30 JUNE 2017 :News
from CHQ :
Withdrawal of support
and cooperation to BSNL management from 01.07.2017:
Unions
and Associations meeting held on 27.06.2017 at New Delhi reviewed the situation
and expressed serious concern over the stubborn attitude of BSNL management in
crushing the Trade Union rights. One side management promising that vindictive
actions will not be taken but on the other side they are not allowing peaceful
demonstrations/ Dharna at BSNLCO premises. Instead of
resolving the issues through mutual discussions, management vitiating the
atmosphere by wage cut instructions and issuing orders declaring Dharna/Hunger fast etc as STRIKES.
Employees
and the Unions and Assns are extending all the support and cooperation to the
management and the ongoing agitations are to support the managements efforts in
3rd PRC and other issues with DoT. The Non-Executives
and Executives
of BSNL are not only carrying out their own duties, but are also doing all
extra works, keeping the larger interests of the Company in mind. On the other
hand, the Corporate Management is issuing letter after letter, curtailing the
legitimate rights of the employees, to conduct even peaceful agitations.
The
meeting held on 27.06.17 reviewed the situation and severely condemned the high
handed actions of the BSNL Management, in curtailing the fundamental rights of
the employees to go on even peaceful agitations. After detailed discussion, the
meeting unanimously decided to withdraw all cooperations
to the BSNL Management from 01-07-2017. From this day onwards, the employees
will only do their work and will not involve in any extra activities.
A
letter in this regard is submitted to the management.
21 JUNE 2017 :News
from CHQ :
Joint Forum meeting
with Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD, BSNL on 19.06.2017:
JF
leaders met the CMD and held discussions on the following issues. In the
beginning itself, CMD informed about the meeting of CMD and other BSNL Board
members with the Hon Minister on 16.06.2017 on 3rd PRC implementation. CMD
informed that BSNL Board requested Hon Minister for implementation of 3rd
PRC without linking with the affordability clause, considering the strategic
importance of BSNL in telecom sector. Hon Minister responded very positively
and assured to consider the request of the Board. On other issues, JF explained
the discussions held in the CS and CHQ Office bearers meeting on 17th
and 18th and the apprehensions of the JF on various issues,
discussions continued:
a) Ongoing agitation
on E2, E3 scales: CMD informed that this issue once again
raised with the Hon Minister in the same meeting. Entire Board once again
requested Hon Minister to approve the proposal of E2 and E3. Secretary, DoT given a meeting to BSNL Management to discuss this
issue and 3rd PRC on 22.06.2017. DIR(HR) will be meeting the
Secretary.
b) Increasing the
quantum of contribution towards Superannuation fund:
JF demanded that the increase in contribution should be considered immediately
as assured recently. CMD responded positively and informed that the demand will
be considered and already instructed to process the proposal.
c) Progress in other
issues:
Very good progress is seen in other issues and management initiated actions to
resolve the issues. Same initiative is to be continued for another 2 to 3
months so that the issues can be resolved by that time. JF expressed its
concern that management may not continue with the same momentum after some time
and demanded that review in the progress of the issue has to be done atleast on fortnightly basis. CMD agreed to our demand.
In
the evening, Management has called for meeting with the Unions and Associations
at 6 PM yesterday for discussing the notice for agitation programs. However,
due to short notice, only representatives of SNEA and AIGETOA could attend the
meeting. From Mgmt side Dir(HR),GM(SR) along with other officers were present.
Joint forum was represented by both the GSs and Presidents, Dy
GS SNEA Com. Adsul, AGS SNEA Com. P.K.Shukla
and CS Gujarat SNEA Com. B G Patel. DIR(HR) informed that CMD and all the
Directors met with Hon MOC on 16th June 2017 and apprised him about
the necessity of extending 3rd PRC benefit to BSNL employees. Hon
MOC was very positive on the issues and assured to take up the issue of
exemption of affordability clause for BSNL with the Union Cabinet. DIR(HR)
further informed that PS to MoSC for communication
has called her up in the evening to inform that since Hon MoSC
is assured for positive action, there is no need for BSNL employees to go for
agitation at this point of time. We informed BSNL management that they could
have called the Union/Assns well in advance and discussed the issue. In view of
the positive and firm assurance given by MOC, DIR(HR) appealed to postpone the
agitation for next 15 days.
On
other issues, DIR(HR) also told us that the issue of increasing the quantum of
Superannuation Benefit is being actively considered and very soon decision on
the same shall be taken. On other HR issues of promotion, first TBP, E1A and
E2A for Civil/Elect/PA/PS/Arch etc etc, management
will continue its efforts to resolve the issues through mutual discussions. On
Rs 22820/- issue, DIR(HR) asked to wait for the finalization of the pay scales
and there after it can be discussed and resolved. DIR(HR) assured that all the
demands of JF will be discussed and reviewed on a fortnightly basis. She further
reiterated her commitment on withdrawal of vindictive actions of wage cut,
charge sheet, memo etc.
Meeting
with Joint Sec(Admn), DoT
and Director(PSU), DoT on E2, E3 pay scales issue on
19.06.2017: JF leaders met Jt Sec(A) and held
discussions on the BSNL reply on the matter. Jt Sec
was not aware about the BSNL reply. Immediately he directed Director (PSU) to
process the proposal.
Joint Forum Central
Executive Committee, Meeting at New Delhi on 17th and 18th
June, 2017.
A Joint meeting of all
CHQ and CS of AIGETOA & SNEA was held at YWCA bhavan,
New Delhi from 11AM to 6:30PM.
GS and Presidents of
both the associations have elaborated the objective of this JF meeting and
updated status of main HR issues. Leaders on the dais called for
continuation of combined struggle of SNEA and AIGETOA for resolution of HR
issues. It was emphasized that CHQ leaders of Both the associations are working
in tandem and with excellent mutual trust and discussion on all the HR
issues. The leaders have conveyed to carry the same relation and synergy
between the leaders of SNEA & AIGETOA at Circle and District levels.
Com. G.L Jogi, Chairman SNEA also addressed the gathering and
expressed his happiness over the JF , where two vibrant associations have come
together and termed this as historic day for both the associations and all the
BSNL Executives.
The introductory
session of all the CHQ and CS both the associations were held as symbol of
unity in JF for resolution of issues.
GS of both the associations
have asked views and opinions on future course of action w.r.t
ongoing agitation and conduction of combine JF meetings at Circle and SSA
levels from the CS of both the association.
The Updates on issues:
1. E2/E3 std Scale for JTO/SDE : BSNL has sent reply to the queries raised by DOT and now
the file is under submission for further process. It was also informed
that CMD, DIR(HR) and other Directors of BSNL Board had a meeting with Honle MOS for communications on 16th June 2017
wherein this issue was also taken up for positive consideration. Hon Minister
has responded very positively and told that he is well aware of the issue and
the same shall be taken care of. The whole process is expected to be completed
within next 45 days.
2. 30% SAB:
BSNL management has agreed in principle to increase the quantum of SAB and CMD
has given clear instructions to complete this process. The exact increase in
quantum has to be negotiated with the management and shall be known only after
the final approval of file.
3. Promotions (both Seniority and
LDCE) in all cadres: The main hurdles for promotions are
Reservation in promotion issue, SDE RR issue and the seniority case at Hon Ernakulum
High court which are to be taken care while moving ahead with the promotions.
With the agitation of JF, management has started taking concrete action and
held discussion with various stake holders including the petitioners of the
case at Ernakulum High court. In the reservation in promotion issue where BSNL
has to follow DOPT guidelines and has to comply with court judgment on ST/ST
Roaster. BSNL management is in the process of filing petition in Ernakulum High
court and also working on methodology to deal with Roaster case without
affecting the interest of any stakeholders to fill all the available vacancies
up the maximum possible extent. Eligibility list up the Recruitment year 2005
will be prepared immediately and required data will be called from circles
shortly. Action on the extending promotion to all the eligible candidates is
underway. All CS are requested to ensure that VCs reaches to BSNLCO. We are
expecting a positive breakthrough very soon. With solution to the reservation
issue without violating the DoP&T guidelines,
promotions from LDCE quota shall also be given. The action plan on the same is
ready. The DPCs from JAO to AO, SDE to DE and AO to CAO are also under process.
The JAO to AO promotions, roaster approved. If the same momentum continued,
positive results in the form of promotions will be visible in few weeks time.
4. 22820 to Post 2007 JTOs:
Management has acknowledged the pay loss for the executives recruited after
2007. JF is actively pursuing the settlement of this issue as it affecting many
young executives of BSNL. JF is exploring various methods to achieve this
parity. Management told us to wait for the approval of the pay scales.
5. Scrapping of MT and DGM RR:
Management has approved the scrapping of DGM RR and MT RRs will also be
scrapped by working a methodology for fast track promotions while finalizing
policy on implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy, which under final stage.
6. First Time bound promotions for 4
years:
JF is actively pursuing the issue of first time bound promotion in 4 years and
moving onto that direction, management has asked data from all the circles for
further processing of issue. All the CS are requested to pursue at their circle
offices to arrange the required data immediately.
7. Extending E1A and E2A scales
notionally to JTO/SDEs of Civil/Electrical/Arch/TF wings and PA/PS cadres w.e.f. 01.10.2000: The matter is being
considered by Management Committee and BSNL has agreed to extend E1A and E2A to
all such affected Executives.
Resolutions
After noting down all
the inputs from the house, the following resolutions are adopted.
Resolution 1:
It is unanimously resolved that all the vindictive actions shall be strongly
opposed. It is resolved that if needed, the agitation on the vindictive
actions shall be re-launched if the same are not taken back by management as
assured.
Resolution 2: It is decided to work together on all
issues at CHQ, Circle and SSA levels by both SNEA and AIGETOA by forming JF
committee at respective levels. All Circes will conduct their combined CECs at
Circle level and District level within two months. There will not be any
vindictive actions against the members of either side. A feeling of
mutual cooperation, trust, cohesiveness and bonding shall be developed between
both the associations to resolve all the long pending HR issues of BSNL
executives. Both the Associations (AIGETOA and SNEA) will work collectively
respecting each other with mutual cooperation and trust. The membership
grabbing from one side to others will not be encouraged and JF will treat all
the members of AIGETOA and SNEA as the members of JF. There will not be any
effort of one up man ship.
Resolution 3:
As there is movement on all the issues submitted by JF in its notice as stated
above and as CMD and DIR(HR) has assured to review the progress of issue for
every 15 days, it is resolved to defer the proposed agitation from 26th
June 2017 for 3 months. In the case of E2, E3 scales, it will be reviewed after
one month. However if the JF senses of any derail or slowness in progress in
resolving issue, it will reconsider its decision to launch its agitation at the
earliest possible time. The mode of future agitations will be decided by CHQ
keeping in view, the suggestions submitted by various CSs of JF.
After passing the
above resolutions, JF leaders met CMD and DIR(HR) and briefed them about the
discussions and resolutions taken as above. CMD and DIR(HR) appreciated our
decision and assured to resolve all the issues within 3 months. They also
agreed to review the progress of issues for every 15 days. Accordingly DIR(HR)
instructed Gm SR to arrange the meeting for every 15 days with JF.
08 June 17: Very Sad and Shocking news.
Mrs Pranjali Udgaonkar, SDE MKR EWSD received a
massive Heart Attack. We have lost a very dynamic officer.
SNEA Pune prays almighty to give her family enough strength to bear this
unrecoverable loss.
The last rites will be
performed at vaikunth smashan bhumi at 1200 Hrs.
May the soul rest in peace.
22 May 17: AGM Staff, CO
Mumbai displays the waiting list of all JTOs in MH Circle who have applied for
request transfer under Rule-8 from MH Circle to Other Circles. This is a
positive breakthrough as a result of consistent persuasions by SNEA MH Circle
in resolving the long pending issue. All comrades are requested to
verify the correctness of the data, their HRMS Nos
and data about corresponding Circle where the transfer is sought for. Letter <<<>>>
22 May 17: AGM Staff, CO
Mumbai issues Promotion and Posting order of Regular DE/AGM level executives of
Telecom Operation stream to the grade of DGM (T) on adhoc
basis within MH circle. SNEA MH Circle congratulates each and every one
who have got final posting now as DGM Adhoc. Order <<<>>>
22 May 17: AGM (Staff), CO
Mumbai issues letter for re-designation of all officers in the grade of SAG of
ITS Gr ‘A’ as Principal General Managers. SNEA MH
Circle greets all the officers in MH circle for being designated as PGM. Order <<<>>>
22 May 17: AGM (Staff), CO
Mumbai issues relieving order from MH Circle to other Circles for those
AGMs/DEs of Telecom Operation stream who have got promotion as DGM in Telecom
on temporary and Adhoc basis. Order <<<>>>
22 May 17: AGM Staff, CO
Mumbai issues Relieving of SDEs from MH to J&K Circle. Order <<<>>>
22 May 17: AGM Staff, CO
Mumbai issues Transfer and posting in the grade of Addl.GM/DGM of Telecom
within MH Circle. Order <<<>>>