A review meeting of the Unions and Associations of BSNL was held at the AIGETOA CHQ Office, Eastern Court, New Delhi, on 8th and 9th January 2026, following the successful Nationwide Lunch Hour Demonstration held on 8th January 2026. The meeting was convened to review the Lunch Hour Demonstration programme and to deliberate on the future strategy and course of action for the ensuing agitational programmes. The leadership appreciated the enthusiastic and massive participation of BSNL employees across the country, which made the programme a grand success. The meeting noted that the Management Committee has approved the proposal for wage negotiations. It was also assured that the Chennai / Tamil Nadu issue will be resolved to the best satisfaction of all concerned. It was further informed that the BSNL Board Meeting will be convened shortly to approve the Committee’s report, after which it will be forwarded to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for further necessary action. Regarding other pending issues, the meeting resolved to continue sustained discussions with the appropriate authorities until all legitimate demands are settled. The Unions and Associations extend their sincere thanks and congratulations to all, particularly the Circle Presidents, Circle Secretaries, District Presidents, District Secretaries, Office Bearers, members and employees of BSNL, for their active participation, dedicated efforts and successful conduct of the programme.

An enthusiastic and aggressive lunch-hour demonstration programme was successfully held today at all BA/OA-level BSNL offices and exchanges across the country. The programme was organised following the collective call of all BSNL Unions and Associations. A formal notice had been served on the CMD, BSNL on 30.12.2025, announcing the intensification of the struggle and demanding immediate Board approval of the Wage Agreement. However, even as of 8th January, the Wage Agreement has remained pending for Board approval since 8th October 2025. In addition, the BSNL management continues to ignore the long-pending Tamil Nadu–Chennai issue, despite repeated demands for its amicable settlement. In an attempt to postpone today’s programme, the management convened an emergent meeting in the morning, during which the Director (HR) held discussions with the General Secretaries. Senior officers including PGM (SR), PGM (Estt) and PGM (Legal) were also present. The meeting lasted for over an hour, during which the leaders forcefully conveyed the strong sentiments of the members. The General Secretaries categorically asserted that immediate Board approval of the Wage Agreement is the need of the hour and settlement of the Tamil Nadu–Chennai issue is mandatory. They warned that failure to address these demands would compel the unions to intensify the struggle to higher stages. After the conclusion of the meeting, all the General Secretaries joined the massive gathering of Executives and Non-Executives and addressed the members. The large and energetic gathering at the Corporate Office, Eastern Court, reflected the unity and determination of BSNL employees. The leaders announced that the struggle will continue relentlessly until approval of the Wage Agreement by the BSNL Board and a favourable Government decision on relaxation of the affordability clause for implementation of the Wage Agreement and the 3rd PRC. The CHQ conveys its warm greetings and congratulations to all members and organisers for successfully conducting this powerful programme in all circles across the country.