Today is the 5^th June, the day which is popular to observe as World Environment Day. World Environment Day reminds us that protecting nature is essential for a better future. Climate change, rising temperatures, floods, droughts, and environmental degradation are posing serious challenges to people across the world. The developed and imperialist countries, led by the USA, have historically contributed the most to global warming through excessive consumption and carbon emissions. In India, policies favouring corporate interests have resulted in the large-scale diversion of forests and natural resources for commercial exploitation, adversely affecting tribal communities, farmers, workers, and the common people. As trade unions, we believe that development should be sustainable and people-oriented. Forests, water resources, biodiversity, and the rights of local communities must be protected. On this World Environment Day, let us renew our commitment to protecting the environment and building a safe and sustainable future for the coming generations. Save Nature – Save Humanity.

BSNLEU Madhya Pradesh Circle successfully organised its Circle Working Committee meeting along with the Silver Jubilee Celebration at Pipariya on 03.06.2026, with enthusiastic participation of district secretaries, circle office bearers and a large number of members. The programme commenced with homage to the martyrs, followed by a colourful Silver Jubilee celebration attended by a houseful gathering. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com. Prakash Sharma, Circle President, highlighted the historic formation of BSNLEU at Visakhapatnam in 2001 and its glorious 25-year journey. Com. B.S. Raghuwanshi, Circle Secretary, presented the activity report, while Com. Prakash Sharma presided over the meeting. Com. Manoj Sharma, Organising Secretary (CHQ), Com. Animesh Mitra, Shri Rajkumar Chhanena, PGM, Itarsi, and Com. H.S. Thakur, CS, AIBDPA, addressed the gathering on organisational issues, Wage Revision, New Promotion Policy, Membership Verification, joint struggles and the achievements of BSNLEU. The meeting adopted resolutions supporting CHQ’s stand on Wage Revision, Pension Revision, Union Verification, LICE, revision of perks and allowances, and the need for united struggles. It also unanimously decided to organise Silver Jubilee celebrations at BA level. Com. Nanakram Raghuwanshi, Circle Treasurer, was felicitated on his retirement. CHQ congratulates the Madhya Pradesh Circle for successfully organising the CWC meeting and Silver Jubilee Celebration.

As per the decision of the government of India, BBNL( Bharat Broadband Network Ltd.) has been amalgamated (merged) with BSNL. The BBNL has issued the order on 03-06-2026 in this connection. The order states that, the Union Cabinet has taken the decision for the amalgamation of BBNL with BSNL and that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has given it's approval for this amalgamation on 18-05-2026. The order also states that consequent to the amalgamation of BBNL with BSNL, all the assets and liabilities of BBNL stands transferred to BSNL. Rumours have been going on for long about the merger of BBNL with BSNL. Now, the actual merger has taken place. What impact this merger is going to have on the revival of BSNL and also the impact this merger is going to have on the workforce of BSNL, needs to be studied. BSNLEU will duly look into this matter and take needful action to safeguard the interests of BSNL and the interests of it's employees. A copy of the order is given below for the information of our comrades.

BSNLEU has expressed concern over the administration's continued delay in considering the cases of Rule-9 officials who have completed two years at their home stations. On 02.06.2026, the General Secretary submitted a list of affected officials from the UP (East) Circle seeking extension of their tenure. Although Director (HR) assured favourable consideration during discussions, no instructions have reportedly been issued to the circle administration. BSNLEU has urged the management to intervene immediately and provide relief to the affected officials. Copy of the letter is attached herewith.

BSNLEU CHQ has once again taken up the issue of Superannuation Benefits (SAB) for BSNL-recruited employees with the CMD, BSNL. While the 2^nd PRC recommended SAB contribution at 30% of Basic Pay + DA, BSNL is presently contributing only 25.1%, resulting in a shortfall of 4.9%. The issue has been repeatedly raised by BSNLEU in various forums, including the National Council. The shortfall is adversely affecting the retirement benefits of BSNL-recruited employees, including Non-Executives. BSNLEU has urged the CMD, BSNL, to take immediate action to implement the 2^nd PRC recommendation and settle this long-pending genuine demand.

BSNL में भर्ती हुए कर्मचारियों के लिए सुपरएन्युएशन बेनिफिट्स (SAB) बेसिक पे + DA का 30% होना चाहिए – BSNLEU ने सीएमडी बीएसएनएल को पत्र लिखा।

BSNLEU सीएचक्यू  ने एक बार फिर बीएसएनएल में भर्ती हुए कर्मचारियों के लिए सुपरएन्युएशन बेनिफिट्स (SAB) का मुद्दा सीएमडी, बीएसएनएल के सामने उठाया है। जहाँ 2nd पीआरसी ने SAB योगदान को बेसिक पे + DA का 30% रखने की सिफ़ारिश की थी, वहीं बीएसएनएल अभी सिर्फ़ 25.1% का योगदान दे रहा है, जिससे 4.9% की कमी हो रही है। BSNLEU ने नेशनल काउंसिल सहित अलग-अलग मंचों पर इस मुद्दे को बार-बार उठाया है। इस कमी का बीएसएनएल में भर्ती हुए कर्मचारियों, जिनमें नॉन-एग्जीक्यूटिव भी शामिल हैं, के रिटायरमेंट बेनिफिट्स पर बुरा असर पड़ रहा है। BSNLEU ने सीएमडी, बीएसएनएल से गुज़ारिश की है कि वे 2nd पीआरसी की सिफ़ारिश को लागू करने और इस लंबे समय से अटकी हुई जायज़ माँग को पूरा करने के लिए तुरंत कदम उठाएँ।

The Central Labour Commissioner (CLC), New Delhi, has recently been taking up the issue of ensuring timely payment of wages and extension of all applicable social security benefits to contract and outsourced workers engaged in BSNL. BSNLEU has been continuously pursuing this matter with the BSNL Corporate Office through a series of communications. In response, the Corporate Office has issued instructions to all CGMs to take appropriate action on the subject. Accordingly, the AGM, WS&I Cell, Corporate Office, vide Letter No. BSNLCO-RSTG/21(11)/3/2020-RSTG dated 01.06.2026, has issued a notification directing strict compliance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure guidelines regarding timely payment of wages to outsourced contractual manpower and effective monitoring of contractor accountability. All Circle Secretaries are requested to immediately take up the long-pending and pressing issues concerning casual, contract, and outsourced workers in their respective circles by effectively utilising the provisions and directions contained in the above notification. The matter should be vigorously pursued with the concerned BSNL authorities to ensure full compliance with the instructions and to safeguard the interests and welfare of the affected workers.

Com.Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com.P.Abhimanyu, Vice President, met Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director (HR), yesterday the 01.06.2026, and discussed certain important staff issues. The details are as follows.

As decided in the Central Secretariat meeting held on 17.05.2026, the next CEC meeting of BSNLEU will be held at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Circle, on 05^th and 06^th July 2026. The dates have been confirmed by the Andhra Pradesh Circle Union. CHQ conveys its greetings and appreciation to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Circle Unions for jointly taking responsibility for hosting the meeting and sharing the financial burden. All CEC members are requested to book their journey tickets at the earliest to avoid inconvenience and ensure to their participation in the meeting. Formal notification for the CEC meeting is already issued.

अगली सीईसी बैठक 05 और 06 जुलाई, 2026 को विजयवाड़ा में होगी – सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे अपनी यात्रा टिकटें जल्द से जल्द बुक कर लें।

17.05.2026 को आयोजित केंद्रीय सचिवालय की बैठक में लिए गए निर्णय के अनुसार, BSNLEU की अगली सीईसी बैठक 05 और 06 जुलाई 2026 को विजयवाड़ा, आंध्र प्रदेश सर्किल में आयोजित की जाएगी। इन तारीखों की पुष्टि आंध्र प्रदेश सर्किल यूनियन द्वारा कर दी गई है। सीएचक्यू आंध्र प्रदेश और तेलंगाना सर्किल यूनियनों को इस बैठक की मेज़बानी करने और इसके वित्तीय भार को साझा करने की संयुक्त ज़िम्मेदारी उठाने के लिए अपनी शुभकामनाएँ और सराहना व्यक्त करता है। सभी सीईसी सदस्यों से अनुरोध है कि वे किसी भी असुविधा से बचने और बैठक में अपनी भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करने के लिए अपनी यात्रा टिकटें जल्द से जल्द बुक कर लें।