Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, and Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer (CHQ) discussed the issue relating to pending transfer cases in JE cadre under Rule-8 and Rule-9 with Shri S.P. Singh, PGM (Estt.), on 06.04.2026. During the discussion, they reminded the Management of its assurance to consider the pending Rule-8 and Rule-9 cases during April 2026. They also specifically pointed out that candidates who are availing the deputation period should not be released to surplus circles. In reply, the PGM (Estt.) informed that the circle-wise staff strength in the JE cadre has already been notified and accordingly the Circle Heads may consider the Rule-8 / Rule-9 transfer cases in those circles where surplus staff is available in the JE cadre. All Circle Secretaries are requested to take up the issue with the concerned CGMs for expeditious consideration of the long-pending Rule-8 / Rule-9 transfer cases in JE cadre. A copy of the Corporate Office order is enclosed for your ready reference.

BSNLEU has strongly taken up the issue of retrenchment of contract workers caused by fund curtailment in the electrical wings, as well as among housekeeping staff, in some other circles. The union has also pointed out that payment of wages to contract workers is being halted in some circles due to budget curtailment, causing severe hardship to the workers. The issue of retrenchment of contract workers was also discussed with the CMD BSNL, last month. To pursue the matter further, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer (CHQ), met Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director (HR) on 06.04.2026 and drew his attention to the mass retrenchment of contract workers in the electrical wings of the West Bengal and Kolkata Telephone Circles. During the discussion, they pointed out that it is highly unfortunate that these poor contract workers, despite rendering 27 years of continuous service, are now being retrenched merely on the plea of budget curtailment. After patiently hearing the issue, the Director (HR) instructed PGM (SR) to pursue the matter with the CGM of Kolkata / West Bengal Circles and resolve the issue through meaningful discussions with the recognised unions.

In the Mangaluru CEC meeting, CHQ had distributed BSNLCCWF coupons to the Circle Secretaries for fund collection to make the 07^th March, 2026 Delhi Convention a grand success. It has now been nearly two months, but there are still several circles that have not yet remitted the amount collected through the coupons to CHQ. Though the Convention was conducted very successfully with strong mobilisation of contract and casual workers, CHQ is still facing difficulty in meeting the expenditure incurred for the programme. Once again, we request all the Circle Secretaries to remit the pending coupon collection amount at the earliest. We also appeal to them to contribute some additional amount, wherever possible, so that the Convention accounts can be closed smoothly.

तीसरे पीआरसी की मंज़ूरी के लिए 'अफ़ोर्डेबिलिटी क्लॉज़' में ढील: AUAB ने पश्चिम बंगाल और झारखंड के माननीय सांसदों से संपर्क किया।
AUAB के फ़ैसले के मुताबिक, सभी सर्किलों में माननीय सांसदों से संपर्क करने और भारत सरकार से 'अफ़ोर्डेबिलिटी क्लॉज़' में ढील देने के लिए उनके दखल की गुज़ारिश करने की पहल की जा रही है, ताकि तीसरे पीआरसी की मंज़ूरी मिल सके। इसी क्रम में, 28.03.2026 को पश्चिम बंगाल के पुरुलिया में AUAB के नेताओं ने पुरुलिया के माननीय सांसद श्री ज्योतिर्मय सिंह महतो से मुलाक़ात की और इस अहम मुद्दे पर एक ज्ञापन सौंपा। इसी तरह, 06.04.2026 को झारखंड में AUAB के नेताओं ने माननीय सांसद श्री आदित्य साहू से मुलाक़ात की और उन्हें एक ज्ञापन सौंपा, जिसमें उनसे सरकार के सामने इस मामले को उठाने का आग्रह किया गया। उम्मीद है कि दूसरे सर्किल यूनियन भी अपने-अपने इलाक़ों के माननीय सांसदों से संपर्क करके ऐसी ही पहल करेंगे, ताकि तीसरे पीआरसी की जल्द मंज़ूरी के लिए चलाए जा रहे इस अभियान को और मज़बूत बनाया जा सके।

नॉन-एग्जीक्यूटिव्स के लिए नई प्रमोशन पॉलिसी की मांग – BSNLEU ने प्रयास तेज़ किए।

BSNLEU ने 23.03.2026 को डायरेक्टर (मानव संसाधन) के साथ हुई मीटिंग में नॉन-एग्जीक्यूटिव्स के लिए एक नई प्रमोशन पॉलिसी की मांग ज़ोरदार तरीके से उठाई है। यूनियन ने ईपीपी और एनईपीपी के बीच लगातार बनी असमानता को उजागर किया और 13.01.2025 को हुई 40वीं नेशनल काउंसिल मीटिंग में लिए गए फैसले के अनुसार इस मामले के जल्द समाधान का आग्रह किया। मैनेजमेंट ने बताया कि एक 'विसंगति समिति' (Anomaly Committee) का गठन पहले ही किया जा चुका है, जिसकी सूचना कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस ने पत्र संख्या BSNLCO-A/14(12)/4/2022-ESTAB दिनांक 09.07.2025 के माध्यम से पहले ही दे दी थी। हालाँकि, BSNLEU ने इस बात पर कड़ा एतराज़ जताया है कि 8 महीने बीत जाने के बाद भी समिति की कोई मीटिंग नहीं हुई है। सभी सर्कल और डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेक्रेटरी से अनुरोध है कि वे अपने प्रस्ताव तुरंत सीएचक्यू  को भेजें। BSNLEU इस मुद्दे को बिना किसी और देरी के सुलझाने के लिए समिति और यूनियन प्रतिनिधियों के बीच जल्द से जल्द मीटिंग करवाने पर ज़ोर देगा।

As decided by the AUAB, initiatives are being taken across circles to approach Hon’ble Members of Parliament and request their intervention with the Government of India for relaxation of the affordability clause to secure approval of the 3rd PRC. Accordingly, on 28.03.2026, AUAB leaders in Purulia, West Bengal, met Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, Hon’ble MP, Purulia, and submitted a memorandum on this important issue. Similarly, on 06.04.2026, AUAB leaders in Jharkhand met Shri Aditya Sahu, Hon’ble MP, and handed over a memorandum requesting him to pursue the matter with the Government. It is hoped that other circle unions will also take similar initiatives by approaching the Hon’ble MPs in their respective local areas to strengthen this campaign for early approval of the 3rd PRC.

On the issue of compelling Non-Executives to mark attendance through the mobile App, the BSNLEU Karnataka Circle Union has decided to launch an agitational programme against the indifferent attitude of the Karnataka circle administration. In this connection, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, along with Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer (CHQ) and Acting Circle Secretary, Karnataka Circle, met Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director (HR), and conveyed the strong resentment of the staff side on this issue. Considering the gravity of the situation, the Director (HR) discussed the matter with the CGM, Karnataka Circle, and conveyed that the issue should be settled through discussions with the Recognised Unions. This timely intervention is expected to help resolve the matter amicably and safeguard the interests of Non-Executives. During discussion, a letter was also submitted to the Management, requesting immediate intervention and necessary action.

BSNLEU has once again urged the Management to immediately convene discussions with the recognised unions and associations on the revision of perks and allowances for non-executive employees. A committee for this purpose was constituted in 2025, following the decision of the 40th National Council Meeting held on 13.01.2025, under the chairmanship of the PGM (Estt.). In the Wage Agreement Meeting held on 08.10.2025, the Management informed that the matter was under active consideration. The issue was later discussed by BSNLEU with the Director (HR) and further inputs from the PGM (Estt.) confirm that the committee has already started functioning, with items for consideration also notified by the Establishment Section. Despite this progress, no discussion has yet been held with the recognised unions and associations. BSNLEU has strongly emphasised that such a meeting is essential to place the views and demands of the Non-Executive employees. The union has therefore once again demanded that the Management hold the meeting at the earliest and ensure meaningful consultation on this important issue.

The United States has imposed a harsh and inhuman blockade on Cuba, severely affecting the daily lives of its people. Reports indicate that restrictions on essential supplies such as oil, food and medicines have created a humanitarian crisis. The shortage of fuel has disrupted electricity generation, transportation and healthcare services, leaving hospitals struggling and putting countless lives at risk. This blockade is widely seen as an attempt to force a regime change and undermine Cuba’s sovereignty. Despite these challenges, the Cuban people and their government continue to stand firm with resilience and determination. In this context, the Executive Committee meeting of the Trade Union International (Transport and Communications), held in Mexico on 19th & 20th March 2026, has called upon workers across the world to observe a “Global Week of Solidarity with Cuba” from 6th to 12th April 2026. Responding to this call, the All India Centre of BSNLEU urges all circle and district unions to actively participate by organising demonstrations, gate meetings, hall meetings and other suitable programs during this period. These activities will help express our solidarity with the Cuban people and raise awareness about their ongoing struggles. All Circle unions are requested to finalise their plans in a timely manner and ensure maximum participation of BSNL comrades to make this protest week a grand success.