The Postal Department has undemocratically withdrawn the recognition of NFPE and AIPEU, Group ‘C’ Union, based on the bogus allegation of giving political donations. Withdrawing the recognition of the two major postal trade unions on frivolous charges is a direct attack on the trade union rights of the postal employees. The All India Centre of BSNLEU has decided to organise black badge wearing lunch hour protest demonstrations on 02.05.2023, demanding immediate restoration of recognition to NFPE and AIPEU, Group ‘C’. All the circle and district unions are requested to organise the demonstrations successfully and send photos and report to the CHQ.

Com.Ramesh Chand, Office Superintendent (P), Naraul, Haryana, as well as former Organising Secretary (CHQ) of BSNLEU, retired on superannuation on 29.04.2023. He entered the DoT as an RTP in 1983 and was regularised in 1986. He served as the District Secretary of BSNLEU, Rewari district, from 2005 up to 2021. Com.Ramesh Chand was elected as the Organising Secretary of the All India Union in the Chennai All India Conference held in 2016. Again, he got reelected as Organising Secretary (CHQ) in the Mysuru All India Conference held in 2018. During his tenure as the CHQ office bearer, Com.Ramesh Chand frequently came to the CHQ and assisted in the functioning of the All India Union. On his retirement, Com.Ramesh Chand has announced a donation of Rs.51,000/- to the CHQ. We heartily thank Com.Ramesh Chand for the donation and wish him a long happy and healthy retired life.     

“8 Hours Working Day”. Red salutes to the martyrs who shed their blood world over, in the fight against exploitation of the working masses. Revolutionary May Day greetings to all the comrades. Let us March ahead in the path shown by the May Day martyrs. Inquilab Zindabad.

The Postal Department has undemocratically withdrawn, the recognition of NFPE and P3 union on 26-04-2023. Both these unions are having a paid membership of 70% among the postal employees of this country. They are spearheading struggles against the attempts of the government to convert the Postal Department into a corporation and to subsequently hand it over to the private / corporates. Withdrawal of the Recognition of NFPE and P-3 Union, is nothing but a blatant attack on the trade union rights. It is the conspiracy of the government to silence the trade unions which are fighting against the sell-out of the Postal Department. The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has already called on the employees to organise black badge wearing protest lunch hour demonstrations on 02-05-2023. The All India Centre meeting of BSNLEU, held online at 15:00 hrs today, has unanimously decided to call on the employees to organise powerful black badge wearing lunch hour protest demonstrations on 02.05.2023. All the circle and district unions are requested to mobilise maximum number of employees in this protest action.

Com.Tapan Sen, General Secretary, CITU, has issued a strong statement against the derecognition of NFPE and P-3 Union on frivolous grounds. He has stated that, NFPE and P-3 Union, which are having 70% membership among the postal employees, are consistently fighting against the efforts of the government to corporatise the Postal Department and subsequently to privatise it. Hence, the derecognition of NFPE and P-3 Union is nothing but revengeful action against these organisations which are fighting to protect the interests of the postal employees. Com.Tapan Sen has demanded immediate restoration of Recognition to NFPE and P-3 Union.

BSNLEU is extremely saddened to know that Com.M.L. Sharma, a towering leader of the P&T, Telecom and BSNL trade union movements has passed away. Com.M.L. Sharma, a leader of NFPTE / NFTE has always maintained cordial relationship with the leaders of BSNLEU and also with other trade unions. He strongly stood for unity of trade unions and for strengthening the working class movement. BSNLEU pays it’s respectful homage to Com.M.L. Sharma. BSNLEU also conveys it’s heartfelt condolences to the family members and relatives of Com.M.L. Sharma.

The MoU signed between BSNL Management and Oriental Insurance Company is valid upto 30.04.2023. However, complaints are being received that, Oriental Insurance Company has stopped approving cashless treatment facility to the insured employees. Hence, BSNLEU has written a complaint to the GM (Admn.), BSNL Corporate Office, yesterday. Based on this, the Admn. Branch of the Corporate Office has written letter to Oriental Insurance Company, telling them to honour the MoU. 

The General Secretary of AITUC, Com.Amarjit Kaur, has issued a statement wherein she has condemned the Department of Posts for the withdrawal of Recognition of NFPE and P-3 Union. Com.Amarjit Kuar has pointed out that, the Recognition has been withdrawn on flimsy ground and has demanded immediate restoration of Recognition to NFPE and P-3 Union.