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.

During a meeting with PGM (Admin),on 15-04-2004, Com. Animesh Mitra, President, and Com. John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, discussed the career progression of sports persons in BSNL. PGM (Admin) reported that the file, including 12 new cases, is processed and awaiting approval for DPC. BSNLEU has consistently raised this issue, including in formal meetings with DIR(HR). It is anticipated that the DPC will occur promptly, addressing the concerns raised regarding the career advancement of sports persons within BSNL.

The much awaited 4G equipment's supply by the TCS is not taking place. News has come that, the TCS is facing problems in it's 4G equipment's, to be supplied to BSNL and that, the TCS has sought the help of Nokia and ZTE to resolve these problems. In the meanwhile, tens of lakhs of customers continue to leave BSNL every month. As a temporary arrangement, BSNLEU has demanded that BSNL should be allowed to use Vodafone Idea's Network, for providing 4G service to it's customers. However, government is not bothered about BSNL's critical condition. Under these circumstances, the All India Centre of BSNLEU has called on the employees to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 16.04.2024, demanding immediate intervention by the government on this issue. All the circle and district unions are requested to rise to the occasion and to organise the demonstrations powerfully with the maximum participation by the employees. Report and photos of the programme may be sent to the CHQ.

On this auspicious day, let's honor the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and celebrate his invaluable contributions to social justice, equality, and human rights. May his teachings inspire us to strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. Wishing everyone peace, progress, and prosperity on this special occasion.

आइए हम हर व्यक्ति की गरिमा का सम्मान करने की शपथ लें। आइए हम डॉ. अंबेडकर के उस सपने के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराते हुए अंबेडकर जयंती मनाएं जिसमें हर नागरिक को समान महत्व दिया जाता है।  अंबेडकर जयंती की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें।

Best Wishes and Warm Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi, and Puthandu! May these diverse cultural festivals bring joy, prosperity, and new beginnings into your lives. Let's celebrate the richness of our traditions and the spirit of unity that binds us all. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful and memorable celebration.

वैसाखी, विशु, बिशुब, बहाग बिहू, पोइला बोइशाख, वैशाखी और पुथंडु के शुभ अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! ये विविध सांस्कृतिक त्यौहार आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ, समृद्धि और नई शुरुआत लेकर आएं। आइए हम अपनी परंपराओं की समृद्धि और हम सभी को एकता की भावना से जोड़ते हुए जश्न मनायें।आपको और आपके प्रियजनों को एक शानदार और यादगार उत्सव की शुभकामनायें।

BSNLEU writes to PGM (SR) for implementing the DOPT rules on Special Casual Leave to Society Directors. BSNL Cooperative Societies supporting employees and families, requiring active participation from elected officials. However, the provision for Special Casual Leave, recognised by DOPT, was overlooked in ESS portal. We urge reinstatement of this provision to ensure effective governance.

BSNLEU CHQ has addressed a letter to PGM (Admin) today on impending expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between BSNL and M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., which is set to expire on 31-05-2024.

The Group Health Insurance has to be renewed with effect from 01-06-2024 to ensure continuous coverage for our employees without any interruptions. Timely renewal is very much essential to keep the insurance policy active and to provide uninterrupted benefits to our employees, and to pursue our commitment to the wellbeing of our employees.  

We request you to kindly consider initiating the process of renewal at the earliest.

The All India Centre meeting of BSNLEU is held online yesterday the 09-04-2024. The meeting is attended by Com. Animesh Mitra, President, Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, Com.John Verghese, Acting General Secretary, Com. Irfan Pasha, Treasurer and Com. C.K.Gundanna, AGS. The meeting expressed it's serious concern over the extreme delay in the launching of BSNL's 4G service. The meeting also took note of the recent media report which states that, the TCS had sought the help of Nokia and ZTE, for overcoming it's problems faced in the commissioning of BSNL’s 4G network. Due to the extreme delay in the launching of BSNL's 4G service, tens of lakhs of BSNL’s customers continue to leave the Company every month. In January, 2024, another 11,81,783 customers have left BSNL. BSNLEU has already written letter to the Hon'ble Minister of Communications, demanding that the Government of India should allow BSNL to launch it’s 4G service, by utilising Vodafone Idea’s 4G network. The Government has not accepted this demand so far. Hence, the All India Centre meeting decided to call upon the employees to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 16-04-2024, demanding prompt action by the Government for the immediate launching of BSNL's 4G service.