम संहिताओं (Four Labour Codes) के लागू होने के बाद स्थिति और भी खराब हो गई है। सभी सीईसी सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे इस कार्यक्रम को ज़बरदस्त सफल बनाने के लिए, 25.03.2026 को बीएसएनएल परिसर में होने वाले प्रदर्शनों में अपना पूरा समर्थन दें और नियमित कर्मचारियों की ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करें।

The Coordination Committee meeting of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF, held on 08.03.2026, has decided to organise a countrywide dharna at BA level on 23^rd March, 2026 to highlight the burning issues of BSNL employees, pensioners and contract/casual workers. The issues include pay revision, pension revision, pension validation, the impact of the National Monetisation Pipeline on BSNL, downsizing of staff strength and attacks on contract and casual workers. All CEC members are requested to organise the programme with massive mobilisation of regular employees, pensioners and contract/casual workers.