In the campaign for the 9^th Membership Verification, a very big attack was made on BSNLEU and it was blamed for the non-settlement of the problems of the Non-Executives. This blame game was played by NFTE. From 2013 onwards, NFTE is also the Recognised Union. However, NFTE propagated that BSNLEU is the Main Recognised Union, so only it is having the power to settle the problems of the Non-Executives. NFTE also propagated that, it is only the 2^nd Recognised Union and so not having any power to settle the issues. As per the Recognition Rules, both the Main Recognised Union and the 2^nd Recognised Union are having equal powers and rights. However, this fact was hidden from the employees. Now, after the completion of the 9^th Membership Verification, Management has issued letter granting Recognition to BSNLEU and NFTE. It is categorically mentioned in this letter that, both the Recognised Unions are at par (which means equal) for the purposes of negotiations / agreements and deliberations. In para 3 of the letter no.BSNL/5-1/2022/SR issued on 17^th October, 2022, the following is mentioned.

“However, as per para IV (6) of BSNLRNU Rules 2012, for all purposes including negotiations / agreements / deliberations both these recognised Unions will be at par.”

NFTE is also having equal rights and powers. So, at least hereafter NFTE should start working.

Following the declaration of the results of the 9^th Membership Verification, wherein BSNLEU has secured 15,311 votes (48.62%) and NFTE has secured 11,201 votes (35.57%), the BSNL Management has issued letter yesterday, granting Recognition. BSNLEU is once again recognised as the Main Recognised Union and NFTE BSNL is recognised as the Second Recognised Union.

CHQ has issued circular no.4/2022-25 dated 18.10.2022, regarding the All India Convention of BSNL Working Women’s Co-ordination Committee (BSNLWWCC). As per the decision taken in the All India Centre meeting held on 15.10.2022, CHQ is requesting all the circle unions to send delegates to this All India Convention. 

BSNLEU has written to CMD BSNL today, demanding disbursement of salary for the month of October, 2022, before Deepawali, so that the employees can celebrate the festival.

In the last Membership Verification, SNATTA made an alliance with the NFTE. However, the assurances given by NFTE were not fulfilled and SNATTA got completely dejected. However, it is only BSNLEU, which has relentlessly been taking up all the issues of the DR JEs. Hence, SNATTA and the DR JEs have snapped their ties with the NFTE and have supported BSNLEU in the just concluded 9^th Membership Verification. BSNLEU heartily thanks and congratulates SNATTA and the DR JEs. As usual, BSNLEU will continue to take all out efforts to settle the issues of the DR JEs.

An online meeting of the Central Executive Committee meeting of BSNLEU will be held on 31.10.2022. The CEC meeting will start sharply at 10:00 am and will end at 6:00 pm. Com.Animesh Mitra, President, will preside over the meeting. All the circle secretaries and CHQ office bearers are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the CEC meeting on time. Notification for this CEC meeting, issued today, is enclosed. Letter, requesting for the grant of Special Casual Leave, will be given on Monday.