An emergent meeting of the General Secretaries of Unions and Associations was held to review preparations for the lunch hour demonstration scheduled on 08th January 2026 and to intensify the ongoing agitation. It was noted that the notice for the programme had already been served on the CMD, BSNL on 30th December 2025. The General Secretaries stressed the need to organise the programme in a united and effective manner across the country. After discussion, it was unanimously decided to issue a circular to all Circle and District Secretaries, calling upon them to ensure the grand success of the programme. A common banner highlighting our demands has also been circulated to all Circles.

All Circles, Districts and Business Areas are requested to take full and serious preparations for the lunch hour demonstration on 8^th January, 2026 and ensure its effective implementation throughout the country. Leaders at all levels are advised to coordinate and hold discussions with leaders of other unions to ensure unity and maximum participation in the programme. It may be noted that 8^th January, 2026 completes three months since the Wage Agreement was signed between the BSNL Management and the Recognised Unions. During this period, around ten Management Committee and Board meetings have already been held. However, the Management has not yet taken up the approval of the Wage Agreement, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among employees. As part of the preparations, Circles/Districts/BAs are requested to print banners, posters and placards locally, highlighting the burning issues of the workers, particularly the inordinate delay in Wage Agreement approval. Conduct AUAB meetings at District / BA / Circle level to discuss and finalise the programme. Ensure maximum participation, unity and discipline during the demonstration. Let us ensure strong mobilisation and united participation to make the Lunch Hour Demonstration on 8th January 2026 a grand success.

As per the call of BSNLEU CHQ, the BA-level Convention of BSNLEU, Visakhapatnam District, AP Circle, was successfully held at Visakhapatnam on 03^rd January 2026. The convention was addressed by Com. P.E. Ch. Sagar, Circle President, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU (CHQ), Com. S. Krishnabalaji, Circle Secretary, Com. Kramadevi, All India Vice President (CHQ), Com. Ashraf, AIBDPA Organiser, and Com. P. Thatha Rao, Assistant Circle Secretary, BSNLEU. The speakers elaborated on the significance of the countrywide General Strike on 12 February 2026, the united opposition to the retrograde Labour Codes and Labour Policy 2025, the long-pending wage revision issues, and several other pressing concerns of BSNL employees and pensioners. The importance of unity and coordinated struggle of the working class was strongly emphasised. The convention witnessed active participation from comrades and concluded with a firm resolve to intensify organisational activities in the coming period. Com. P. Lachi Raju, Circle Vice President, proposed the vote of thanks.

In response to the call of BSNLEU CHQ, a BA-Level Convention was successfully organised on 05.01.2026 at the GPO Compound Ground, BSNL Office, Meerut, with good mobilisation from UP (West) Circle. BSNL employees from Meerut, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur participated in large numbers. The convention was presided over by Com. Shobharam, District President, Meerut District and conducted by Com. Naresh Pal, District Secretary, Meerut, who delivered the welcome address and explained the objectives of the convention. Com. Animesh Chandra Mitra, General Secretary, addressed the gathering and spoke in detail on the issues related to 3^rd Pay Revision, criticised the indifferent attitude of the Government and BSNL Management, and explained the implications of the Four Labour Codes, Shram Shakti Niti-2025 and the call of the Central Trade Unions for strike. He also highlighted the joint decision of all unions and associations to organise lunch hour demonstrations on 8^th January, 2026. Com. Ashwin Kumar (AGS), Com. Puneet Kumar (Acting Circle Secretary) and Com. Ramswaroop (Organising Secretary, AIBDPA-CHQ) also addressed the convention, stressing unity and joint struggle. Com. Jugendra Singh, Com. Neel Kamal (DS, Bijnor), Com. Ansar Ali (DS, Saharanpur) and Com. Omkar Sharma (DS, Muzaffarnagar) highlighted various staff and service-related issues. The convention concluded with a resolve to strengthen the organisation and intensify united struggles for early pay revision, revival of BSNL and protection of the interests of employees and pensioners.

The 18^th All India Conference of CITU was held at Visakhapatnam from 31^st December 2025 to 4^th January 2026. The Conference concluded with a strong call to intensify working-class struggles through strengthened unity of all Central Trade Unions across the country. The Conference commenced with the hoisting of the CITU flag by Com. K. Hemalata, President, followed by homage to martyrs through wreath-laying at the martyrs’ column. Com. Ch. Narasimha Rao, Chairman of the Reception Committee, welcomed the delegates and guests, while Com. Tapan Sen, General Secretary, welcomed the leadership of Central Trade Unions and Com. Pambis Kyritsis, General Secretary, WFTU. Addressing the Conference, Com. Pambis Kyritsis expressed strong international solidarity with the Indian working class and the united peasant movement, endorsed the General Strike on 12^th February, 2026 against the anti-worker Labour Codes and informed the delegates about the forthcoming 19^th World Congress of WFTU at Colombo. During the first day’s session, the Conference unanimously adopted two important resolutions demanding the repeal of the Four anti-worker Labour Codes and calling for the success of the General Strike on 12^th February, 2026 and to defend Public Sector Undertakings, including the Vizag Steel Plant. Leaders of INTUC, AITUC, AIUTUC, UTUC, SEWA and TUCC conveyed their greetings, reflecting growing unity of the trade union movement. The conference also highlighted the struggle of BSNL workers to protect BSNL and safeguard their rights. Com. Animesh Chandra Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, addressed the Conference and exposed the continuous attacks of the Central Government aimed at weakening and dismantling BSNL in the country’s communication sector. Around 1,300 delegates participated in the four-day conference. More than 100 delegates from different states participated in the discussion on the secretariat report submitted by Com.Tapan Sen, General Secretary. The conference concluded with the election of the new leadership with,  Com.Sudip Dutta as President, Com.Elamaram Kareem as General Secretary, and Com.M. Saibabu as Treasurer, along with a firm resolve to strengthen the united struggles of the working class.

As per the call given by BSNLEU CHQ to organise BA-level conventions, the Coordination Committee of BSNLEU Tripura District, NE-I Circle, successfully held a convention at Agartala on 04.01.2026. The convention was addressed by Com. Babul Das, Convenor (BSNLEU), Com. Saptajit Shil, Joint Convenor (BSNLEU), Com. Prasenjit Saha, Working President (BSNLCCWU), Com. Subir Nandi, Joint Convenor (BSNLCCWU) and Com. Mintu Ch. Bhowmik, District Secretary, AIBDPA, Tripura District. All the speakers delivered valuable and informative speeches, highlighting important organisational issues, policy matters, and the need for unity and coordinated struggle to safeguard the interests of BSNL employees and pensioners. The convention witnessed active participation from comrades and concluded with a strong resolve to intensify organisational activities in line with the decisions of the Coordination Committee.

कल्याण BA में एक भव्य सम्मेलन आयोजित किया गया।

3 जनवरी, 2026 को कल्याण BA में पीजीएम ऑफिस, काला तालाब, कल्याण यूनियन ऑफिस में साथी  बालकृष्ण कासर, सर्कल प्रेसिडेंट, BSNLEU की अध्यक्षता में बड़े उत्साह के साथ एक भव्य सम्मेलन आयोजित किया गया। इस सम्मेलन में बड़ी संख्या में जिला समिति के सदस्यों और कर्मचारियों ने सक्रिय रूप से भाग लिया, जिसमें महिला कर्मचारियों की भी अच्छी खासी उपस्थिति थी, जो कर्मचारियों की मजबूत एकता और भागीदारी को दर्शाता है। साथी  कौतिक बस्ते, जिला सचिव और सर्कल सचिव ने लेबर पॉलिसी 2025, वेतन संशोधन समझौते और सीएचक्यू द्वारा किए गए लगातार प्रयासों पर विस्तार से सभा को संबोधित किया। उन्होंने कर्मचारियों के सामने आने वाली ज़रूरी समस्याओं पर भी प्रकाश डाला और सदस्यों को 8 जनवरी 2026 को सभी यूनियनों और एसोसिएशनों द्वारा लंच-टाइम प्रदर्शन आयोजित करने के फैसले के बारे में बताया। इसके अलावा, उन्होंने अब तक सीएचक्यू  की विभिन्न पहलों और उपलब्धियों के बारे में विस्तार से बताया। अंत में, साथी  बालकृष्ण कासर ने धन्यवाद प्रस्ताव दिया और सम्मेलन को समाप्त करने की घोषणा की।

A grand convention was organised at Kalyan BA with great enthusiasm on 3^rd January, 2026, at the PGM Office, Kala Talav, Kalyan Union Office, under the chairmanship of Com. Balakrishna Kasar, Circle President, BSNLEU. The convention witnessed the active participation of a large number of district committee members and employees, including a significant presence of women employees, reflecting the strong unity and involvement of the workforce. Com.Kautik Baste, District Secretary and Circle Secretary, addressed the gathering in detail on the Labour Policy 2025, the Wage Revision Agreement and the sustained efforts undertaken by the CHQ. He also highlighted the pressing issues faced by employees and informed the members about the decision of all unions and associations to organise a lunch-hour demonstration on 8^th January 2026. Further, he elaborated on the various initiatives and achievements of the CHQ so far. Finally, Com.Balakrishna Kasar, delivered the vote of thanks and declared the convention adjourned.

लेबर कोड और श्रम शक्ति नीति 2025 पर ऑनलाइन ट्रेड यूनियन क्लास – हमारे फ्रंटलाइन लीडरशिप को शिक्षित और तैयार करने के लिए ज़रूरी कार्रवाई करें।

हम सभी जानते हैं कि केंद्र सरकार लेबर कोड्स को लागू करने पर अड़ी हुई है। 2019 से सेंट्रल ट्रेड यूनियंस इन मज़दूर विरोधी कानूनों के खिलाफ लगातार विरोध प्रदर्शन, आंदोलन और बहस कर रही हैं। इस लगातार विरोध के बावजूद केंद्र सरकार ने इन्हें लागू करने के लिए नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर दिए हैं। इसके अलावा, 8 अक्टूबर को केंद्र सरकार ने श्रम शक्ति नीति-2025 का ड्राफ्ट पॉलिसी पब्लिश किया, जिसका ट्रेड यूनियन अधिकारों और गतिविधियों पर गंभीर और दूरगामी असर पड़ने की संभावना है। इन दोनों ज़रूरी मुद्दों पर हमारी पिछली ऑनलाइन सीईसी मीटिंग में विस्तार से चर्चा हुई, और इन महत्वपूर्ण विषयों पर हमारी फ्रंटलाइन लीडरशिप को शिक्षित और तैयार करने के लिए एक ट्रेड यूनियन क्लास आयोजित करने का सर्वसम्मति से फैसला किया गया। इसी के अनुसार, 8 जनवरी, 2026 को शाम 6:45 बजे एक ऑनलाइन ट्रेड यूनियन क्लास आयोजित की जाएगी। सभी CHQ पदाधिकारियों और सर्कल सेक्रेटरी से अनुरोध है कि वे ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करने और कार्यक्रम को बड़ी सफलता दिलाने के लिए ज़रूरी पहल करें।