UNITED FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS
BSNL EMPLOYEES
NATIONAL
BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA
TELECOMMUNICATION EMPLOYEES PROGRESSIVE
ALL
ALL
APPEAL TO BSNL WORKERS
We are privileged to prefer an appeal to the BSNL non-executive
workers of the country. Just two years back we came to you asking for your
mandate duly giving some promises. Now, we are proud that most of the promises
have been fulfilled, you are well aware. We have defended the BSNL’s viability, defended your pension on IDA and also
defended your future by scrapping the infamous VRS/CRS proposal brought in by
the earlier regime. The United Forum has ensured the highest bonus without
ceiling and better perks. We have launched struggles against the wrong policies
of Government and management like disinvestment, privatisation,
reduction in ADC, unbundling and outsourcing.
Now the Third Membership Verification for grant of recognition to
the majority non-executive union is scheduled to be
held on
In the last membership verification held in December 2004, BSNL
Employees Union supported by NUBSNLW-FNTO, BSNLWRU, TEPU, AIBCTES and
AISC/STTEWA got 1,39,827 out of polled votes of 2,62,988 (Total Votes 2,83,919)
thus getting 53% of votes polled and 49.25% of total voters.
At the time of II Membership Verification in December 2004, United
Forum of BSNL Unions put forth a Common Minimum Programme
and Charter of Demands to get settled before the workers. United Forum can take
pride that most of the items could be got settled by negotiation and also
through sustained struggles.
Let us have a look at the achievements
of United Forum during the last 22 months of recognition of BSNLEU:
1. Infamous VRS/CRS proposals agreed upon by
NFTE was got dropped at the very first instance.
2. Successfully united all Unions/Associations
of executive & non-executive employees to wage sustained struggle to save
BSNL & MTNL. Govt. was compelled to give written assurances in the face of
strike notice.
3. Govt. reconfirmed pension on IDA scale.
4. Continuation of GPF was ensured.
5. LIC based Group Insurance Scheme with much
higher benefits was introduced.
Insurance benefits extended for the period from 01- 04 – 2004 to
19.8.2005.
6. Bank Loan Scheme at lower interest rates
was introduced.
7. Productivity Linked Incentive (PLI/Bonus)
scheme on new formula achieved thus ending the uncertainty of adhoc bonus. Ceiling on Bonus removed this year.
8. Arrear 25% bonus for the year 2002-03
surrendered by NFTE was got paid by United Forum.
9. BSNLMRS issues sorted out including
enhanced scope for the retired BSNL employees.
10. Despite hurdles created by vested interests
gift of HMT watches are being distributed to all executive and non-executive
employees. .
11. B2 class HRA restored to
many cities.
12. Meagre Transport Allowance accepted by
NFTE got increased.
13. Supplementary Diet Allowance and Special
Incentive for rural and un-classified areas introduced.
14. Festival Advance increased.
15. Maximum period of OT restored.
16. Retirement / Farewell benefits improved.
17. Special steps were taken for diversion of
outside quota for promotion of qualified TTAs to JTO.
18. Benefit of concessional
Telephones extended to new recruits. Number of Free Calls also Increased.
19. Compassionate Ground Appointments restored
because of continuous efforts.
20. Refund of CGEGIS amount is in the final stage.
21. After much efforts got orders issued
treating TSM promoted RMs as DOT employees for grant
of pension.
There are issues like regularization of Casual Labours, 5 Promotions, Pay up gradation of Telecom
Mechanic, Sr.TOA, Grade IV, Cable Splicer,
Motor Driver etc. OTBP/BCR scales of TTA, issues related to Telecom Factory,
Telecom Stores, Corporate Office, Telecom Accounts, SC/ST etc. which are at
various levels of discussion for settlement and we are persuing
the same. The Anomalies in pay and Civil Wing restructuring,
recommended by the Promotion Committee
are at the final stage of settlement.
The inherent weakness of the BSNL Management Committee has got to
be assessed and corrected, since it is one issue which results in much delay in
settlement of staff problems. In DOT, the decisions of National Council could
be implemented and orders issued immediately, since the Chairman, Telecom
Commission had powers. One of the major tasks of the United Forum will be to
ensure that the Constitution of the National Council is suitably revised to
enable quick decisions and implementation. The management committee should have
more powers, instead of approaching Full Board even for minor issues. Our
demand for grant of Navaratna Status for BSNL is very
vital in this connection.
One of the important
achievements of United Forum is mobilizing the entire workers against the
anti-BSNL, MTNL policies of government. The formation of a Forum of BSNL &
MTNL Unions / Associations of Executives and Non-Executives, the sustained
struggles including the massive Parliament
March on 3rd August 2006 against Disinvestment / Privatisation, unbundling of local loop, reduction of ADC
& USO Fund, sharing of infrastructure etc. as also for grant of Navaratna status to BSNL, development and expansion of
telephone services including mobile etc. is a land mark in the Telecom movement
itself. It is for the first time that such a joint movement has been organized
for which United Forum can certainly be proud of. The United Forum has utilized
both negotiation and struggles according to the situation, for solving the
problems of BSNL workers. The Hunger
strike on
The coming days are very important. The discussion on Wage
Revision will start shortly and we have a vital role to play. The anti-worker
role of NFTE-BSNL is well known and no worker will agree to hand over the
recognition to it at this juncture. The dark days of NFTE regime when demands
like reduction in Pension, freeze in wage upgradation,
imposition of VRS / CRS, cut in Bonus etc. were raised can not be easily
forgotten. We are sure that Telecom workers will never be a party to bring back
such a dispensation again.
Therefore, on behalf of United Forum of BSNL Unions, we seek your
wholehearted support in the ensuing 3rd Membership Verification. We
request you to cast your vote for BSNL Employees Union in Cell Phone symbol.
With Warm Greetings
Yours fraternally
Vote for
BSNL EMPLOYEES
In No. 5 Cell Phone Symbol
UNITED FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS
BSNL EMPLOYEES
NATIONAL
BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA
TELECOMMUNICATION EMPLOYEES PROGRESSIVE
ALL
ALL
Why support United Forum
ü The UF is committed to defend and advance the interest of workers
as well as the viability of BSNL.
ü The UF is against Disinvestment and Privatisation
of BSNL.
ü The UF stands for Better Service to the Nation, the people.
ü The UF will not act against workers’ interest as done by NFTE-BSNL.
ü Within 22 months of
recognition, UF has settled many long pending staff problems.