BSNLEU is continuously taking up the issues related to the proper implementation of Government orders on SC/ST reservation in BSNL. Recently, BSNLEU has written letter to the CMD BSNL, pointing out that, DoP&T orders are not being implemented in BSNL with regards to conducting various LICEs of the Non-Executives. Particularly, the DoP&T orders say that, own merit candidates among SC/ST employees should not be adjusted against SC/ST quota posts. The matter is discussed with the Director (HR) twice. Thereafter, Com.P.Abhimnyu, GS, discussed this issue with Shri P.K. Purwar, CMD BSNL twice. Even thereafter, the issue is not settled. Hence, BSNLEU wrote to the National Commission for SC and the National Commission for ST, complaining about the non-implementation of Government orders on SC/ST reservation in BSNL. Based on this, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued notice to the CMD BSNL on 24.01.2024, directing him to submit explanation within 30 days.

Chennai circle union of BSNLEU conducted its Extended Circle Executive Committee meeting on 25-01-2024. As a part of this, a very effective convention of the working women is also held. Com. A.Pasha Begum, Circle Vice President, presided over the convention. Com. B. Rajasundari, convenor of the BSNL Working Women’s Coordination Committee (BSNLWWCC), welcomed everyone and initiated the discussion. She explained how BSNLEU organised protests against atrocities committed on women in Manipur and against the sexual harassments on women wrestlers. Com. N. Meena, Com.K.B. Kavitha, Com.K. Nalini Elan, Com.V Rukmini, Com. A.Inbaselvi, Com. N.Geetha(AIBDPA), Com. Vidhya, S. Rao and Com.R. Shobana participated in the deliberations and expressed their views about the conditions of the working women in Chennai circle. They thanked BSNLEU for the support being extended to them by the circle union. Com. M. Sridhara Subramanian recollected BSNLEU’s fight against sexual harassments on women employees in Ludhiana. He also explained about the measures being taken by BSNLEU in Chennai circle, to safeguard the interests of the women employees. Finally, Com.P Abhimanyu, General Secretary, addressed and explained about the issues of the BSNL working women, being taken up by BSNLEU at the All India level. He also explained how BSNLEU is taking steps to safeguard the dignity of women employees. He called upon the members of BSNLEU to fight against the discriminations being meted out to women in work places, as well as in the society. CHQ congratulates the Chennai circle union for organising this successful working women’s convention.

As we celebrate the day our Constitution came into effect, let’s follow the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Happy Republic Day. On this special day, let’s remember and honor the sacrifices of those who paved the way for our freedom. Happy Republic Day.

The Co-ordination Committee of BSNLEU, AIBDPA, BSNLCCWF, organised a very enthusiastic convention today. A presidium consisting of Com. S. Basha, Com.M.V. Kuppan and Com.R. Annamalai, presided over. Com.M.Sridharasubramanian, CS, delivered welcome address and initiated the Convention. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the Convention and spoke elaborately on the demands of Wage Revision, Stagnation, 4G/5G, New Promotion Policy, Review of Restructuring and other issues. Com.S. Chellappa, AGS, BSNLEU and Com.K. Govindaraj, AGS, AIBDPA and Com.T. Kashi, Circle Secretary, BSNLCCWF also addressed the Convention.