Left out 19 cadres are to be re-designated as "Attendant".

A meeting of the Re-designation Committee is held today, to finalise the new designation for the 19 left out cadres, belonging to the NE-I, NE-II and NE-III pay scales. These cadres are Ayah, Bearer, Beldar, Chowkidar, Cleaner, Duftary, Farash, Khalasi, Lady Chowkidar, Mali, Office Peon, Peon, Safaiwala, Shramik, Sweeper, Washboy, Dish Cleaner, Waterman and Gateman. Earlier, in the Re-designation Committee meeting held on 31.05.2018, decision was taken to accord “Telecom Attendant” designation to these cadres. However, it was not accepted by the Management Committee. In today’s meeting, both BSNLEU and NFTE demanded that the designation of MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) should be given to these cadres. However, the demand was rejected by the Management Side, on the plea that it will involve change of pay scale, as well as duties and responsibilities. After prolonged discussion, it was decided to accord “Attendant” designation to these 19 left out cadres..