Throughout the world, the capitalist class is relentlessly increasing it’s exploitations on the working class, by way of cutting down the wages, pensions, social securities, etc. It is also attacking the trade union rights of the workers, including their right to strike. At the same time the working class is waging heroic struggles to improve it’s working and living conditions through increased wages, reduced working hours, ensuring social security, healthcare, dignified and safe working environment, etc. The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) is spearheading the world- wide militant struggles of the working class. 3^rd October is the 79th Foundation Day of the WFTU. Every year, the WFTU observes 3rd October as the International Action Day. The WFTU has given call  to observe International Action Day on 03^rd October, 2024, highlighting the following demands:-

• 35 hours of work per week without wage reduction.
• Health and safety in workplaces.
• Ensuring social securities and access to universal systems of public healthcare and education.
• Quality working and living environment.  

The CHQ calls upon all the circle and district unions to observe the International Action Day on 03rd October, 2024, by organising hall meetings, gate meetings, demonstrations, etc. Wherever possible, the International Action Day can be organised with the Central Trade Unions / Affiliates of the WFTU. 

1968 की शानदार हड़ताल के शहीदों को लाल सलाम - बलिदान देने वाले सभी लोगों को सलाम।

यह 19 सितंबर, 1968 की बात है, जब पूरे केंद्रीय सरकारी कर्मचारियों ने शानदार एक दिवसीय हड़ताल की थी। सबसे महत्वपूर्ण मांगें थीं आवश्यकता आधारित न्यूनतम वेतन और महंगाई भत्ते के भुगतान के माध्यम से मूल्य वृद्धि का पूर्ण निष्प्रभावीकरण। हड़ताल पूरी तरह सफल रही और निस्संदेह भारतीय ट्रेड यूनियन आंदोलन में एक शानदार अध्याय बन गई। तत्कालीन केंद्र सरकार, जिसका नेतृत्व श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी कर रही थीं ने बड़े पैमाने पर गिरफ्तारियां, सेवा से निष्कासन, निलंबन आदि सहित कठोर दमन किया। मरियानी, बोंगाईगांव, पठानकोट और बीकानेर में पुलिस गोलीबारी आदि में केंद्रीय सरकारी कर्मचारियों की जान चली गई। हड़ताल को कुचलने के लिए एस्मा (आवश्यक सेवा रखरखाव अधिनियम) लागू किया गया और अर्धसैनिक बलों को सेवा में लगाया गया। हालांकि, यह ध्यान रखना महत्वपूर्ण है कि केरल की कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी सरकार, जिसका नेतृत्व साथी ई.एम.एस. नंबूदरीपाद ने एस्मा और अर्धसैनिक बलों का उपयोग करके हड़ताल को कुचलने से इनकार कर दिया। यह नहीं भूलना चाहिए कि आज हम जिन अधिकारों का आनंद ले रहे हैं, उनमें से कई अधिकार, जिसमें मूल्य वृद्धि की भरपाई के लिए महंगाई भत्ते का तुरंत भुगतान शामिल है, 1968 की वीरतापूर्ण हड़ताल का परिणाम हैं। 1968 की महान हड़ताल के शहीदों को लाल सलाम। हड़ताल में बलिदान देने वाले सभी लोगों को सलाम। 

It was on 19^th September, 1968, that, the entire Central Government employees went on a glorious one day strike. The most important demands were Need Based Minimum Wage and Full Neutralisation of price rise, through payment of Dearness Allowance. The strike was a total success and undoubtedly a glorious chapter in the Indian Trade Union movement. The then Central Government, headed by Smt. Indira Gandhi, let loose severe repressions, including massive arrests, removal from service, suspensions, etc. Central Government employees lost their lives in police firing etc., in Mariani, Bongaigaon, Pathankot and Bikaner. ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act) was invoked and para military troops were pressed into service, to crush the strike. However, it is important to note that, the Communist Party Government of Kerala, headed by comrade E.M.S. Namboodiripad, refused to crush the strike, using ESMA and Para-military forces. It should not be forgotten that many of the rights being enjoyed by us today, including prompt payment of Dearness Allowance to compensate the price rise, are the outcome of the heroic strike of 1968. Lal salam to the martyrs of the great 1968 strike. Salutes to all those who faced sacrifices in the strike.

The Management has imposed stringent conditions for approving Temporary Transfers under Rule-9 of BSNL Transfer Policy. As a result of this, practically, employees are not able to get Temporary Transfers. BSNLEU is continuously demanding that, the stringent conditions should be removed. The erstwhile CMD BSNL, Shri P.K. Purwar, had assured that Management would form a Committee, consisting of the representatives of the Unions and Associations also, to review the stringent conditions. Now, the Management has formed a Committee without including representatives of the Unions and Associations. Hence, BSNLEU has written letter to the Director (HR) today, insisting upon him to relax the stringent conditions and also to include representatives of the Unions and Associations in the review Committee.

The DoP&T has issued clear cut order, stating that husband and wife should be posted in the same station. However, BSNL Management is not implementing this order. A good number of JEs have applied for Rule-8 transfer on spouse ground. The Management has taken a stand that, request transfers under Rule-8 cannot be considered to the “Surplus” circle. However, BSNLEU is persistently taking up this issue. Once again, BSNLEU has written letter to the Director (HR) today, requesting that all the pending transfer applications should be settled as a one time measure.