Contract labour retrenchment & non-payment of CDA to the casual labours in BSNL – GS conveys strong resentment to CMD, BSNL.

Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, conveyed strong resentment to the CMD BSNL in a meeting, regarding the retrenchment of experienced contract workers and the non-payment of CDA to casual labourers. On the plea of budget curtailment, BSNL management has started discontinuing the old tender system in the Operation & Maintenance wing. Particularly in the Electrical Wing and housekeeping services, experienced contract workers, many of whom have been serving since the P&T period, have been disengaged abruptly. The General Secretary strongly protested this move, stating that such retrenchment not only affects the livelihood of long-serving workers but also disrupts operational efficiency. During the discussion, Com.Animesh Mitra also highlighted the indifferent attitude of BSNL Management regarding the pending payment of CDA to casual labourers, which has remained unpaid since January 2025. He emphasized that the delay in disbursement is causing severe financial hardship to the affected workers. The CMD BSNL raised certain queries on both the retrenchment issue and the pending CDA payment. After detailed discussion, the CMD BSNL assured that the matter would be reviewed and re-examined at the appropriate level.