In connection with the CEC Meeting, BSNLEU Assam Circle Union organised a houseful convention of BSNL employees at Panbazar Telephone Exchange, Guwahati, on 7^th November. Com. Bijoy Thakur, Circle President, BSNLEU, Assam circle, presided over the meeting. The objective of this convention was to explain the recently concluded Wage Agreement in detail, as well as to highlight the effective role played by BSNLEU during the negotiation process. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated on the entire background and the united struggle that led to the signing of the Wage Agreement. He placed before the house the challenges faced and the collective efforts made by the union leadership at the national level. The convention was also addressed by Com. Onkar Bhoumik, Organising Secretary (CHQ), Com. M.R. Das, President, AIBDPA, and Com. Jayanta Choudhury, Circle Secretary. In their speeches, the leaders highlighted the significance of the agreement, on-going organisational tasks, and the preparations to be made for the forthcoming 10th Membership Verification. After the lunch break, the CEC Meeting commenced with the presentation of the Circle Secretary’s report. District Secretaries participated actively, expressing their views, opinions, and organisational suggestions. A threadbare and constructive discussion followed. The meeting concluded with the summing up remarks of the Circle Secretary, who appreciated the active participation of all the comrades and called for intensified organisational efforts in the coming days.

An energetic and enthusiastic CEC meeting of BSNLEU NE-I Circle was held at Shillong on 6th November. The meeting was presided over by Com.M V Makhiew, Circle President. A good number of Branch and District Secretaries, along with the Circle Office Bearers, participated actively in the deliberations. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com. Onkar Bhoumik, Organising Secretary (CHQ), attended and addressed the meeting. Com. Animesh Mitra, GS, elaborated on the Wage Agreement, the new approach of the management towards the 10th Membership Verification, and other key organisational matters. Com. Shivjee Roy, Circle Secretary, and Com. Onkar Bhoumik also emphasised the need for strengthening organisational functioning at all levels. The active participation of a large number of young JEs and women comrades highlighted the growing strength, enthusiasm, and commitment of BSNLEU in the NE-I Circle. Wage agreement and follow up action, preparation of forthcoming membership verification, LICE Exam, Rule 8 transfer cafe JEs, were the important issues on which the CWC members had narrated their views and suggestions in the meeting.

As a part of the campaign programme in Himachal Pradesh Circle, a District Working Committee meeting of BSNLEU was held at Shimla on 4th November, 2025. Com. Rajiv Chandel, Circle President, presided over the meeting. Com. Sukh Dev Sharma, Organising Secretary (CHQ), Com. Hari Chand Sharma, District President and Com. Mohan Singh Sharma, ADS, addressed the meeting. The leaders explained the salient features of the Wage Agreement in detail and expressed their appreciation to the CHQ for taking the correct and timely decision, which has brought great relief to the workers who had been suffering due to stagnation for a long period. They also called upon all workers to remain united under the banner of BSNLEU and to intensify organisational strength so that the agreement can successfully get approval from the Central Government.

BSNLEU organised a Workers’ Convention on 4th November 2025 at the CGMT Office, West Bengal Circle, to review the recently signed Wage Agreement. Com. Imran Khan, President of the Circle Union, presided over the meeting. At the outset, Com.Sujoy Sarkar, CS, BSNLEU, narrated the CHQ decision to organise a nationwide campaign programme aimed at explaining the details of the wage agreement and highlighting the role of BSNLEU in achieving it. Addressing the convention, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated on the history of the bargaining process and the persistent efforts of the union that led to the successful finalisation of the agreement with the management. He also emphasised the need for joint movements in the future to secure relaxation of the affordability clause from the Government for effective implementation of the agreement. The meeting witnessed a houseful gathering, with participants expressing strong satisfaction over the outcome of the wage agreement and the union’s role in realising it.

The BSNL Management has proposed certain changes to the existing Superannuation Pension Scheme (SPS) contribution for the Direct Recruited employees of BSNL. In response to the Management’s proposal, BSNLEU has submitted a detailed letter containing our views and suggestions for consideration before the finalisation of any new policy. Our submission emphasises the need to safeguard the interests of the Direct Recruited employees and ensure that any modification in the Superannuation Fund policy leads to real benefits and social security for them after retirement.

The 13^th Convention of the All India Working Women's Coordination Committee CITU was held on 01^st & 02^nd November, 2025 at Hyderabad. The convention commenced with the hoisting of red flag by Com. Mercykuttyamma, Vice President CITU who also presided over the meeting. Com. Tapan Sen, General Secretary, CITU, inaugurated the Convention. In subject committee meeting, Com. A.R. Sindu, presented the report on activities. BSNL Employees Union has participated in the Convention with a delegation comprising Com. Jyothilakshmi K.N., Convenor, BSNLWWCC, Com.Amita Naik, Joint Convenor, BSNLWWCC and Com. Padmavathy, Committee member. During the delegates session, Com.Jyothilakshmi and Com.Amita Naik, delivered important speeches highlighting the struggle of working women in BSNL under the banner of BSNLEU.

Yesterday night, we had received very sad and shocking news from our President, Com. Vijayakumar, that Com.C. Santhosh Kumar, former Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Kerala circle, passed away on 2^nd November night at Trivandrum Hospital, where he was under treatment for some weeks. It is a great shock to all of us. He was a sincere and dedicated leader for the Trade union movement in Kerala. He was our circle secretary in Kerala circle and a popular speaker among the workers. In his death we have lost a dear Comrade. CHQ conveys its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Red Salute to Com. Santhosh Kumar!

तीसरे PRC एग्रीमेंट पर स्पेशल मीटिंग्स करने के लिए CHQ प्रोग्राम का रिव्यू।

ऑल इंडिया सेंटर ने 8.10.2025 को BSNLEU और NFTE द्वारा साइन किए गए वेज रिवीजन एग्रीमेंट को समझाने के मकसद से, 13 से 18 अक्टूबर, 2025 तक सभी जिलों में स्पेशल मीटिंग्स ऑर्गनाइज़ करने का आह्वान किया था। ज़्यादातर सर्कल यूनियनों ने इस फैसले को डिस्ट्रिक्ट और सर्कल दोनों लेवल पर अच्छे से लागू किया है। हालांकि, हमारे ध्यान में आया है कि कुछ सर्कल यूनियनों ने अभी तक अपने-अपने इलाकों में इस प्रोग्राम को ऑर्गनाइज़ करने के लिए ज़रूरी पहल नहीं की है। यह एक गंभीर मामला है, क्योंकि हमारे सदस्यों को ग्रास-रूट लेवल पर वेज रिवीजन एग्रीमेंट की डिटेल्स समझाना बहुत ज़रूरी है। इसलिए, CHQ एक बार फिर उन सर्कल यूनियनों से अपील करता है जिन्होंने अभी तक मीटिंग्स नहीं की हैं, वे इस कैंपेन प्रोग्राम को ऑर्गनाइज़ करने के लिए तुरंत कदम उठाएं और यह पक्का करें कि सदस्यों को वेज एग्रीमेंट में हमारी भूमिका के बारे में ठीक से बताया जाए।

कुछ ज़रूरी मुद्दों पर, 13.11.2025 को एक इमरजेंसी ऑनलाइन CEC मीटिंग होगी।

केंद्र सरकार ने श्रम शक्ति नीति-2025 का ड्राफ़्ट पब्लिश किया है, जिसने मौजूदा लेबर कानूनों और काम करने वालों के अधिकारों में काफी कटौती की है। इस मुद्दे पर मज़दूरों को एजुकेट करने और उन्हें इकट्ठा करने के लिए तुरंत एक कैंपेन प्रोग्राम की ज़रूरत है। हमारे डिपार्टमेंट में, मैनेजमेंट ने अगली मेंबरशिप वेरिफिकेशन करने के लिए एक नई पॉलिसी भी प्रपोज़ की है। तीसरे PRC मुद्दे के बारे में, आगे सही कदम उठाने के लिए मैनेजमेंट के कामों पर करीब से नज़र रखना ज़रूरी है। इन सभी ज़रूरी मामलों पर चर्चा करने के लिए, 13.11.2025 को एक इमरजेंसी ऑनलाइन CEC मीटिंग होगी। CHQ, CHQ ऑफिस बेयरर्स और सर्कल सेक्रेटरीज़ के साथ पूरी चर्चा के बाद ऊपर बताए गए मुद्दों पर अपना स्टैंड फाइनल करेगा ताकि भविष्य में क्या करना है, यह तय किया जा सके।