The Recognition period of both BSNLEU and NFTE are expiring on 16.10.2025. Hence, thousands of Non-Executives, who are suffering from the acute problem of stagnation, are expecting for an early settlement of the Wage Revision. The Wage Revision Agreement could have been signed in the meeting held on 17.09.2025 or on 26.09.2025. However, BSNLEU’s two JE nominees in the Wage Revision Committee, played negative role and hence agreement could not be signed. In the name of modifying NE-9 pay scale, they refused to sign the agreement. Finally, they requested to arrange a meeting with the CMD BSNL before the next meeting to be held on 08.10.2025. But, before the meeting with the CMD BSNL could be held, Com.Suresh Kumar, GS, SNATTA, circulated a WhatsApp message on 28.09.2025. In that message he has raised objection not only on the NE-9 pay scale, but on the entire Wage Revision Agreement. Hence, BSNLEU gave a letter to him, requesting to clarify whether the JE comrades in the Wage Revision Committee would sign the Wage Revision Agreement at least in the next meeting to be held on 08.10.2025. But, Com.Suresh Kumar, GS, SNATTA, did not give a positive reply. If the Wage Revision Agreement is not signed on 08.10.2025, the entire Non-Executive employees would face an irreparable loss. Hence, BSNLEU was compelled to replace it’s two JE nominees in the Wage Revision Committee. Had Com.Suresh Kumar, GS, SNATTA, given a positive reply, BSNLEU would not have been compelled to replace the JE comrades from the Wage Revision Committee. Only the irresponsibility and immaturity of the two JE comrades have led to such an undesirable situation. However, now, the SNATTA leadership has started maligning BSNLEU as anti-JE cadre. Hence, it has become the duty of BSNLEU to explain to all the employees what has happened in the Wage Revision Committee. A note on this issue, issued by BSNLEU, is enclosed for the information of all the comrades.

The BSNLEU Jharkhand Circle Conference took place on October 5^th at the Ranchi Telephone Exchange Conference Hall. The event saw enthusiastic participation from BSNL's regular staff. The conference began at 11 am with a welcome address by Com. Rituraj, Assistant Circle Secretary, and was presided over by Com. Binod Singh, President. Newly posted CGM, Shri Bipul Agarwal, inaugurated the conference, highlighting BSNL's departmental activities, particularly in relation to its 25-year celebrations. General Secretary, Com. Animesh Mitra, highlighted the Central Government's neglect of BSNL, especially concerning 4G and 5G upgrades. He praised the workers and officers for their dedication in keeping BSNL operational since October 2000, despite government efforts to undermine PSUs. He also discussed BSNLEU's role in PRC meetings and expressed optimism about resolving pay scale and other issues in the next meeting scheduled for October 8th. Following the inaugural session, a subject committee meeting was held. Com. Bijoy Paswan, Circle Secretary, presented the secretariat report, which was followed by valuable deliberations from 13 comrades. Com. Animesh Mitra and Com. Bijoy Paswan addressed queries raised by delegates. The meeting also discussed preparations for the next Membership Verification in detail. The conference concluded with the unanimous election of office bearers for the next term, with Com. Binod Singh as President and Com. Bijoy Paswan as Circle Secretary. Com. Binod Singh extended a vote of thanks, wrapping up a successful event.

The AUAB has called for a nationwide protest on October 6th, during lunch hour, to condemn the negative and indifferent attitude of the circle administrations, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Chennai. We stand in solidarity with the comrades of Chennai and Tamil Nadu who have faced victimisation for supporting the employees' rights. Let's unite to make this demonstration program a grand success, demanding justice, rights and respect. We urge all circle and district secretaries of BSNLEU to participate actively with the consultation of AUAB leadership at our circle and district to ensure a strong, collective voice. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s send a strong message to the Corporate Office Management on October 6^th.

It is a matter of great pride for all of us that, BSNL has completed 25 years of glorious service to the nation. It has served the marginalised sections of the people and also to those living in the far-flung regions.  Whenever natural calamities like cyclone and flood ravaged the country, it was only BSNL which provided communication facilities for carrying out relief and rescue operations. BSNL has played the role of the market regulator and has protected the consumers from the merciless lootings of the private operators. It is only because of the existence of the BSNL, that the private operators were not able to raise the tariffs indiscriminately. The anti- BSNL policies of the government have greatly weekend BSNL. But the united struggles consistently organised by the unions and associations, have stopped the government from handing over BSNL to the corporates, through privatisation. BSNLEU has played a pivotal role in this. Till today, BSNL remains as a 100% government company. This is a great achievement of the BSNL trade union movement.  On this occasion of silver jubilee of BSNL, we heartily congratulate all the comrades. Let us all take the pledge to strengthen BSNL for providing good quality service do the people.

As per the Consumer Price Index numbers released by the Labour Bureau on 30-09-2025,  IDA Rate on 2007-Pay-Scales is likely to increase by 6.2% w.e.f. 01-10-2025.

The existing IDA= 227.1%.
IDA Increase w.e.f. 01-10-2025= 6.2%.
 New IDA w.e.f 01-10-2025= 233.3% 

With inputs from Com. Mihir Dasgupta, former AGS, BSNLEU.