Recognition of BSNLEU and NFTE expires on 18.05.2019 - Efforts are being taken to hold the 8th Membership Verification at the earliest.

The 7^th Membership Verification, for granting recognition to the Non-Executive Unions, was conducted on 10.05.2016. Based on the results of this Membership Verification, BSNLEU was recognised as the Main Recognised Representative Union and NFTE BSNL was recognised as the Second Recognised Representative Union, for a period of 3 years from 19^th May, 2016, vide BSNL CO., letter no.BSNL letter no.5-1/SR/2015/Vol.II(i) dated 19.05.2016. According to this order, the recognition of BSNLEU and NFTE expires on 18^th May, 2019. The process for the 8^th Membership Verification has not started, in view of the ongoing Parliament elections. Meanwhile, the BSNL Management thought of postponing the 8^th Membership Verification by 6 months. However, this was stoutly opposed by both BSNLEU and NFTE. Serious efforts are being taken to hold the 8^th Membership Verification at the earliest.