Retrenchment of contract workers in West Bengal and CTD circles – BSNLEU meets Director (HR), demands immediate intervention.

BSNLEU has strongly taken up the issue of retrenchment of contract workers caused by fund curtailment in the electrical wings, as well as among housekeeping staff, in some other circles. The union has also pointed out that payment of wages to contract workers is being halted in some circles due to budget curtailment, causing severe hardship to the workers. The issue of retrenchment of contract workers was also discussed with the CMD BSNL, last month. To pursue the matter further, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer (CHQ), met Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director (HR) on 06.04.2026 and drew his attention to the mass retrenchment of contract workers in the electrical wings of the West Bengal and Kolkata Telephone Circles. During the discussion, they pointed out that it is highly unfortunate that these poor contract workers, despite rendering 27 years of continuous service, are now being retrenched merely on the plea of budget curtailment. After patiently hearing the issue, the Director (HR) instructed PGM (SR) to pursue the matter with the CGM of Kolkata / West Bengal Circles and resolve the issue through meaningful discussions with the recognised unions.