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BSNLEU CHQ NEWDELHI, 24th March, 2010 [11.05 Hrs]
The Wage Agreement for Non- Executive Employees of BSNL has been signed 15th January, 2010 between management and representative union. PROMOTION POLICY ORDERS ISSUED .ORDER NO. 27.7/2008.TE.II DATED 23.3.2010 Wage revision proposals has been forwarded , 19-03-2010 to DOT for approval after the approval of BSNL Board. BSNL WORKERS ON INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20TH APRIL 2010
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[19.04.2010]JAC unanimously decides to go ahead with the Indefinite Strike from 0600 hrs. on 20.04.2010

A meeting of the JAC was held today at New Delhi, at 1000 hrs, under the Chairmanship of Com. N.T. Sajwani. Representatives of all the unions and associations of the Non-Executives and Executives participated in the meeting. The meeting reviewed the discussions held with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications and CMD, BSNL on 16.04.2010. After taking all the aspects into consideration, the meeting came to a unanimous decision that the strike shall start as per the schedule. The indefinite stay out strike will start from 0600 hrs on 20.04.2010. All the CHQ Office-bearers as well as Circle, District and Branch Secretaries are requested to make all-out efforts to make the strike 100% successful.

[19.04.2010] JAC PRESS RELEASE: BSNL Workers' Strike starts from 20th April 2010 <>

[19.04.2010] BSNL Workers Strike from 20th April 2010 <>

[17.04.2010] Note on the Meeting between the JAC leaders and Hon’ble MOC Shri A. Raja, held on 16-04-2010 << click here>>

[17.04.2010]Statutory wages to Contract Labours and Non-implementation of Labour Laws and other Social Security Measures in BSNL - Letter of Com. Brinda Karat, MP to Hon'ble MoC <>

[16.04.2010]Meeting with Minister Communications:- The Joint Action Committee had a meeting with the Minister Communications & IT today, 16th April 2010 at Sanchar Bhawan. The Secretary, DOT. Member(Services), CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and other senior officers were present. All the issues raised in the strike notice were discussed.

Meeting with Secretary, DOT.:- Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU met Shri P.J.Thomas, Secretary, DOT today, 16th April and discussed about the wage revision. He impressed upon the Secretary the urgency of approving the wage revision proposals early so that the non-executive wage revision orders can be issued by the management. Secretary, DOT responded positively.



[16.04.2010]Minister Communications Meet Joint Action Council:-Meeting is arranged at 1230 hours on 16th April, Friday between Minister Communications and Joint Action Council on the demands of the indefinite strike called by BSNL workers.

Press Conference by Joint Action Council:- Press Conference was held today, 15th April 2010 at the Press Club, New Delhi to brief the press about the indefinite strike and the demands of the workers. A good number of media persons attended. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, JAC and other leaders explained issues in detail. There was good response from the press.





[14.04.2010]We Pay our Homage to the Memory of Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar on his Birthday Anniversary on 14th April, 2010.

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[14.04.2010]Organise Indefinite Strike from 20th April 2010 - Save BSNL & Workers - Circular No.13 <>

[14.04.2010]Central Trade Unions support BSNL

All the Central Trade Unions including INTUC and BMS in their meeting on 13th April, 2010, presided over by Shri. Sanjeeva Reddy, President, INTUC, fully supported the Indefinite Strike of BSNL Workers with effect from 20th April, 2010. Earlier, CITU in its All India Conference had adopted a resolution supporting the strike.

JCA expresses its thanks to all the Central Trade Unions for their support.

[14.04.2010]Promotion Policy:- Orders have been issued on 23.03.2010. District / Circle Secretaries are requested to meet management for early implementation.

[14.04.2010]Standing Committee of National Council met on 13th April 2010 and discussed pending items. The meeting in adjourned to 15th April.

[14.04.2010]Regional Labour Commissioner has fixed concilliation meeting of BSNL and Joint Action Committee on 16th April 2010 to discuss the demands raised by JAC for Indefinite Strike w.e.f. 20th April 2010.

Joint Action Committee will hold press conference at 1200 hrs on 15.04.2010 at Press Club, New Delhi to explain the demands of 20th April Indefinite Strike.

[13.04.2010]Issues of Casual and Contract Workers engaged in BSNL - A letter to Hon'ble MoC & IT <>

[12.04.2010]Minutes/record of discussion of the meeting held on 1st April, 2010 under the chairmanship of Secretary (Telecom) with the representatives of BSNL Associations/Unions <>

[12.04.2010]Meeting with CMD BSNL on 12-04-2010:-Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU along with Com. K.R.Yadav, Vice President, met Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD on 12-04-2010 and discussed the following issues:-

1. Wage Revision:- Union pointed out the urgency of approval by DOT and issue of orders. CMD assured that he is in contact with DOT for early approval and once approval is received, orders will be issued.

2. Reduction of Post in J.T.O. etc.:- Union opposed the management’s proposal to reduce about 25,000 posts of JTOs/SDEs which will adversely affects the promotional prospects of non-executives employees. CMD stated that there is no immediate proposal for reduction of posts.

Meeting with Executive Director(Finance):- Com V.A.N Namboodiri, General Secretary and K.R.Yadav, Vice President BSNLEU met Shri S.R.Kapoor, Executive Director (Finance) on 12-04-2010 and impressed the urgency of issuing orders on the anomaly issue of seniors getting less than juniors in lower cadre, resulted due to the point-to-point fixation in wage revision from CDA to IDA w.e.f. 01-10-2000. ED(Finance) assured early issue of orders.

[12.04.2010]AIBDPA GOT REGISTRATION ! :- All India BSNL-DoT Pensioners' Association has got Registration from the Registrar of Societies, Govt. of Delhi. Registration No. S/68836/2010 dated 12.03.2010. <>



[10.04.2010]HUNGER STRIKE FROM 12TH APRIL DEFERRED

ASSURANCES BY MANAGEMENT

CMD BSNL will personally monitor for speedy orders from DoT.
GM SR will pursue the case on day to day basis in DoT.
Orders on wage Revision will be issued immediately after approval by DoT.
Formal Agreement will be signed after approval of DoT.
The rumour that file was returned to BSNL is baseless.
Perks & Allowances will be paid from the date of Committee report.
On the basis of these assurances and decisions, the indefinite hunger strike deferred.
The minutes of the meeting on 8th April 2010 and the letter deferring Hunger Strike is given.

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We congratulate the leaders, workers and all comrades for the excellent support given to CHQ, which only compelled the management to agree to our demands.



[V.A.N. Namboodiri]

General Secretary, BSNLEU

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[10.04.2010]Why BSNL Workers resort to Indefinite Strike? <>

[10.04.2010]Insurance Workers support BSNL Strike <>

[10.04.2010]Request regarding reducing the qualifying service condition under LICE for JTO (Telecom) 35% quota and 15% quota <>

[10.04.2010]Forwarding of proposal for sanction and payment of HRA/CCA at unclassified city <>

[09.04.2010]Postponement until further orders of LICE for promotion to JTO cadre under Departmental 35% quota and 15% quota <>

[09.04.2010]Intra & Inter-Circle transfer of TTAs in BSNL <>

[09.04.2010]Joint Action Committee formed in Haryana, Maharashtra & Assam <> <> <>

[08.04.2010]Filling up of posts of Senior Hindi Translators by promotion and conduct of another LICE for recruitment of Junior Hindi Translators in BSNL <>

[07.04.2010]Extending support to united Forum of BSNL Non-Executive Unions <>



[06.04.2010]AIBDPA Application for Membership <>

[06.04.2010]Indefinite Hunger Strike from 12th April, 2010 <>



[06.04.2010]photograph of joint strike convention held at Kolkata on 30-03-2010 <>

[06.04.2010]BSNL needs no such Surgery - Scrap Sam Pitroda Panel Recommendations <>

[06.04.2010]Indefinite Hunger Strike from 12th April, 2010 - Demanding Immediate Orders on Wage Revision - BSNLEU Circular No.12 dated 05.04.2010<>

[05.04.2010]Declaration of holiday on 14th April, 2010 - Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar <>



[05.04.2010]Notice for Indefinite Hunger Strike from 12th April 2010 for early wage revision orders <>

[05.04.2010]UF PRESS RELEASE:- BSNL Workers on Hunger Strike >

[05.04.2010]Upgrading of officiating JTOs – No decision can be taken as the matter is subjudice – BSNL Letter dated 26.03.2010 <>



[05.04.2010]Meeting with Executive Director (NB):- Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU, met Shri S.M. Talwar, Executive Director (NB) on 1st April, 2010 and discussed about the issues of the Telecom Factories. He brought to the notice of the ED that many circles / SSAs are directly ordering Towers from outside, whereas, completed towers are available in the Telecom Factories. ED (NB) assured that necessary instructions have been issued in the matter and that if such cases are still occurring the same may be brought to his notice. Modernisation of production in the various factories were also discussed.

Meeting with CGM (TF) Kolkata and CGM (TS) Kolkata:- Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, Gs, along with Coms. Adhir Kumar Sen, Vice-President and Om Prakash, Circle Secretary, Telecom Factory met Shri Abdul Majeed, CGM (TF) and Shri S.K. Garg, CGM (TS) and discussed about the various issues concerning TF and TS on 29th March, 2010. GS urged the CGMs to ensure that the wages of the casual/contract labour are paid according to the wages eligible to them as per VI CPC recommendations. GS was on tour to kolkata to attend the Strike Convention and AIBDPA Conference.



[01.04.2010]Meeting with Shri S.C.Misra, Member (Services), DOT:-Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri GS BSNLEU along with Com.P.Abhimanyu, DY. GS met Shri S.C.Misra Member (Services) DOT on 1st April 2010 and discussed about Pension Revision, removal of anomaly in pension to those who retired between October 2000 and July 2001 and also approval of the wage revision at the earliest. Member (Services ) assured that early necessary action will be taken in the matters. Shri K.Vallinayagam, GS, FNTO was also present.

[01.04.2010]WAGE REVISION: - Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, General Secretary met S/Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD) and Shri S.R.Kapoor, Executive Director (Finance) on 1st April 2010 and discussed about the finalisation of wage revision early. Both of them agreed to take necessary steps for the same. They stated that the issue has already been referred to DOT for approval and the same is being perused.

In the evening on the same day, during the discussion on the strike issues with the Secretary, DOT, the approval for wage revision was also raised by GS BSNLEU and other leaders. The Secretary acknowledging the anxiety of the employees assured that DOT will take necessary action in the matter.

[01.04.2010] PAY ANOMALY: - Com. Namboodiri, GS, BSNLEU met Shri S.R.Kapoor Executive Director (Finance)and discussed the implementation of the Anomaly Committee Report at the earliest. ED(F)stated that the Finance is working out some model cases to finalise how the fixation is to be done. He assured early implementation.



[01.04.2010] A Brief Report on the meeting of Secretary, DOT with the Joint Action Committee on 1st April 2010 <>



[01.04.2010]BSNL WORKERS ON INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20TH APRIL 2010. Strike Poster <>

[31.03.2010] 6.5% DA due from 01- 04- 2010 :- It is learnt that 6.5% DA has become due from 1st April, 2010 in respect of Non -Executives. In respect of Executives it is 3.9%.

[31.03.2010]Strike Convention at Kolkata :- A Convention to explain the demands and mobilize the workers for the Indefinite Strike from 20th April 2010 was held at CTO Conference Hall on 30th March 2010 at Kolkata. Hundreds of workers participated although the convention was held at short notice. A large number of comrades were sitting outside as the hall was overcrowded. The Convention was presided by the Circle Presidents of W.Bengal, Kolkata, Telecom Stores and Telecom Factory.

Comrades, Animesh Mitra, Saibal Sen Gupta, Adhir Kumar Sen, Om Prakash, Circle Secretaries of BSNLEU, Circle Secretaries of SNEA, AIBSNLEA, NUBSNLW, Com. Mihir Dasgupta, AGS, BSNLEU and other leaders addressed the Convention. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Joint Action Committee and General Secretary, BSNLEU, explained in detail the demands of the strike and stated that the workers will jointly defeat the anti-worker policies of the government and the management.

The Convention in a resolution declared to make the Indefinite Strike a complete success in W.Bengal, Kolkata, Telecom Factory & Telecom Stores.



[31.03.2010]A letter to Director (HR) - One time Relaxation / concession in JAO Part-II Departmental Examination <>

[31.03.2010]BSNLMRS - Clarification regarding consideration of claims of Cataract Surgery with IOL <>

[30.03.2010]Secretary, DoT invites JAC leaders for talks:- A meeting has been fixed between the leaders of the Joint Action Committee and the Secretary, DoT, on 01.04.2010, to discuss the issues contained in the notice for indefinite strike. The meeting will take place at 1500 hrs in the Sanchar Bhawan.<>



[30.03.2010]Defeat the retrograde recommendations of the Sam Pitroda Committee <>



[27.03.2010]JAC meets Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications Shri Gurudas Kamat :- The Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, Shri Gurudas Kamat invited the leaders of the JAC for talks on 26.03.2010. The meeting took place at Sanchar Bhavan at 1100 hrs. BSNLEU was represented by Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary and Com. P. Abhimanyu, Dy. General Secretary. The issues contained in the strike notice served by the JAC were discussed.

At the outset the Hon’ble Minister stated that he was a votary of the Public Sector. He said that he wanted a strong BSNL so that the whole country need not depend upon the private telecom companies for communications.

The leaders of the JAC conveyed their strong opposition to IPO, VRS and Unbundling of last mile copper in BSNL. They urged upon the Minister to ensure uninterrupted equipment supply, immediate absorption of the ITS, revision of pension in IDA scales etc. In his reply the Hon’ble Minister stated that the issues raised by the JAC in it’s strike notice were receiving the attention of the govt. and that appropriate actions would be taken.

While we appreciate the gesture of the Hon’ble Minister of State, for inviting the leaders of the JCA for talks, within a few days of issuing the strike notice, we would like to inform our Comrades that he was not able to offer solution to any of the issues raised by the JAC. Hence, CHQ requests our Comrades to go ahead with the preparations for the indefinite strike in full swing and unleash a powerful campaign together with other constituents of the JAC to make the indefinite strike a success.



[26.03.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- Dharna on 26.03.2010 <>



[25.03.2010]Dharna on 26.03.2010:- Organise Massive Dharna on 26th March, 2010 at All Circle / SSA Hqrs. Protesting Against Non-Settlement of ITS Absorption, VRS, 30% Disinvestment, Unbundling, Outsourcing and Demanding Immediate Procurement of Mobile Lines and Pension Revision.

ORGANISE JOINTLY WITH ALL BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS





[24.03.2010] PROMOTION POLICY ORDERS ISSUED AT 19.40 HOURS TODAY. ORDER NO. 27.7/2008.TE.II DATED 23.3.2010



CONGRATULATIONS

V.A.N. NAMBOODIRI

GENERAL SECRETARY



ORDER COPY <>



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[23.03.2010]Notice for Indefinite Strike from 20th April, 2010 Called by JAC & Note on the Demands <>



[22.03.2010]BSNL WORKERS ON INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20TH APRIL 2010 <>





[22.03.2010]Revolutionary Greetings on BSNLEU Day to All Comrades from CHQ !

Let Us Strive Hard to Protect and Advance Workers Interests.

Let Us Take Our Mighty Organisation to New Heights.

Workers of the World Unite !



BSNLEU Zindabad !

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[20.03.2010]A letter to GM (SR) - Personal up gradation of qualified and officiating JTOs — Submission of additional note to the item No. 10 in the agenda of the 23rd National Council <>

[20.03.2010]A letter to GM (SR) - Regularisation of left out casual labour—Submission of additional note to the item No. 9 in the agenda of the 23rd National Council <>

[19.03.2010] Wage Revision to DOT: - Wage revision proposals has been forwarded today, 19-03-2010 to DOT for approval after the approval of BSNL Board.

[19.03.2010] CITU Conference Supports BSNL Strike: - CITU Conference being held at Chandigarh from 17th March 2010 has extended its full support and solidarity to the strike of BSNL Workers proposed on 20th April 2010. Earlier, Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU, spoke in detail about the struggle against BSNL disinvestment, retrenchment under VRS etc. and sought support from the Central Trade Unions.

[19.03.2010] CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE TO SAVE BSNL - AIBDPA Circular No.01 <>

[18.03.2010] Special concessions/facilities to Central Govt. Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government <>

[17.03.2010] High Lights of the National Council meeting held on 16-03-2010 <>



[16.03.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- One Day Strike by BSNL Workers on 20.04.2010 <>



[15.03.2010]

JOINT FORUM OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS / UNIONS OF EXECUTIVES AND NON-EXECUTIVES <>

JOINT FORUM DECIDES FOR

ONE DAY DHARNA ON 26TH MARCH 2010

ONE DAY STRIKE ON 20TH APRIL 2010

PROTESTING

· 30% DISINVESTMENT

· RETRENCHMENT OF ONE LAKH WORKERS THRIOUGH VRS

· UNBUNDLING OF LAST MILE COPPER WIRE

· OUTSOURCING



DEMANDING

· SETTLEMENT OF ITS ABSORPTION

· 93 MILLION GSM TENDER

· IDA PENSION REVISION

PREPARE FROM TODAY

MOBILISE THE WORKERS

START FULL CAMPAIGN

V.A.N. NAMBOODIRI

CONVENER,JOINT FORUM

OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS/

UNIONS OF EXECUTIVES & NON - EXECUTIVES



[15.03.2010]MASSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS HELD TO DAY,15-03-2010

Reports have been received from circles about the massive lunch hour demonstration held jointly as per the call of Joint Forum of Associations/Unions of BSNL Executives & Non - Executives against recommendations of Sam Pitroda Panel on Disinvestment, VRS, Unbundling of last mile copper, outsourcing and demanding Settlement of ITS Absorption, purchase order for 93 million GSM Tender and IDA Pension revision.

Hundreds of Workers participated in the lunch hour demonstration in front of Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Corporate Office, New Delhi

Coms. V.A.N. Namboodiri (Convener, JF),Prahlad Rai (AIBSNLEA), A.A. Khan (SNEA),J.N. Mishra ( BSNLEU),V. Subburaman (TEPU), M.P. Singh (NFTE), B.C. Pathak (FNTO), S.P. Sharma (BSNLWRU),Suresh Kumar, (BSNLMS),R.S. Yadav (BSNL ATM),N.D. Ram (SEWA BSNL), A.D. Patil (AIBCTES) and Hari Singh (BSNL BTU) addressed. Coms. R.S. Chauhan, Circle secretary welcomed and Aravind Kumar, Circle Secretary BSNLEU, Corporate office proposed vote of thanks.

Our Hearty Congratulations to all Workers for making the programme a complete success. <>





[12.03.2010]BSNL Union to go on strike against Board's move to accept Pitroda Panel's Recommendations - Report from Economic Times <>



[12.03.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- BSNL Workers against 30% Disinvestment and VRS <>



[10.03.2010]JOINT FORUM OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS/UNIONS OF EXECUTIVES AND NON – EXECUTIVES <>

[10.03.2010] GOOD NEWS ! WAGE REVISION APPROVED BY BSNL BOARD



BSNL Board has approved the Wage Revision for non - executives in the meeting held to day, 10th March 2010. Now it will be sent to DOT for its approval.



[09.03.2010] AIBDPA Leaders Meet Member (Finance), DoT

at Chennai

Com. C.K. Narasimhan, Convenor, All India BSNL-DoT Pensioners Association, Tamil Nadu Circle met Smt. Vijaya Lakshmi Gupta, Member (Finance), DoT camp at Chennai and discussed the following issues.

(1) 50% IDA merger to BSNL pre-2007 retirees

Member (F) stated that a note has been sent to DoP&T and the reply is awaited, after which the issue will be processed. She agreed that there is full justification for 50% IDA merger.

(2) Anomaly in fixation of pension to DoT employees absorbed in BSNL, who retired between 01.10.2000 and 31.07.2001 is also discussed.

Member told the issue has been sent to Department of Expenditure and reply is awaited.



Member (Finance) agreed to send a reminder to the Department of Expenditure.

(3) Delay in payment of IDA

A delay in payment of IDA is pointed out. Association suggested that IDA orders for pensioners may kindly be endorsed by DoT without delay as soon as the DPE issue orders on the subject. It can be placed on DoT website. If DoT authorizes the website orders as an authentic one, it is easy for the banks and post offices to draw the IDA. This suggestion has been agreed and Member (Finance) told that she will look into the case positively.

The meeting was cordial and very positive. Association expressed its thanks to Member (Finance) for the meeting.

[09.03.2010]Com. M.K. Pandhe, President, CITU writes to Shri A.Raja, Minister of Communications & IT opposing Disinvestment and VRS in BSNL <>

[08.03.2010]Promotion Policy :- The Promotion Policy is approved and confirmed by the BSNL Management Committee. It is expected that the orders will be issued this week.

Meeting with CMD, BSNL :- Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, General Secretary, BSNLEU along with Coms. V. Subburaman, General Secretary, TEPU, K.R. Yadav, G.B. Salakki (Vice-Presidents, BSNLEU), S.C. Bhattacharjee (Treasurer, BSNLEU) and R.S. Chauhan (Org. Secretary) met Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL and demanded early settlement of Wage Revision, Promotion Policy & Anomaly. CMD stated that the wage agreement will be discussed by the BSNL Board in its meeting on 10th March, 2010.



[08.03.2010]BSNL workers on agitational path against delay in wage revision etc. <>





[06.03.2010]BSNL union opposes recommendations <> <>



[06.03.2010]Sam Pitroda Panel to BSNL - 30% Disinvestment and VRS one lakh employees <> <>



[06.03.2010]Press statement by the Central Trade Unions for making Jail Bharo and Satyagraha on 5th March, 2010 a grant success throughout the country<> <>

[05.03.2010]Observe Centenary of International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2010 :- It was in 1910 that the decision to observe a day all over the World focusing on the demands of women was taken by the second international conference of socialist women held in Copenhagen. The origin of the International Women’s Day lies in the struggles of women workers against their exploitative working conditions and to assert their rights.

The Central Secretariat of BSNLEU met on 4th March, 2010 decided to observe the centenary year of International Women’s Day in a befitting manner together with fraternal organization. Massive campaign highlighting issues of working women of BSNL taken up and settled so far by the union and larger national issues viz. working women equal wage, 8 hrs work day, maternity benefits, control of prices and 33% reservation for women in legislatures etc. may be focused.

[02.03.2010]Tamil Nadu Circle Conference delegates donate Rs.75,000/- for CHQ building fund:- The Tamil Nadu Circle conference is being held at the port city of Tuticorin, from 27th February to 2nd March,2010. In his address to the conference, com.V.A.N.Namboodiri,GS, announced the decision of the Bhopal CEC meeting to purchase a new building for our union at New Delhi, as well as the decision to collect a building fund. Immediately after his speech, delegates attending the conference started voluntarily pouring donation for the building fund. An amount of Rs.75,080 was handed over to the General Secretary in the conference it self. CHQ salutes and congratulate the Tamil Nadu comrades for their spirit and good gesture.

West Bengal Circle union donate Rs.60,000/- for CHQ building fund:- Earlier West Bengal Circle Union in its conference held from 8th to 11th Jan’2010 had donated Rs.60,000/- only towards BSNLEU Building Fund as a first installment of the Circle Union.

[20.02.2010]Resolution on Price Rise of essential commodities adopted in Bhopal CEC Meeting <>

[19.02.2010]Resolution on Wage Revision adopted in Bhopal CEC Meeting <>

[19.02.2010]Resolution on 5th March, 2010 countrywide satyagraha / Jail Bhoro programme adopted in Bhopal CEC Meeting <>

[18.02.2010]AIC at Thiruvananthapuram:- All India Conference of BSNLEU will be held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 12th to 15th May, 2010. A Preparatory Committee with Com. R. Muralidharan Nair, AGS, BSNLEU as Chairman and Com. K. Mohanan, Circle Secretary, as Convenor has been formed and preparatory work has already started.

Delegates:- The number of delegates eligible as per CHQ quota received in the year 2008 and 2009 will be published in the next issue of Telecrusader. The Bhopal Central Executive Committee meeting has decided to allow observers also half the number of delegates as a special case.

Tickets be booked early to ensure reservation.



[18.02.2010]JAO Part-II 40% results of Delhi NTR Circle announced:- The results of the JAO Part-II Internal Competitive Examination for NTR Circle (including Corporate Office) is announced. 19 Comrades have been declared passed.

We congratulate all the passed Comrades. It is the first time that results have been announced early without any delay. We are making efforts to get the results declared early in all circles. <>



[15.01.2010] EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT ! WAGE AGREEMENT SIGNED

Dear Comrades,

The Wage Agreement for Non-Executive Employees of BSNL has been signed today, 15th January, 2010 between management and representative union. It is only with the support of all our comrades and their determination for struggle, as shown in 48 hours strike of 19-20 August 2009 and sustained struggle that the United Forum could achieve this victory. We thank all the United Forum leaders for standing strongly together in the struggle and discussion. We also thank the official side for the successful agreement.

V.A.N.Namboodiri General Secretary, BSNLEU & Convener, United Forum.

15- 01- 2010 Click for Agreement :- <> <> <> <>

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[03.01.2010] The report in The Economic Times dated 01-01-2010 << click here>>
[03.01.2010] Editorial of The Economic Times on 01-01-2010 <>
[02.01.2010]A letter to Shri Gopal Das, Director (HRD) BSNL - Minimum wages of casual labourers with and without temporary status and labourers engaged intermittent on seasonal work <>

[02.01.2010]Joint Forum Calls for agitation to save BSNL - BSNLEU Circular No.01 dated 02.01.2010 <>
[01.01.2010] JOINT FORUM OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS /UNIONS OF EXECUTIVES AND NON-EXECUTIVES CALL FOR TELEGRAM CAMPAIGN TO PRIME MINISTER AND DEMONSTRATION ON 5TH JANUARY 2010 TO ENSURE FINALISATION OF 93 MILLION TENDER FOR GSM LINES <>


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[28.11.2009]Pensioners problems taken up with DOT and CMD BSNL by AIBDPA<>
[15.12.2009]AIBDPA Circular No.3 <>
[19.11.2009]All India BSNL-DoT Pensioners' Association (AIBDPA) - A letter to Hon'ble Minister of Communications & IT <>
[19.11.2009]All India BSNL-DoT Pensioners' Association (AIBDPA) - Circular No.1 <>
[23.10.2009]ALL INDIA BSNL-DOT PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION FORMED.<> <>

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[06.02.2010] BSNLEU Circular No.4 dated 06.02.2010<>
[04.02.2010]BSNLEU Circular No.3 dated 04.02.2010<>
[18.01.2010]BSNLEU Circular No.2 dated 16.01.2010 <>
[04.01.2010]BSNLEU Circular No.1 dated 02.01.2010 <>
[31.12.2009]BSNLEU Circular No.21 dated 31.12.2009 <>

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[04.03.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- BSNL Employees Oppose Disinvestment / VRS <>
[08.01.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- Joint Forum Oppose IPO in BSNL <>
[04.01.2010]PRESS RELEASE:- Joint Forum calls for Agitational Programmes to Save BSNL<>
[13.11.2009] PRESS RELEASE :- Protest against wrong press report regarding Gr. C&D Employees of BSNL <>

[06.11.2009]BSNL Employees Union oppose Disinvestment / IPO of BSNL <
[20.08.2009]BSNL Strike Continues for Second Day - press release dated on 20.08.2009 <>
[19.08.2009]Massive Strike by BSNL Employees - press release dated on 19.08.2009 <>
[18.08.2009]48 Hours Strike by BSNL Workers on 19-20 August'09 - United Forum press Release dated on 18.08.2009 <>

[11.08.2009]One lakh BSNL Workers Observed Dharna - UF press Release dated on 11.08.2009 <>





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[11.02.2010]Items for discussion in the 23rd Meeting of National Council <>
[06.11.2009] High lights of National Council Meeting held on 05-11-2009 <>
[04.11.2009]Meeting with CMD, BSNL, Additional Secretary, DoT and DDG (TDF), DoT – 04.11.2009 <>
[10.10.2009] Brief Report on the outcome of BSNL-DoT-BSNLEU Committee Meeting held on 09.10.2009 <>
[30.07.2009]National Council decisions - BSNLEU protests improper minutes <>

[30.07.2009]Minutes of the 21st meeting of the National Council held on 23rd June, 2009 under the chairmanship of Director (HR), BSNL Board <>

[24.06.2009]A note on the discussions / decisions of the National Council meeting, held on 23.06.2009<>
[16.06.2009]8th Meeting of BSNL Staff Welfare Board - Regarding decision taken <>

[27.05.2009] Items for discussion in the 21st meeting of the National Council <>
Items for discussion in the 20th meeting of the National Council <>
Items for discussion the National Council meeting, to be held on 2nd September, 2008 <>
Minutes of the 18th National Council Meeting
Minutes of the 17th National Council Meeting
Draft Non-Executive Promotion Policy given by the Management & Our reply
Transfer Policy - Important Modifications accepted by Management after discussion
BSNL Employees Transfer Policy - Modifications & Suggestions

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[25.01.2010]BSNL Non-Executive Wage Agreement - A Great Achievement despite Adverse Circumstances <>
[14.01.2010] Wage Meeting on 15.01.2010 <>
[07.01.2010]BIG ACHIEVEMENT - CONGRATULATIONS! WAGE REVISION AGREEMENT REACHED - TO BE SIGNED ON 15-01-2010 <>
[17.11.2009]Major Achievement on Wage Revision <>
[17.11.2009]Meeting with Communications Minister on Wage Revision <>
[16.11.2009]BSNL Workers Alliance meeting with Wage Negotiation Committee draws blank<<>>

[16.11.2009] Meeting of Wage Committee with unrecognized unions on 16-11-2009 - A letter to Shri S.R. Kapoor, Chairman, Wage Negotiation Committee <>

[07.11.2009]Letter written to NFTE and FNTO for joint action on wage revision etc.<>

[03.11.2009]MEETING WITH DIRECTOR (HRD), CHAIRMAN, WAGE NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE, DDG (ESTT.) AND DDG (FPB), DOT. <>




[26.02.2010]BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.4]

[08.08.2009]Casual & Contract Workers Federation Joins 19-20 August Strike <>

[16.05.09] BSNL Casual & Contract Workers Federation issues Strike Notice for 19-20th May along with United Forum. <>
BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.3]
BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.2]
BSNL Casual & Contract Workers' Federation [Circular No.1)

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[15.01.2010] A letter to CMD, BSNL - Reduce unnecessary expenditure by shifting BSNL offices from Statesman House and Chandralok Building to Bharat Sanchar Bhawan or Eastern Court <>
[11.01.2010]CHQ letter to CMD BSNL on HRA and Allowances <>

[26.12.2009]Wage Revision - Avoiding the humiliating situation of not granting due promotion or granting promotion with benefit of a meagre Rs.10/- or so - A letter to Shri S.R. Kapoor, Chairman, Wage Negotiation Committee <>

[26.12.2009]Serious problems arising in implementation of 30% fitment benefit, 3% increment, fixation benefit on promotion, due to the shorter span and consequent maxima in the proposed revised pay scales-Request for urgent reconsideration to avoid crisis in the process of wage revision agreement - A letter to Shri S.R. Kapoor, Chairman, Wage Negotiation Committee <>
14.12.2009]BSNLEU Writes to Shri. S.R.Kapoor, Executive Director (Finance), Chairman Wage Committee on increasing of span of pay scales to avoid stagnation. <>

[14.12.2009]BSNLEU demands on Skill Upgradation Allowance (Professional Upgradation Allowance, Compensatory Allowances etc. to be increased on par with executives. <>
[08.12.2009]Note submitted to Chairman Wage Negotiation Committee on 7th December, 2009 <>

[08.12.2009]Note submitted to CMD BSNL regarding pay structure dated 7th December, 2009 <>

[02.12.2009]One time 2 years relaxation in the qualifying service condition in the ensuing 35% and 15% JTO LICE - A letter to GM (Estt.) <>

[23.11.2009] On the issue of Multiplication factor and span of the pay scale in the wage revision - A letter to Shri S.R. Kapoor, Chairman, Wage Negotiation Committee <>


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No.27-1/2003-TE-II dated 03.03.2010 [05.03.2010]Conversion / restructuring of Assistant (Accounts) {formerly known as LDC (TA)} to TOA/Sr.TOA pattern <>
F. No.27-1/2008-TE-II dated 02.03.2010 [03.03.2010] FIXATION OF PAY FROM THE DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT IN LOWER CADRE ON PROMOTION UNDER BCR IN PAY SCALE OF 5000 - 8000 - REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF HON'BLE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT DATED 09.10.2002 IN LEELAMMA JACOB CASE <>
No.250-8/2009-Pers.III dated 19.02.2010 [22.02.2010]Holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Exam. (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of TM for Recruitment Year 2008 - regarding Clarifications thereon. <>
No.32-1/2010-BSNL (Sports) dated 04.02.2010 [13.02.2010]Calling of nominations of outstanding sportspersons for career progression <>
No.60-1/2010-DE dated 05.02.2010 [06.02.2010]Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion to the grade of Rajbhasha Adhikari on the basis of RRs of Rajbhasha Adhikari 2005 - will be held on 23.05.2010 <>
No.14-1/2007-PAT.(BSNL) dated 03.02.2010 [03.02.2010] 9.4% IDA increase w.e.f. 01.01.2010. BSNL Order <>
No.01-20/2009-PAT.(BSNL)/NE (I) dated 01.02.2010 [02.02.2010]Enhancement of the period of Maternity Leave and introduction of Special Allowance for child care for non-executive Women Employees <>

No.64-86/09-S&M (CFA) dated 01.02.2010 [02.02.2010]Incentive Schemes for BSNL employees bringing in postpaid broadband connections <>

No.250-8/2009-Pers.III dated 29.01.2010 [29.01.2010]Holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of Telecom Mechanic for Recruitment year 2008 - Clarifications issued <>
No.40-18/2008-Pen.(B) dated 22.01.2010 [25.01.2010]Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Sixth CPC regarding revision of pension etc. - Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or after 01.01.2006 <>

No.250-8/2009-Pers.III dated 22.12.2009 [18.01.2010]Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) to the Cadre of Telecom Mechanic - Clarifications issued <>





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UF/Circular 23.01.2010 [23.01.2010]United Forum Circular No.1 - On Wage Revision <>
JF/CHQ/MoC&IT/2009 dated 08.10.2009 [10.10.2009] Immediate absorption of ITS officers in BSNL - Joint Forum letter to CMD, BSNL <>
JF/CHQ/MoC&IT/2009 dated 08.10.2009 [10.10.2009] Undue interference of BCG in day to day working of BSNL - JF letter to CMD, BSNL <>
JF/CHQ/MoC&IT/2009 dated 08.10.2009 [10.10.2009]Appointment of SAG officers of Indian P&T Accounts & Finance service Gr. A in BSNL/MTNL on deemed deputation basis - our protest against - JF letter to Hon'ble MoC & IT <>
JF/Strike dated 05.10.2009 [05.10.2009]Letter to CMD on discussion with Joint Forum <>








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