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Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 20:35

We deeply mourn the sad demise of Mother of Sri. Denny S, Asst. Circle Secretary, AIGETOA Kerala. We pray to the almighty to give strength to the family. May her soul rest in peace.

THE NEXT PHASE OF AGITATION PROGRAMS FROM 29.05.2017 IS POSTPONED TO 27.06.2017

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Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 08:06

The next phase of agitation programs of Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rules from 29.05.2017 is postponed to 27.06.2017.

As Management has resorted to repressive methods for suppressing the voice of the Executives for the resolution of genuine HR issues by taking vindictive actions like dies-non, issuing Show Cause Notices and Charge sheet to JF leaders and other coercive methods to restrain our right for protest, Joint Forum has decided to launch strong protest against such vindictive actions by holding two days massive Dharna on 1st and 2nd June 2017. Discussions are held with the non-executive unions also and it is agreed that further agitation program will be held jointly with non-executive unions under the banner of Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations to protest against the oppressive actions taken by management.
For the effective implementation of the next phase of agitation programs of Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rules, it is decided to hold a Joint meeting of CSs and CHQ Office bearers of the JF on 17th and 18th June, 2017. Venue will be announced shortly. Before the joint meeting of CS/CHQ office bearers, all Circles should complete the joint Circle Executive Committee meetings. GSs/CHQ office bearers of the Associations will try to attend the CEC meetings as far as possible. The dates of CEC meetings should be intimated to CHQ by Monday. Otherwise the dates will be finalized and announced by CHQ. Similarly joint SSA meetings also to be held before the CS meeting.

All the preparations and strategies are to be worked out for the successful implementation of Work According to Rules from 27.06.2017.

JF Forum leaders met CMD, BSNL and DIR(HR) and held discussions on the issues and reviewed the developments.

PS to MOSC called the JF and BSNL management for discussion on Monday, 29.05.2017 on the BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 pay scales. BSNL will be represented by DIR(HR) and PGM(Estt).
DoT sought some clarifications on 7 to 8 points on BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 dated 01.05.2017 mainly on the following points:
a) Affordability of the proposal as BSNL is making huge losses in 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
b) Details of the rect made after 01.01.2007 onwards.
c) Cascading proposal of BSNL. Whether it stands withdrawn or not as per the latest proposal?
d) Impact on existing EPP.

Same time, AIGETOA Kerala Office Bearers and Petitioners of DoPT case at Hon. High Court of Kerala had been invited to CO, New Delhi by management for discussion on the issues. Detailed discussions held with Pers section in the presence of CHQ office bearers of both SNEA and AIGETOA. All the parties agreed to end the deadlock and facilitate issuing promotions to all the available vacancies. Seniority will be decided as per the outcome of court cases.

The progress in receipt of VCs for JTO to SDE promotion from circles is not at all encouraging and district secretaries are directed to ensure that VC reaches to Circle Office positively by next weekend.

Meeting with PGM(Pers) & JF CHQ regarding Promotions from JTO to SDE Cadre

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Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 04:50

Meetings were conducted by Corporate office management and various stakeholders regarding promotions under 67% quota in last two days. The meetings were held in positive direction and we are hopeful that efforts taken by us will bear the good chances for promotions to SDE Cadre

Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rule from 29.05.2017

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Published on Friday, 26 May 2017 19:44

The agitation programs deferred till 28.05.2017 will restart on 29.05.2017 as there are not much improvement in DoT on the standard pay scale issues. The Officers in DoT is not serious to correct the mistake even though BSNL management has taken a positive stand on E2 and E3 scales.

Similarly for the issues pertaining to BSNL, not much progress has been made except for some movement of files and lining up the action plan on the issues. So we have to resume the agitation programs from where we left with much more vigour and commitment.

Instead of intervening in the matter and resolving the issues, management is busy in taking vindictive actions one by one. Even they want to silence the employees through the intervention of court, charge sheets, dies-non etc etc.

Comrades, through very tough agitation only we can reverse the DoT decision and resolve the burning HR issues. Make all out preparations and gear up for the Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rule from 29.05.2017.

Shortage of SIMs in Kerala Circle

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Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 14:00

Kerala team have discussed the acute shortage of SIMs with S&M section at Corporate office. It was informed that no issues are involved in allotment of SIMs. We are hopeful that the issue will be settled in a week

Temporary Transfer Clearance from Corporate office 25-5-17

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Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 11:39

The clearance of temporary transfer extension of our member was ensured by Kerala Circle team from corporate office. We extend our thankfulness to our GS & CHQ team with regard to same.

UPDATES ON MEETING WITH CMD BSNL

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Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 09:34

JF leaders met CMD, BSNL and made strong protest against the various disciplinary actions initiated against JF leaders and wage cuts initiated by management and warned that this will only spoil the cordial relations between the management and the employees and provoke the Executives who are already agitated. Management is adding fuel into the fire by such actions. Instead of disciplinary actions, management should try to stop the agitation by addressing the issues. Every employee is having the right to protest and management is trying to impose ban on such rights through court interventions also. We will take all steps to protect the interest of the employees and their rights. It is the primary responsibility of the management to maintain cordial relation between the employees and the management for the growth of BSNL.

JF leaders further discussed about the BSNL proposal for reviewing the PO issued by DoT and approving E2 and E3 pay scales alone as proposed by BSNL.

CMD informed that he had discussed the matter again with PS to Hon MOSC as MOSC is the final authority to decide the matter. MOSC office is more or less convinced on the matter and PS to MOSC will call the JF for the meeting shortly and DIR(HR) will be directed to coordinate for the meeting. CMD briefed the matter to new Secretary, DoT Smt Aruna Sundararajan (additional charge) also. Initially as usual, Secretary was reluctant to intervene in the matter till regular incumbent joins. However CMD appraised the urgency in the matter and sought her intervention to resolve the issue immediately.

Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rule from 29.05.2017:

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Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:58

The agitation programs deferred till 28.05.2017 will restart on 29.05.2017 as there are not much improvement in DoT on the standard pay scale issues. The DO letter from CMD/BSNL is just processed but still pending with Jt Sec(A)/DoT for more than one week. Officers in DoT is not serious to correct the mistake even though BSNL management has taken a positive stand on E2 and E3 scales.

Similarly for the issues pertaining to BSNL, not much progress has been made except for some movement of files and lining up the action plan on the issues. So we have to resume the agitation programs from where we left.

Unfortunately some Assn is playing very negative role in this regard simply ignoring the larger interest of the cadre. This has exposed them and given everybody the answer to the question why they backed out from the agitation under the banner of JF. Their stand will really help the AS(T) and other officers in DoT who are working overtime to demote the cadres to E1 and E2. Approach each and every Executive and explain the negative campaign by the Assn against E2 and E3. Hurdles are being created in the resolutions of Pay, Promotion and Pension issues by engaging and demoralizing the officers dealing with issues in baseless allegations. All this is being done just with the intent of derailing the settlement of issues. However, ignoring such mindset, let us all concentrate on the program right now and make each executive of BSNL to join the agitation from 29.05.2017. It is our responsibility to convince the members of other Assn, especially thousands of JAOs, AOs etc who are facing demotion and make them to join the agitation.

 Comrades, through very tough agitation only we can reverse the DoT decision and resolve the burning HR issues. Make all preparations by conducting emergency combined general body meeting of the JF at Branch/SSA level in the remaining few days and gear up for the Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work according to Rule from 29.05.2017.Combined Executive Committee meeting at SSA/Circle level also should be convened at the earliest, even during the agitation for making the agitation programmes successful.

Retention of LDCE-2015 Candidates in Kerala

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Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 14:12

AIGETOA Kerala Circle team discussed the retention of LDCE-15 cleared candidates from Kerala with Circle administration . Click here for the letter submitted .

We are hopeful that circle administration will do the necessary steps inline with the request.

On visit to Corporate office, the same matter was taken with our beloved GS, Sri. Ravisheel Verma and GS assured CHQs full support in retention of LDCE cleared candidates in Kerala circle itself .

Click here for letter given with CHQ

Request Transfer orders issued

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Published on Thursday, 18 May 2017 12:12

The request transfer of SDEs/ JTOs issued by Circle Office in line with our discussion with Circle management.

Transfer order of JTOs

Transfer order of SDEs

HAPPY WORLD TELECOM DAY

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Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2017 17:23

FIRST TIME BOUND UPGRADATION IN 4 YEARS, 4-5 YEARS, 5-6 YEARS, 6 YEARS

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Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 17:15

As assured to Joint Forum, Personal Section of BSNL CO has issued letter seeking the details on the number of persons getting first time bound upgradation in 4 years, 4-5 years, 5-6 years, 6 years.

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Meeting with Member(Fin), Telecom Commission on 12.05.2017 regarding reconsideration of PO dated 28.03.2017 and approval of E2 and E3 pay scales:

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Published on Saturday, 13 May 2017 16:54

JF leaders met Smt Anuradha Mitra, new Member(F) and held discussions on the issue. DDG(F) and Director(F) also present in the meeting. Member(F) invited us for the scheduled meeting. JF explained the background. The replacement scales approved for E1A and E2A are lower pay scales of E1 and E2 and as a result the JTO/JAO and SDE/AO cadres stands demoted. It is not at all the proposal of BSNL. DDG(F) tried to justify the decision as done by AS(T) stating that the pay scales were E1, E2 and E1A/E2A were only applicable for the absorbed Executives for fitment purposes. JF refuted the arguments with the PO issued by DoT in 2003 in which it is clearly written that the Executives recruited by BSNL also will have the same pay scales of E1A and E2A. BSNL recruited Executives in E1A scale. JTO, JAO, SDE, AO etc RRs are approved by the BSNL Board with E1A/E2A scales, in which two Board members are from DoT.

Now BSNL management also not agreed to the PO as the pay scales are not recommended by BSNL. BSNL requested to reconsider the decision. JF categorically rejected E1 and E2 scales approved by DoT and told that replacement scales for E1A and E2A should be E2 and E3 as per the recommendation of BSNL.

Meanwhile the letter from CMD, BSNL is processed by the concerned section.

Comrades, it is very clear that DoT will stick to its decision unless and until we are creating so much organizational pressure through the struggles. So make extensive preparations for the work according to rule and relay hunger strike from 29.05.2017. The impact of the struggle only will change the stand of DoT.

Meeting with PGM(Estt) on Superannuation benefits: In continuation of the meeting held last week, further discussions held on the subject. We demanded that further hike in the contribution to 30% is to be considered in view of the fact that the actuarial analysis of medical benefits are completed. After discussion, PGM(Estt) assured to move the proposal.

WORK ACCORDING TO RULE AND RELAY HUNGER STRIKE FROM 29.05.2017:

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Published on Friday, 12 May 2017 16:51

During the intervening period of three weeks, grass roots level preparations should be continued for the success of the agitation from 29.05.2017. Local level combined meeting shall be convened to explain the developments to the grass root level activists. This three weeks should be effectively utilized by JF CSs, SSA Secretaries and office bearers at all levels for organizing the meetings by extensive tour. It is the time for organizational preparations.

CHQ will try to continue the dialogue with DoT and BSNL management for which the agitation programmes are temporarily deferred with a hope that DoT and BSNL will seriously involve in resolving the issues.

Unfortunately BSNL management is hell bend to crush the Associations/Unions and silence the voices of trade unions and the workers. This situation we didn't see even in DoT era. We will take it as a challenge and will respond organizationally. Management should understand that issues will be resolved only though discussion and not through suppressive measures.

If things are not moving positively, we have to respond organizationally in the strongest manner from 29.05.2017. Gear up for that from 29.05.2017.