BSNLEU has provided the management with a worksheet detailing specific examples of stagnation cases. Today, a discussion was held with Sr. GM (Estt.) on the same subject. Union representatives explained the details of the stagnation cases. During the discussion, Sr. GM (Estt.) assured that necessary action will be taken with care to study each case, and a report on the subject will be submitted to the Wage Negotiation Committee. Comrades Animesh Mitra, President, John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, and C.K. Gundanna, AGS, were present in the discussion

We propose the following corrections to the draft minutes of the Joint Committee on Wage Revision meeting held on 22-03-2024:

In Para 2.1 regarding the stagnation issue, we request the removal of certain wording as the Management Side did not propose any such precondition in the meeting, ".......if staff side is ready to sign agreement".

In Para 2.2 concerning allowances, we suggest inserting a statement regarding the Staff Side's demand for the revision of HRA and the Management Side's assurance to look into it.

A letter regarding this matter has been written to the PGM (SR).

During the formal meeting with Director (HR), BSNLEU raised concerns about the JTO (LICE) exams in Punjab circle and expressed dissatisfaction with the management's decision to cancel the exam results. Additionally, the union proposed creating supernumerary posts to accommodate qualified candidates in Punjab circle. While Director (HR) assured to address the issue, a month has passed without progress. Comrades Animesh Mitra, President, and John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, met with PGM (SR) and Sr. GM (Estt.) to convey the sentiments of Punjab circle. BSNLEU will continue advocating for resolution with the management.

Comrades Animesh Mitra, President BSNLEU, and John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, met PGM (SR) on 19.04.2024, stressing the necessity for a Wage Revision Committee meeting within a fortnight. They apprised PGM (SR) of 30 live cases of stagnation and pay losses submitted to the Chairman of the Wage Revision Committee, representing various cadres. These cases underscore the dissatisfaction among non-executive cadres regarding the unilateral pay scales proposed by management.

In response, PGM (SR) assured that a date for the Wage Revision Committee meeting will be provided after thorough examination of the submitted cases by our Union.

BSNLEU CHQ submitted the above data on 18.04.2024, to Sri. R K Goyal, Chairman, Wage Negotiating Committee, as per the discussion held on 22.03.2024.