BSNLEU CHQ writes to PGM (SR) Smt. Anita Johari to release the formal minutes of the meeting held with Director (HR). As issues discussed in the meeting are important and urgent in nature.

Following the recent meeting on March 22, 2024, where management requested details on stagnation and pay loss cases for non-executives, BSNLEU has compiled and submitted comprehensive data with stagnation cases for review. We echo concerns that accepting proposed pay scales could worsen these issues. Urging thorough examination and discussion within the wage negotiation committee, we request prompt scheduling of the next meeting within a fortnight to expedite negotiations. Join us in advocating for fair compensation and equitable treatment for all BSNL non-executive employees.

Pune, 17th April 2024: Citizens across the country are calling for BSNL to offer 4G and 5Gservices, but the company has not yet received the necessary equipment from TCS to provide these services. As a result, BSNL is unable to offer 4G and 5G connectivity to its customers, and there has been a delay from the central government as well. This has prompted the BSNL Employees Union to launch protests nationwide, including in Pune on Tuesday.

A protest was held in front of the BSNL office on Satara Road, organized by the BSNL Employees Union Coordinating Committee. The demonstrators demanded that BSNL be equipped with 4G and 5G technology as soon as possible. MI Jakati, the union’s president in Pune, stated that the central government had allowed only BSNL to use domestically produced4G equipment as part of the “Self-reliant India” initiative. Meanwhile, other mobile service providers are using 4G devices from companies in China and South Korea.

BSNL reluctantly agreed to partner with TCS to produce 4G equipment, but after three years, TCS has not yet developed these devices. Furthermore, TCS is seeking assistance from China’s ZT Company to develop 4G equipment, which has delayed the process even further.

As a result of the lack of 4G and 5G services, BSNL has lost customers, which has harmed the company. Jakati argued that this situation may lead to the deliberate privatization of BSNL to benefi t private companies. He called on the government to act quickly by providing the necessary equipment to BSNL or allowing the company to use Vodafone’s equipment, as Vodafone is a government-owned entity.

Other union members, including Nagesh Kumar Nalavde, Sandeep Gulunjkar, Kishore Gawali,Baban Suryavanshi, and Manjusha Lachke, participated in the movement, while Vikas Kadamserved as moderator and Ganesh Bhoj gave the vote of thanks.

[ Source: Punekarnews.in dt.17-04-2024]

BSNLEU successfully organized nationwide demonstrations today, protesting the delay in launching 4G services. The demonstrations garnered widespread support and participation across the country, reflecting the urgency of the demand for 4G services. Participants voiced their frustration with the prolonged delay and urged swift action from authorities. BSNLEU remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for timely implementation of 4G services for the benefit of BSNL customers.
 

President Com Animesh Mitra and Acting General Secretary Com John Varghese met with PGM (ADMIN) Sri Sanjeev Tyagi  on 15.04.2024  and discussed the issue of renewal of BSNL health insurance, scheduled for renewal from 01st June, 2024. PGM Admin Shri. Sanjeev Tyagi confirmed that the process has begun, with quotations sought from both PSU and private sector insurance companies. He assured that unions and associations will be called for to finalise the renewal, ensuring seamless continuation of health coverage for BSNL employees.