बीएसएनएल के गठन से पहले दूरसंचार विभाग द्वारा भर्ती किए गए और प्रशिक्षण के लिए भेजे गए कर्मचारियों को प्रेसिडेंशियल ऑर्डर जारी करना - BSNLEU ने सचिव, दूरसंचार विभाग को पत्र लिखकर माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के आदेश को लागू करने की मांग की है।

भारत के माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने पहले ही 26.07.2023 को फैसला सुना दिया है, जिसमें दूरसंचार विभाग को निर्देश दिया गया है कि वह दूरसंचार विभाग द्वारा भर्ती किए गए और बीएसएनएल के गठन से पहले, यानी 01.10.2000 को प्रशिक्षण के लिए भेजे गए कर्मचारियों को प्रेसिडेंशियल ऑर्डर जारी करे। भारत के माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय को फैसला सुनाए हुए 7 महीने होने जा रहे हैं। हालाँकि, डीओटी ने अभी तक फैसले को लागू नहीं किया है। BSNLEU पहले ही 31.07.2023 और 25.10.2023 को दूरसंचार विभाग को पत्र लिखकर फैसले को लागू करने की मांग कर चुका है। एक बार फिर BSNLEU ने आज दूरसंचार सचिव को पत्र लिखकर माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के आदेश को शीघ्र लागू करने की मांग की है।

BSNLEU has called on the employees to go on one day strike, tomorrow the 16.02.2024. The strike is being organised demanding immediate settlement of  the burning issues of the  employees, viz., Wage Revision, 4G & 5G to BSNL, New Promotion Policy, Review of the Restructuring of Manpower, Pension Revision, demands of the contract workers and other issues. The CHQ leaders have addressed meetings in almost all circles and have geared up the employees. Once again the CHQ calls upon the circle and district unions to take the last minute efforts to fully mobilise the employees in the strike and to make it successful.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has already delivered judgement on 26.07.2023, directing the DoT to issue Presidential Orders to the employees recruited by the DoT and sent for training prior to the formation of BSNL, i.e., 01.10.2000. It is going to be 7 months since the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had delivered the judgement. However, the DoT has not implemented the judgement so far. BSNLEU has already written letters to the DoT on 31.07.2023 and 25.10.2023, demanding the DoT to implement the judgement. Once again, BSNLEU has written a letter to the Secretary, Telecom, today demanding early implementation of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

The renewal of the Group Term Insurance (GTI) scheme is due w.e.f. 01.03.2024. To finalise the terms and conditions for the renewal of the GTI scheme, two rounds of discussions were held in the BSNL Corporate Office between BSNL Management, LIC and representatives of the unions & associations. The first round was held on 05.02.2024 and the second round was held on 07.02.2024. On behalf of BSNLEU, Com.Ashwin Kumar, Organising Secretary (CHQ), participated in both these discussions. The LIC representatives demanded that, the premium should be increased from Rs.1.60/- per Rs.1,000/- to Rs.3 per Rs.1,000/-, for the Non-Executives who are below 50 years of age. The LIC wanted to raise the premium amount, since the claims have exceeded the premium amount received by it. However, this demand was strongly opposed by Com.Ashwin Kumar and other representatives of the unions and associations. Ultimately, it is decided that the old premium, i.e., Rs.1.60/- per Rs.1,000/- will continue. The Corporate Office has issued letter on 09.02.2024 for the renewal of the GTI scheme w.e.f. 01.03.2024. 

The Co-ordination Committee of UP (East) circle organised it’s Convention at Lucknow on 09.02.2024. A good number of comrades participated in this Convention. Com R.K.Mishra, Circle President, BSNLEU, UP (East) Circle presided over. Com K. R. Yadav, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, welcomed everyone and initiated the discussion. Com. Prem Nath Rai, General Secretary, CITU, Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated. Com Animesh Mitra, President, BSNLEU addressed the Convention and explained in detail about the demands contained in the strike notice to be organised on 16^th February. He severely criticised the anti-BSNL and pro-private policies of the Government, as a result of which lakhs of customers are leaving BSNL. He highlighted the non-settlement of Wage Revision, Stagnation, New Promotion Policy, Restructuring issue and urged upon the employees to massively join the strike on 16^th February. After the Convention, an Extended Circle Executive Committee meeting of BSNLEU, UP(East) circle, was held.

The launching of BSNL’s 4G service is getting terribly delayed.  As a result of this, BSNL is losing lakhs of customers every month. The 4G equipments of TCS, to be supplied to BSNL, are still undergoing field trials. The CMD BSNL has told the unions and associations in Ahmedabad that, BSNL’s 4G service would be launched only in December, 2024. The Government of India is the biggest shareholder in Vodafone Idea. Hence, BSNLEU has written a letter to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications today and has suggested that, as a temporary measure, BSNL should be allowed to immediately launch 4G service to it’s customers, by utilising the 4G network of Vodafone Idea.

Bihar circle organised an enthusiastic Convention at Patna on 08.02.2024. A good number of comrades participated. Com.B.P. Singh, President, presided over. Com.Prasant Kumar, CS, delivered the welcome address. Com.Animesh Mitra, President, addressed the Convention and explained in detail about the demands contained in the charter of demands for the One Day strike to be organised on 16.02.2024. He criticised the anti-worker and pro-rich policies of the Modi government. The Convention was also addressed by Com.N.K. Shrivastava, CS, AIBDPA. Com.Lakshman Kumar, CS, BSNLCCWF, Com.Ramnath Roy and others. The Convention decided to join the strike on 16^th February.The meeting concluded with the presidential address of Com.B.P. Singh.

The Circle Executive Committee meeting of Kerala circle was held online on 11.02.2024. Com.P. Manoharan, Circle President & Organising Secretary(CHQ), presided. Com.M.Vijayakumar, CS, welcomed everyone and spoke briefly explaining the agenda of the meeting. Com.P. Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the meeting and explained about the demands contained in the charter of demands for the strike. Com.K.N. Jyothilekshmi, AGS & Convenor, BSNLWWCC, also addressed the meeting. Thereafter, all the district secretaries and circle office bearers participated in the deliberations and explained about the preparations being carried out to make the strike successful. The meeting unanimously resolved to make the One Day Strike on 16^th February, a big success in Kerala circle. Finally, Com.M. Vijayakumar, CS, summed up the discussions and delivered vote of thanks.

CoC of Uttarakhand circle organised a very good Convention at Dehradun today. The Convention started with the hoisting of the Union Flag by Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS. Com.J.P. Kothari, President, AIBDPA, presided over the Convention and delivered the presidential address. Com.Devendra Singh Bisht, CS, welcomed everyone and delivered his speech. Com.Unniyal, CS, AIBDPA, did the compering. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the Convention and elaborately spoke on the burning issues of non-settlement of Wage Revision, Pension Revision, denial of 4G & 5G to BSNL, need for a New Promotion Policy, review of the Restructuring, etc. He called on the employees to join the 16^th February, strike and to make it a total success. Many comrades who participated in the Convention spoke and supported the decision of BSNLEU to go on One Day Strike on 16.02.2024.