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26-01-2017
20-01-2017
United Forum writes to Chairperson of Pay Parity Committee:
United Forum comprising AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA writes to Smt. Arundhati Panda ji, the Chairperson to Committee to examine the Pay Parity for Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 regarding representation before the Committee made to examine pay parity of Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 vide circular no. 1-17/2016-PAT (BSNL) dated 10.01.2017. We are the initiater of the proposal which has move first step and lots have to go further in the direction of final settlement. We will put all our energy and resources for final settlement of the issue and also seek support of of you. Click here for representation of issue
United Forum comprising AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA writes to Smt. Arundhati Panda ji, the Chairperson to Committee to examine the Pay Parity for Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 regarding representation before the Committee made to examine pay parity of Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 vide circular no. 1-17/2016-PAT (BSNL) dated 10.01.2017. We are the initiater of the proposal which has move first step and lots have to go further in the direction of final settlement. We will put all our energy and resources for final settlement of the issue and also seek support of of you. Click here for representation of issue
14-01-2017
12-01-2017
COPY OF ORDER FROM HON'BLE CAT CHANDIGARH
Copy of order from Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT on the contempt petition filed by AIGETOA. Click here for Order copy
Copy of order from Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT on the contempt petition filed by AIGETOA. Click here for Order copy
12-01-2017
ANOTHER POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT DUE TO EFFORTS OF AIGETOA
Another Positive development due to efforts of AIGETOA - The trust is being created for BSNL recruits :
Dear Friends,
Please remember that for the issues pertaining to BSNL recruits, BSNL Recruits and only BSNL recruits can fight..
AIGETOA has been championing the cause of BSNL Recruits since years together and that will be continued even now...
The forces which are trying to weaken AIGETOA or trying to writeoff AIGETOA should be given a befitting reply...
In the letter, management has sought input from associations. It is quite visible that management wants a participative approach from representatives of BSNL recruits but the problem is being created by some corners which is not going to last very long...
Please remain united under one umbrella, all our issues will see the light of the day..
BR unity Zindabad..
Another Positive development due to efforts of AIGETOA - The trust is being created for BSNL recruits :
Dear Friends,
Please remember that for the issues pertaining to BSNL recruits, BSNL Recruits and only BSNL recruits can fight..
AIGETOA has been championing the cause of BSNL Recruits since years together and that will be continued even now...
The forces which are trying to weaken AIGETOA or trying to writeoff AIGETOA should be given a befitting reply...
In the letter, management has sought input from associations. It is quite visible that management wants a participative approach from representatives of BSNL recruits but the problem is being created by some corners which is not going to last very long...
Please remain united under one umbrella, all our issues will see the light of the day..
BR unity Zindabad..
12-01-2017
COMMITTEE FORMATION FOR EXAMINING THE ISSUE OF PAY PARITY
Based on the assurances given to United Forum, a committee has been constituted for examining the issue of Pay Parity. It is however, another matter that perhaps first time a committee letter has been issued in the form of minutes. It gives us real worry because the concerned recognised association was of the view that 22820 can only be given if approval for E2 comes.
We sincerely hope that good sense prevails and executives recruited Post 1.1.2007 get their long awaited due. We however assure the executives recruited post 1.1.2007 that we shall continue to pursue this issue till it gets resolved ...
Let the credit go to anybody, issue should be resolved..
Based on the assurances given to United Forum, a committee has been constituted for examining the issue of Pay Parity. It is however, another matter that perhaps first time a committee letter has been issued in the form of minutes. It gives us real worry because the concerned recognised association was of the view that 22820 can only be given if approval for E2 comes.
We sincerely hope that good sense prevails and executives recruited Post 1.1.2007 get their long awaited due. We however assure the executives recruited post 1.1.2007 that we shall continue to pursue this issue till it gets resolved ...
Let the credit go to anybody, issue should be resolved..
07-01-2017
Message from GS AIGETOA :
Friends, we have deferred the agitation with a firm hope that management will take action as per commitment. Before withdrawing, a detailed deliberation has been done with the leaders across the country. Deferment is a temporary truce and we have to remain in a state of alert for reaction in a shortest possible time. We have taken this view considering the sentiments of the members all across the country, the level of preparation and the sudden adverse weather condition at Delhi. Doing agitation just for the sake of bravery is never a good idea. We believe that members will use this time for getting more organized and more united so that we may be able to react to any adverse action in a shortest possible time. Sometimes it's better to hold the step for revitalizing the energy. We have taken a decision in that perspective only.
The biggest impact of this program is that management has realized the resentment prevailing in the minds of the BSNL recruits due to the non-settlement of the long pending HR issues and now they shall be taking issues with more urgency and time bound settlement. Further, the majority association has also appreciated that settlement of HR issues is not possible without positive participation of AIGETOA in the settlement towards the issues. I am in receipt of positive messages from GS and President SNEA in this regard where they have stated that they look forward to a positive and unified approach amongst executives and priority should be the resolution of the issues post MV. AIGETOA also reciprocates the same and hope that in coming days, the animosity between the executive associations shall be a closed chapter and all work in close cooperation and in tandem with each other.
Further, I as General Secretary, take all the responsibility of the actions and reactions across the country and welcome the suggestions and opinions of the members across the country with an open heart. I will keep on trying to work for the fraternity and take my beloved association to the newer heights every day.
I just request for your whole hearted support along with faith and patience. Further, this is a high time to call that all the BSNL recruited Executives should remain one as a family as our unity only can bring the desired benefits for the fraternity and together only irrespective of our affiliations, we can ensure that the long pending issues of PPP ( Pay, Promotion and Pension) resolved to perfection and our satisfaction. Remember, others will also notice only if we remain united and one.
With Regards
Yours Truly,
Ravi Shil Verma
Friends, we have deferred the agitation with a firm hope that management will take action as per commitment. Before withdrawing, a detailed deliberation has been done with the leaders across the country. Deferment is a temporary truce and we have to remain in a state of alert for reaction in a shortest possible time. We have taken this view considering the sentiments of the members all across the country, the level of preparation and the sudden adverse weather condition at Delhi. Doing agitation just for the sake of bravery is never a good idea. We believe that members will use this time for getting more organized and more united so that we may be able to react to any adverse action in a shortest possible time. Sometimes it's better to hold the step for revitalizing the energy. We have taken a decision in that perspective only.
The biggest impact of this program is that management has realized the resentment prevailing in the minds of the BSNL recruits due to the non-settlement of the long pending HR issues and now they shall be taking issues with more urgency and time bound settlement. Further, the majority association has also appreciated that settlement of HR issues is not possible without positive participation of AIGETOA in the settlement towards the issues. I am in receipt of positive messages from GS and President SNEA in this regard where they have stated that they look forward to a positive and unified approach amongst executives and priority should be the resolution of the issues post MV. AIGETOA also reciprocates the same and hope that in coming days, the animosity between the executive associations shall be a closed chapter and all work in close cooperation and in tandem with each other.
Further, I as General Secretary, take all the responsibility of the actions and reactions across the country and welcome the suggestions and opinions of the members across the country with an open heart. I will keep on trying to work for the fraternity and take my beloved association to the newer heights every day.
I just request for your whole hearted support along with faith and patience. Further, this is a high time to call that all the BSNL recruited Executives should remain one as a family as our unity only can bring the desired benefits for the fraternity and together only irrespective of our affiliations, we can ensure that the long pending issues of PPP ( Pay, Promotion and Pension) resolved to perfection and our satisfaction. Remember, others will also notice only if we remain united and one.
With Regards
Yours Truly,
Ravi Shil Verma
07-01-2017
UF DEFERRED THE ONGOING AGITATIONAL PROGRAMME
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations comprising AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA& AITEEA deferred the ongoing agitational programme in response to the positive attitude and concern shown by BSNL Management for the settlement of the demands in the meeting held on 06.01.2017 at 15.30 hrs.
Deferment letter of UF to BSNL Management. Click here
SR Cell letter. Click here
Proceedings of the meeting. Click here
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations comprising AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA& AITEEA deferred the ongoing agitational programme in response to the positive attitude and concern shown by BSNL Management for the settlement of the demands in the meeting held on 06.01.2017 at 15.30 hrs.
Deferment letter of UF to BSNL Management. Click here
SR Cell letter. Click here
Proceedings of the meeting. Click here
06-01-2017
UF WRITES TO DIR(HR)
UF writes to Director (HR) for precise corporate instructions to all circle heads for immediate settlement of all pending rule-8 transfer cases. Click here for letter
UF writes to Director (HR) for precise corporate instructions to all circle heads for immediate settlement of all pending rule-8 transfer cases. Click here for letter
04-01-2017
AIGETOA FILED CONTEMPT CASE, SINCE DOT FAILED TO HONOUR THE ORDER DATED 22-08-2016
AIGETOA had filed an OA before Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT for implementation of Standard Pay Scales in lieu of E1A and E2A Intermediate Pay Scales w.e.f. 01-01-07. Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT, vides its Order dated 22-08-2016, had directed DOT to issue Presidential Directives for replacement of E1A and E2A Intermediate Pay Scales within 2 months.
Since DOT failed to honour the order dated 22-08-2016, AIGETOA filed Contempt Case, which was listed before Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT today for admission.
Today, the Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT heard the case and issued 4 weeks' Notice to Secretary DOT to show the cause as to why should contempt not be initiated against him.
However, Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT exempted Secretary DOT from personal appearance for time being. The next date of hearing is 02-02-2017.
Dear members, let us assure all of you that we will not sit back till E2 and E3 Pay Scales are implemented.
Click here for the copy of Order dated 22-08-2016
Click here for the copy of Cause List dated 04-01-2017
AIGETOA had filed an OA before Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT for implementation of Standard Pay Scales in lieu of E1A and E2A Intermediate Pay Scales w.e.f. 01-01-07. Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT, vides its Order dated 22-08-2016, had directed DOT to issue Presidential Directives for replacement of E1A and E2A Intermediate Pay Scales within 2 months.
Since DOT failed to honour the order dated 22-08-2016, AIGETOA filed Contempt Case, which was listed before Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT today for admission.
Today, the Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT heard the case and issued 4 weeks' Notice to Secretary DOT to show the cause as to why should contempt not be initiated against him.
However, Hon'ble Chandigarh CAT exempted Secretary DOT from personal appearance for time being. The next date of hearing is 02-02-2017.
Dear members, let us assure all of you that we will not sit back till E2 and E3 Pay Scales are implemented.
Click here for the copy of Order dated 22-08-2016
Click here for the copy of Cause List dated 04-01-2017
01-01-2017
29-12-2016
IAM ON PROTEST....WORK TO RULE....
Iam on Protest...Work to Rule... Complete Non-Cooperation...
Iam on Protest...Work to Rule... Complete Non-Cooperation...
29-12-2016
DELHI CHALO....WORK TO RULE....
Work to Rule...Complete Non-Cooperation...
Work to Rule...Complete Non-Cooperation...
29-12-2016
UF WRITES TO CMD BSNL- EXTENSION OF ORGANIZATION ACTION PROGRAM
United Forum writes to CMD BSNL regarding extension of the organization action program against delay in settlement of burning HR issues and non-extension of majority status to AIBSNLEA in the circle and SSAs where AIBSNLEA has secured majority. Click here for letter
United Forum writes to CMD BSNL regarding extension of the organization action program against delay in settlement of burning HR issues and non-extension of majority status to AIBSNLEA in the circle and SSAs where AIBSNLEA has secured majority. Click here for letter
29-12-2016
MESSAGE BY GS AIGETOA SHRI RAVISHIL VERMA
Dear Members,
United Forum of Executive Associations consisting of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and AITEEA extends its heartfelt thanks to all the members across the country for making the two days Dharna Program Successful. The struggle has entered into next phase now. In this Phase, all the executives will work according to rule and non-cooperation shall be there. The executives will bear black badges while on duty to register our protest. All the executives are requested to follow the call of the CHQ in true spirit.
All the Circle Secretaries are requested to mobilize the members for indefinite Dharna at BSNL CO from 10th January 2017 onwards. All Circle Secretaries are requested to send the data of the members reaching Delhi for compilation at CHQ. All should ensure that thousands and thousands of the executives across the country must reach BSNL CO on 10th January 2017 onwards to register our strongest protest against the non-resolution of the issues and murder of democracy.
Friends, we have been able to make management realize about the gravity of the situation and next action on the part of Management depends upon the level of participation of the members. All the three associations are committed for the resolution of the issues.
Together with our Unity, we will show the management, the might and power of the executives.
Participate En-Masse in the next phase of the Agitation Program and make it a grand success.
Dear Members,
United Forum of Executive Associations consisting of AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and AITEEA extends its heartfelt thanks to all the members across the country for making the two days Dharna Program Successful. The struggle has entered into next phase now. In this Phase, all the executives will work according to rule and non-cooperation shall be there. The executives will bear black badges while on duty to register our protest. All the executives are requested to follow the call of the CHQ in true spirit.
All the Circle Secretaries are requested to mobilize the members for indefinite Dharna at BSNL CO from 10th January 2017 onwards. All Circle Secretaries are requested to send the data of the members reaching Delhi for compilation at CHQ. All should ensure that thousands and thousands of the executives across the country must reach BSNL CO on 10th January 2017 onwards to register our strongest protest against the non-resolution of the issues and murder of democracy.
Friends, we have been able to make management realize about the gravity of the situation and next action on the part of Management depends upon the level of participation of the members. All the three associations are committed for the resolution of the issues.
Together with our Unity, we will show the management, the might and power of the executives.
Participate En-Masse in the next phase of the Agitation Program and make it a grand success.
29-12-2016
GLIMPSES OF TWO DAYS DHARNA BY UF
Glimpses of 2 Days (27th and 28th December 2016) Dharna at SSA/Circle and BSNL CO level by United Forum AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA
Day - 1, 27th Dec 2016 : Click here for Glimpses
Day - 2, 28th Dec 2016 : Click here for Glimpses
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM AS PER THE SCHEDULE WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 100% MEMBERS
Glimpses of 2 Days (27th and 28th December 2016) Dharna at SSA/Circle and BSNL CO level by United Forum AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA
Day - 1, 27th Dec 2016 : Click here for Glimpses
Day - 2, 28th Dec 2016 : Click here for Glimpses
ORGANIZATION PROGRAM AS PER THE SCHEDULE WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 100% MEMBERS
25-12-2016
24-12-2016
TIME HAS COME FOR THE EXECUTIVES TO APPLY NEWTON'S LAWS IN REAL LIFE
On 23rd Dec 3016, GS along with AGS-IV and one member from Rajasthan met GM Pers and discussed over the issue of issuing promotion orders of LDCE Passed executives.
GM Pers informed that file to de-link the SDE RR proposal was put up for approval, however it has been decided that the SDE RR proposal should be de-linked after taking the consent of the HR committee members. GS Suggested that instead of waiting for the meeting, file can be moved through rotation and consent be taken.
GM Pers appreciated the idea and told that he will update regarding the same on Monday.
We have categorically emphasised that holding all the HR issues in the pretext of HR committee meeting is not an ideal thing for HR group. And we are not going to wait any more. the threshold point has reached and now only thing left is to react and react strongly..
All the issues have been parked in the name of board and not even a single meeting has taken place to discuss the HR issues. It gives enough idea of the seriousness of CMD BSNL and Director HR on the burning HR issues. The executives are crying and our Management is acting as if nothing has happened....Time has come for all the executives to come forward and decide whether they want to live like this or they want to fight for the resolution.
Everything is held up and Management has not been able to resolve even a single HR issue...resolving is a far flung thing...they have not been able to convene even a single meeting...
Friends lets us now realise the fact that without intense struggle, nothing will move..
Newton's First Law states that : An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Newton's second law of motion can be formally stated as follows : The acceleration of an object as produced by a net force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the same direction as the net force, and inversely proportional to the mass of the object.
Newton's Third Law : For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Time has come for the executives to apply these laws in real life also. The executives should understand that work should be reciprocated with more work, Rest should be reciprocated with more rest...Force has to be applied to put things in motion..
Let us all realise these facts and extend our whole hearted support to the organisational action program launched by United Forum...
We know that Management will also apply Newton's third Law and in fact they have already started it moving to act against leaders but we are prepared for that...we are not going to stop come what may..
We will make management understand the true worth of executives...we also want to see how many charge sheets managements issues to us during our course of action..
If CDA rules are applicable to us.. the same is applicable to them also..
We are fully prepared for the struggle ahead and need your unqualified support for the issues...
On 23rd Dec 3016, GS along with AGS-IV and one member from Rajasthan met GM Pers and discussed over the issue of issuing promotion orders of LDCE Passed executives.
GM Pers informed that file to de-link the SDE RR proposal was put up for approval, however it has been decided that the SDE RR proposal should be de-linked after taking the consent of the HR committee members. GS Suggested that instead of waiting for the meeting, file can be moved through rotation and consent be taken.
GM Pers appreciated the idea and told that he will update regarding the same on Monday.
We have categorically emphasised that holding all the HR issues in the pretext of HR committee meeting is not an ideal thing for HR group. And we are not going to wait any more. the threshold point has reached and now only thing left is to react and react strongly..
All the issues have been parked in the name of board and not even a single meeting has taken place to discuss the HR issues. It gives enough idea of the seriousness of CMD BSNL and Director HR on the burning HR issues. The executives are crying and our Management is acting as if nothing has happened....Time has come for all the executives to come forward and decide whether they want to live like this or they want to fight for the resolution.
Everything is held up and Management has not been able to resolve even a single HR issue...resolving is a far flung thing...they have not been able to convene even a single meeting...
Friends lets us now realise the fact that without intense struggle, nothing will move..
Newton's First Law states that : An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Newton's second law of motion can be formally stated as follows : The acceleration of an object as produced by a net force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the same direction as the net force, and inversely proportional to the mass of the object.
Newton's Third Law : For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Time has come for the executives to apply these laws in real life also. The executives should understand that work should be reciprocated with more work, Rest should be reciprocated with more rest...Force has to be applied to put things in motion..
Let us all realise these facts and extend our whole hearted support to the organisational action program launched by United Forum...
We know that Management will also apply Newton's third Law and in fact they have already started it moving to act against leaders but we are prepared for that...we are not going to stop come what may..
We will make management understand the true worth of executives...we also want to see how many charge sheets managements issues to us during our course of action..
If CDA rules are applicable to us.. the same is applicable to them also..
We are fully prepared for the struggle ahead and need your unqualified support for the issues...
23-12-2016
GS WRITES TO CMD BSNL REGARDING RESTORATION OF FACILITY
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding restoration of facility of the meetings to AIGETOA to represent the various issues pertaining to BSNL recruits. Click here for letter
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding restoration of facility of the meetings to AIGETOA to represent the various issues pertaining to BSNL recruits. Click here for letter
NO MORE THAN ONE PAYSCALE IN A GRADE
DPE OM No. 2(12)/2009-DPE(WC) dated 24.12.2012- -No more than one Payscale in a grade. Click here for Order
DPE OM No. 2(12)/2009-DPE(WC) dated 24.12.2012- -No more than one Payscale in a grade. Click here for Order
22-12-2016
AIGETOA TN Circle is publishing AIGETOA Diary for the year 2017. Click here
For further details and placement of orders, Please contact Sri. A. Richard Paul, Circle Finance Secretary, SDE (RF), 9443100721, O/o DE (IMPCS), 5th floor, O/o GM BSNL, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli - 627 003.
For further details and placement of orders, Please contact Sri. A. Richard Paul, Circle Finance Secretary, SDE (RF), 9443100721, O/o DE (IMPCS), 5th floor, O/o GM BSNL, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli - 627 003.
22-12-2016
UF WRITES TO CMD BSNL
UF writes to CMD BSNL requesting to intervene and instruct the SR Cell BSNL CO to be fair and impartial in their approach and settle the long pending HR issues at the earliest and also request to allow democracy to prevail by honouring the mandate of executives given during MV to AIBSNLEA. Click here for letter
UF writes to CMD BSNL requesting to intervene and instruct the SR Cell BSNL CO to be fair and impartial in their approach and settle the long pending HR issues at the earliest and also request to allow democracy to prevail by honouring the mandate of executives given during MV to AIBSNLEA. Click here for letter
21-12-2016
UF WRITES TO CMD BSNL REGARDING PAY SCALE
United Forum of Executives Associations (AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA) writes to CMD BSNL regarding replacement of Intermediate Pay scale E1A & E2A by standard Pay scale E2 & E3 respectively. Click here for letter
United Forum of Executives Associations (AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA) writes to CMD BSNL regarding replacement of Intermediate Pay scale E1A & E2A by standard Pay scale E2 & E3 respectively. Click here for letter
21-12-2016
UF WRITES TO CMD BSNL REGARDING COMMITTEE FORMATION ON PAY PARITY ISSUE
United Forum of Executives Associations (AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA) writes to CMD BSNL for committee formation regarding Pay Parity issue of Direct Recruited JTO of 2007 & 2008 batches in the light of 2nd PRC. Click here for letter
United Forum of Executives Associations (AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & AITEEA) writes to CMD BSNL for committee formation regarding Pay Parity issue of Direct Recruited JTO of 2007 & 2008 batches in the light of 2nd PRC. Click here for letter
15-12-2016
UF SERVES UPON NOTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION
United Forum of Executives Association Comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA & AITEEA serves upon notice upon Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD, BSNL for organizational actions against the delay in settlement of Burning HR issues and non-extension of majority status to AIBSNLEA in the circles & SSAs where AIBSNLEA has secured majority with following charter of demand. Click here for notice
United Forum of Executives Association Comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA & AITEEA serves upon notice upon Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD, BSNL for organizational actions against the delay in settlement of Burning HR issues and non-extension of majority status to AIBSNLEA in the circles & SSAs where AIBSNLEA has secured majority with following charter of demand. Click here for notice
- Recognition to AIBSNLEA as 2nd majority association at all India level with facilities at par with first majority association and as a 1st majority association in all those Circles/SSAs where it has secured majority.
- Extension of 22,820 as initial basic to the executive's recruited post 01.01.2007.
- Replacement of intermediate Pay Scales E1A, E2A by Standard Pay Scales of E2-E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent executives.
- Extension of 30% Superannuation Benefit to the BSNL recruited employees.
- Implementation of CPSU Hierarchy in line with the recommendations of the Khan Committee.
- Issuance of Posting Orders for LDCE-2015 qualified candidates and notification of SDE RRs.
- Immediate conduction of various CPCs in all the disciplines to fill up the vacant group-A and Group B equivalent posts in a time bound manner.
- 1st Time bound upgradation in four years.
- Resolution of pending Rule-8 cases and clearance of waiting list from the JTOs qualified through LICE.
- Scrapping of MT RRs/DGM RRs.
- Notional Pay fixation of all upgraded pay scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000 of JTO/SDE (C/E/Arch/TF) Engg. Wings and PA cadre.
- Extension of one increment to LDCE-2012 passed candidates.
- Diversion of 50 Percent MT quota CAO Posts to the seniority quota.
- Extension of E1+5 increments to JTO SRD, JAO 2010, 2013 and 2015 batches.
- Removal of Pay anomaly of JTOs Promoted from TTAs of outside quota.
- 20th December 2016: Massive Demonstration at SSA/circle/BSNL CO during Lunch / Closing hrs.
- 27th and 28th December 2016: 2 Days Dharna at SSA/Circle and BSNL CO level.
- From 27th December 2016 : Work According to Rules and Complete Non-Cooperation.
- "Dilli Chalo" w.e.f. 10th January 2017 for Indefinite Dharna at BSNL Corporate Office New Delhi till resolution of the issues.
28-10-2016
27-10-2016
UPDATE ON E2-E3 AND DETAILS OF MEETING WITH DIR HR
AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA representatives met today with Member (Finance), Telecom Commission, DoT, DDG (Fin.), Director (TPF) of DoT and requested for early clearance of BSNL's proposal on replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3. Member (Fin.), DDG (Fin.) and Director (TPF) assured for an early action in this regard.
On the other hand the time given by Hon'ble court is also over. We are consistently following the issue. We sincerely believe that DoT will clear the proposal within next few days.
Earlier GS along with VP and CS delhi met Jt. GM (Pers) and discussed on the developments with regard to LDCE. Jt. GM (Pers) informed that letter from Director HR has been sent to govt nominees of the board for expeditious approval of SDE RR in view of the judgement of the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. We further requested him that promotions orders of all the candidates who have been declared successful should be issued and constitutional provisions should be ensured.
DGM (Pers) told that the issue is under active consideration and they will surely come out with a solution that suits all and at the same time promotion orders can also be issued at the earliest.
AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA representatives met today with Member (Finance), Telecom Commission, DoT, DDG (Fin.), Director (TPF) of DoT and requested for early clearance of BSNL's proposal on replacement of E1A by E2 and E2A by E3. Member (Fin.), DDG (Fin.) and Director (TPF) assured for an early action in this regard.
On the other hand the time given by Hon'ble court is also over. We are consistently following the issue. We sincerely believe that DoT will clear the proposal within next few days.
Earlier GS along with VP and CS delhi met Jt. GM (Pers) and discussed on the developments with regard to LDCE. Jt. GM (Pers) informed that letter from Director HR has been sent to govt nominees of the board for expeditious approval of SDE RR in view of the judgement of the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. We further requested him that promotions orders of all the candidates who have been declared successful should be issued and constitutional provisions should be ensured.
DGM (Pers) told that the issue is under active consideration and they will surely come out with a solution that suits all and at the same time promotion orders can also be issued at the earliest.
26-10-2016
MASS LEAVE ON 2ND NOV 2016
Dear BSNL recruited family members,
A lot of talk is being made with regard to the 3rd PRC..while management is comfortably forgetting the mandatory benefits of the 2nd PRC which pertains to BSNL recruits...
Please apply for one day CL.. it wont take much effort but will create a long lasting impact in achieving our rightful due..
Please consider our humble appeal..
Dear BSNL recruited family members,
A lot of talk is being made with regard to the 3rd PRC..while management is comfortably forgetting the mandatory benefits of the 2nd PRC which pertains to BSNL recruits...
Please apply for one day CL.. it wont take much effort but will create a long lasting impact in achieving our rightful due..
Please consider our humble appeal..
20-10-2016
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS & SCHEDULE
Friends !!!
Management's apathy towards the issues of BSNL recruits continues. Recent saga on PLI episode proves it. While initially management went ahead with extending the PLI to all the employees and thereafter as second thought perhaps after strong protest regarding non enhancement of Superannuation Fund Contribution, management issued an appeal to all the employees to forego the PLI, perhaps a cover up operation to show that BSNL is in Financial Crunch.
Herein, we would like to clarify that we are not against extending PLI to anybody. Extending PLI was a part of negotiation with non-executive unions and that should be extended but at the same time the mandatory benefits of the BSNL recruits should also not be ignored like this. BSNL recruits die without social security while management spends the money in other non-mandatory exercises. We cannot accept it silently. We have to rise to the occasion.
We are protesting against the continued negligence by Management towards the mandatory social security Benefits of the BSNL recruited employees. Our social security is being compromised and families are being made to run pillar to post in the event of any casualty with BSNL recruits. From the letter issued by the management regarding Foregoing the PLI, it is quite apparent that management is very keen, concerned and eager to implement the 3rd PRC while the mandatory provisions of the 2nd PRC which pertains to BSNL recruits, even the mandatory provisions for extending social security benefits like 30 percent Superannuation Benefit finds no mention and concern. We are hurt because of this attitude of Management.
The company has come in terms to extend freebies and gifts like PLI to all its employees from top to bottom but it is not having the money to fulfill the mandatory benefits of 2nd PRC to the BSNL recruited employees. Benefits pertaining to the employees governed by 6th CPC and 7th CPC have also been extended in totality but BSNL does not have the money to extend a secure social security Benefit to BSNL recruits.
Due to the continued negligence towards our most important issue, we have been compelled to launch organizational action programs to seek the attention of BSNL HR team for the resolution of the long pending 30 Percent Superannuation Benefits pertaining to BSNL recruits.
DEMANDS:
Herein we would also like to clarify that as regard to other most important issues like Pay Scale, Pay Loss, CPSU Hierarchy, the constituents of United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations are in touch and very soon a strong joint organizational action shall be launched. However, in view of the continued ignorance towards the social security benefits, the need to register a strong protest in the form of Mass CL is felt so that Management may realize the unrest prevailing amongst the minds of all the BSNL recruited employees. We sincerely believe that Management will take cognizance of the burning issues pertaining to all the BSNL recruits and will not force us to intensify the program further.
We once again request all BSNL recruits to realize the fact and support this program irrespective of their affiliations and unite to strengthen our voice and achieve our rightful dues.
As regard to the foregoing the PLI, we request all including those absorbed from DoT that if at all they wish to Forego the PLI, they should also tell BSNL to contribute the amount into some social security Benefits scheme like Death Relief Scheme which will create a huge corpus and shall definitely help those who die without any security cover and their families suffer. This meager amount of Rs. 3000/- will not pinch anybody much but if the same is deposited in a corpus like DRS, it will help a lot to the families who face the pinch for the lack of proper Protection by the department.
Friends !!!
Management's apathy towards the issues of BSNL recruits continues. Recent saga on PLI episode proves it. While initially management went ahead with extending the PLI to all the employees and thereafter as second thought perhaps after strong protest regarding non enhancement of Superannuation Fund Contribution, management issued an appeal to all the employees to forego the PLI, perhaps a cover up operation to show that BSNL is in Financial Crunch.
Herein, we would like to clarify that we are not against extending PLI to anybody. Extending PLI was a part of negotiation with non-executive unions and that should be extended but at the same time the mandatory benefits of the BSNL recruits should also not be ignored like this. BSNL recruits die without social security while management spends the money in other non-mandatory exercises. We cannot accept it silently. We have to rise to the occasion.
We are protesting against the continued negligence by Management towards the mandatory social security Benefits of the BSNL recruited employees. Our social security is being compromised and families are being made to run pillar to post in the event of any casualty with BSNL recruits. From the letter issued by the management regarding Foregoing the PLI, it is quite apparent that management is very keen, concerned and eager to implement the 3rd PRC while the mandatory provisions of the 2nd PRC which pertains to BSNL recruits, even the mandatory provisions for extending social security benefits like 30 percent Superannuation Benefit finds no mention and concern. We are hurt because of this attitude of Management.
The company has come in terms to extend freebies and gifts like PLI to all its employees from top to bottom but it is not having the money to fulfill the mandatory benefits of 2nd PRC to the BSNL recruited employees. Benefits pertaining to the employees governed by 6th CPC and 7th CPC have also been extended in totality but BSNL does not have the money to extend a secure social security Benefit to BSNL recruits.
Due to the continued negligence towards our most important issue, we have been compelled to launch organizational action programs to seek the attention of BSNL HR team for the resolution of the long pending 30 Percent Superannuation Benefits pertaining to BSNL recruits.
DEMANDS:
- 30% Superannuation Benefits from 01.01.2007 and creation of Pension Fund w.e.f. 01.10.2000 for all BSNL recruited employees.
- One Day Mass Leave on 2nd Nov'2016.
Herein we would also like to clarify that as regard to other most important issues like Pay Scale, Pay Loss, CPSU Hierarchy, the constituents of United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations are in touch and very soon a strong joint organizational action shall be launched. However, in view of the continued ignorance towards the social security benefits, the need to register a strong protest in the form of Mass CL is felt so that Management may realize the unrest prevailing amongst the minds of all the BSNL recruited employees. We sincerely believe that Management will take cognizance of the burning issues pertaining to all the BSNL recruits and will not force us to intensify the program further.
We once again request all BSNL recruits to realize the fact and support this program irrespective of their affiliations and unite to strengthen our voice and achieve our rightful dues.
As regard to the foregoing the PLI, we request all including those absorbed from DoT that if at all they wish to Forego the PLI, they should also tell BSNL to contribute the amount into some social security Benefits scheme like Death Relief Scheme which will create a huge corpus and shall definitely help those who die without any security cover and their families suffer. This meager amount of Rs. 3000/- will not pinch anybody much but if the same is deposited in a corpus like DRS, it will help a lot to the families who face the pinch for the lack of proper Protection by the department.
23-08-2016
As per the reports received from filed units, the "Lunch Hour Demonstration" held today by United Forum (AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA & SNEA) was a Grand Success.
Glimpses of Lunch Hour Demonstration -United forum throughout the country.Click here
Glimpses of Lunch Hour Demonstration -United forum throughout the country.Click here
23-08-2016
LUNCH/CLOSING HOUR DEMONSTRATIONS AT BSNLCO/CIRCLE/SSA HEADQUARTERS AND OTHER MAJOR CENTRES
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of....
23rd August 2016 : Lunch/Closing Hour Demonstrations at BSNLCO/Circle/SSA Headquarters and other major Centres.
6th & 7th September 2016 : Full day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA Headquarters.
27th, 28th and 29th September, 2016 : Day Long Hunger Fast at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA headquarters.
All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to hold successful Lunch/closing Hour Demonstrations at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters and other major Centres on today i.e. 23rd August, 2016.
Organisational Action Notice. Click here for notice
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA(I) served notice for organizational actions programme protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of....
- Immediate replacement of intermediary pay scales of E1-A and E2-A by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent cadres w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the recommendation of the Joint Committee.
- Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited Employees as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC.
- Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first Time Bound Promotion as per the recommendation of Joint committee.
23rd August 2016 : Lunch/Closing Hour Demonstrations at BSNLCO/Circle/SSA Headquarters and other major Centres.
6th & 7th September 2016 : Full day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA Headquarters.
27th, 28th and 29th September, 2016 : Day Long Hunger Fast at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA headquarters.
All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to hold successful Lunch/closing Hour Demonstrations at BSNL Corporate Office/Circle/SSA Head quarters and other major Centres on today i.e. 23rd August, 2016.
Organisational Action Notice. Click here for notice
22-08-2016
CONGRATULATIONS! IN THE CASE FILED BY AIGETOA AT HON'BLE CAT CHANDIGARH, THE COURT HAS PRONOUNCED FINAL JUDGEMENT
Congratulations! In the case filed by AIGETOA at Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh, The court has pronounced Final Judgment and has directed DoT to issue presidential orders for replacement of Pay Scales of E1A and E2A with Standard Pay Scales within two months and payment of arrears w.e.f. 01.01.2007 within three months.
Since Board has already approved standard pay scales of E2 and E3 and has sent the proposal to DoT for issuance of Presidential Orders, now BSNL is not in a position to challenge these orders Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and DoT does not have any other option then to approve E2 and E3 in place of E1A and E2A. Therefore extension of E2 and E3 is almost a certainty now.
Friends strategy of AIGETOA to follow a multidimensional approach where one side we were pursuing at Court to get justice and on the other side pursuing BSNL Board to send the final proposal to DoT for replacement of scales have worked, now it becomes our responsibility to get this order implemented at the earliest.
AIGETOA extends its heartfelt thanks to Shri Surender Mahar for pursuing this case in a grand manner.
Details Follow.
Congratulations! In the case filed by AIGETOA at Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh, The court has pronounced Final Judgment and has directed DoT to issue presidential orders for replacement of Pay Scales of E1A and E2A with Standard Pay Scales within two months and payment of arrears w.e.f. 01.01.2007 within three months.
Since Board has already approved standard pay scales of E2 and E3 and has sent the proposal to DoT for issuance of Presidential Orders, now BSNL is not in a position to challenge these orders Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and DoT does not have any other option then to approve E2 and E3 in place of E1A and E2A. Therefore extension of E2 and E3 is almost a certainty now.
Friends strategy of AIGETOA to follow a multidimensional approach where one side we were pursuing at Court to get justice and on the other side pursuing BSNL Board to send the final proposal to DoT for replacement of scales have worked, now it becomes our responsibility to get this order implemented at the earliest.
AIGETOA extends its heartfelt thanks to Shri Surender Mahar for pursuing this case in a grand manner.
Details Follow.
20-08-2016
AIGETOA ODISHA TEAM LED BY SHRI ASHOK ACHARYA JOINT SECRETARY (EAST) MET SHRI MANOJ SINHA HON'BLE MOSC AND SUBMITTED MEMORANDUM
AIGETOA Odisha team met Hon'ble MoS Shri Manoj Sinha ji on 19th August 2016 and discussed the issues regarding pay , SAB and PROMOTION.
Since it was getting late, Hon'ble Minister called them on next morning. In the meeting with Odisha Team next morning, Hon'ble Minister told that he was of the impression that the pension proposal has been approved. The team informed him that it has not been approved yet. Hon'ble Minister assured that action shall be taken. We sincerely hope that with intervention of Hon'ble minister, the proposal shall be approved. Now our concentration should be on getting the quantum increased to 12 percent.. Click here for Glimpses of Meeting
On the issue of Pay scale also, the team informed him about the developments. He understood the problem and told that he will direct DoT to reexamine the proposal and see what best can be done.
The team informed regarding Promotion Policy of BSNL. Hon'ble Minister assured for his intervention.
Click here for Memorandum
AIGETOA Odisha team met Hon'ble MoS Shri Manoj Sinha ji on 19th August 2016 and discussed the issues regarding pay , SAB and PROMOTION.
Since it was getting late, Hon'ble Minister called them on next morning. In the meeting with Odisha Team next morning, Hon'ble Minister told that he was of the impression that the pension proposal has been approved. The team informed him that it has not been approved yet. Hon'ble Minister assured that action shall be taken. We sincerely hope that with intervention of Hon'ble minister, the proposal shall be approved. Now our concentration should be on getting the quantum increased to 12 percent.. Click here for Glimpses of Meeting
On the issue of Pay scale also, the team informed him about the developments. He understood the problem and told that he will direct DoT to reexamine the proposal and see what best can be done.
The team informed regarding Promotion Policy of BSNL. Hon'ble Minister assured for his intervention.
Click here for Memorandum
17-08-2016
UNITED FORUM OF BSNL EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATIONS COMPRISING SNEA, AIBSNLEA AND AIGETOA SERVED NOTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS
In view of the refusal of the pay scale proposal by DoT, the further course of action was discussed among AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA. The three associations have decided to launch immediate and hard trade union actions. United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA served notice for organizational actions protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of..
In view of the refusal of the pay scale proposal by DoT, the further course of action was discussed among AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA. The three associations have decided to launch immediate and hard trade union actions. United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations comprising AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA and SNEA served notice for organizational actions protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of..
- Standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres
- 30% superannuation benefit for BSNL Recruited Employees
- Implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and first TBP
10-06-2016
CO ISSUED CLARIFICATION ON TRANSFER/POSTING
BSNL Corporate office issued order regarding Non-transfer of Executive staff till completion of 1st membership verification process of Executives Associations in BSNL. Click here for letter
BSNL Corporate office issued order regarding Non-transfer of Executive staff till completion of 1st membership verification process of Executives Associations in BSNL. Click here for letter
10-06-2016
3RD PAY REVISION COMMITTEE FOR CPSE EMPLOYEES - GAZETTE NOTIFICATION
The Cabinet has approved the 3rd Pay Revision Committee (PRC) for CPSEs. DPE issued the Gazette of India for the formation of 3rd PRC headed by retired Justice Satish Chandra. The committee will submit its recommendation within 6 month and will be implemented wef 1st Jan 2017. Click here for Gazette
The Cabinet has approved the 3rd Pay Revision Committee (PRC) for CPSEs. DPE issued the Gazette of India for the formation of 3rd PRC headed by retired Justice Satish Chandra. The committee will submit its recommendation within 6 month and will be implemented wef 1st Jan 2017. Click here for Gazette
09-06-2016
It is learnt that the proposal of implementation of standard pay scales have been sent to DoT.
It is also learnt that instructions have been issued to CA cell of BSNL CO for creation of Superannuation Fund Trust and acturial analysis of the expenses on post retirement medical benefits.
It is also learnt that instructions have been issued to CA cell of BSNL CO for creation of Superannuation Fund Trust and acturial analysis of the expenses on post retirement medical benefits.
03-06-2016
Final list of the nomination received for the new Governing body of AIGETOA CHQ:
As per the notice of AIGETOA for AIC vide letter no GS/AIGETOA/148 dated 29.04.2016 regarding holding AGM and election of new governing body of CHQ, Online nominations were called between 1st May to 15th May 2016. The final list of nominations for the election of new governing body of AIGETOA CHQ.Click here for list
As per the notice of AIGETOA for AIC vide letter no GS/AIGETOA/148 dated 29.04.2016 regarding holding AGM and election of new governing body of CHQ, Online nominations were called between 1st May to 15th May 2016. The final list of nominations for the election of new governing body of AIGETOA CHQ.Click here for list
02-06-2016
UPDATES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD PAY SCALES
Management Committee of BSNL Board today approved proposal for replacement of scales of E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and there after E-3 by E-4, E-4 by E-5, E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7. The promotions to the next scale shall be after a span of Five Years as per the EPP. The above proposal approved by Management Committee of BSNL will now be sent to DoT directly for approval instead of BSNL Board. The assurance given by CMD BSNL is honoured. We are extremely thankful to CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and HR team of BSNL Corporate Office to get the approval of BSNL MC and now sending to DoT for approval.
Management Committee of BSNL Board today approved proposal for replacement of scales of E-1A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and there after E-3 by E-4, E-4 by E-5, E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7. The promotions to the next scale shall be after a span of Five Years as per the EPP. The above proposal approved by Management Committee of BSNL will now be sent to DoT directly for approval instead of BSNL Board. The assurance given by CMD BSNL is honoured. We are extremely thankful to CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and HR team of BSNL Corporate Office to get the approval of BSNL MC and now sending to DoT for approval.
02-06-2016
MAGNIFICENT STRUGGLE OF UNITED FORUM
Magnificent struggle of United Forum
Well Friends!!! United Forum will not comment on who is doing agitation through Website and who is doing on the ground. It is for the members to compare whether sitting on three days Hunger Fast is real agitation or converting one day Dharna into lunch hour demo and the lunch hour lasting for five minutes is real agitation. We will also not comment on the organizational ethics of the so called association who has been doing everything to derail the settlement of issues and running every nuke and corner to stop management from settling the demands of the United Forum. We also won’t comment on why it took ten days for them to publish the issues on their website as according to them everything was settled on 17th itself. Perhaps they were waiting for the final settlement with United Forum to claim the credit thereafter. Perhaps they think that members are fools and they will buy their wizard logics and unnecessary tantrums. However, we still request members to concentrate on the larger cause as indulging into unnecessary mudslinging will deviate us from our real goal. We request members to ignore the child like tantrums of the great warriors and concentrate on their work whole heartedly to overcome the losses which may have happened owing to the resentment of the executives.
The magnificent struggle of united forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA and its achievements has paved the way for the settlement of the long pending HR issues of BSNL executives and has proved the strength and importance of executives before management.
All the organisational actions i.e. demonstration, one day Dharna on 13.5.2016, day long hunger fast for three days on 25, 26, 27 may 2016 have been successfully implemented throughout the country. During the agitation, several meetings were held with BSNL management. On 13th May, CMD called the General Secretaries of all the three Associations wherein date for the meeting was fixed as 19th May 2016 with all the three General Secretaries together. However, the GS of the friendly association held the meeting on 17th only for the reasons known to all as he was not willing to wait till 19th May 2016. In the meeting on 19th May, Detailed discussion with CMD BSNL took place on the main issues of Standard Pay Scales, Implementation of CPSU Hierarchy, Abolishing of MT and DGM RRs, Implementation of 30% Superannuation to all DRs, conduction of CPCs, Declaration of LDCE results, consideration of Rule -8 cases and holding of recruitment drive in tenure and shortfall circles etc. Director (HR) & other HR Officers were also present in the meeting.
On the Pay scale issue, we demanded replacement of scales with promotions as per existing EPP. We explained to CMD BSNL that keeping one executive in E3 scales for 10 years just to offshoot his gain in lower scale is not at all justified. Earlier CMD was having some doubts about the demand because of wrong feeding from some corners but after listening to our arguments and submissions, CMD BSNL was convinced that whatever we are pleading is correct and keeping an executive in a scale for 10 years should not be done. He immediately directed for implementing our proposal. Establishment cell pointed out that if the proposal of United Forum is implemented, there may be lot of anomalies which can be difficult to settle afterwards. CMD BSNL told that whatever we are pleading is logical and asked what will happen if the scales are upgraded for all executives. Establishment cell pointed out that group B executive will reach E7 scales while as per EPP they can be promoted up to E6 only. Establishment cell also informed that there shall be huge financial implication on implementing this proposal. Establishment cell also pointed that with replacement of scales for all executives, there won’t be any anomalies.CMD BSNL told them that when executive are getting some benefit out of refusal by government, to snatch that benefit from executives is not good and BSNL should bear the expenses occurring as an outcome of refusal by government to implement E1A and E2A. We asked from CMD BSNL that whether the proposal which is resulting in huge financial implications can be implemented. He assured that he will get the proposal through as the financial burden is out of pension liability and the Amount will any how go to the government only.
We also highlighted that as per current practice, the amount of pension contribution on highest basic is being paid only when the person retires and hence the burden is not immediate. However, we will go by management decisions but only thing that should be kept in mind is that replacement of E1A and E2A with E2 and E3 scales are immediate necessity as the executives joining after 1.1.2007 are facing losses in their salary and that an executive should not be made to remain in E3 scale for 10 years just because he has achieved E2 scale five years before his/her seniors. CMD BSNL again reassured that an Executive will not be kept in any scale for 10 years and he is willing to upgrade all the scales to avoid anomalies.
On the issue of implementation of KHAN COMMITTEE REPORT ON CPSU Hierarchy, CMD BSNL said that since the committee has proposed that executives may be given time bound functional promotion up to the scale of AGMs and in the DGM scale as Jt. DGM, management does not have any issue over it and the same shall be implemented as per KHAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. On extending superannuation benefit, it was agreed that the quantum will be reconsidered after approval from DoT and the date of implementation shall also be reviewed with increasing financial performance by BSNL. On DGM RRs and the ongoing DGM recruitment, it was agreed that the same will be scrapped. On MT RR, Though the United Forum once again emphasized that they are against any lateral recruitment of fresher’s above JTO/JAO Equivalent, Director (HR) advised that keeping in view, the demand of other stake holders, the issue of scrapping of MT RRs may be dealt after the membership verification/referendum process of the Executive Associations and the view of the majority association shall be taken into consideration. Till that time MT recruitment shall be kept on hold. We agreed to the proposal as the action was to be taken by considering the view of the majority and if majority wants MT to be scrapped, it will be scrapped, if majority wants MT to be held, it will be held. CMD BSNL also directed HR team to take all necessary actions to expedite the CPCs and LDCE by engaging senior lawyers. On Rule-8 cases and special recruitment drive for hard tenure/short fall circles and other issues enumerated in agenda, a meeting was fixed with Director (HR) on 23rd May 2016. On 23rd May, the meeting was held with Director (HR) which continued on 24th May also where in all the demands of united forum were discussed in detail and the decisions were taken with a firm time line for implementation of the same with due commitment from all the HR Unit officers to adhere to the timelines. On 24th May 2016 evening, the meeting continued till 9:30 pm and after the decisions, the letter containing minutes of the meetings with decisions & firm timelines were prepared which was to be taken to CMD BSNL for approval. Hence, director (HR) advised us to wait in her office, while the minutes were discussed with CMD. About 10 pm GM (SR) returned after discussing with CMD BSNL and informed us that some corrections are required in the minutes of E-2 and E-3 pay scale. After corrections, we saw that there was ambiguity on the issue of number of years for the executives in E3 scale and requested to correct the letter accordingly. GM (SR) tried to contact Director (HR) but could not get her on telephone. Finally GM (SR) told that next morning of 25th May 2016, he shall discuss the matter with director (HR) and will inform us to release the decisions communicated in the meeting. (All this while, the friendly association was on toes, running here and there to derail all these developments). However, on the inaction of the SR section to address the issue of keeping executives in E3 scale for 10 years next morning as there was no communication, we were forced to start Hunger Fast. In the evening, however, under pressure from some overzealous corners that didn’t bothered about the resolution of the issues just for the sake of credit, SR cell notified referendum and enforced code of conduct which acted as a tool for the friendly association in their quest for sabotaging the agitation and settlement of issues. On 26-5-2016 afternoon at 2.30PM, GM SR informed to attend meeting with Dir HR at 3.30pm. Dir HR in the meeting told that the minutes prepared till now can’t be issued as the notification of Executive Association has been issued and management has to maintain a level playing field. We told Director (HR) that notifying referendum was not called for at this time when the settlement of burning HR issues should have been the prime agenda. We asked if they can’t communicate the decisions then they should take action on ground as HR team will not sit idle till referendum and whether all the transfer postings are also going to be put on hold. We firmly emphasized that till clarity is not brought on the issue of keeping executives in E3 scales for how many years, we are not going to withdraw. We met CMD BSNL also and apprised him about the developments. CMD assured us to discuss the matter with Dir HR and Sr. GM legal. On 27-5-2016 again Dir (HR) called us and informed that as per legal advice, now decisions cannot be communicated formally, however they will issue a general letter stating that timelines committed with the association and decisions taken in the meeting shall be adhered to. Thereafter Director HR, issued the appeal stating that the timelines committed to the association shall be adhered to issues shall be resolved in a time bound manner.
Thereafter, in meeting with CMD BSNL, We again requested to bring clarity on the issue of number of years in which an executive shall be kept in E3 scale. After that, in another meeting with Director (HR) was held at 19:00 hours wherein she informed that CMD has approved the proposal to replace the scales of E1A with E2 and E2A with E3 and thereafter E3 to E4, E4 to E5,E5 to E6 and E6 toE7 with promotion from one grade to another in a span of Five years and no executive shall be kept in E3 scale for 10 years. When our continuous demand to not to keep executives in E3 scale for 10 years was agreed, we decided to defer our agitation.
Friends, a lot of talk has been made from the overzealous quarters about the organizational action program of United Forum and we have been able to protect the interest of the executives despite consistent hobnobbing and hand in gloves approach of the vested interests. We promise that we will keep on doing that.
Now going through their website, it appears that on CPSU hierarchy also, they are singing the tune of the management by showing different approach from that captured in KHAN COMMITTEE REPORT. However, their actual intent will be known only when the management finalizes the proposal. But that should not be a reason to worry, as we are maintaining a strict vigil and any detrimental activity which harms the interests of the executives shall be dealt with accordingly.
Just Remember – Together We Can…Together We Have…Together We Will.
Magnificent struggle of United Forum
Well Friends!!! United Forum will not comment on who is doing agitation through Website and who is doing on the ground. It is for the members to compare whether sitting on three days Hunger Fast is real agitation or converting one day Dharna into lunch hour demo and the lunch hour lasting for five minutes is real agitation. We will also not comment on the organizational ethics of the so called association who has been doing everything to derail the settlement of issues and running every nuke and corner to stop management from settling the demands of the United Forum. We also won’t comment on why it took ten days for them to publish the issues on their website as according to them everything was settled on 17th itself. Perhaps they were waiting for the final settlement with United Forum to claim the credit thereafter. Perhaps they think that members are fools and they will buy their wizard logics and unnecessary tantrums. However, we still request members to concentrate on the larger cause as indulging into unnecessary mudslinging will deviate us from our real goal. We request members to ignore the child like tantrums of the great warriors and concentrate on their work whole heartedly to overcome the losses which may have happened owing to the resentment of the executives.
The magnificent struggle of united forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA and its achievements has paved the way for the settlement of the long pending HR issues of BSNL executives and has proved the strength and importance of executives before management.
All the organisational actions i.e. demonstration, one day Dharna on 13.5.2016, day long hunger fast for three days on 25, 26, 27 may 2016 have been successfully implemented throughout the country. During the agitation, several meetings were held with BSNL management. On 13th May, CMD called the General Secretaries of all the three Associations wherein date for the meeting was fixed as 19th May 2016 with all the three General Secretaries together. However, the GS of the friendly association held the meeting on 17th only for the reasons known to all as he was not willing to wait till 19th May 2016. In the meeting on 19th May, Detailed discussion with CMD BSNL took place on the main issues of Standard Pay Scales, Implementation of CPSU Hierarchy, Abolishing of MT and DGM RRs, Implementation of 30% Superannuation to all DRs, conduction of CPCs, Declaration of LDCE results, consideration of Rule -8 cases and holding of recruitment drive in tenure and shortfall circles etc. Director (HR) & other HR Officers were also present in the meeting.
On the Pay scale issue, we demanded replacement of scales with promotions as per existing EPP. We explained to CMD BSNL that keeping one executive in E3 scales for 10 years just to offshoot his gain in lower scale is not at all justified. Earlier CMD was having some doubts about the demand because of wrong feeding from some corners but after listening to our arguments and submissions, CMD BSNL was convinced that whatever we are pleading is correct and keeping an executive in a scale for 10 years should not be done. He immediately directed for implementing our proposal. Establishment cell pointed out that if the proposal of United Forum is implemented, there may be lot of anomalies which can be difficult to settle afterwards. CMD BSNL told that whatever we are pleading is logical and asked what will happen if the scales are upgraded for all executives. Establishment cell pointed out that group B executive will reach E7 scales while as per EPP they can be promoted up to E6 only. Establishment cell also informed that there shall be huge financial implication on implementing this proposal. Establishment cell also pointed that with replacement of scales for all executives, there won’t be any anomalies.CMD BSNL told them that when executive are getting some benefit out of refusal by government, to snatch that benefit from executives is not good and BSNL should bear the expenses occurring as an outcome of refusal by government to implement E1A and E2A. We asked from CMD BSNL that whether the proposal which is resulting in huge financial implications can be implemented. He assured that he will get the proposal through as the financial burden is out of pension liability and the Amount will any how go to the government only.
We also highlighted that as per current practice, the amount of pension contribution on highest basic is being paid only when the person retires and hence the burden is not immediate. However, we will go by management decisions but only thing that should be kept in mind is that replacement of E1A and E2A with E2 and E3 scales are immediate necessity as the executives joining after 1.1.2007 are facing losses in their salary and that an executive should not be made to remain in E3 scale for 10 years just because he has achieved E2 scale five years before his/her seniors. CMD BSNL again reassured that an Executive will not be kept in any scale for 10 years and he is willing to upgrade all the scales to avoid anomalies.
On the issue of implementation of KHAN COMMITTEE REPORT ON CPSU Hierarchy, CMD BSNL said that since the committee has proposed that executives may be given time bound functional promotion up to the scale of AGMs and in the DGM scale as Jt. DGM, management does not have any issue over it and the same shall be implemented as per KHAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. On extending superannuation benefit, it was agreed that the quantum will be reconsidered after approval from DoT and the date of implementation shall also be reviewed with increasing financial performance by BSNL. On DGM RRs and the ongoing DGM recruitment, it was agreed that the same will be scrapped. On MT RR, Though the United Forum once again emphasized that they are against any lateral recruitment of fresher’s above JTO/JAO Equivalent, Director (HR) advised that keeping in view, the demand of other stake holders, the issue of scrapping of MT RRs may be dealt after the membership verification/referendum process of the Executive Associations and the view of the majority association shall be taken into consideration. Till that time MT recruitment shall be kept on hold. We agreed to the proposal as the action was to be taken by considering the view of the majority and if majority wants MT to be scrapped, it will be scrapped, if majority wants MT to be held, it will be held. CMD BSNL also directed HR team to take all necessary actions to expedite the CPCs and LDCE by engaging senior lawyers. On Rule-8 cases and special recruitment drive for hard tenure/short fall circles and other issues enumerated in agenda, a meeting was fixed with Director (HR) on 23rd May 2016. On 23rd May, the meeting was held with Director (HR) which continued on 24th May also where in all the demands of united forum were discussed in detail and the decisions were taken with a firm time line for implementation of the same with due commitment from all the HR Unit officers to adhere to the timelines. On 24th May 2016 evening, the meeting continued till 9:30 pm and after the decisions, the letter containing minutes of the meetings with decisions & firm timelines were prepared which was to be taken to CMD BSNL for approval. Hence, director (HR) advised us to wait in her office, while the minutes were discussed with CMD. About 10 pm GM (SR) returned after discussing with CMD BSNL and informed us that some corrections are required in the minutes of E-2 and E-3 pay scale. After corrections, we saw that there was ambiguity on the issue of number of years for the executives in E3 scale and requested to correct the letter accordingly. GM (SR) tried to contact Director (HR) but could not get her on telephone. Finally GM (SR) told that next morning of 25th May 2016, he shall discuss the matter with director (HR) and will inform us to release the decisions communicated in the meeting. (All this while, the friendly association was on toes, running here and there to derail all these developments). However, on the inaction of the SR section to address the issue of keeping executives in E3 scale for 10 years next morning as there was no communication, we were forced to start Hunger Fast. In the evening, however, under pressure from some overzealous corners that didn’t bothered about the resolution of the issues just for the sake of credit, SR cell notified referendum and enforced code of conduct which acted as a tool for the friendly association in their quest for sabotaging the agitation and settlement of issues. On 26-5-2016 afternoon at 2.30PM, GM SR informed to attend meeting with Dir HR at 3.30pm. Dir HR in the meeting told that the minutes prepared till now can’t be issued as the notification of Executive Association has been issued and management has to maintain a level playing field. We told Director (HR) that notifying referendum was not called for at this time when the settlement of burning HR issues should have been the prime agenda. We asked if they can’t communicate the decisions then they should take action on ground as HR team will not sit idle till referendum and whether all the transfer postings are also going to be put on hold. We firmly emphasized that till clarity is not brought on the issue of keeping executives in E3 scales for how many years, we are not going to withdraw. We met CMD BSNL also and apprised him about the developments. CMD assured us to discuss the matter with Dir HR and Sr. GM legal. On 27-5-2016 again Dir (HR) called us and informed that as per legal advice, now decisions cannot be communicated formally, however they will issue a general letter stating that timelines committed with the association and decisions taken in the meeting shall be adhered to. Thereafter Director HR, issued the appeal stating that the timelines committed to the association shall be adhered to issues shall be resolved in a time bound manner.
Thereafter, in meeting with CMD BSNL, We again requested to bring clarity on the issue of number of years in which an executive shall be kept in E3 scale. After that, in another meeting with Director (HR) was held at 19:00 hours wherein she informed that CMD has approved the proposal to replace the scales of E1A with E2 and E2A with E3 and thereafter E3 to E4, E4 to E5,E5 to E6 and E6 toE7 with promotion from one grade to another in a span of Five years and no executive shall be kept in E3 scale for 10 years. When our continuous demand to not to keep executives in E3 scale for 10 years was agreed, we decided to defer our agitation.
Friends, a lot of talk has been made from the overzealous quarters about the organizational action program of United Forum and we have been able to protect the interest of the executives despite consistent hobnobbing and hand in gloves approach of the vested interests. We promise that we will keep on doing that.
Now going through their website, it appears that on CPSU hierarchy also, they are singing the tune of the management by showing different approach from that captured in KHAN COMMITTEE REPORT. However, their actual intent will be known only when the management finalizes the proposal. But that should not be a reason to worry, as we are maintaining a strict vigil and any detrimental activity which harms the interests of the executives shall be dealt with accordingly.
Just Remember – Together We Can…Together We Have…Together We Will.
28-05-2016
DEFERMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PROGRAMME
Deferment of Organizational action Programme Call given by United Forum of AIBSNELA and AIGETOA
Congratulations to all the members and supporters of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA !!!!! We hereby congratulate all the rank and file of United Forum for their dedicated support and participation in the organizational action program. This is only the first step achieved and we have miles to go. We have been able to convince the management about the legitimacy of our demands and the firm timelines for resolutions have been committed. Despite the several negative forces running every nuke and corner to derail the resolution of issues and doing all sort of propaganda to just achieve their only one objective i.e. of membership verification. No doubt, Membership verification is the solution to this leg pulling approach by the overzealous corners but the same should not have been at the cost of derailing and sabotaging the issues by their unnecessary threats. We welcome them in Ballot Field also. Time will show them their real destiny.
Now we request all the members to work sincerely and very hard to take BSNL to the new Heights. To our understanding, Management has already taken the first step towards fulfilling the commitment by approving the Management Committee proposal of replacing the scales from E2 to E7 and we sincerely hope and believe that management will honour all its commitments to keep the employee employer relationship and industrial harmony at its best. We promise that we shall be keeping a strict vigilance over the issues to prevent any mischief from the overzealous corners.
Thanks and Gratitude once again to all the members for showing their exceptional support and hard-work to make this organizational action program successful
In view of the positive approach of management and actual action taken on ground towards resolution of the issues, we hereby defer our organizational action program with a promise to return back if the things does not go as committed.
Letter of Director (HR) Click here
Letter of Deferment Click here
Annexure 1 Click here
Annexure 2 Click here
Deferment of Organizational action Programme Call given by United Forum of AIBSNELA and AIGETOA
Congratulations to all the members and supporters of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA !!!!! We hereby congratulate all the rank and file of United Forum for their dedicated support and participation in the organizational action program. This is only the first step achieved and we have miles to go. We have been able to convince the management about the legitimacy of our demands and the firm timelines for resolutions have been committed. Despite the several negative forces running every nuke and corner to derail the resolution of issues and doing all sort of propaganda to just achieve their only one objective i.e. of membership verification. No doubt, Membership verification is the solution to this leg pulling approach by the overzealous corners but the same should not have been at the cost of derailing and sabotaging the issues by their unnecessary threats. We welcome them in Ballot Field also. Time will show them their real destiny.
Now we request all the members to work sincerely and very hard to take BSNL to the new Heights. To our understanding, Management has already taken the first step towards fulfilling the commitment by approving the Management Committee proposal of replacing the scales from E2 to E7 and we sincerely hope and believe that management will honour all its commitments to keep the employee employer relationship and industrial harmony at its best. We promise that we shall be keeping a strict vigilance over the issues to prevent any mischief from the overzealous corners.
Thanks and Gratitude once again to all the members for showing their exceptional support and hard-work to make this organizational action program successful
In view of the positive approach of management and actual action taken on ground towards resolution of the issues, we hereby defer our organizational action program with a promise to return back if the things does not go as committed.
Letter of Director (HR) Click here
Letter of Deferment Click here
Annexure 1 Click here
Annexure 2 Click here
28-05-2016
GLIMPSES OF THIRD DAY HUNGER FAST HELD AT CGM OFFICE, TN CIRCLE, GREAMS ROAD ON 27.05.2016
27-05-2016
GLIMPSES OF SECOND DAY HUNGER FAST HELD IN FRONT OF CGM OFFICE CHTD ON 26.5.2016
26-05-2016
GLIMPSES OF HUNGER FAST CONDUCTED AT TN CIRCLE OFFICE ON 25.05.2016 BY AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA TN CIRCLE & CHTD
26-05-2016
PROVISIONAL LIST OF THE NOMINATION RECEIVED FOR THE NEW GOVERNING BODY OF AIGETOA CHQ
As per the notice of AIGETOA for AIC vide letter no GS/AIGETOA/148 dated 29.04.2016 regarding holding AGM and election of new governing body of CHQ, Online nominations were called between 1st May to 15th May 2016. The provisional list of nominations for the election of new governing body of AIGETOA CHQ. Click here for list
Nomination can be withdrawn between 26th May 2016 to 31st May 2016 on written request to returning officer through hard copy or electronic media like e-mail.
Final list of nomination received will be displayed on 1st June, 2016 on CHQ website.
As per the notice of AIGETOA for AIC vide letter no GS/AIGETOA/148 dated 29.04.2016 regarding holding AGM and election of new governing body of CHQ, Online nominations were called between 1st May to 15th May 2016. The provisional list of nominations for the election of new governing body of AIGETOA CHQ. Click here for list
Nomination can be withdrawn between 26th May 2016 to 31st May 2016 on written request to returning officer through hard copy or electronic media like e-mail.
Final list of nomination received will be displayed on 1st June, 2016 on CHQ website.
26-05-2016
HUNGER FAST 100 % SUCCESSFUL THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY ON 2ND DAY ALSO
United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA extends & records sincere thanks for making the Hunger Fast 100 % successful through out the country on 2nd day also. Glimpses of 2nd day of Hunger fast across the country. Click here
Today Director (HR) called the leaders of United Forum for a meeting at 15.30 Hrs. The meeting was attended by GS, President, FS and AGS (HQ) of AIBSNLEA along with the President, AGS, and OS of AIGETOA. The meeting continued till 20.30 Hrs. Discussions were held in a positive environment but remained inconclusive. The talks will continue tomorrow morning.
All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to keep the enthusiasm and zeal to fight the ill motive of some sect of Management and negative forces. Please ensure grand success of the Hunger Fast programme on its third day also. The negative forces are to be given a befitting reply. No body and No body can derail the issues which have been brought to the conclusive end after continuous and sustained struggle of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. Just remain united and keep the momentum on.
United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA extends & records sincere thanks for making the Hunger Fast 100 % successful through out the country on 2nd day also. Glimpses of 2nd day of Hunger fast across the country. Click here
Today Director (HR) called the leaders of United Forum for a meeting at 15.30 Hrs. The meeting was attended by GS, President, FS and AGS (HQ) of AIBSNLEA along with the President, AGS, and OS of AIGETOA. The meeting continued till 20.30 Hrs. Discussions were held in a positive environment but remained inconclusive. The talks will continue tomorrow morning.
All the Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to keep the enthusiasm and zeal to fight the ill motive of some sect of Management and negative forces. Please ensure grand success of the Hunger Fast programme on its third day also. The negative forces are to be given a befitting reply. No body and No body can derail the issues which have been brought to the conclusive end after continuous and sustained struggle of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. Just remain united and keep the momentum on.
25-05-2016
DELHI CHALO.....BOOOK TICKETS FOR DELHI
United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA extends & records sincere thanks for making the Hunger Fast 100 % successful through out the country on 1st day.
Fight against the neglecting attitude of BSNL Management and defeat the conspiracy.
Flare up the Agitation.
Implement sincerely "Work According to Rule" program.
Book your tickets.
Ensure your presence at Delhi on 01.06.2016.
Implement "DELHI CHALO" Program.
United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA extends & records sincere thanks for making the Hunger Fast 100 % successful through out the country on 1st day.
Fight against the neglecting attitude of BSNL Management and defeat the conspiracy.
Flare up the Agitation.
Implement sincerely "Work According to Rule" program.
Book your tickets.
Ensure your presence at Delhi on 01.06.2016.
Implement "DELHI CHALO" Program.
25-05-2016
100% SUCCESSFUL HUNGER FAST
Day-1 Hunger Fast was 100 % successful through out the country. United Forum extends sincere thanks to all the members. Click here for Glimpses of Day-1
Day-1 Hunger Fast was 100 % successful through out the country. United Forum extends sincere thanks to all the members. Click here for Glimpses of Day-1
25-05-2016
Dear Comrades,
As per the United Forum of Executives associations call for the settlement of long pending demands, Hunger Fast was conducted throughout Tamilnadu and All over India successfully.
Today (25th May) Hunger Fast was conducted under the presidentship of Com. Bangaru Krishnasamy, CP, AIBSNLEA TN Circle and Com P.Jaimurugan, CP, CHTD in front of TN Circle Office on behalf of TN and CHTD Circles. Com. Guruprasad, Delivered the Inaugural address.
Large number of comrades including lady comrades participated in the Hunger Fast. The Hunger Fast was attended by all the circle office bearers of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.
Special address was given by Com. G. Saravana Kumar, CS AIGETOA TN, Com. S.Uma Chandran, CS AIGETOA CHTD, Com S.Sivakumar, CS AIBSNLEA TN and Com P.Udyasurian CS AIBSNLEA CHTD.
Com Mohan, VP TN Circle office delivered the Vote of Thanks.
Tomorrow (26th May) Hunger Fast on behalf of United Forum TN and CHTD will be conducted in front of CHTD Circle office, Purasawalkam High road, Chennai at 10:00 Hrs
AIGETOA Jindabad AIBSNLEA Jindabad
As per the United Forum of Executives associations call for the settlement of long pending demands, Hunger Fast was conducted throughout Tamilnadu and All over India successfully.
Today (25th May) Hunger Fast was conducted under the presidentship of Com. Bangaru Krishnasamy, CP, AIBSNLEA TN Circle and Com P.Jaimurugan, CP, CHTD in front of TN Circle Office on behalf of TN and CHTD Circles. Com. Guruprasad, Delivered the Inaugural address.
Large number of comrades including lady comrades participated in the Hunger Fast. The Hunger Fast was attended by all the circle office bearers of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.
Special address was given by Com. G. Saravana Kumar, CS AIGETOA TN, Com. S.Uma Chandran, CS AIGETOA CHTD, Com S.Sivakumar, CS AIBSNLEA TN and Com P.Udyasurian CS AIBSNLEA CHTD.
Com Mohan, VP TN Circle office delivered the Vote of Thanks.
Tomorrow (26th May) Hunger Fast on behalf of United Forum TN and CHTD will be conducted in front of CHTD Circle office, Purasawalkam High road, Chennai at 10:00 Hrs
AIGETOA Jindabad AIBSNLEA Jindabad
24-05-2016
Dear Comrades! Hold Three days Hunger Fast AT Circle/SSA Head Quarters on 25th , 26th and 27th May 2016 (10:00 Hours to 18:00 Hours).
Work According to Rules with effect from 25th May 2016 (10:00 Hours) till the settlement of demands.
DEMANDS:
1. Immediate implementation of the recommendation of the committee headed by Sh. M. A. Khan, ED (NB) on standard E2 & E3 scales for JTO & SDE Equivalent executives and CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL, scrapping of the MT, DGM RRs altogether.
2. Extending 30 percent Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees.
3. Resolution of various other long pending HR issues like taking urgent necessaryactionfor: a. Immediate conduction of various CPCs in all the disciplines to fill up the vacant Group- A and Group-B equivalent posts in a time bound manner, notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay-scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000, one time relaxation to Steno Grade-III for their promotion to PA cadre, settlement of Pay Anomaly cases where junior executives are drawing more pay than senior executives, special recruitment drive for hard tenure/shortfall circles, FR 22(I)a(i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs, restructuring of AD (OL) cadres, finalization of new SDE RR 2014 in line with association suggestions.
b. Settlement of Rule-8 transfer cases, Pay loss to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 and fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsider (TTA) appointed as JTOs, extension of E1+ 5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch, PA Cadre and diversion of 50 percent MT Quota CAO Posts to seniority quota and other long pending HR issues submitted earlier
DEFEAT THE CONSPRICY TO DENY THE EXECUTIVES OF THEIR LEGITIMATE RIGHTS
Work According to Rules with effect from 25th May 2016 (10:00 Hours) till the settlement of demands.
DEMANDS:
1. Immediate implementation of the recommendation of the committee headed by Sh. M. A. Khan, ED (NB) on standard E2 & E3 scales for JTO & SDE Equivalent executives and CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL, scrapping of the MT, DGM RRs altogether.
2. Extending 30 percent Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees.
3. Resolution of various other long pending HR issues like taking urgent necessaryactionfor: a. Immediate conduction of various CPCs in all the disciplines to fill up the vacant Group- A and Group-B equivalent posts in a time bound manner, notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay-scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000, one time relaxation to Steno Grade-III for their promotion to PA cadre, settlement of Pay Anomaly cases where junior executives are drawing more pay than senior executives, special recruitment drive for hard tenure/shortfall circles, FR 22(I)a(i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs, restructuring of AD (OL) cadres, finalization of new SDE RR 2014 in line with association suggestions.
b. Settlement of Rule-8 transfer cases, Pay loss to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 and fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsider (TTA) appointed as JTOs, extension of E1+ 5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch, PA Cadre and diversion of 50 percent MT Quota CAO Posts to seniority quota and other long pending HR issues submitted earlier
DEFEAT THE CONSPRICY TO DENY THE EXECUTIVES OF THEIR LEGITIMATE RIGHTS
24-05-2016
Updates of Meeting with CMD and Director (HR) on 19.05.2016 and 23.5.2016
A meeting was held on 19th May 2016 with representatives of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA with CMD BSNL in presence of Director (HR), GM (Establishment), Jt. GM (Pers), DGM (Estt). The meeting lasted for more than two hours. The issues were discussed at length and concrete decisions has been taken. Thereafter, as per the instructions of CMD BSNL, a meeting of representatives of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was held with Director (HR) on 23.05.2016 in the presence of GM (Estt), GM (Rectt), Addl. GM (SR), Jt. GM (Pers). The issues and their implementation was discussed in the meeting which lasted for around three hours and clear cut directions have been given to the concerned HR units to implement the same. Management side appealed for withdrawing the agitation program in view of the concrete decisions being conveyed. However, we are firm on our decision that any reconsideration of the agitation program can only be done if the management communicates the decisions in writing stating the implementation methodology along with time lines in clear cut terms. Director (HR) has guided SR cell to do the same. In case the decisions are communicated in true spirit, then only the review on the agitation program can be thought about.
All the Branch secretaries, Circle Office bearers & CWC Members are requested to ensure the implementation of III phase of Agitatation Program.
Day Long Hunger Strike from 25.5.2016 to 27.5.2016 along with Work According to Rule w.e.from 25.5.2016 10.00 hrs.
A meeting was held on 19th May 2016 with representatives of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA with CMD BSNL in presence of Director (HR), GM (Establishment), Jt. GM (Pers), DGM (Estt). The meeting lasted for more than two hours. The issues were discussed at length and concrete decisions has been taken. Thereafter, as per the instructions of CMD BSNL, a meeting of representatives of United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was held with Director (HR) on 23.05.2016 in the presence of GM (Estt), GM (Rectt), Addl. GM (SR), Jt. GM (Pers). The issues and their implementation was discussed in the meeting which lasted for around three hours and clear cut directions have been given to the concerned HR units to implement the same. Management side appealed for withdrawing the agitation program in view of the concrete decisions being conveyed. However, we are firm on our decision that any reconsideration of the agitation program can only be done if the management communicates the decisions in writing stating the implementation methodology along with time lines in clear cut terms. Director (HR) has guided SR cell to do the same. In case the decisions are communicated in true spirit, then only the review on the agitation program can be thought about.
All the Branch secretaries, Circle Office bearers & CWC Members are requested to ensure the implementation of III phase of Agitatation Program.
Day Long Hunger Strike from 25.5.2016 to 27.5.2016 along with Work According to Rule w.e.from 25.5.2016 10.00 hrs.
17-05-2016
HAPPY WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION DAY
AIGETOA wishes a very Happy World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. In 2016, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016) will focus on the theme :
ICT entrepreneurship for social impact. On this Day, let us resolve to harness the power of technology to create a better future for all.
AIGETOA wishes a very Happy World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. In 2016, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016) will focus on the theme :
ICT entrepreneurship for social impact. On this Day, let us resolve to harness the power of technology to create a better future for all.
13-05-2016
13-05-2016
GLIMPSES OF ONE DAY DHARNA AT BSNL CO/ CIRCLES/SSAS HEAD QUARTERS ON 13TH MAY 2016
Glimpses of One Day Dharna at BSNL CO/ Circles/SSAs Head Quarters on 13th May 2016 :
United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations comprising of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA gave a call of agitation program in support of its long pending demands and in its second phase of agitation, one day massive "Dharna" is being organized at BSNL Corporate Office and all Circle/SSA head quarters.Click here for Glimpses
Glimpses of One Day Dharna at BSNL CO/ Circles/SSAs Head Quarters on 13th May 2016 :
United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations comprising of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA gave a call of agitation program in support of its long pending demands and in its second phase of agitation, one day massive "Dharna" is being organized at BSNL Corporate Office and all Circle/SSA head quarters.Click here for Glimpses
13-05-2016
MEETING WITH CMD BSNL
CMD BSNL Called President AIGETOA, GS AIBSNLEA and GS SNEA for a meeting. CMD Mentioned that in this financial year, BSNL has shown good performance vis-�-vis the last year and requested us to reconsider us that agitation program will adversely affect the growth of BSNL. He shown us the messages from field units wherein it was mentioned that all executives are sitting outside and work is badly suffering and BSNL is not in position to afford it for even 10 minutes. Hence intervene and control the situation.
United forum explained that we have been demanding implementation of Khan Committee report in its true spirit and as assured by Director (HR), the recommendations be implemented first and the anomalies can be examined later on. We also requested that CPSU cadre hierarchy with scrapping of MT recruitment and DGM RRs with no lateral recruitment above JTO/JAO cadre, immediate holding of CPCs to fill up all group A and Group B vacant posts and settlement of other demands.
However, we have been taken aback with the one more U turn by GS SNEA as he said now anomalies be examined first ( Perhaps for the first time anomalies which will happen in future should be examined before implementation) and then scales be replaced perhaps sensing the mood of CMD BSNL inclination towards our view. He further demanded MT recruitment be held immediately with one more absurd logic that exams cannot be scrapped once notified...
We further informed CMD BSNL that his HR team is working overnight to derail all the issues and in fact the decisions conveyed at the level of CMD/Director (HR) is also not being obeyed and HR team acts just opposite what is decided at that level. Perhaps they may not be as concerned as CMD and Director (HR) for the reasons know to all of us�.
CMD decided to hold the meeting with United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA on Thursday, 19th May in presence of Director (HR).
We requested CMD to give final settlement and administrative orders on the issues after the meeting as already lot of discussions have taken place.
CMD BSNL Called President AIGETOA, GS AIBSNLEA and GS SNEA for a meeting. CMD Mentioned that in this financial year, BSNL has shown good performance vis-�-vis the last year and requested us to reconsider us that agitation program will adversely affect the growth of BSNL. He shown us the messages from field units wherein it was mentioned that all executives are sitting outside and work is badly suffering and BSNL is not in position to afford it for even 10 minutes. Hence intervene and control the situation.
United forum explained that we have been demanding implementation of Khan Committee report in its true spirit and as assured by Director (HR), the recommendations be implemented first and the anomalies can be examined later on. We also requested that CPSU cadre hierarchy with scrapping of MT recruitment and DGM RRs with no lateral recruitment above JTO/JAO cadre, immediate holding of CPCs to fill up all group A and Group B vacant posts and settlement of other demands.
However, we have been taken aback with the one more U turn by GS SNEA as he said now anomalies be examined first ( Perhaps for the first time anomalies which will happen in future should be examined before implementation) and then scales be replaced perhaps sensing the mood of CMD BSNL inclination towards our view. He further demanded MT recruitment be held immediately with one more absurd logic that exams cannot be scrapped once notified...
We further informed CMD BSNL that his HR team is working overnight to derail all the issues and in fact the decisions conveyed at the level of CMD/Director (HR) is also not being obeyed and HR team acts just opposite what is decided at that level. Perhaps they may not be as concerned as CMD and Director (HR) for the reasons know to all of us�.
CMD decided to hold the meeting with United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA on Thursday, 19th May in presence of Director (HR).
We requested CMD to give final settlement and administrative orders on the issues after the meeting as already lot of discussions have taken place.
12-05-2016
12-05-2016
SR CELL DISCUSSION WITH UF ON THEIR DEMANDS
SR Cell Corporate Office issued the response of discussion with United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations & their Association on their demands. Click here for letter
SR Cell Corporate Office issued the response of discussion with United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations & their Association on their demands. Click here for letter
History Repeats — Time Has Come to Repeat it
11-05-2016
DETAILS OF THE MEETING UNITED FORUM CALLED BY DIR (HR) TO DISCUSS UPON THE ISSUES RAISED AND THE AGITATION NOTICE SERVED
Director (HR) called United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA to discuss upon the issues raised and the agitation notice served by the United Forum. The pointwise outcome of the issues are as below:
Our Unity Zindabad!!!!!!
Director (HR) called United Forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA to discuss upon the issues raised and the agitation notice served by the United Forum. The pointwise outcome of the issues are as below:
- Replacement of E1A and E2A by Standard Pay scales of E2 and E3: Director (HR) agreed to issue administrative orders in this regard by the evening of 11th May 2016. She informed that anomalies if any shall be dealt separately but as of now management is moving ahead with replacement of scales as demanded by United forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.
- Implementation of Khan Committee recommendations on CPSU Hierarchy:Director (HR) informed that Personnel cell is seeking two months time to implement the same which was out rightly rejected by us. We told that already several timelines have been given in past and none has been honored, so we require now orders and not mere assurances as our people are not willing to wait anymore. We told them nothing is impossible and if personnel section makes some extra effort, final resolution requires just one week time. Director (HR) told that she will arrange to convey administrative approval in principle for the implementation of Khan Committee Recommendations in regard to CPSU Hierarchy. We informed Director (HR) that till orders are issued, we will continue with our organizational action program. Director(HR) assured to come up with concrete action plan after discussing it further with HR team.
- Scrapping of MT RRs : Though GM (Pers) emphasized that there is need for Management Trainee in BSNL for specialized works like sales, marketing, EB, Legal as fresh talent is required there. We once again emphasized that any recruitment of the Fresher above JTO/JAO level is not acceptable to us. We said if BSNL is in such dire need, why don't they recruit the specialized cadres (like sales, marketing etc) at the same level at which JTOs/JAOs are recruited. Director (HR) said that she has been given an impression that we won't allow such recruitment even at the level of JTO/JAO. We said that our demand is that there should not be entry of fresher's at level higher to JTO/JAO and our entry is what in other PSUs are called Executive/Management Trainees. Director (HR) told that when head of the organization has committed for scrapping current MT RRs, there is no issue as such in doing that. She told that she shall be conveying the same to CMD and in all probabilities, current MT RRs will be scrapped and instead the process for recruiting specialized trainees (Sales, Marketing, Legal, EB etc.) at the level of JTO/JAO shall be processed. She agreed to come up on the same after discussions with HR team.
- Scrapping of DGM RRs : It was agreed by management but they said that we should allow at least current process. We categorically stated that this is not acceptable to us. Director (HR) told us to submit a letter in this regard so that the same can be examined to take a conclusive decision.
- Extending 30% Superannuation to Direct Recruits: Director (HR) told us that 3 percent contribution has been agreed by the BSNL Board. She told that putting the system in place was first need and that has been done. In the decision, scope is there for revisiting the quantum after actuarial analysis and annually also and revision of date of implementation as demanded by AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA. She said that it took a herculean effort from her side to get even 3 percent approved. We thanked Director (HR) for the efforts but conveyed categorically to her that 30 percent is our rightful due and we will keep on our fight till it is enhanced further as committed at different platforms or till BSNL informs us about the fund in which 13.8 percent is going towards post retrial medical benefits.
- LDCE results: We requested for appointing a senior lawyer for pursuing the case at Chandigarh CAT which was agreed to by Management. We further requested Personnel wing that for the want of reply from BSNL side, the cases should not be held up and accordingly timely replies should be submitted. We further told that now the results can be declared as courts has granted permission for the same. Personnel cell asked us to give the copy of judgement. We informed him that the same shall be submitted to GM recruitment from our side.
- Pay loss to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 and fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsider (TTAs) appointed after 01.01.2007 : As regard to outsider (TTAs) case is concerned, it was informed that same cannot be agreed upon . We told that there are compulsive grounds which has been overlooked by Establishment cell like a TTA of the same batch or may be junior promoted after these JTOs through LICE is getting more pay than the JTO recruited through Direct Quota. Director (HR) expressed her surprise that why these factors does not come up in front of officers dealing with it. She told us to represent afresh with all the relevant facts. Regarding Pay loss, time line will be intimated to us after consulting with HR team.
- Rule-8 Cases: Time line of the resolution will be intimated to us in one week.
Our Unity Zindabad!!!!!!
10-05-2016
LETTER FOR CONSIDERING ALL RULE-8 CASES OF JTOS
AIGETOA CHQ writes to Director (HR) for considering all the pending Rule-8 cases of JTOs with Direct recruitment of JTO (Telecom) for the year 2015-2016 from open market. Click here for letter
AIGETOA CHQ writes to Director (HR) for considering all the pending Rule-8 cases of JTOs with Direct recruitment of JTO (Telecom) for the year 2015-2016 from open market. Click here for letter
09-05-2016
BSNL BOARD APPROVED 3% SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS ON ITS MEETING HELD ON 5TH MAY 2016
As the issue has been lingering on since very long, it was very necessary to put the system in place. As discussed with management, the rate will be reviewed after doing actuarial valuation (not actual valuation as claimed by some) within short period. We sincerely believe that rate will be enhanced as committed by management to United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA.
Some forces were actively involved in to derail this ongoing process also by threatening and doing nothing. Still the better sense has prevailed and the board has taken decision to implement the Superannuation Benefit. But our job is yet not over. Some questions which we have put to management has yet not been answered like in which fund 13.8 percent as claimed by finance wing is going in. We have requested management to inform us regarding that fund and its name. We have requested them that please contribute 10 percent of that so called 13.8 percent in superannuation fund as right to live with dignity after retirement is more important. We have to take the fight further as the date of implementation is also to be revised.
To win your rightful due, you have to put your facts and figures with logic as mere lip sinking, making tall claims and boasting on the website do not resolve issue.. for resolution , you have to give your heart, soul and mind which we are doing and in coming days, time and results will prove it. we have to remain united to fight and defeat the purpose of the negative elements and credit mongers till our demands are met.
As the issue has been lingering on since very long, it was very necessary to put the system in place. As discussed with management, the rate will be reviewed after doing actuarial valuation (not actual valuation as claimed by some) within short period. We sincerely believe that rate will be enhanced as committed by management to United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA.
Some forces were actively involved in to derail this ongoing process also by threatening and doing nothing. Still the better sense has prevailed and the board has taken decision to implement the Superannuation Benefit. But our job is yet not over. Some questions which we have put to management has yet not been answered like in which fund 13.8 percent as claimed by finance wing is going in. We have requested management to inform us regarding that fund and its name. We have requested them that please contribute 10 percent of that so called 13.8 percent in superannuation fund as right to live with dignity after retirement is more important. We have to take the fight further as the date of implementation is also to be revised.
To win your rightful due, you have to put your facts and figures with logic as mere lip sinking, making tall claims and boasting on the website do not resolve issue.. for resolution , you have to give your heart, soul and mind which we are doing and in coming days, time and results will prove it. we have to remain united to fight and defeat the purpose of the negative elements and credit mongers till our demands are met.
06-05-2016
POSTPONEMENT OF THE ONE DAY DHARNA PROGRAM FROM 12.05.2016 TO 13.05.2016
Considering the ongoing process of referendum of Non-Executives Unions of BSNL wherein the counting of votes is proposed to be done on 12th May 2016 and involvement of our executive members in the process, United Forum comprising of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA postpones its proposed one day Dharna program on 12th May 2016 at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA Headquarters to 13th May 2016. All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the above agitation programs accordingly.Click here for letter of postponement
Considering the ongoing process of referendum of Non-Executives Unions of BSNL wherein the counting of votes is proposed to be done on 12th May 2016 and involvement of our executive members in the process, United Forum comprising of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA postpones its proposed one day Dharna program on 12th May 2016 at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA Headquarters to 13th May 2016. All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/District Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the above agitation programs accordingly.Click here for letter of postponement
01-05-2016
MAY DAY GREETINGS TO ALL
27-04-2016
NOTICE FOR RESUMING DEFERRED ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS TO PROTEST AGAINST INORDINATE DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS TAKEN IN THE MEETING HELD ON 14.12.2015
Updates of Meeting with Director (HR) on 26.04.2016 :
As decided, joint meeting chaired by Director HR to discuss the implementation of E2 and E3 scales in place of E1A and E2A was held on 26.04.2016. The meeting was attended by GM (Estt), GM (Rectt), DGM (Pers), DGM (Estt), OSD to Director (HR) from management side and GS AIBSNLEA, FS AIBSNLEA, AGS AIBSNLEA, President AIGETOA, AGS AIGETOA,OS AIGETOA, GS SNEA, President SNEA, OS (South) SNEA from association side. The KHAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONs pertaining to implementation of standard E2 and E3 pay scales were discussed in detail. AIBSNELA and AIGETOA emphasized that Khan committee recommendations pertains to the replacement of non-standard E1A and E2A scales with E2 and E3 respectively and management should consider implementing this recommendation in true and letter spirit i.e implementing the standard pay scales E2 and E3 as replacement of E1A and E2A w.e.f. 01.01.2007. The subsequent repercussions can be taken care of and resolved in consultation with all the stake holders as and when they arise which is normally the procedure while implementing PRC recommendations. The scales needs to be replaced immediately as the 3rd PRC is shortly going to be constituted. The view was endorsed unanimously by all present in the meeting including the chairperson of the meeting.
While the consensus view was welcomed by Director (HR), the same was perhaps not digestible to GM (Estt) and her team. In the whole meeting, they were raising the issues which were not in existence and continuously insisting to take care of the anomalies now only. On asked which type of anomalies, their answer was that they are still not sure about them but emphasized that the anomalies are bound to occur if the recommendations are implemented. We again reminded them that anomalies are always the by-product of implementation of any policy but that should not be the reason of not implementing the policies/decisions/recommendation. Raising the non-existing fear of anomalies is nothing but deliberate ploy of Establishment section to drag the issue further and to dilute the flow of the resolution of the issue. Any such dilly-dallying of the matter further will be opposed tooth and nail by us.
We in clear cut terms emphasized that now when consensus has reached between all the three associations, there should not be any further delay on the resolution but the approach of establishment cell with their continued insistence on analyzing the anomalies makes us believe that the issue is not going to see the light of the day till another struggle is launched. Earlier they were taking the excuse of not having a consensus view and now that all the three associations have unanimously given their mandate to go ahead with the implementation as stated in Khan Committee Report (In fact what we understand that same was conveyed by all of us individually also), establishment cell is taking the excuse of analyzing the anomalies and subsequent fall outs which is not at all required as of now. It was quite clear in the meeting that the focus of establishment cell is to drag the issue on one pretext or another.
Similarly, no concrete action has been taken yet be personnel cell for implementation of the second part of Khan Committee Recommendation i.e. CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. The issue has been pending for more than eight months and even the presentation on the same has yet not been arranged by Personnel cell to the competent authority. This makes us believe that the final resolution requires another decisive struggle.
The recommendation on Superannuation Benefit and Commitment of CMD BSNL to extend at least 6% Superannuation Fund has similarly been diluted by the unending/non-conclusive/unjustified comments by Finance Wing. We are very much sure that the Personnel and Establishment cell is taking these two issues also to similar directions.
Fearing that continuous delay on the resolution of the issues by the section dealing with them is nothing but a deliberate attempt by HR managers of BSNL to dilute the issues till they die a natural death, the United Forum has decided to serve notice for organizational action for immediate resolution of the issues as another deadline of 30th April is also going to pass without any result. We will try to take our sister associations also in the picture if they agree to come with us else we are prepared to go alone. Click here for notice
The program for organizational action shall be as below:
Organizational actions and schedule:
Demands:
Immediate implementation of the decisions taken in the meeting held on 14.12.2015 issued vide minutes of the meeting through letter no. BSNL/7-3/SR/2015 dated 14.12.2015 i.e.
1. Immediate implementation of the recommendation of the committee headed by Sh. M. A. Khan, ED (NB) on standard E2 & E3 scales for JTO & SDE Equivalent executives and CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL, scrapping of the MT, DGM RRs altogether.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees.
3. Resolution of various other long pending HR issues like taking urgent necessary action for:
a. Immediate conduction of various CPCs in all the disciplines to fill up the vacant group-A and Group B equivalent posts in a time bound manner, notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay-scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000, one time relaxation to Steno Grade-III for their promotion to PA cadre, settlement of Pay Anomaly cases where junior executives are drawing more pay than senior executives, special recruitment drive for hard tenure/shortfall circles, FR 22(I)a(i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs, restructuring of AD (OL) cadres, finalization of new SDE RR 2014 in line with association suggestions.
b. declaration of LDCE results, Settlement of Rule-8 transfer cases, Pay loss to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 and fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsider (TTA) appointed as JTOs, extension of E1+ 5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch and PA Cadre and other long pending HR issues submitted earlier.
All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the above agitation programs by conducting Executive Body/General Body meetings, Press Conferences, Posters etc.
Updates of Meeting with Director (HR) on 26.04.2016 :
As decided, joint meeting chaired by Director HR to discuss the implementation of E2 and E3 scales in place of E1A and E2A was held on 26.04.2016. The meeting was attended by GM (Estt), GM (Rectt), DGM (Pers), DGM (Estt), OSD to Director (HR) from management side and GS AIBSNLEA, FS AIBSNLEA, AGS AIBSNLEA, President AIGETOA, AGS AIGETOA,OS AIGETOA, GS SNEA, President SNEA, OS (South) SNEA from association side. The KHAN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONs pertaining to implementation of standard E2 and E3 pay scales were discussed in detail. AIBSNELA and AIGETOA emphasized that Khan committee recommendations pertains to the replacement of non-standard E1A and E2A scales with E2 and E3 respectively and management should consider implementing this recommendation in true and letter spirit i.e implementing the standard pay scales E2 and E3 as replacement of E1A and E2A w.e.f. 01.01.2007. The subsequent repercussions can be taken care of and resolved in consultation with all the stake holders as and when they arise which is normally the procedure while implementing PRC recommendations. The scales needs to be replaced immediately as the 3rd PRC is shortly going to be constituted. The view was endorsed unanimously by all present in the meeting including the chairperson of the meeting.
While the consensus view was welcomed by Director (HR), the same was perhaps not digestible to GM (Estt) and her team. In the whole meeting, they were raising the issues which were not in existence and continuously insisting to take care of the anomalies now only. On asked which type of anomalies, their answer was that they are still not sure about them but emphasized that the anomalies are bound to occur if the recommendations are implemented. We again reminded them that anomalies are always the by-product of implementation of any policy but that should not be the reason of not implementing the policies/decisions/recommendation. Raising the non-existing fear of anomalies is nothing but deliberate ploy of Establishment section to drag the issue further and to dilute the flow of the resolution of the issue. Any such dilly-dallying of the matter further will be opposed tooth and nail by us.
We in clear cut terms emphasized that now when consensus has reached between all the three associations, there should not be any further delay on the resolution but the approach of establishment cell with their continued insistence on analyzing the anomalies makes us believe that the issue is not going to see the light of the day till another struggle is launched. Earlier they were taking the excuse of not having a consensus view and now that all the three associations have unanimously given their mandate to go ahead with the implementation as stated in Khan Committee Report (In fact what we understand that same was conveyed by all of us individually also), establishment cell is taking the excuse of analyzing the anomalies and subsequent fall outs which is not at all required as of now. It was quite clear in the meeting that the focus of establishment cell is to drag the issue on one pretext or another.
Similarly, no concrete action has been taken yet be personnel cell for implementation of the second part of Khan Committee Recommendation i.e. CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. The issue has been pending for more than eight months and even the presentation on the same has yet not been arranged by Personnel cell to the competent authority. This makes us believe that the final resolution requires another decisive struggle.
The recommendation on Superannuation Benefit and Commitment of CMD BSNL to extend at least 6% Superannuation Fund has similarly been diluted by the unending/non-conclusive/unjustified comments by Finance Wing. We are very much sure that the Personnel and Establishment cell is taking these two issues also to similar directions.
Fearing that continuous delay on the resolution of the issues by the section dealing with them is nothing but a deliberate attempt by HR managers of BSNL to dilute the issues till they die a natural death, the United Forum has decided to serve notice for organizational action for immediate resolution of the issues as another deadline of 30th April is also going to pass without any result. We will try to take our sister associations also in the picture if they agree to come with us else we are prepared to go alone. Click here for notice
The program for organizational action shall be as below:
Organizational actions and schedule:
- “Lunch/Closing Hour Demonstrations” at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA headquarters on 3rd May 2016.
- One Day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA headquarters on 12th May 2016.
- Three days “Hunger Fast” at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA headquarters on 25th , 26th and 27th May 2016 (10:00 Hours to 18:00 Hours).
- “Work According to Rules” with effect from 25th May 2016 (10:00 Hours) till the settlement of demands.
- 1st June 2016 onwards – “Delhi Chalo” for Indefinite Dharna at BSNL CO. The executives throughout the country will gather at BSNL CO, New Delhi till withdrawal of the MT.
Demands:
Immediate implementation of the decisions taken in the meeting held on 14.12.2015 issued vide minutes of the meeting through letter no. BSNL/7-3/SR/2015 dated 14.12.2015 i.e.
1. Immediate implementation of the recommendation of the committee headed by Sh. M. A. Khan, ED (NB) on standard E2 & E3 scales for JTO & SDE Equivalent executives and CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL, scrapping of the MT, DGM RRs altogether.
2. Extending 30% Superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees.
3. Resolution of various other long pending HR issues like taking urgent necessary action for:
a. Immediate conduction of various CPCs in all the disciplines to fill up the vacant group-A and Group B equivalent posts in a time bound manner, notional pay fixation of all upgraded pay-scales w.e.f. 01.10.2000, one time relaxation to Steno Grade-III for their promotion to PA cadre, settlement of Pay Anomaly cases where junior executives are drawing more pay than senior executives, special recruitment drive for hard tenure/shortfall circles, FR 22(I)a(i) pay fixation to officiating JTOs, restructuring of AD (OL) cadres, finalization of new SDE RR 2014 in line with association suggestions.
b. declaration of LDCE results, Settlement of Rule-8 transfer cases, Pay loss to JTOs/JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007 and fixation of pay in respect of departmental outsider (TTA) appointed as JTOs, extension of E1+ 5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch and PA Cadre and other long pending HR issues submitted earlier.
All the CHQ office bearers, Circle/Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of the above agitation programs by conducting Executive Body/General Body meetings, Press Conferences, Posters etc.
23-04-2016
TIME TO DISPLAY YOUR TALENT
There is a need of increasing the brand value of BSNL on social Media. This has been felt by BSNL Corporate Office and so has initiated a contest where each and every employee of BSNL can participate and can win prizes. BSNL Employees need to participate in the Social Media contest by sharing slogan, pictures and short write ups on BSNL Facebook/Twitter for improving BSNL services and making it the TOP Telecom operator of India. This contest s for the period of 3 months starting from 21st April to 19th July 2016. Winners would be selected on a monthly basis and the Mega prize would be from a draw for all monthly eligible entries. So what are you waiting for, start posting on Facebook/Twitter.
There is a need of increasing the brand value of BSNL on social Media. This has been felt by BSNL Corporate Office and so has initiated a contest where each and every employee of BSNL can participate and can win prizes. BSNL Employees need to participate in the Social Media contest by sharing slogan, pictures and short write ups on BSNL Facebook/Twitter for improving BSNL services and making it the TOP Telecom operator of India. This contest s for the period of 3 months starting from 21st April to 19th July 2016. Winners would be selected on a monthly basis and the Mega prize would be from a draw for all monthly eligible entries. So what are you waiting for, start posting on Facebook/Twitter.
23-04-2016
CEC MEET UPDATE
Circle Executive Conference of AIGETOA CHQ held on 12.04.2016 to 13.04.2016 at New Delhi. There was brainstorming session among the members present in CEC. This resulted in various resolutions which are here being mentioned for information:
1. Organizational Issues:
i. All the circle bodies of AIGETOA, whose term is expiring/expired should reconstitute their circle bodies as per the constitution of AIGETOA.Shri D K SahooAGS-II has been assigned the responsibility of reformation of such circle bodies of East zone like Jharkhand and NE-II circle, ShPawanAkhand AGS-III for circle bodies of MP and Chhattisgarh,ShSailash Kumar VP-III for circle bodies of Haryana. It was also resolved to dissolve the existing circle body of UP (west) and ShVaibhavGoelis nominated as Acting circle secretary for the purpose of enrolling members and executing the necessary formalities as per AIGETOA constitution till a new circle body is in place UP West. General Secretary may inform UP Circle Administration accordingly.
All the above mentioned circles and any circle body whose tenure has expired or expiring by 31-05-16 and which has not came into the notice of governing body should elect their new circle bodies by 15-06-2016 and convey details of elected body to GS AIGETOA for approval.
ii. The notification of annual membership subscription of Rs 1200/-should be put on AIGETOA web site and no part payment of annual membership fee shall be allowed.
iii. Deduction of monthly membership fee from the salary of members in circle account should be discontinued from April 2016. Annual membership fee of Rs 1200/- should be deposited in AIGETOA CHQ account or monthly deduction of Rs 100/- from the salary of members is to be directly deposited in AIGETOA CHQ account. All such circle secretaries should take necessary action for mapping CHQ account i.e. 1st July 2016 instead of taking amount directly into the circle account.
iv. On the date of election, the members willing to take part in election or governing body or collegium body members who have voting rights must have paid their membership fee in full for the FY 2016-17 or for those paying through salary, their contribution till the month preceding the date of election of the new governing body should have been paid. No member will be allowed to participate in the voting process without showing the proof of having paid the subscription as above.
2. Discuss on pending issues:
1. Superannuation issue: Being the common issue for all three association i.e. AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA and SNEA, it is resolved that all three associations should jointly fight for quantum of the Superannuation Benefit as assured by honorable CMD BSNL which is presently reduced to 3%. If any of the association refuse to fight jointly, then AIGETOA will raise the fight on this issue for alone in alliance with AIBSNLEA.
2. On standard pay scales issue (E2 to JTO and E3 to SDE ), it is resolved that AIGETOA will fight and put pressure to management to fully implement the Khan committee report on standard pay scales and will try to build consensus on the same from the other associations. Under NO case AIGETOA will accept any deviation from Khan Committee report and any out of context interpretation done by Establishment cell on the issue.
3. CPSE Cadre hierarchy:It is resolved that AIGETOA will pursue for implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL.
4. LDCE issue: It is resolved that AIGETOA will pressurize BSNL management to expedite LDCE cases and will implead in PCAT and senior lawyers will also be engaged if needed. A committee of following members is constituted to follow up the LDCE cases after discussions with Joint Secretaries and Assistant General secretaries:
i. Shri Deepak Sahoo, Kolkata- Chairman
ii. Sh Abhishek Jain – Rajasthan - Coordinator
iii. ShArunkukkar-Punjab- member.
iv. ShK. Laxmana Kumar –AP Circle -member
v. Sh. Parbhat Kumar Sahu –Odisha Circle -member
It is further resolved that a voluntary legal fund appeal of Rs. 1000/-shall be asked from the effected members on the AIGETOA CHQ site.
5. It is resolved that special recruitment in cadre of JTO for Assam, NE -1 and NE-II , West Bengal , Gujrat circles and other shortfall circles shall be actively pursued with the management and AIGETOA will pursue for same. AIGETOA will pursue strongly for early resolution of pending transfer cases under Rule-8 cases pertaining to different circles.
3. Holding of all India conference of AIGETOA to elect new governing body of AIGETOA:
It is resolved that AIGETOA will conduct its Annual General Body meeting atMysore, Karnataka to elect new governing body on 17th, 18th and 19th June 2016. The organizing circle shall be Karnataka Circle. The open session will be held on 17th June 2016 jointly with AIBSNLEA.
Sh ChandranThomos, SDE (MPLS), BSNL Karnataka and Member from Karnataka circle is appointed as returning officer for conduction of election of new governing body of AIGETOA.The nominations will be called online from willing members.
The schedule of elections is as follow:
i. Start of filing of online nominations: 1st May 2016.
ii. The last date of filing online nomination: 15th May 2016
iii. The display of electoral colleges i.e. collegiums: 15th May 2016
iv. The date of verification of nomination: 25th May 2016
v. The last date of withdrawing nomination: 31st May 2016
vi. The date of exhibiting the list of contestant: 1st June 2016.
vii. The date, time and venue of election: 18th June 2016, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, RTTC BSNL, Mysore.
viii. The declaration of result: 17:00 Hours, 18thJune 2016.
Circle Executive Conference of AIGETOA CHQ held on 12.04.2016 to 13.04.2016 at New Delhi. There was brainstorming session among the members present in CEC. This resulted in various resolutions which are here being mentioned for information:
1. Organizational Issues:
i. All the circle bodies of AIGETOA, whose term is expiring/expired should reconstitute their circle bodies as per the constitution of AIGETOA.Shri D K SahooAGS-II has been assigned the responsibility of reformation of such circle bodies of East zone like Jharkhand and NE-II circle, ShPawanAkhand AGS-III for circle bodies of MP and Chhattisgarh,ShSailash Kumar VP-III for circle bodies of Haryana. It was also resolved to dissolve the existing circle body of UP (west) and ShVaibhavGoelis nominated as Acting circle secretary for the purpose of enrolling members and executing the necessary formalities as per AIGETOA constitution till a new circle body is in place UP West. General Secretary may inform UP Circle Administration accordingly.
All the above mentioned circles and any circle body whose tenure has expired or expiring by 31-05-16 and which has not came into the notice of governing body should elect their new circle bodies by 15-06-2016 and convey details of elected body to GS AIGETOA for approval.
ii. The notification of annual membership subscription of Rs 1200/-should be put on AIGETOA web site and no part payment of annual membership fee shall be allowed.
iii. Deduction of monthly membership fee from the salary of members in circle account should be discontinued from April 2016. Annual membership fee of Rs 1200/- should be deposited in AIGETOA CHQ account or monthly deduction of Rs 100/- from the salary of members is to be directly deposited in AIGETOA CHQ account. All such circle secretaries should take necessary action for mapping CHQ account i.e. 1st July 2016 instead of taking amount directly into the circle account.
iv. On the date of election, the members willing to take part in election or governing body or collegium body members who have voting rights must have paid their membership fee in full for the FY 2016-17 or for those paying through salary, their contribution till the month preceding the date of election of the new governing body should have been paid. No member will be allowed to participate in the voting process without showing the proof of having paid the subscription as above.
2. Discuss on pending issues:
1. Superannuation issue: Being the common issue for all three association i.e. AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA and SNEA, it is resolved that all three associations should jointly fight for quantum of the Superannuation Benefit as assured by honorable CMD BSNL which is presently reduced to 3%. If any of the association refuse to fight jointly, then AIGETOA will raise the fight on this issue for alone in alliance with AIBSNLEA.
2. On standard pay scales issue (E2 to JTO and E3 to SDE ), it is resolved that AIGETOA will fight and put pressure to management to fully implement the Khan committee report on standard pay scales and will try to build consensus on the same from the other associations. Under NO case AIGETOA will accept any deviation from Khan Committee report and any out of context interpretation done by Establishment cell on the issue.
3. CPSE Cadre hierarchy:It is resolved that AIGETOA will pursue for implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL.
4. LDCE issue: It is resolved that AIGETOA will pressurize BSNL management to expedite LDCE cases and will implead in PCAT and senior lawyers will also be engaged if needed. A committee of following members is constituted to follow up the LDCE cases after discussions with Joint Secretaries and Assistant General secretaries:
i. Shri Deepak Sahoo, Kolkata- Chairman
ii. Sh Abhishek Jain – Rajasthan - Coordinator
iii. ShArunkukkar-Punjab- member.
iv. ShK. Laxmana Kumar –AP Circle -member
v. Sh. Parbhat Kumar Sahu –Odisha Circle -member
It is further resolved that a voluntary legal fund appeal of Rs. 1000/-shall be asked from the effected members on the AIGETOA CHQ site.
5. It is resolved that special recruitment in cadre of JTO for Assam, NE -1 and NE-II , West Bengal , Gujrat circles and other shortfall circles shall be actively pursued with the management and AIGETOA will pursue for same. AIGETOA will pursue strongly for early resolution of pending transfer cases under Rule-8 cases pertaining to different circles.
3. Holding of all India conference of AIGETOA to elect new governing body of AIGETOA:
It is resolved that AIGETOA will conduct its Annual General Body meeting atMysore, Karnataka to elect new governing body on 17th, 18th and 19th June 2016. The organizing circle shall be Karnataka Circle. The open session will be held on 17th June 2016 jointly with AIBSNLEA.
Sh ChandranThomos, SDE (MPLS), BSNL Karnataka and Member from Karnataka circle is appointed as returning officer for conduction of election of new governing body of AIGETOA.The nominations will be called online from willing members.
The schedule of elections is as follow:
i. Start of filing of online nominations: 1st May 2016.
ii. The last date of filing online nomination: 15th May 2016
iii. The display of electoral colleges i.e. collegiums: 15th May 2016
iv. The date of verification of nomination: 25th May 2016
v. The last date of withdrawing nomination: 31st May 2016
vi. The date of exhibiting the list of contestant: 1st June 2016.
vii. The date, time and venue of election: 18th June 2016, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, RTTC BSNL, Mysore.
viii. The declaration of result: 17:00 Hours, 18thJune 2016.
20-04-2016
PAYMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION FEE
Subscription fee of all members of the association is expired on 31st March-2016. Hence all members are requested to please pay their subscription directly to CHQ account given below through net banking or through DD or through cheque only. Cash payment will not be accepted.
Details of AIGETOA CHQ Account
Account Name AIGETOA (All India Graduate Engineers Telecom Officers Association)
Account No 007010100808101
Bank Name AXIS Bank
IFSC Code UTIB0000007
Branch Name Statesman House, 148, Barkhamba Road New Delhi. Pin -110001
For new members they will have to register a new userid by clicking on Register button.
Subscription fee of all members of the association is expired on 31st March-2016. Hence all members are requested to please pay their subscription directly to CHQ account given below through net banking or through DD or through cheque only. Cash payment will not be accepted.
Details of AIGETOA CHQ Account
Account Name AIGETOA (All India Graduate Engineers Telecom Officers Association)
Account No 007010100808101
Bank Name AXIS Bank
IFSC Code UTIB0000007
Branch Name Statesman House, 148, Barkhamba Road New Delhi. Pin -110001
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14-04-2016
26-01-2016
21-01-2016
DETAILS OF THE MEETING WITH CMD BSNL & DIRECTOR (HR) ON 18TH & 19TH JAN 2016
Details of the meeting with Director (HR) on 18th Jan 2016 :
GS AIBSNLEA and All India President AIGETOA along with OS CHQ AIGETOA, AGS AIBSNLEA and CS AIGETOA Delhi met Director HR Smt Sujata T Ray on 18/01/2016 and deliberated upon the updates on the issues and its settlement within defined timeframe as assured by the management. We apprised Director HR about the outcome of the meeting held with GM Personal on 12th Jan 2016.
Vindictive actions against GS AIGETOA Sh R P Shahu : We thanked Director (HR) for her instructing MP circle to take action on merit and accordingly circle has taken some action but still some corrective actions are required. We once again re-emphasized that we don’t want any favors at all & expect the decision should be taken on merit in a defined time frame as the decisions have been delayed vindictively. Director (HR) said justice will prevail.
MT Issue : Director HR once again reiterated that MT will not be held. We informed that personnel cell has not yet moved any proposal for scrapping the MT RR. It was informed that once head of the organization has committed for something, the decision is final and we should not believe any other information, as Management stands on its words.
CPSU hierarchy and Standard Pay Scale : Director HR shall be meeting Chairman of the committee in a day or two to have discussion on the recommendations. Thereafter she shall be meeting association side. She assured us that the time line already intimated shall be maintained.
30% Superannuation to all DRs: The file is with Finance wing & shall be discussed in next board meeting.
LDCE Result : We requested Director HR for deputing a senior level officer for the hearing on 4th Feb as final hearing is there and hence there shall not be any scope for the any complacency on the issue. She agreed for the same, and assured that a senior level officer from BSNL CO will be present on the date of hearing.
Details of the meeting with CMD BSNL on 19th Jan 2016 :
Thereafter, AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA CHQ team met CMD BSNL on 19th January 2016 to deliberate and inform him about the developments. CMD was apprised about the non-seriousness of the personnel wing regarding the issues and the prevailing unrest in the minds of the executives if the HR managers continue to ignore the burning HR issues despite the commitments.
CMD BSNL once again reassured us that whatever has been committed in the meeting shall be honored. CMD BSNL told us that he will be speaking with Director (HR) and shall be directing all concerned officers to expedite the process so that time line be honored. CMD BSNL informed that now when BSNL is taking an U-turn towards positive growth, all should be concerned with the development and told us to not to pay any heed to the rumors. CMD BSNL further elaborated upon the plans of BSNL and sought our suggestions on improving the service and increasing the revenue. We thanked CMD BSNL for his positive gesture and assured all our cooperation for the same.We expressed our serious concern against the casual handling of the court cases by the concerned HR Sections of BSNL Corporate Office. We informed him regarding the non-presence of BSNL lawyers in crucial cases of LDCE and that at Chandigarh. CMD appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR).
Details of the meeting with Director (HR) on 18th Jan 2016 :
GS AIBSNLEA and All India President AIGETOA along with OS CHQ AIGETOA, AGS AIBSNLEA and CS AIGETOA Delhi met Director HR Smt Sujata T Ray on 18/01/2016 and deliberated upon the updates on the issues and its settlement within defined timeframe as assured by the management. We apprised Director HR about the outcome of the meeting held with GM Personal on 12th Jan 2016.
Vindictive actions against GS AIGETOA Sh R P Shahu : We thanked Director (HR) for her instructing MP circle to take action on merit and accordingly circle has taken some action but still some corrective actions are required. We once again re-emphasized that we don’t want any favors at all & expect the decision should be taken on merit in a defined time frame as the decisions have been delayed vindictively. Director (HR) said justice will prevail.
MT Issue : Director HR once again reiterated that MT will not be held. We informed that personnel cell has not yet moved any proposal for scrapping the MT RR. It was informed that once head of the organization has committed for something, the decision is final and we should not believe any other information, as Management stands on its words.
CPSU hierarchy and Standard Pay Scale : Director HR shall be meeting Chairman of the committee in a day or two to have discussion on the recommendations. Thereafter she shall be meeting association side. She assured us that the time line already intimated shall be maintained.
30% Superannuation to all DRs: The file is with Finance wing & shall be discussed in next board meeting.
LDCE Result : We requested Director HR for deputing a senior level officer for the hearing on 4th Feb as final hearing is there and hence there shall not be any scope for the any complacency on the issue. She agreed for the same, and assured that a senior level officer from BSNL CO will be present on the date of hearing.
Details of the meeting with CMD BSNL on 19th Jan 2016 :
Thereafter, AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA CHQ team met CMD BSNL on 19th January 2016 to deliberate and inform him about the developments. CMD was apprised about the non-seriousness of the personnel wing regarding the issues and the prevailing unrest in the minds of the executives if the HR managers continue to ignore the burning HR issues despite the commitments.
CMD BSNL once again reassured us that whatever has been committed in the meeting shall be honored. CMD BSNL told us that he will be speaking with Director (HR) and shall be directing all concerned officers to expedite the process so that time line be honored. CMD BSNL informed that now when BSNL is taking an U-turn towards positive growth, all should be concerned with the development and told us to not to pay any heed to the rumors. CMD BSNL further elaborated upon the plans of BSNL and sought our suggestions on improving the service and increasing the revenue. We thanked CMD BSNL for his positive gesture and assured all our cooperation for the same.We expressed our serious concern against the casual handling of the court cases by the concerned HR Sections of BSNL Corporate Office. We informed him regarding the non-presence of BSNL lawyers in crucial cases of LDCE and that at Chandigarh. CMD appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR).
15-01-2016
14-01-2016
UNITED FORUM MEETING WITH GM (PERS) HELD ON 12TH JAN 2016On 12th Jan 2016, GM (Pers) convened a meeting with AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA to discuss upon the modalities of implementation of CPSU Promotion policy. The meeting was attended by All India President Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AGS Shri Amit Roy and Organizing Secretary Shri B K Mehta from AIGETOA and GS & AGS AIBSNLEA. GM (Pers) discussed upon the modalities of CPSU hierarchy and called upon association to present their view. Association side clearly stated that they have already presented their view to the committee and nothing more needs to be added from their side. GM (Pers) told that purpose of the meeting was to have a first hand view of the associations and one more meeting will be convened soon to discuss the final framework. GM (Pers) also informed that management has taken a view to scrap the DGM RRs. He however said the association should allow the present recruitment to continue. We clearly stated that we will not allow this at any cost n shall be going all out to oppose it. GM (Pers) also said that in the CPSU hierarchy proposal, he is thinking to include MT also in CPSU proposal. We clearly stated that MT in any form is not acceptable to us and in the minutes it is clearly stated that proposal for scrapping the MT RR will be presented in next meeting of the board and any breach of trust will result in unrest and organizational action by the forum.
It was decided to discuss the final proposal in next meeting.
Further on the declaration of LDCE results, GM (Pers) informed that he is hopeful for a positive result on 4th Feb 2016 hearing and in all probabilities results will be declared soon thereafter.
United Forum shall be shortly meeting CMD and Director HR to apprise them of the discussions and reiteration of our demands and the assurances given by management through the minutes of meeting. Further updates will be posted thereafter.
It was decided to discuss the final proposal in next meeting.
Further on the declaration of LDCE results, GM (Pers) informed that he is hopeful for a positive result on 4th Feb 2016 hearing and in all probabilities results will be declared soon thereafter.
United Forum shall be shortly meeting CMD and Director HR to apprise them of the discussions and reiteration of our demands and the assurances given by management through the minutes of meeting. Further updates will be posted thereafter.
10-01-2016
EPFO DISCONTINUES GRACE PERIOD FOR PAYMENT OF DUES
EPFO issued order regarding removing the grace period of 5 days-Payment of contribution by employers by 15th of following month. Click here for EPF Order
EPFO discontinues grace period for payment of dues. (Source : The Times of India). Click here for news
EPFO issued order regarding removing the grace period of 5 days-Payment of contribution by employers by 15th of following month. Click here for EPF Order
EPFO discontinues grace period for payment of dues. (Source : The Times of India). Click here for news
09-01-2016
AIP VISIT TO IPTC PUNE
Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIP AIGETOA, addressed a gathering of AIGETOA-ITPC on dated 5-1-2016. All India President Explained the issues in detail and motivated the gathering while seeking the support of members in all the future course of actions taken up by CHQ.
He told that all the members must follow CHQ instructions. It is not possible to explain CHQ strategy in advance, so all members should obey CHQs call. He further emphasized that CHQ has been taking actions as deemed fit in the prevailing circumstances to put maximum pressure on management to settle the issues and unnecessary assumptions should not be drawn out of it. The members assured him to give 100% support from ITPC and MH AIGETOA. Click here for images of meeting
The followings are the issues on which Sh Ravishil Vermaji explained the current status.
Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIP AIGETOA, addressed a gathering of AIGETOA-ITPC on dated 5-1-2016. All India President Explained the issues in detail and motivated the gathering while seeking the support of members in all the future course of actions taken up by CHQ.
He told that all the members must follow CHQ instructions. It is not possible to explain CHQ strategy in advance, so all members should obey CHQs call. He further emphasized that CHQ has been taking actions as deemed fit in the prevailing circumstances to put maximum pressure on management to settle the issues and unnecessary assumptions should not be drawn out of it. The members assured him to give 100% support from ITPC and MH AIGETOA. Click here for images of meeting
The followings are the issues on which Sh Ravishil Vermaji explained the current status.
- 30% Superannuation to all DRs: Matter referred to remuneration committee. Decision expected by next board meeting.
- E2-E3 scale for E1A and E2A:To be finalized by 26.01.2016 as per management assurance.
- CPSU hierarchy to be followed as per other PSUs: To be finalized by 26.01.2016 as per management assurance.
- First upgradation to be uniformly given in 4 years: Committee has agreed for upgradation in 5 years.
- DGM & MT RR to be scrapped: Decision to be taken in next board meeting. Presently Patna Court has given stay for MT SRD.
- LDCE results: Personnel cell has been asked to give fortnightly progress report on the issue. GM(Pers) has assures that result will be declared soon and all necessary actions will be taken to ensure the promotions in shortest possible time.
- JTO RR modified and post degraded: The legal action is being initiated.
- LDCE Increment not recd for last SDE (T) exam : Court case to be filed in individual's name. Vakaltnama is being prepared.
- Rule-8 cases: He informed that BSNL CO has already issued instructions to the concerned units for sorting out the issues. As requested by association, special recruitment drive for tenure and shortfall circles are in final stages. On the issue of he assured to take up the matter with CS MH and MH circle.
01-01-2016
25-12-2015
15-12-2015
UNITED FORUM OF BSNL EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION DEFERS THE ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PROGRAM
In response to the PGM SR letter number BSNL/7-3/SR/2015 (1&2) dated 14.12.2015 and the positive gesture shown by CMD BSNL and Director (HR) in the meeting held with the representatives of United Forum of BSNL Executives' Association comprising of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA for the settlement of the demands on long pending HR issues submitted by United Forum, United Forum expresses its confidence on the firm & time bound assurances given by the Head of the Organization and decides to defer the ongoing action programmes for a period of two months. Click here for letter
In response to the PGM SR letter number BSNL/7-3/SR/2015 (1&2) dated 14.12.2015 and the positive gesture shown by CMD BSNL and Director (HR) in the meeting held with the representatives of United Forum of BSNL Executives' Association comprising of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA for the settlement of the demands on long pending HR issues submitted by United Forum, United Forum expresses its confidence on the firm & time bound assurances given by the Head of the Organization and decides to defer the ongoing action programmes for a period of two months. Click here for letter
14-12-2015
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 11.12.2015
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 11.12.2015 between BSNL Management and United Forum of BSNL Executives Association of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA's representatives. Click here for Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 11.12.2015 between BSNL Management and United Forum of BSNL Executives Association of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA's representatives. Click here for Minutes
12-12-2015
United forum meeting with CMD BSNL and Director (HR):
The representatives of united forum of BSNL executives association of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA were invited by Director (HR) to discuss the demands raised in the agitation notice in the presence of PGM (SR), GM (PERS) and Additional GM (SR). GS AIBSNLEA, Advisor (HQ) AIBSNLEA and President AIGETOA, AGS AIGETOA, CS DELHI AIGETOA & Delhi CWC Member AIGETOA attended the meeting on behalf of United Forum. All the demands were discussed in detail but Director (HR) preferred to take the final view by CMD BSNL for resolution of the demands and she immediately arranged a meeting of United Forum with CMD BSNL in his chamber. Further, on the issues, all the demands were discussed in detail with CMD BSNL in the presence of Director (HR) and other officers. CMD appreciated our concern and after detailed discussions, directed Director (HR) to give written assurance for the settlement of the demands in a time bound manner. The minutes of the meeting will be released on Monday and thereafter United Forum will decide the future course of actions.
CMD BSNL appreciated the concern of United Forum and acknowledged that under the changed scenario in BSNL, the MT recruitment is not the requirement of BSNL since ITS officers are continuing in BSNL on deployment basis, STS level executives are being promoted to DGM (Posts) in all disciplines, absorbed group A level executives are being promoted to the grade of SAG and HAG in BSNL and enough internal talent is available in BSNL to take the higher managerial positions with new promotion policies to be framed. CMD BSNL emphasized that there is need for promoting internal talent in the company and hence HR wing should devise strategy to promote the internal executives and groom them for taking higher responsibilities. United Forum requested that if Management is not willing to recruit Management Trainees any further, then there is no need to hold the SRD recruitment also as when the main exam is not taking place then there is no question of filling up the reserved vacancies either. United Forum side also emphasized that when there has been no recruitment for even vertical reservation posts for SC/ST/OBC categories etc., how BSNL can hold SRD for PWD candidates which is a horizontal reservation. CMD BSNL acknowledged the associations side views but explained that the ongoing process for Recruitment of MT (SRD) is being done under the directions of DoP&T/DoT on the basis of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement and BSNL is under compulsion to hold the exam unless until there is specific directive from the Hon’ble court for not going ahead. United Forum side told CMD BSNL that the directions of Hon’ble Supreme court is for filling up the unfilled vacancies and not for filling up the vacancies of a cadre which has not yet been born in BSNL. United Forum further informed that this has happened due to reporting the unfilled vacancies of MT as back log inadvertently and hence there is no need for going on for recruitment in a cadre whose future in BSNL is yet uncertain. CMD BSNL expressed his inability to stop the process in absence of any specific directions from court. However, CMD BSNL directed Director (HR) that MT exam which was deferred on 7th July 2015 be deferred for another six months further and in the meanwhile the proposal for scrapping of MT recruitment altogether be taken up in the next meeting of the BSNL Board.
CMD BSNL also asked Director (HR) to finalize the implementation of committee recommendation on CPSU Hierarchy and Standard IDA Pay scales (E2 and E3) to JTO and SDE equivalent executives by 26th January 2016. He further directed Director (HR) and GM (Pers) to fill up all DGM Vacant posts by 31st March 2015 on regular basis.
On DGM recruitment, he directed GM (Pers/Recruitment) to declare the results of internal executives who appeared in the exam. GM (Recruitment) said that the same has not been done in view of the court orders. United Forum side informed that there is no bar by Hon’ble Court on declaring the results and Hon’ble Court has only upheld that framing the recruitment rules are prerogative of BSNL. CMD BSNL acknowledged the United Forum view and asked GM (Pers) to arrange for the declaration of results and if required, he should seek the permission of Hon’ble court. He also asked GM (Pers/Rectt) to review the DGM RRs for ending the discrimination vis-à-vis internal executives and come up with a revised RR where there is no discrimination with internal executives. On the ongoing recruitment process, CMD BSNL asked GM (Pers) to keep him informed on the further developments and to inform the association side before taking any final decision.
On other issues, Director (HR) assured that she shall be looking for their resolution of these issues within a defined time frame and requested association side to be in continuous touch for expediting all issues like filling up of the vacant posts in Group B/STS/JAG equivalent grades, creation of PPS posts, implementation of 30% Superannuation Benefits to Direct Recruits, restructuring of AD (OL) Cadres, E1+5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch and PA Cadre, Declaration of LDCE results, allowing of Stepping of Pay to seniors w.r.t their Juniors, framing of policy in regard to Rule-8 cases, etc.
United Forum side also requested for holding a joint agenda meet with director (HR) on all issues shortly hereafter.
The representatives of united forum of BSNL executives association of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA were invited by Director (HR) to discuss the demands raised in the agitation notice in the presence of PGM (SR), GM (PERS) and Additional GM (SR). GS AIBSNLEA, Advisor (HQ) AIBSNLEA and President AIGETOA, AGS AIGETOA, CS DELHI AIGETOA & Delhi CWC Member AIGETOA attended the meeting on behalf of United Forum. All the demands were discussed in detail but Director (HR) preferred to take the final view by CMD BSNL for resolution of the demands and she immediately arranged a meeting of United Forum with CMD BSNL in his chamber. Further, on the issues, all the demands were discussed in detail with CMD BSNL in the presence of Director (HR) and other officers. CMD appreciated our concern and after detailed discussions, directed Director (HR) to give written assurance for the settlement of the demands in a time bound manner. The minutes of the meeting will be released on Monday and thereafter United Forum will decide the future course of actions.
CMD BSNL appreciated the concern of United Forum and acknowledged that under the changed scenario in BSNL, the MT recruitment is not the requirement of BSNL since ITS officers are continuing in BSNL on deployment basis, STS level executives are being promoted to DGM (Posts) in all disciplines, absorbed group A level executives are being promoted to the grade of SAG and HAG in BSNL and enough internal talent is available in BSNL to take the higher managerial positions with new promotion policies to be framed. CMD BSNL emphasized that there is need for promoting internal talent in the company and hence HR wing should devise strategy to promote the internal executives and groom them for taking higher responsibilities. United Forum requested that if Management is not willing to recruit Management Trainees any further, then there is no need to hold the SRD recruitment also as when the main exam is not taking place then there is no question of filling up the reserved vacancies either. United Forum side also emphasized that when there has been no recruitment for even vertical reservation posts for SC/ST/OBC categories etc., how BSNL can hold SRD for PWD candidates which is a horizontal reservation. CMD BSNL acknowledged the associations side views but explained that the ongoing process for Recruitment of MT (SRD) is being done under the directions of DoP&T/DoT on the basis of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement and BSNL is under compulsion to hold the exam unless until there is specific directive from the Hon’ble court for not going ahead. United Forum side told CMD BSNL that the directions of Hon’ble Supreme court is for filling up the unfilled vacancies and not for filling up the vacancies of a cadre which has not yet been born in BSNL. United Forum further informed that this has happened due to reporting the unfilled vacancies of MT as back log inadvertently and hence there is no need for going on for recruitment in a cadre whose future in BSNL is yet uncertain. CMD BSNL expressed his inability to stop the process in absence of any specific directions from court. However, CMD BSNL directed Director (HR) that MT exam which was deferred on 7th July 2015 be deferred for another six months further and in the meanwhile the proposal for scrapping of MT recruitment altogether be taken up in the next meeting of the BSNL Board.
CMD BSNL also asked Director (HR) to finalize the implementation of committee recommendation on CPSU Hierarchy and Standard IDA Pay scales (E2 and E3) to JTO and SDE equivalent executives by 26th January 2016. He further directed Director (HR) and GM (Pers) to fill up all DGM Vacant posts by 31st March 2015 on regular basis.
On DGM recruitment, he directed GM (Pers/Recruitment) to declare the results of internal executives who appeared in the exam. GM (Recruitment) said that the same has not been done in view of the court orders. United Forum side informed that there is no bar by Hon’ble Court on declaring the results and Hon’ble Court has only upheld that framing the recruitment rules are prerogative of BSNL. CMD BSNL acknowledged the United Forum view and asked GM (Pers) to arrange for the declaration of results and if required, he should seek the permission of Hon’ble court. He also asked GM (Pers/Rectt) to review the DGM RRs for ending the discrimination vis-à-vis internal executives and come up with a revised RR where there is no discrimination with internal executives. On the ongoing recruitment process, CMD BSNL asked GM (Pers) to keep him informed on the further developments and to inform the association side before taking any final decision.
On other issues, Director (HR) assured that she shall be looking for their resolution of these issues within a defined time frame and requested association side to be in continuous touch for expediting all issues like filling up of the vacant posts in Group B/STS/JAG equivalent grades, creation of PPS posts, implementation of 30% Superannuation Benefits to Direct Recruits, restructuring of AD (OL) Cadres, E1+5 advance increment benefit to JTO (SRD)/JAO 2013 batch and PA Cadre, Declaration of LDCE results, allowing of Stepping of Pay to seniors w.r.t their Juniors, framing of policy in regard to Rule-8 cases, etc.
United Forum side also requested for holding a joint agenda meet with director (HR) on all issues shortly hereafter.
10-12-2015
Dear Comrades! AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA TN Circle & Chennai TD Office bearers met CMD during his Official visit on yesterday. We requested the CMD to withdraw the MT recruitment notification (SRD) dated 05.11.2015 immediately, scrapping of the MT, DGM RRs and cancel the DGM(DR) Exam scheduled to be held on 13.12.2015 since it will drastically affect the career progression of the young and talented executives of BSNL and immediate implementation of the recommendation of the committee headed by ED(NB) on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL and standard E2 & E3 scales for JTO, SDE Equivalent executives.
We also informed about the agitation notice served jointly by the AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA against the arbitrary notification of MT (SRD) recruitment and non-settlement of long pending HR issues even after the assurances given repeatedly in the formal/informal meetings. CMD replied that the Exam is to be conducted as per the Supreme Court directions obtained by 7 PH candidates .However he assured to look in to the matter and consider our demands favourably.
We also informed about the agitation notice served jointly by the AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA against the arbitrary notification of MT (SRD) recruitment and non-settlement of long pending HR issues even after the assurances given repeatedly in the formal/informal meetings. CMD replied that the Exam is to be conducted as per the Supreme Court directions obtained by 7 PH candidates .However he assured to look in to the matter and consider our demands favourably.
10-12-2015
Forum Leaders of TN Circle & Chennai Telephones met CMD yesterday.
An interactive session has been arranged with CMD. Dir CFA and CGMs and other higher Officers were also present in the meeting.
Forum Leaders explained the efforts taken by our Employees to restore our services.
CMD appreciated and thanked for the efforts making BSNL proud throughout the country by providing connectivity during flood in TN Circle & Chennai which has built an image to BSNL among People, & Govt.Officers and requested to continue the same spirit for the coming days. He also conveyed the appreciation of the Tamilnadu Chief Secretary for the Services of BSNL during Flood.He narrated the latest position of the Company, Business decisions and efforts to make it turnaround by 18-19. Forum Leaders demanded Flow of GPF to both the Circles, Flood advance to the areas affected, compensation to those lost their valuable things and seamless supply of Materials. CMD agreed to look into these matters and assured that a Committee will be formed to assess the losses and due compensation will be paid to the those employees who lost their valuable things. A memorandum has been handed over to CMD by the Forum Leaders.
On behalf of AIGETOA, JS (South), CS Chennai Telephones, CS Tamilnadu Circle and CFS Chennai Telephones had participated interactive session.
An interactive session has been arranged with CMD. Dir CFA and CGMs and other higher Officers were also present in the meeting.
Forum Leaders explained the efforts taken by our Employees to restore our services.
CMD appreciated and thanked for the efforts making BSNL proud throughout the country by providing connectivity during flood in TN Circle & Chennai which has built an image to BSNL among People, & Govt.Officers and requested to continue the same spirit for the coming days. He also conveyed the appreciation of the Tamilnadu Chief Secretary for the Services of BSNL during Flood.He narrated the latest position of the Company, Business decisions and efforts to make it turnaround by 18-19. Forum Leaders demanded Flow of GPF to both the Circles, Flood advance to the areas affected, compensation to those lost their valuable things and seamless supply of Materials. CMD agreed to look into these matters and assured that a Committee will be formed to assess the losses and due compensation will be paid to the those employees who lost their valuable things. A memorandum has been handed over to CMD by the Forum Leaders.
On behalf of AIGETOA, JS (South), CS Chennai Telephones, CS Tamilnadu Circle and CFS Chennai Telephones had participated interactive session.
09-11-2015
02-11-2015
REPRESETNATION ON JTO RR 2014
BSNL in reply to Honorable CAT Chandigarh in respect of finalization of standard pay scale for JTO and SDE equivalent justified the E1 pay scale for JTO equivalent with five increments as pay protection. Existence of Joint committee and reports does not find any place in their reply which clearly indicates that formation of joint committee is simply eye wash and nothing else. Although reply is non-sustainable in court of law in view of E1A was approved pay scale and higher than E1, no one can degrade except in case of disciplinary proceeding but it’s show the real face of BSNL management towards it’s employees and given sufficient reason to agitate. BSNL has tried to finish the issue by approving JTO RR-2014 with E1 pay scale and with retrospective effect. Click here for BSNL Reply
All the direct recruit executives recruited vide JTO RR-2001 and who are still working as JTO may please submit individual representation against JTO RR-2014 and approach to court of law for withholding the operation of JTO RR-2014 till necessary safeguard is provided. Click here for individual representation
BSNL in reply to Honorable CAT Chandigarh in respect of finalization of standard pay scale for JTO and SDE equivalent justified the E1 pay scale for JTO equivalent with five increments as pay protection. Existence of Joint committee and reports does not find any place in their reply which clearly indicates that formation of joint committee is simply eye wash and nothing else. Although reply is non-sustainable in court of law in view of E1A was approved pay scale and higher than E1, no one can degrade except in case of disciplinary proceeding but it’s show the real face of BSNL management towards it’s employees and given sufficient reason to agitate. BSNL has tried to finish the issue by approving JTO RR-2014 with E1 pay scale and with retrospective effect. Click here for BSNL Reply
All the direct recruit executives recruited vide JTO RR-2001 and who are still working as JTO may please submit individual representation against JTO RR-2014 and approach to court of law for withholding the operation of JTO RR-2014 till necessary safeguard is provided. Click here for individual representation
21-09-2015
21-09-2015
PAY SCALE OF JTO AND SDE CADRE IS DEGRADED WITH THE NOTIFICATION OF JTO RR-2014
BSNL has notified the new JTO RR-2014 wherein pay scale of JTO is degraded to E1 from E1A hence pay scale of SDE will also be fixed at E2 instead of E2A. As per the initial constitution of JTO RR-2014 all JTOs appointed prior to this notification shall also be deemed to have been appointed under this RR which clearly says that pay scale of all JTO will be E1 and hence for SDE it will be E2.The formation of joint committee and it’s recommendation is nothing but eye wash. With the JTO RR-2014 Pay scale of JTO is not only degraded but TTA recruited with minimum qualification of Diploma have become at par with JTO recruited with minimum qualification of Engineering just in five years which is against the DOP&T guideline duly endorsed by BSNL which says that Diploma qualification can be treated at par with Engineering qualification only after 10 years of service. In other words JTO recruited with engineering qualification is also degraded with five years.
Pay scale of E1A and E2A for JTO and SDE respectively were approved pay scale which cannot be degraded except in case of disciplinary proceedings but it is evident from the website of some executives association that same has been done due to their consistent effort and struggle.
BSNL has notified the new JTO RR-2014 wherein pay scale of JTO is degraded to E1 from E1A hence pay scale of SDE will also be fixed at E2 instead of E2A. As per the initial constitution of JTO RR-2014 all JTOs appointed prior to this notification shall also be deemed to have been appointed under this RR which clearly says that pay scale of all JTO will be E1 and hence for SDE it will be E2.The formation of joint committee and it’s recommendation is nothing but eye wash. With the JTO RR-2014 Pay scale of JTO is not only degraded but TTA recruited with minimum qualification of Diploma have become at par with JTO recruited with minimum qualification of Engineering just in five years which is against the DOP&T guideline duly endorsed by BSNL which says that Diploma qualification can be treated at par with Engineering qualification only after 10 years of service. In other words JTO recruited with engineering qualification is also degraded with five years.
Pay scale of E1A and E2A for JTO and SDE respectively were approved pay scale which cannot be degraded except in case of disciplinary proceedings but it is evident from the website of some executives association that same has been done due to their consistent effort and struggle.
15-09-2015
MEETING WITH CMD BSNL & DIR (HR) AT BHOPAL
On the occasion of West Zone Review Meeting, CMD and Director (HR) both were available at Bhopal on 14/09/2015. Taking the advantage of their presence, CS AIGETOA MP Sh P N Gautam, CFS AIGETOA MP Sh Devendra Saini along with GS AIGETOA Sh R P Shahu greeted them by handing over flower bouquet.
On behalf of AIGETOA MP, CS Sh P N Gautam submitted some feedbacks received from the members for the betterment of the company. Click here for feedback
AIGETOA MP has also handed over the memorandum on some critical HR issues of the executives and requested for early resolution. Click here for memorandum & Calculation Sheet
CMD and Director (HR) despite their busy schedule spared about half an hour time to discuss with this association. Our feedback was very much appreciated by both the Director (HR) and CMD and each and every point was discussed in detail for implementation also. CMD BSNL mentioned that this is the time to become customer centric rather consumer centric only. He further explained that consumer are those who consumes our services but customer also includes those who are selling and maintaining the services like our employees, vendors, franchises, DSA etc. employees are our internal customers and most valuable asset for the company. Their issues need to be addressed on priority so that they can serve our consumers with their optimum commitment.
On the part of our issues, AIGETOA extended thanks to both CMD and Director (HR) for enhancing the quantum of superannuation benefits to 6% from it’s earlier proposal of 3% but conveyed that it is still not the fair justice. GS AIGETOA once again explained the issue in detail and it’s consequences on the retired life of direct recruits. GS AIGETOA after explaining all the justification requested to enhance this limit to full of 12% w.e.f. Oct-2000. AIGETOA understand that contributing past arrear is certainly the problem for present board considering the present financial position which will come in tune of Rs 300 Cr. but principle decision on this issue can be taken and arrear contribution may be done in installments or when company position improves. CMD recognized the issue and appreciated our concern. He mentioned that quantum of superannuation is enhanced not only on justification but also due to proper approach of the association as shown during last few months. He assured to maintain the same approach and he is ready to look into the submission on this issue for enhancing the quantum and date of effect.
CMD and Director (HR) both have appreciated our concern on the DGM recruitment issue but shown their anger on the approach of the association especially about the argument happen with Director (HR) on 10/09/2015. GS once again apologized for the arguments and requested to take it in right earnest as our feedback on resentment of thousands of qualified executives. Director (HR) mentioned that she is very much fair in extending the due benefits and preferential treatment to internal employees but decision to recruit DGM from among external candidates is taken by the previous board. She needs some time to study the issue in detail that under which circumstance and on what ground such recruitment rules is framed which deny the eligibility of more qualified and experienced internal candidates. She also assured that she will be meeting on 16/09/2015 with Forum of AIGETOA+AIBSNLEA on this issue and will take decision on this issue which shall be fair and just. Both CMD and Director (HR) also assured for early resolution of other HR issues raised by the association. Meeting was very much cordial and interactive.
Glimpse of the meeting. Click here for Photos
On the occasion of West Zone Review Meeting, CMD and Director (HR) both were available at Bhopal on 14/09/2015. Taking the advantage of their presence, CS AIGETOA MP Sh P N Gautam, CFS AIGETOA MP Sh Devendra Saini along with GS AIGETOA Sh R P Shahu greeted them by handing over flower bouquet.
On behalf of AIGETOA MP, CS Sh P N Gautam submitted some feedbacks received from the members for the betterment of the company. Click here for feedback
AIGETOA MP has also handed over the memorandum on some critical HR issues of the executives and requested for early resolution. Click here for memorandum & Calculation Sheet
CMD and Director (HR) despite their busy schedule spared about half an hour time to discuss with this association. Our feedback was very much appreciated by both the Director (HR) and CMD and each and every point was discussed in detail for implementation also. CMD BSNL mentioned that this is the time to become customer centric rather consumer centric only. He further explained that consumer are those who consumes our services but customer also includes those who are selling and maintaining the services like our employees, vendors, franchises, DSA etc. employees are our internal customers and most valuable asset for the company. Their issues need to be addressed on priority so that they can serve our consumers with their optimum commitment.
On the part of our issues, AIGETOA extended thanks to both CMD and Director (HR) for enhancing the quantum of superannuation benefits to 6% from it’s earlier proposal of 3% but conveyed that it is still not the fair justice. GS AIGETOA once again explained the issue in detail and it’s consequences on the retired life of direct recruits. GS AIGETOA after explaining all the justification requested to enhance this limit to full of 12% w.e.f. Oct-2000. AIGETOA understand that contributing past arrear is certainly the problem for present board considering the present financial position which will come in tune of Rs 300 Cr. but principle decision on this issue can be taken and arrear contribution may be done in installments or when company position improves. CMD recognized the issue and appreciated our concern. He mentioned that quantum of superannuation is enhanced not only on justification but also due to proper approach of the association as shown during last few months. He assured to maintain the same approach and he is ready to look into the submission on this issue for enhancing the quantum and date of effect.
CMD and Director (HR) both have appreciated our concern on the DGM recruitment issue but shown their anger on the approach of the association especially about the argument happen with Director (HR) on 10/09/2015. GS once again apologized for the arguments and requested to take it in right earnest as our feedback on resentment of thousands of qualified executives. Director (HR) mentioned that she is very much fair in extending the due benefits and preferential treatment to internal employees but decision to recruit DGM from among external candidates is taken by the previous board. She needs some time to study the issue in detail that under which circumstance and on what ground such recruitment rules is framed which deny the eligibility of more qualified and experienced internal candidates. She also assured that she will be meeting on 16/09/2015 with Forum of AIGETOA+AIBSNLEA on this issue and will take decision on this issue which shall be fair and just. Both CMD and Director (HR) also assured for early resolution of other HR issues raised by the association. Meeting was very much cordial and interactive.
Glimpse of the meeting. Click here for Photos
15-09-2015
STAND OF ASSOCIATION ON FORUM PROTEST AGAINST FORMATION OF SUBSIDIARY TOWER COMPANY ON 16-09-2015
This association has earlier physically participated in the protest against subsidiary tower company. After meeting with CMD BSNL and having understanding on the issue it is difficult to say that formation of subsidiary tower company is not in the interest of the employees especially direct recruits. It is needless to state that our all the future and social benefits are on the basis of defined contribution hence independent of ownership of the company but totally depends on the financial health of the company. BSNL is presently running into the loss in tune of Rs 8000 Cr per annum and our pay revision is due on 01-01-2017. The implementation of pay revision benefit will affect our all the benefits including social and future security for next 10 years. It is impossible to gain that much of amount by 01-01-2017 by normal working to neutralize the loss so that all the benefits of 3rd PRC can be implemented.
Along with improving our work on field, BSNL board has to take some out of box policy decision to come out with healthy balance sheet. Formation of subsidiary company may be one of the solutions to come out from the loss on paper which will help BSNL to getting approval from administrative ministry for 3rd PRC benefits.
Although the fear of the forum is genuine that after formation of subsidiary tower company same may be open for joint venture or may be sold to private company but still it is a matter of suspect. It is hard to say that such decision will harm or improve our future benefits but one thing is very much sure if such decision is not taken we are not going to receive the 3rd PRC benefits which will put on loss forever. Considering all the pros and cons association has decided to extend only moral support at this point of time and final decision for participating in future struggle of forum will be taken after getting more clarity on this issue.
This association has earlier physically participated in the protest against subsidiary tower company. After meeting with CMD BSNL and having understanding on the issue it is difficult to say that formation of subsidiary tower company is not in the interest of the employees especially direct recruits. It is needless to state that our all the future and social benefits are on the basis of defined contribution hence independent of ownership of the company but totally depends on the financial health of the company. BSNL is presently running into the loss in tune of Rs 8000 Cr per annum and our pay revision is due on 01-01-2017. The implementation of pay revision benefit will affect our all the benefits including social and future security for next 10 years. It is impossible to gain that much of amount by 01-01-2017 by normal working to neutralize the loss so that all the benefits of 3rd PRC can be implemented.
Along with improving our work on field, BSNL board has to take some out of box policy decision to come out with healthy balance sheet. Formation of subsidiary company may be one of the solutions to come out from the loss on paper which will help BSNL to getting approval from administrative ministry for 3rd PRC benefits.
Although the fear of the forum is genuine that after formation of subsidiary tower company same may be open for joint venture or may be sold to private company but still it is a matter of suspect. It is hard to say that such decision will harm or improve our future benefits but one thing is very much sure if such decision is not taken we are not going to receive the 3rd PRC benefits which will put on loss forever. Considering all the pros and cons association has decided to extend only moral support at this point of time and final decision for participating in future struggle of forum will be taken after getting more clarity on this issue.
12-09-2015
UPDATE ON LDCE FOR SDE (T)
GS AIGETOA, AGS Sh Abhishek Jian and CS Delhi Sh Subhendu inquired about the status of result of LDCE for SDE (T) in the recruitment cell and pers Cell of BSNL CO. AGS Sh Abhishek Jian and CS Delhi Sh Subhendu also had meeting with GM (Rect/Pers) on this issue. It is communicated that preparation of LDCE result is under process and expected to be finished by 30th Sep-2015 but result cannot be declared till the stay granted by some of the CATs in different cases are vacated. GM (Pers) conveyed that although stay is granted in 4-5 cases by the different CATs but stay granted from Chandigarh CAT is prominent in a case of reservation policy in promotions. Chandigarh CAT has asked some detail as directed by the Honorable Supreme Court of India which is required for extending reservation in promotion. BSNL has already submitted partial details as available within the purview of BSNL and rest of the details are to be provided by Government of India because BSNL is following reservation and roster policy as per the guidelines of DOP&T. it is informed that BSNL has already referred this case to ASG for supplying necessary detail. Next hearing of this case is scheduled to be held on 21st Sep-2015 where ASG is expected to appear for submitting necessary detail and counter so that stay can be vacated. GM (Pers) assured to supply the detail of all the cases to this association on Monday so that this association can appeal the applicants and follow the cases for early vacation of stay orders. This association appeals all the executives who are involved in these cases to please rethink and withdraw the stay orders as keeping stay in promotions is not in the interest of anyone including them. Recommendations on CPSE hierarchy is already finalized and expected to be implemented in coming days wherein all the seniority related issues will automatically be finished but till implementation we must not stop the running promotions. If result of this exam declared in schedule time, the next LDCE will happen immediately which will benefits the applicants also.
GS AIGETOA, AGS Sh Abhishek Jian and CS Delhi Sh Subhendu inquired about the status of result of LDCE for SDE (T) in the recruitment cell and pers Cell of BSNL CO. AGS Sh Abhishek Jian and CS Delhi Sh Subhendu also had meeting with GM (Rect/Pers) on this issue. It is communicated that preparation of LDCE result is under process and expected to be finished by 30th Sep-2015 but result cannot be declared till the stay granted by some of the CATs in different cases are vacated. GM (Pers) conveyed that although stay is granted in 4-5 cases by the different CATs but stay granted from Chandigarh CAT is prominent in a case of reservation policy in promotions. Chandigarh CAT has asked some detail as directed by the Honorable Supreme Court of India which is required for extending reservation in promotion. BSNL has already submitted partial details as available within the purview of BSNL and rest of the details are to be provided by Government of India because BSNL is following reservation and roster policy as per the guidelines of DOP&T. it is informed that BSNL has already referred this case to ASG for supplying necessary detail. Next hearing of this case is scheduled to be held on 21st Sep-2015 where ASG is expected to appear for submitting necessary detail and counter so that stay can be vacated. GM (Pers) assured to supply the detail of all the cases to this association on Monday so that this association can appeal the applicants and follow the cases for early vacation of stay orders. This association appeals all the executives who are involved in these cases to please rethink and withdraw the stay orders as keeping stay in promotions is not in the interest of anyone including them. Recommendations on CPSE hierarchy is already finalized and expected to be implemented in coming days wherein all the seniority related issues will automatically be finished but till implementation we must not stop the running promotions. If result of this exam declared in schedule time, the next LDCE will happen immediately which will benefits the applicants also.
12-09-2015
CONGRATULATION ONE AND ALL, RECOMMENDATION ON CPSE HIERARCHY IS FINALIZED
Joint Committee recommendation on CPSE cadre hierarchy and uniform first time bound promotion is finalized on 11-09-2015 and signed by all the associations. As per the recommendations eligibility for all the promotions from one grade to another grade from JTO/JAO onwards will be uniform five years up to DGM on functional basis irrespective of vacancies and after achieving the bench marks and then DGM to SG-JAG time bound upgrdation will be given to those who are not able to get further promotion due to constraints of vacancies. However charge of DGM will be given up to the number of vacancies available in DGM cadre and rest of the executives will be treated DGM in parking lot i.e. they will get the charge of DGM as and when vacancy created without conducting further DPC. To resolve the past anomaly of first time bound upgradtion it is recommended that first promotion will be uniform in 5 years and same will be review notionally without affecting the financial benefits of those who have already got in 4 years. All the association have tried their level best to make eligibility of 4 years for first promotion but Chairman of the committee clearly conveyed that two member of this committee have already given their decent note and CMD has clearly conveyed that on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy there should not be any financial implication on company for getting approval from BSNL board. If committee will recommend in 4 years there is high risk that Management Committee itself will drop the recommendations on account of financial implication. This is not the best career policy as per our expectation but still much-much better than existing policy therefore we all should welcome this policy at this point of time and extend heartiest thanks to Chairman of the committee for moving towards resolution of this long pending issue. True copy of recommendations will be uploaded on website after getting signed from two more committee members who have given decent note which is expected on Monday.
Joint Committee recommendation on CPSE cadre hierarchy and uniform first time bound promotion is finalized on 11-09-2015 and signed by all the associations. As per the recommendations eligibility for all the promotions from one grade to another grade from JTO/JAO onwards will be uniform five years up to DGM on functional basis irrespective of vacancies and after achieving the bench marks and then DGM to SG-JAG time bound upgrdation will be given to those who are not able to get further promotion due to constraints of vacancies. However charge of DGM will be given up to the number of vacancies available in DGM cadre and rest of the executives will be treated DGM in parking lot i.e. they will get the charge of DGM as and when vacancy created without conducting further DPC. To resolve the past anomaly of first time bound upgradtion it is recommended that first promotion will be uniform in 5 years and same will be review notionally without affecting the financial benefits of those who have already got in 4 years. All the association have tried their level best to make eligibility of 4 years for first promotion but Chairman of the committee clearly conveyed that two member of this committee have already given their decent note and CMD has clearly conveyed that on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy there should not be any financial implication on company for getting approval from BSNL board. If committee will recommend in 4 years there is high risk that Management Committee itself will drop the recommendations on account of financial implication. This is not the best career policy as per our expectation but still much-much better than existing policy therefore we all should welcome this policy at this point of time and extend heartiest thanks to Chairman of the committee for moving towards resolution of this long pending issue. True copy of recommendations will be uploaded on website after getting signed from two more committee members who have given decent note which is expected on Monday.
11-09-2015
FORUM OF AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA WRITES TO .....
Forum of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA writes letter to CMD BSNL and other board of Directors against the DGM recruitment from among external candidates ignoring inhouse talents and demanded immediate scrapping the DGM recruitment process. forum also demanded to issue white paper on various questions raised by the forum and institute fair inquiry against any possible scam in DGM recruitment. Click here for letter
Forum of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA writes letter to CMD BSNL and Director (HR) for making special recruitment for hard tenure stations to address the hardship of JTO/JAO who are recruited through All India Level and posted in these area for last 5 to 10 years. Forum also requested to make provision for extending extra remuneration and facilities to JTO/JAO posted in these areas as of other executives cadre. Click here for letter
AIGETOA writes letter to Director (HR) to address the pay fixation issue of departmental outsider JTO by extending option of promotion in NE-PRC and fixing their pay in pre-revised pay scale of JTO. Click here for letter
Forum of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA writes letter to CMD BSNL and other board of Directors against the DGM recruitment from among external candidates ignoring inhouse talents and demanded immediate scrapping the DGM recruitment process. forum also demanded to issue white paper on various questions raised by the forum and institute fair inquiry against any possible scam in DGM recruitment. Click here for letter
Forum of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA writes letter to CMD BSNL and Director (HR) for making special recruitment for hard tenure stations to address the hardship of JTO/JAO who are recruited through All India Level and posted in these area for last 5 to 10 years. Forum also requested to make provision for extending extra remuneration and facilities to JTO/JAO posted in these areas as of other executives cadre. Click here for letter
AIGETOA writes letter to Director (HR) to address the pay fixation issue of departmental outsider JTO by extending option of promotion in NE-PRC and fixing their pay in pre-revised pay scale of JTO. Click here for letter
10-09-2015
SILENT INTERVIEW OF OUTSIDER DGM- PROTEST OF THE FORUM REGARDING
One side Director (HR) had clearly mentioned in the meetings held with the United Forum (AIGETOA+AIBSNLEA) and agenda meeting held on 03-09-2015 with this association that DGM recruitment seems not fair and she will enquire whole matter behind DGM recruitment in BSNL from among external candidates and not allowing similar and even more qualified and experience internal candidates. Other side interviews of external candidates are going on in ALTTC Gaziabad silently. The interview is being conducted so silently and confidentially that none of the association leaders and other executives in BSNL are known about the conduction of interview which has been held on 9th and 10th Sep-2015.
This association came to know today morning about this silent interview which is against the assurance given by Director (HR) to enquire the matter in detail and render justice to the internal executives. This was very much shocking for all of us and feeling totally breached. This association is trying the level best to induce the confidence about present management and boost the morale of executives but such breach of trust from the level of Director (HR) is highly unfortunate and demotivating. The external candidates being selected for the DGM is not only much inferior than thousands of internal candidates in all respect but management is also ignoring the facts that a person having talent will not wait for more than 2 years after conduction of exam to join BSNL which is least paid CPSE and future of the company is highly uncertain.
Witnessing such breach and discriminatory act of the BSNL management towards it’s own employees hundreds of executives gathered at BSNL CO today with full of anger to protest but after discussion it is decided to have talk with Director (HR) and CMD first. As CMD had already departed for Kochi, GS AIGETOA and GS AIBSNLEA along with some more representatives met Director (HR) at 16:00 hrs and put the resentment of the executives against DGM recruitment process despite clear assurance to enquire the matter. Heated but logical arguments took place with Director (HR) and Forum clearly warned for industrial unrest if management will move towards such non-sense recruitment in BSNL which abuse the qualification, talent and dignity of it’s own employees. There is no reason to accept one inferior candidates as our boss hence BSNL must immediately scrap this DGM recruitment. It is learned that Pers. Cell of BSNL CO is misleading Director (HR) and CMD about DGM recruitment with the reason best known to him citing court of law has made internal candidates ineligible while the fact is that court has only dismissed the petition acknowledging executive power of Board of CPSE to recruit better talent for smooth functioning of the CPSE and citing the provision of DGM RR which was framed by BSNL itself. BSNL board can well allow the internal candidates; court of law has never stopped doing this. By not allowing the internal candidates despite having all the qualification and experience at higher side than external candidates, BSNL board is totally misusing it’s authority and not only abusing the qualification, talent and dignity of the internal candidates but there is high chance of scam also like VYAPAM which is not at all acceptable. For recruitment of Add. GM, Jt. GM, GM, CGM and even Directors which is open post only executives having BSNL experience are preferred but for DGM which is promotional post only external candidates are allowed, this clearly showed the malafied intention.
After very heated arguments finally Director (HR) seeks some time to study the issue in detail and instructed GM (Pers) to share the complete detail of DGM recruitment. She has called Forum to have detail discussion on this issue on 16/09/2015. Although association had full preparation to give strong reaction against DGM recruitment on tomorrow itself but after getting assurance once again from Director (HR), Forum has decided to wait till next meeting.
All the members of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA are requested to remain at high preparation and Gherao of BSNL Corporate Office in short notice against this DGM recruitment which is nothing but full of vested interest and scams. Remember external candidates being recruited from outside are in the same age group, inferior in all respect and not at all the need of the company. If even 50 candidates will be recruited from among external candidates, being in same age group they will block the career of all the internal executives up to DGM only and this will become practice for future. Next target of BSNL is MT at E3 and once MT is recruited career of internal executives will be blocked at DE/AGM/CAO. We are ready to devote our full commitment towards the work and growth of the company but not on the cost of our talent, career and dignity. We cannot work like bounded laborers on the same post for year together and promotion to higher post are reserved for external candidates.
One side Director (HR) had clearly mentioned in the meetings held with the United Forum (AIGETOA+AIBSNLEA) and agenda meeting held on 03-09-2015 with this association that DGM recruitment seems not fair and she will enquire whole matter behind DGM recruitment in BSNL from among external candidates and not allowing similar and even more qualified and experience internal candidates. Other side interviews of external candidates are going on in ALTTC Gaziabad silently. The interview is being conducted so silently and confidentially that none of the association leaders and other executives in BSNL are known about the conduction of interview which has been held on 9th and 10th Sep-2015.
This association came to know today morning about this silent interview which is against the assurance given by Director (HR) to enquire the matter in detail and render justice to the internal executives. This was very much shocking for all of us and feeling totally breached. This association is trying the level best to induce the confidence about present management and boost the morale of executives but such breach of trust from the level of Director (HR) is highly unfortunate and demotivating. The external candidates being selected for the DGM is not only much inferior than thousands of internal candidates in all respect but management is also ignoring the facts that a person having talent will not wait for more than 2 years after conduction of exam to join BSNL which is least paid CPSE and future of the company is highly uncertain.
Witnessing such breach and discriminatory act of the BSNL management towards it’s own employees hundreds of executives gathered at BSNL CO today with full of anger to protest but after discussion it is decided to have talk with Director (HR) and CMD first. As CMD had already departed for Kochi, GS AIGETOA and GS AIBSNLEA along with some more representatives met Director (HR) at 16:00 hrs and put the resentment of the executives against DGM recruitment process despite clear assurance to enquire the matter. Heated but logical arguments took place with Director (HR) and Forum clearly warned for industrial unrest if management will move towards such non-sense recruitment in BSNL which abuse the qualification, talent and dignity of it’s own employees. There is no reason to accept one inferior candidates as our boss hence BSNL must immediately scrap this DGM recruitment. It is learned that Pers. Cell of BSNL CO is misleading Director (HR) and CMD about DGM recruitment with the reason best known to him citing court of law has made internal candidates ineligible while the fact is that court has only dismissed the petition acknowledging executive power of Board of CPSE to recruit better talent for smooth functioning of the CPSE and citing the provision of DGM RR which was framed by BSNL itself. BSNL board can well allow the internal candidates; court of law has never stopped doing this. By not allowing the internal candidates despite having all the qualification and experience at higher side than external candidates, BSNL board is totally misusing it’s authority and not only abusing the qualification, talent and dignity of the internal candidates but there is high chance of scam also like VYAPAM which is not at all acceptable. For recruitment of Add. GM, Jt. GM, GM, CGM and even Directors which is open post only executives having BSNL experience are preferred but for DGM which is promotional post only external candidates are allowed, this clearly showed the malafied intention.
After very heated arguments finally Director (HR) seeks some time to study the issue in detail and instructed GM (Pers) to share the complete detail of DGM recruitment. She has called Forum to have detail discussion on this issue on 16/09/2015. Although association had full preparation to give strong reaction against DGM recruitment on tomorrow itself but after getting assurance once again from Director (HR), Forum has decided to wait till next meeting.
All the members of AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA are requested to remain at high preparation and Gherao of BSNL Corporate Office in short notice against this DGM recruitment which is nothing but full of vested interest and scams. Remember external candidates being recruited from outside are in the same age group, inferior in all respect and not at all the need of the company. If even 50 candidates will be recruited from among external candidates, being in same age group they will block the career of all the internal executives up to DGM only and this will become practice for future. Next target of BSNL is MT at E3 and once MT is recruited career of internal executives will be blocked at DE/AGM/CAO. We are ready to devote our full commitment towards the work and growth of the company but not on the cost of our talent, career and dignity. We cannot work like bounded laborers on the same post for year together and promotion to higher post are reserved for external candidates.
09-09-2015
APPEAL TO MEMBERS-PUT YOUR ALL EFFORT TO TURN AROUND BSNL BY 2017
Since last 14 years we had been facing serious discrimination and negative attitude of authorities including board of directors. Various genuine and critical HR issues were not only ignored but deliberately created to deprive the regular executives of BSNL. They were not only ignorant towards genuine HR issues of the executives but also towards the development issues of the company. They have always blamed the base level employees for negative growth of the company instead taking bold and provocative policy decision for survival of the company in tough competitive market. Due to such ignorant and negative attitude of the authorities, we were forced to react strongly by launching big agitation/protest frequently. Industrial peace, harmony and trust was completely missing in BSNL which has degraded the moral of the executives hence severely affected the productivity.
Now attitude and approach of the present board and other authorities dealing with HR issues including CGMs in the Circles seems to be changed positively and provocatively which is clearly visible. We believe that after new composition of board, some bold and much required decisions have been taken on development front and headed towards resolution of long pending HR issues of the employees. Instead of blaming base level employees for loss they dare to accept the policy failure. Such proactive approaches of board and CGMs in field have certainly improved the moral and faith level of the employees which in turn will convert in to the productivity of the company.
Difference of Approach of the present board and previous board towards the resolution of very critical issues like finalization of standard pay scale, superannuation benefits, CPSE cadre hierarchy, MT deferment etc. are not hidden from any executives of BSNL. How the approaches of CGMs in fields are being changed can be realized by the incident in MP Telecom circle. We all remember that just one and half year before some executives of MP Telecom circle after remain unheard for years together, were forced to protest for very genuine issues of random pay cut, short deposit in EPF account, non-transfer of EPF, non-implementation of digital signature etc. but in turn they receive suspension, FIR, Charge Sheets leaving issues unresolved. After joining of new CGM and GM (Admin) all these issues received high attention and now getting resolved one by one through formation of centralize Grievance Cell which is being monitored by CGM Sir itself. Executives of MP Telecom Circle are witnessing very positive response from Circle Management. This association is receiving similar response from some other circles also.
AIGETOA has already listed all the issues affecting mass and being taken up before Director (HR) and CMD. As we know that Director (HR) has already fixed the time schedule for all association and committed to discuss and resolve the issues on by one. Many issues have been created during last 15 years and resolution of all issues will take it’s own time.
This association request all it’s members to please concentrate on work keeping in mind the next pay revision which is due on 01.01.2017. When present management is positively considering and resolving our issues on merit, this is our duty to not let them down. We have to capitalize the revenue taking the advantage of some unique scheme/plan announced by BSNL like free incoming while roaming on mobile, free night calling on landline and enhanced broadband speed by putting our extra effort. At the same time we must ensure minimum down time of BTS by proper rearrangement of available resources, proper speed to broadband customers by upgrading the media, fault rectification on time, delighting behavior towards our valuable customers etc. we must also interact with line staff regularly to update their knowledge about new schemes and technology. Our such small contribution will certainly regain the last glory of BSNL and will be able to achieve all the benefits of third PRC including those we missed in 2nd PRC.
Since last 14 years we had been facing serious discrimination and negative attitude of authorities including board of directors. Various genuine and critical HR issues were not only ignored but deliberately created to deprive the regular executives of BSNL. They were not only ignorant towards genuine HR issues of the executives but also towards the development issues of the company. They have always blamed the base level employees for negative growth of the company instead taking bold and provocative policy decision for survival of the company in tough competitive market. Due to such ignorant and negative attitude of the authorities, we were forced to react strongly by launching big agitation/protest frequently. Industrial peace, harmony and trust was completely missing in BSNL which has degraded the moral of the executives hence severely affected the productivity.
Now attitude and approach of the present board and other authorities dealing with HR issues including CGMs in the Circles seems to be changed positively and provocatively which is clearly visible. We believe that after new composition of board, some bold and much required decisions have been taken on development front and headed towards resolution of long pending HR issues of the employees. Instead of blaming base level employees for loss they dare to accept the policy failure. Such proactive approaches of board and CGMs in field have certainly improved the moral and faith level of the employees which in turn will convert in to the productivity of the company.
Difference of Approach of the present board and previous board towards the resolution of very critical issues like finalization of standard pay scale, superannuation benefits, CPSE cadre hierarchy, MT deferment etc. are not hidden from any executives of BSNL. How the approaches of CGMs in fields are being changed can be realized by the incident in MP Telecom circle. We all remember that just one and half year before some executives of MP Telecom circle after remain unheard for years together, were forced to protest for very genuine issues of random pay cut, short deposit in EPF account, non-transfer of EPF, non-implementation of digital signature etc. but in turn they receive suspension, FIR, Charge Sheets leaving issues unresolved. After joining of new CGM and GM (Admin) all these issues received high attention and now getting resolved one by one through formation of centralize Grievance Cell which is being monitored by CGM Sir itself. Executives of MP Telecom Circle are witnessing very positive response from Circle Management. This association is receiving similar response from some other circles also.
AIGETOA has already listed all the issues affecting mass and being taken up before Director (HR) and CMD. As we know that Director (HR) has already fixed the time schedule for all association and committed to discuss and resolve the issues on by one. Many issues have been created during last 15 years and resolution of all issues will take it’s own time.
This association request all it’s members to please concentrate on work keeping in mind the next pay revision which is due on 01.01.2017. When present management is positively considering and resolving our issues on merit, this is our duty to not let them down. We have to capitalize the revenue taking the advantage of some unique scheme/plan announced by BSNL like free incoming while roaming on mobile, free night calling on landline and enhanced broadband speed by putting our extra effort. At the same time we must ensure minimum down time of BTS by proper rearrangement of available resources, proper speed to broadband customers by upgrading the media, fault rectification on time, delighting behavior towards our valuable customers etc. we must also interact with line staff regularly to update their knowledge about new schemes and technology. Our such small contribution will certainly regain the last glory of BSNL and will be able to achieve all the benefits of third PRC including those we missed in 2nd PRC.
07-09-2015
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE CIRCULATED THE DRAFT RECOMMENDATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CPSE CADRE HIERARCHY
Chairman of the Joint Committee circulated the draft recommendation on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL and seek feedback of the committee members for finalization of recommendation. Click here for draft recommendations
AIGETOA has submitted the feedback for necessary incorporation and modification in draft recommendations. Click here for feedback.
Chairman of the Joint Committee circulated the draft recommendation on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL and seek feedback of the committee members for finalization of recommendation. Click here for draft recommendations
AIGETOA has submitted the feedback for necessary incorporation and modification in draft recommendations. Click here for feedback.
04-09-2015
DETAILS OF MEETING AT CORPORATE OFFICE
SR cell of BSNL CO has issued letter fixing time slot for Associations and Unions to have meeting with Director (HR) in every month. Click here for letter
In adherence to the letter issued by SR cell, AIGETOA had submitted the agenda letter to Director (HR) on 02-09-2015 for discussion in the scheduled time slot for AIGETOA on 03-09-3015. Click here for letter
Meeting was held with Director (HR) on 03-09-2015 at schedule time and discussion on the agenda items as submitted above was held. President Sh Ravishil Verma, AGS Sh Amit Roy, CWC member Delhi Sh Vivek, OS Delhi Sh Badri Mehta from Association side and GM (Pers), GM (Estt), GM (SR), DGM (Pers) were present in the meeting. AIGETOA has submitted the detail of the issues with actual demand and justifications on which discussion is held. Click here for detail of the issues
Outcome of the meeting:
30% superannuation Benefit:
Director (HR) proposed 6% of Basic+DA for contribution towards pension scheme as a part of 30% superannuation benefit in respect of direct recruits and she mention that as per the earlier committee report date of effect will be from the date of presidential order in this regard. She also mentions that it has never been appraised to her about the demand of AIGETOA for date of effect from Oct-2000. We strongly conveyed that it is wrong to say that AIGETOA has not appraised about the date of effect from Oct-2000. In our every letter and agitation notice all the facts and details about quantum and date of effect both are mentioned very clearly. In fact, Association has written at least five letters to madam herself on this issues when she was working as ED (Finance) and now Director (HR).
AIGETOA appreciated the effort and concern of Director (HR) after her joining for resolution of this very genuine and critical issue but at the same time strongly coveys that 6% contribution against 12% due and date of effect from date of presidential order against Oct-2000 is not a fair deal and justice to the direct recruits. Most of the JTO/JAOs have already completed their half of the service and if pension scheme will be implemented from date of presidential order, it will not only be gross injustice to them but also their retired life will be on dark. AIGETOA will further take up this issue with CMD BSNL and request to take decision purely one merit and render justice to the direct recruits on this issue which is nothing but our life after retirement. We understand the difficulty of the BSNL board to make contribution for past arrear which will come around Rs 300 Cr but we are not demanding this amount as on today. BSNL board must agree principally and arrear amount can be contributed in installments say Rs 50 Cr per year or even less or when company earns profit. Rs 300 Cr from the account of the company having turnover in tune of Rs 30000 Cr is not a big amount especially when it saves the retire life of around about 30000 employees. Most importantly BSNL has already deducted this amount from the salary of direct recruits by extending lower pay scale of E1A instead E2 in the name of pension contribution; there is no question of stopping arrear contribution. This association is very much hopeful that our present CMD, Director (HR) and other board of Directors will understand the criticality, merit and necessity of the issue so that issue can be resolved in totality to end the fight for ever.
DGM recruitment from among outside:
Detail discussion on this issue took place and association has clearly conveyed the resentment of the qualified executives of BSNL that they are not at all going to accept any such recruitment which have no merit, framed to satisfy some vested interest on the cost of internal executives and only abuse/hurt our dignity and talent hence demanded to scrap the ongoing process of DGM recruitment from among outside ignoring more qualified and experience internal talent. Association has also demanded to have investigation behind vested interest in making DGM recruitment from among outside. This association is quite sure that some VYAPAM type of scam will come out if it will be investigated with proper agency. Director (HR) was quit convinced with our concern but conveyed that this decision was taken by the earlier board and She is not in the position to declare it wrong without going into the depth of the issue. She wants some more time to study the background of the issue but assured that no injustice will be done on internal candidates. She instructed GM (Pers) to share all the detail behind DGM recruitment and also the court order based on which eligibility of the internal candidates were denied. She wanted to know that whether court has denied or RR made by BSNL itself has denied the eligibility of the internal candidates. if BSNL has not made eligible to internal candidates by putting some specific conditions in RR, what was justification behind such conditions?
One increment to the SDEs promoted through LDCE:
Association has put all the facts and justification on this issue and after having detail discussion Director (HR) seems convinced and instructed GM (Pers) to share complete detail for delay in conducing LDCE-2012 and court order in this regard based on which BSNL has already extended one increment to 124 SDEs qualified through LDCE-2002 in similar case. Director (HR) assured to take decision on merit without any discrimination and injustice. She also instructed this association to have followed up on this issue for final disposal.
SR cell of BSNL CO has issued letter fixing time slot for Associations and Unions to have meeting with Director (HR) in every month. Click here for letter
In adherence to the letter issued by SR cell, AIGETOA had submitted the agenda letter to Director (HR) on 02-09-2015 for discussion in the scheduled time slot for AIGETOA on 03-09-3015. Click here for letter
Meeting was held with Director (HR) on 03-09-2015 at schedule time and discussion on the agenda items as submitted above was held. President Sh Ravishil Verma, AGS Sh Amit Roy, CWC member Delhi Sh Vivek, OS Delhi Sh Badri Mehta from Association side and GM (Pers), GM (Estt), GM (SR), DGM (Pers) were present in the meeting. AIGETOA has submitted the detail of the issues with actual demand and justifications on which discussion is held. Click here for detail of the issues
Outcome of the meeting:
30% superannuation Benefit:
Director (HR) proposed 6% of Basic+DA for contribution towards pension scheme as a part of 30% superannuation benefit in respect of direct recruits and she mention that as per the earlier committee report date of effect will be from the date of presidential order in this regard. She also mentions that it has never been appraised to her about the demand of AIGETOA for date of effect from Oct-2000. We strongly conveyed that it is wrong to say that AIGETOA has not appraised about the date of effect from Oct-2000. In our every letter and agitation notice all the facts and details about quantum and date of effect both are mentioned very clearly. In fact, Association has written at least five letters to madam herself on this issues when she was working as ED (Finance) and now Director (HR).
AIGETOA appreciated the effort and concern of Director (HR) after her joining for resolution of this very genuine and critical issue but at the same time strongly coveys that 6% contribution against 12% due and date of effect from date of presidential order against Oct-2000 is not a fair deal and justice to the direct recruits. Most of the JTO/JAOs have already completed their half of the service and if pension scheme will be implemented from date of presidential order, it will not only be gross injustice to them but also their retired life will be on dark. AIGETOA will further take up this issue with CMD BSNL and request to take decision purely one merit and render justice to the direct recruits on this issue which is nothing but our life after retirement. We understand the difficulty of the BSNL board to make contribution for past arrear which will come around Rs 300 Cr but we are not demanding this amount as on today. BSNL board must agree principally and arrear amount can be contributed in installments say Rs 50 Cr per year or even less or when company earns profit. Rs 300 Cr from the account of the company having turnover in tune of Rs 30000 Cr is not a big amount especially when it saves the retire life of around about 30000 employees. Most importantly BSNL has already deducted this amount from the salary of direct recruits by extending lower pay scale of E1A instead E2 in the name of pension contribution; there is no question of stopping arrear contribution. This association is very much hopeful that our present CMD, Director (HR) and other board of Directors will understand the criticality, merit and necessity of the issue so that issue can be resolved in totality to end the fight for ever.
DGM recruitment from among outside:
Detail discussion on this issue took place and association has clearly conveyed the resentment of the qualified executives of BSNL that they are not at all going to accept any such recruitment which have no merit, framed to satisfy some vested interest on the cost of internal executives and only abuse/hurt our dignity and talent hence demanded to scrap the ongoing process of DGM recruitment from among outside ignoring more qualified and experience internal talent. Association has also demanded to have investigation behind vested interest in making DGM recruitment from among outside. This association is quite sure that some VYAPAM type of scam will come out if it will be investigated with proper agency. Director (HR) was quit convinced with our concern but conveyed that this decision was taken by the earlier board and She is not in the position to declare it wrong without going into the depth of the issue. She wants some more time to study the background of the issue but assured that no injustice will be done on internal candidates. She instructed GM (Pers) to share all the detail behind DGM recruitment and also the court order based on which eligibility of the internal candidates were denied. She wanted to know that whether court has denied or RR made by BSNL itself has denied the eligibility of the internal candidates. if BSNL has not made eligible to internal candidates by putting some specific conditions in RR, what was justification behind such conditions?
One increment to the SDEs promoted through LDCE:
Association has put all the facts and justification on this issue and after having detail discussion Director (HR) seems convinced and instructed GM (Pers) to share complete detail for delay in conducing LDCE-2012 and court order in this regard based on which BSNL has already extended one increment to 124 SDEs qualified through LDCE-2002 in similar case. Director (HR) assured to take decision on merit without any discrimination and injustice. She also instructed this association to have followed up on this issue for final disposal.
28-08-2015
DETAILS OF AIGETOA CHQ 10TH AGM AND 37TH CEC & JOINT OPEN SESSION OF AIGETOA - AIBSNLEA AT KOLKATA ON 24TH AUG & 25TH AUG 2015
Details of AIGETOA CHQ 10th AGM and 37th CEC & Joint Open Session of AIGETOA - AIBSNLEA at Kolkata on 24th Aug & 25th Aug 2015 :
A meeting of Joint session of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was held on 25th August 2015 at 19.00 hours at Phani Bhusan Vidya Vinod Manch at Kolkata. Click here for details
Shri Anupam Shrivastav addressing the gathering of Joint Open Session of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA at Kolkata on 25th Aug 2015. Click here for details & Click here for Glimpses of Open Session
Glimpses of Open Session addressed by CMD BSNL Shri Anupam Shrivastav. Click here
AIGETOA CHQ held its 10th AGM and 37th CEC at Kolkata on 24th August 2015. The details of discussion and resolution passed in AGM/CEC. Click here
Annual Report presented by GS. Click here
Details of AIGETOA CHQ 10th AGM and 37th CEC & Joint Open Session of AIGETOA - AIBSNLEA at Kolkata on 24th Aug & 25th Aug 2015 :
A meeting of Joint session of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was held on 25th August 2015 at 19.00 hours at Phani Bhusan Vidya Vinod Manch at Kolkata. Click here for details
Shri Anupam Shrivastav addressing the gathering of Joint Open Session of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA at Kolkata on 25th Aug 2015. Click here for details & Click here for Glimpses of Open Session
Glimpses of Open Session addressed by CMD BSNL Shri Anupam Shrivastav. Click here
AIGETOA CHQ held its 10th AGM and 37th CEC at Kolkata on 24th August 2015. The details of discussion and resolution passed in AGM/CEC. Click here
Annual Report presented by GS. Click here
20-08-2015
UPDATE ON 30% SUPERANNUATION BENEFIT
Under direction of the then GM (Establishment) Sh R K Goyal contribution towards pension scheme as a part of superannuation benefits was calculated and arrived at 3%. As per his calculation if 3% contribution is made towards the pension scheme of direct recruits they will get more pension then absorbed employees covered under Government Pension scheme under rule 37-A. On strong objection to his manipulated calculation and consistent persuasion of this association BSNL board has returned the proposal to remuneration committee of BSNL board with remark to have a fresh calculation in consultation with this association. This association along with establishment cell of BSNL CO under direction of new GM (establishment) Smt. Madhu Arora has gone through the detail calculation considering all the possibilities in future. It is established through calculation that if all future pay revision will happen with 30% fitment benefits BSNL has to contribute more than 85% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. If all the future pay revision will happen with only DA merger and without any fitment benefits BSNL has to contribute more than 43% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. Similarly if there is no any future pay revision in BSNL and even DA is not merged (this situation will never come in any CPSE because before that CPSE will be closed) BSNL has to contribute 6% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees.
As we are talking in present date where pay revision is implemented with 30% fitment benefits, BSNL has to contribute more than 85% of Basic+ DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. Surprisingly the then GM establishment Sh R K Goyal had presented calculation before all association/unions and even BSNL board that with 3% contribution direct recruits will get more pension than absorbed employees.
Now establishment cell of BSNL CO have moved the file with correct calculation including all the option. This file is routed through EF cell of BSNL CO and will finally reach to remuneration committee of board. Remuneration committee will decide the quantum and date of effect of superannuation benefits based on new calculation which will finally be put up to BSNL board. We believe that decision will be taken on merit and we have every justification for pension contribution not less than 12% of Basic + DA and date of effect 01.10.2000.
Under direction of the then GM (Establishment) Sh R K Goyal contribution towards pension scheme as a part of superannuation benefits was calculated and arrived at 3%. As per his calculation if 3% contribution is made towards the pension scheme of direct recruits they will get more pension then absorbed employees covered under Government Pension scheme under rule 37-A. On strong objection to his manipulated calculation and consistent persuasion of this association BSNL board has returned the proposal to remuneration committee of BSNL board with remark to have a fresh calculation in consultation with this association. This association along with establishment cell of BSNL CO under direction of new GM (establishment) Smt. Madhu Arora has gone through the detail calculation considering all the possibilities in future. It is established through calculation that if all future pay revision will happen with 30% fitment benefits BSNL has to contribute more than 85% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. If all the future pay revision will happen with only DA merger and without any fitment benefits BSNL has to contribute more than 43% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. Similarly if there is no any future pay revision in BSNL and even DA is not merged (this situation will never come in any CPSE because before that CPSE will be closed) BSNL has to contribute 6% of Basic + DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees.
As we are talking in present date where pay revision is implemented with 30% fitment benefits, BSNL has to contribute more than 85% of Basic+ DA towards the pension scheme of direct recruits to match the pension benefits of absorbed employees. Surprisingly the then GM establishment Sh R K Goyal had presented calculation before all association/unions and even BSNL board that with 3% contribution direct recruits will get more pension than absorbed employees.
Now establishment cell of BSNL CO have moved the file with correct calculation including all the option. This file is routed through EF cell of BSNL CO and will finally reach to remuneration committee of board. Remuneration committee will decide the quantum and date of effect of superannuation benefits based on new calculation which will finally be put up to BSNL board. We believe that decision will be taken on merit and we have every justification for pension contribution not less than 12% of Basic + DA and date of effect 01.10.2000.
18-08-2015
UPDATE ON CPSE CADRE HIERARCHY-MYSTERIOUS ACT OF SOME ASSOCIATION
It seems that some association meeting with some committee members are trying to misguide the executives on CPSE cadre hierarchy. Association known for very fast update but late updation on website on such big issue and achievement clearly shows that they are trying to play something else. First of all the joint committee was not of the unanimous opinion of time bound functional promotion up to Sr SDE and equivalent grades. At least AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA have never accepted such proposal and there is no meaning of accepting such useless proposal. Sr. SDE is not a functional post and as per existing policy one JTO/JAO have scope to reach up to DE/AGM level just in 10 years but with such proposal one JTO/JAO can reach to DE/AGM only after 15 years. Only two members known for negative attitude and stopping the genuine benefits and growth of executives have opposed functional promotion up to DGM just because they don’t want to see internal executives as DGM in BSNL. Chairman of the committee clearly said that when one Engineering Graduate and CA/ICWA from outside can become DGM in BSNL just in 12 years of post qualification experience why can’t our internal executives possessing all the qualification and experience in BSNL itself. We agree that after adopting functional promotion up to DGM number of DGM and DE will increase substantially but this cannot be the reason to deny the genuine promotional avenue of internal qualified executives and making recruitment from outside. Moreover most of the executives in the grade of DE and DGM are going to retire in coming years. Number of executives in each grade can be optimized by regulating the recruitment at feeder level every year. Apart from this increased number of DE and DGM can easily be accommodated in big company like BSNL by work allocation and redefining the work profile. BSNL has no need of Joint GM, Add. GM, Sr.GM and PGM but these posts are created just to ensure the promotional avenue of ITS officers and accommodate in BSNL by work allocation. If this association is so much concern of increased number of DE/DGM then they must accept the qualification bar at the level of DE as of original proposal of BSNL so that only qualified executives can reach to DE and above. This will also solve all the problems of executives as well as company. Executives association must not play with the career of executives just for taking favour of some vested interest in BSNL and making survival of their Netagiri.
It seems that some association meeting with some committee members are trying to misguide the executives on CPSE cadre hierarchy. Association known for very fast update but late updation on website on such big issue and achievement clearly shows that they are trying to play something else. First of all the joint committee was not of the unanimous opinion of time bound functional promotion up to Sr SDE and equivalent grades. At least AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA have never accepted such proposal and there is no meaning of accepting such useless proposal. Sr. SDE is not a functional post and as per existing policy one JTO/JAO have scope to reach up to DE/AGM level just in 10 years but with such proposal one JTO/JAO can reach to DE/AGM only after 15 years. Only two members known for negative attitude and stopping the genuine benefits and growth of executives have opposed functional promotion up to DGM just because they don’t want to see internal executives as DGM in BSNL. Chairman of the committee clearly said that when one Engineering Graduate and CA/ICWA from outside can become DGM in BSNL just in 12 years of post qualification experience why can’t our internal executives possessing all the qualification and experience in BSNL itself. We agree that after adopting functional promotion up to DGM number of DGM and DE will increase substantially but this cannot be the reason to deny the genuine promotional avenue of internal qualified executives and making recruitment from outside. Moreover most of the executives in the grade of DE and DGM are going to retire in coming years. Number of executives in each grade can be optimized by regulating the recruitment at feeder level every year. Apart from this increased number of DE and DGM can easily be accommodated in big company like BSNL by work allocation and redefining the work profile. BSNL has no need of Joint GM, Add. GM, Sr.GM and PGM but these posts are created just to ensure the promotional avenue of ITS officers and accommodate in BSNL by work allocation. If this association is so much concern of increased number of DE/DGM then they must accept the qualification bar at the level of DE as of original proposal of BSNL so that only qualified executives can reach to DE and above. This will also solve all the problems of executives as well as company. Executives association must not play with the career of executives just for taking favour of some vested interest in BSNL and making survival of their Netagiri.
15-08-2015
14-08-2015
Congratulations! Result of LICE to the cadre of JTO (T) under 35% & 15% quota in Tamilnadu Circle held on 2.6.2013 declared today. Click here for result.
14-08-2015
MEETING OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CPSE CADRE HIERARCHY IN BSNL
Meeting of joint committee on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL:
Joint committee meeting on CPSE cadre hierarchy was held on 13-08-2015 and conclusive discussion took place. All members of the committee have submitted their opinion. For detail submission of AIGETOA. Click here for details
Two committee members from official side were adamant to accept any proposal in respect of CPSE cadre hierarchy and justifying the present practice. They are not in the position to digest that how one JTO/JAO can become DGM in BSNL which was especially reserved for ITS. They were answerless about the question that one Graduate Engineer/CA/ICWA working in private company of turnover Rs 100 cr can become DGM in BSNL just in 12 years of his experience but one Graduate Engineer/ CA/ICWA recruited in executive’s cadre in BSNL cannot become DGM in his entire career.
After very heated argument finally Chairman of the committee opened that there is no reason of denying designation, role and responsibility of the grade when our executives are already getting the pay scale of this grade. There is no reason of recruiting people from outside at the level of DGM when thousands of BSNL executives already possess the eligibility as of external candidates. Because of not promoting our own people, BSNL management is forced to recruit outsiders. Considering all these facts Chairman of the Committee proposed to implement functional promotion up to DGM in line with time bound financial upgradation with some stringent bench mark of APAR. Detail recommendations will be circulated to take final view of committee members by the chairman of the joint committee.
Meeting of joint committee on implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL:
Joint committee meeting on CPSE cadre hierarchy was held on 13-08-2015 and conclusive discussion took place. All members of the committee have submitted their opinion. For detail submission of AIGETOA. Click here for details
Two committee members from official side were adamant to accept any proposal in respect of CPSE cadre hierarchy and justifying the present practice. They are not in the position to digest that how one JTO/JAO can become DGM in BSNL which was especially reserved for ITS. They were answerless about the question that one Graduate Engineer/CA/ICWA working in private company of turnover Rs 100 cr can become DGM in BSNL just in 12 years of his experience but one Graduate Engineer/ CA/ICWA recruited in executive’s cadre in BSNL cannot become DGM in his entire career.
After very heated argument finally Chairman of the committee opened that there is no reason of denying designation, role and responsibility of the grade when our executives are already getting the pay scale of this grade. There is no reason of recruiting people from outside at the level of DGM when thousands of BSNL executives already possess the eligibility as of external candidates. Because of not promoting our own people, BSNL management is forced to recruit outsiders. Considering all these facts Chairman of the Committee proposed to implement functional promotion up to DGM in line with time bound financial upgradation with some stringent bench mark of APAR. Detail recommendations will be circulated to take final view of committee members by the chairman of the joint committee.
07-08-2015
Opinion Leader meeting was held on 06.08.2015 chaired by Smt. N. Poonguzhali, CGM, Tamilnadu Circle regarding "Increasing the Revenue of BSNL in TN circle". On behalf of AIGETOA, Sri. K. Senthil Kumar (JS - South) has attended the meeting and submitted the suggestions made by AIGETOA. Click here for letter
06-08-2015
DETAIL OF THE MEETING OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CPSE CADRE HIERARCHY IN BSNL
Joint committee meeting held on 05-08-2015 at 11:00 am and lasted for around two hours. From official side Chairman of the committee proposed to scrap the time bound financial upgradation which has no use as for as company interest and performance is considered, he propose to extend time bound functional promotion up to DGM in the entire career of executives by increasing the residency period in each grade from 5 years to 7-8 years which was strongly opposed by all the members from association side. GS AIGETOA submits the views as follow:
Joint committee meeting held on 05-08-2015 at 11:00 am and lasted for around two hours. From official side Chairman of the committee proposed to scrap the time bound financial upgradation which has no use as for as company interest and performance is considered, he propose to extend time bound functional promotion up to DGM in the entire career of executives by increasing the residency period in each grade from 5 years to 7-8 years which was strongly opposed by all the members from association side. GS AIGETOA submits the views as follow:
- BSNL must formulate the career policy of the executives which value the performance and have scope for all feeder cadre executives to reach to apex post of the company by their talent. Policy must not block the career of executives at certain level but it must be open ended for performing and talented executives. There must be single feeder level in executives like other CPSEs. As per the proposal of Chairman Career of all executives of BSNL will be blocked at DGM level and will retire before getting promotion of GM which is not at all acceptable.
- It is responsibility of the company to provide career path and designation to feeder cadre executives at par with similarly placed CPSE of schedule-A category so that their social status remains maintained at par with similarly placed executives in other CPSEs.
- As per the existing policy executives recruited at JTO/JAO level are eligible in three years for SDE/AO and in next 7 years for DE/CAO. It means there is scope for executives to become DE in just 10 years. It is only because of administrative failure or legal hurdle promotions are not executed in time. We are sitting here to discuss to come out from such hurdles and better career opportunity then existing one at par with leading CPSEs of the country hence any new policy must not snatch existing scope from executives for smooth implementation.
- BSNL itself has considered that an engineering graduate/CA/ICWA and equivalent having post qualification experience of 12 years out of which 5 years in a company having turnover of Rs 100 Cr are competent enough to handle the responsibility of DGM in BSNL hence career enhancement policy of BSNL must ensure that executives recruited at feeder cadre i.e. JTO/JAO having qualification of engineering graduate/CA/ICWA etc become eligible for DGM in 12 years i.e. executives must gain 3 years of service on E4 in just 12 years to satisfy the existing DGM RR. When one outsider candidate can become DGM in BSNL just in 12 years why not BSNL executives who possess all the qualification and experience at higher side?
- New Career enhancement policy must also satisfy the Absorption condition of absorbed executives wherein they have been assured to get minimum 5 time bound promotion irrespective of vacancies in the span of 4-6 years.
- New policy must not be made considering the present strength of executives at each level as lot of executives are going to retire in next 2-3 years but policy must be framed considering above submission and strength of executives at each cadre must be regulated over the time to achieve the pyramid structure.
- To satisfy all these conditions BSNL must scrap time bound financial upgradation and implement time bound functional promotion up to SG-JAG level adopting bell curve approach in line with leading CPSEs of the country i.e. minimum eligibility for promotion from one grade to next grade must be three years and maximum five years so that out performing executives have opportunity to get early promotion than non-performer. This will not only maintain the social parity of executives at par with leading CPSEs but also motivate executives towards performance and hence productivity of the company will increase.
04-08-2015
MEETING ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS HELD WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF FORUM COMPRISING OF AIBSNLEA AND AIGETOA UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DIRECTOR (HR)
Meeting on remaining agenda items held with the representatives of forum comprising of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the chairmanship of Director (HR). From management side GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Sr. GM (SR), GM (FP), Add. GM (Pers) and DGM (SR) were present along with Director (HR) and from Forum side, GS AIBSNLEA, AGS (HQ) AIBSNLEA, AGS (Fin) AIBSNLEA, GS AIGETOA, CS AIGETOA Delhi and CWC AIGETOA Delhi were present in the meeting. Records of discussion on various issues are as under:
1. Immediate implementation of digital signature by all circles with respect to EPF cases settlement of BSNL recruited employees, resolution of all EPF Anomalies, and EPF contribution during training period :
Compliance report on implementation of digital signature will called from all the circles to ensure the 100% implementation of digital signature. Necessary order will be issued to make EPF contribution for the training period. Director (HR) will personally make effort for waiver of penalty to EPFO. Other anomalies, if any, will be resolved on case to case basis at appropriate level.
2. Promotions through LDCE in SDE cadre:
(a) LDCE from JTO to SDE (T): Early declaration of result for last LDCE and conduction of LDCE for promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) for the vacancy available till date:
LDCE result is under process and will be ready in next two months but there is stay from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on account of reservation in promotion for which hearing is scheduled to be held on 25th Aug, 2015. Prior to that in a similar case in AO to CAO promotion hearing is scheduled on 5th Aug, 2015 wherein officers from SEA and Pers Cell has prepared appropriate reply and will personally appear in the CAT, hopefully stay will be vacated in this hearing. Pers Cell is actively pursuing to Honorable Shimla High Court for combined exam for the reaming vacancies of LDCE quota of SDE (T). Once result of the present LDCE is declared, next exam will be notified immediately.
(b) LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) on regular basis:
The syllabus of LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) will be circulated/notified within one week and notification of LDCE will be issued in Sep-2015 for conducting LDCE in the month of Dec-15.
3. Provide additional increment to all the executives promoted through 2012 SDE (T) LDCE, to compensate loss of notional increment due to delayed Exam/Result on the part of BSNL:
GM (Pers) informed that in a similar case as per direction from Honorable Court, notional increment is extended to 124 petitioners against LDCE held in 2002 but same can not be generalized. Forum has pleaded that same benefits must be given to similarly affected executives for LDCE-2012 instead of forcing them to go to the various courts. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to discuss the court judgment with her and then decision will be taken.
4. Settlement of pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors and antedating of pay:
Forum pleaded to implement the Honorable Supreme Court judgment allowing stepping up of pay to all affected executives. Forum further pleaded that stepping up of pay as per the Apex court judgment is already implemented under NEPP. Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) for taking early decision in this regard. Regarding antedating of pay GM (Estt) assured to provide the calculation sheet on antedating of pay on the basis of earlier BSNL CO PAT section order issued after second PRC implementation and than modified order in 2011. Accordingly case will be process to the competent authority for final decision.
5. Special recruitment of JTO/JAO for hard tenure Circles / Implementation of Transfer Policy in its true spirit in all disciplines and consideration of Rule-8 cases by circles, spouse cases as per the prevalent guidelines:
Director (HR) acknowledged the hardship of the executives posted in hard tenure/deficits stations/circles and mentioned that BSNL management is seized with problem and considering the special recruitment in such circles. Apart from this, some immediate possible measures will be taken to mitigate the hardship of executives.
6. E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs:
The BSNL Management Committee has cleared the proposal of E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs which is pending for BSNL Board approval. Also settlement of Pay Anomaly cases of Departmental JTOs outsider quota:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to put up the case in the next board meeting to be held in Aug-15 delinking from HR plan approval.
7. Inordinate delay in settlement of disciplinary cases:
We have been requesting BSNL Management for the settlement of long pending disciplinary cases. Many cases are pending more than 7-8 years and no decision is given, causing undue harassment to the executives on promotions and retirement. As per CVC guidelines all the disciplinary cases needs early settlement:
Director (HR) advised to submit the list of long pending disciplinary cases for early decisions.
8. Post based promotions for PA/PS up to PPS and Sr. PPS Cadre. Common Recruitment Rules & Nomenclature and introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying Cadre):
Director (HR) directed Add. GM (Pers), convener of the committee headed by ED (CN) to submit committee report within two months time for decision.
9. Allowing option to departmental JAOs who joined after 07-05-2010:
Issue is already resolved. Forum extends sincere thanks for resolving the issues.
10. Early finalization of New SDE RR-2014 & JTO RRs-2014 (without degradation of Scale & Qualification) and in line with the suggestions submitted by associations:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) and GM (Pers) to put up the issues in next board meeting delinking from HR Plan finalization for resolution.
11. Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit w.e.f. 01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.
12. No MT and DGM Recruitment from outside:
Forum has raised serious objection on MT/DGM recruitment from outside ignoring more qualified, experienced and deserving internal executives. Forum has appraised that BSNL Board has taken decision to recruits about 200 DGM in some specialized field like HR, Marketing, Sales etc. but later on decision is deliberately manipulated and recruitment is made in Operation and Finance wherein thousands of executives having all the requisite qualification and experience are already available in BSNL. Internal executives possessing all the qualification and experience as prescribed for external candidates have been debarred and result is also not declared who appeared in the same exam. This is clear cut act of giving undue benefits to external candidates and making recruitment from some targeted candidates. Forum is likely to approach to CVC for vigilance inquiry if DGM recruitment is not immediately withdrawn. Although GM (Pers) tried to convince Director (HR) in the name of requirement of some outside fresh blood but Director (HR) was fully convince that she is not against any lateral recruitment but there should not be any discrimination with internal candidates, in fact preferential treatment should be given to internal executives over external candidates. Director (HR) assured that she will go through the detail of the issues and ensure that no discrimination is happen with internal executives.
Meeting on remaining agenda items held with the representatives of forum comprising of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the chairmanship of Director (HR). From management side GM (Pers), GM (Estt), Sr. GM (SR), GM (FP), Add. GM (Pers) and DGM (SR) were present along with Director (HR) and from Forum side, GS AIBSNLEA, AGS (HQ) AIBSNLEA, AGS (Fin) AIBSNLEA, GS AIGETOA, CS AIGETOA Delhi and CWC AIGETOA Delhi were present in the meeting. Records of discussion on various issues are as under:
1. Immediate implementation of digital signature by all circles with respect to EPF cases settlement of BSNL recruited employees, resolution of all EPF Anomalies, and EPF contribution during training period :
Compliance report on implementation of digital signature will called from all the circles to ensure the 100% implementation of digital signature. Necessary order will be issued to make EPF contribution for the training period. Director (HR) will personally make effort for waiver of penalty to EPFO. Other anomalies, if any, will be resolved on case to case basis at appropriate level.
2. Promotions through LDCE in SDE cadre:
(a) LDCE from JTO to SDE (T): Early declaration of result for last LDCE and conduction of LDCE for promotion from JTO (T) to SDE (T) for the vacancy available till date:
LDCE result is under process and will be ready in next two months but there is stay from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on account of reservation in promotion for which hearing is scheduled to be held on 25th Aug, 2015. Prior to that in a similar case in AO to CAO promotion hearing is scheduled on 5th Aug, 2015 wherein officers from SEA and Pers Cell has prepared appropriate reply and will personally appear in the CAT, hopefully stay will be vacated in this hearing. Pers Cell is actively pursuing to Honorable Shimla High Court for combined exam for the reaming vacancies of LDCE quota of SDE (T). Once result of the present LDCE is declared, next exam will be notified immediately.
(b) LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) on regular basis:
The syllabus of LDCE from JTO (TF) to SDEs (TF) will be circulated/notified within one week and notification of LDCE will be issued in Sep-2015 for conducting LDCE in the month of Dec-15.
3. Provide additional increment to all the executives promoted through 2012 SDE (T) LDCE, to compensate loss of notional increment due to delayed Exam/Result on the part of BSNL:
GM (Pers) informed that in a similar case as per direction from Honorable Court, notional increment is extended to 124 petitioners against LDCE held in 2002 but same can not be generalized. Forum has pleaded that same benefits must be given to similarly affected executives for LDCE-2012 instead of forcing them to go to the various courts. Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers) to discuss the court judgment with her and then decision will be taken.
4. Settlement of pay anomaly cases wherein senior Executives are drawing less pay than their juniors and antedating of pay:
Forum pleaded to implement the Honorable Supreme Court judgment allowing stepping up of pay to all affected executives. Forum further pleaded that stepping up of pay as per the Apex court judgment is already implemented under NEPP. Director (HR) directed GM (Pers) for taking early decision in this regard. Regarding antedating of pay GM (Estt) assured to provide the calculation sheet on antedating of pay on the basis of earlier BSNL CO PAT section order issued after second PRC implementation and than modified order in 2011. Accordingly case will be process to the competent authority for final decision.
5. Special recruitment of JTO/JAO for hard tenure Circles / Implementation of Transfer Policy in its true spirit in all disciplines and consideration of Rule-8 cases by circles, spouse cases as per the prevalent guidelines:
Director (HR) acknowledged the hardship of the executives posted in hard tenure/deficits stations/circles and mentioned that BSNL management is seized with problem and considering the special recruitment in such circles. Apart from this, some immediate possible measures will be taken to mitigate the hardship of executives.
6. E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs:
The BSNL Management Committee has cleared the proposal of E1+5 Increments benefit to JTO (SRD), JAOs 2013 batch and PAs which is pending for BSNL Board approval. Also settlement of Pay Anomaly cases of Departmental JTOs outsider quota:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to put up the case in the next board meeting to be held in Aug-15 delinking from HR plan approval.
7. Inordinate delay in settlement of disciplinary cases:
We have been requesting BSNL Management for the settlement of long pending disciplinary cases. Many cases are pending more than 7-8 years and no decision is given, causing undue harassment to the executives on promotions and retirement. As per CVC guidelines all the disciplinary cases needs early settlement:
Director (HR) advised to submit the list of long pending disciplinary cases for early decisions.
8. Post based promotions for PA/PS up to PPS and Sr. PPS Cadre. Common Recruitment Rules & Nomenclature and introduction of Promotion Policy for Stenos (Dying Cadre):
Director (HR) directed Add. GM (Pers), convener of the committee headed by ED (CN) to submit committee report within two months time for decision.
9. Allowing option to departmental JAOs who joined after 07-05-2010:
Issue is already resolved. Forum extends sincere thanks for resolving the issues.
10. Early finalization of New SDE RR-2014 & JTO RRs-2014 (without degradation of Scale & Qualification) and in line with the suggestions submitted by associations:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) and GM (Pers) to put up the issues in next board meeting delinking from HR Plan finalization for resolution.
11. Implementation of DPE order for payment of 78.2% IDA fitment benefit w.e.f. 01.01.2007 for BSNL Pensioners:
Director (HR) directed GM (Estt) to write letter to DOT showing concern of BSNL for early settlement of the issue.
12. No MT and DGM Recruitment from outside:
Forum has raised serious objection on MT/DGM recruitment from outside ignoring more qualified, experienced and deserving internal executives. Forum has appraised that BSNL Board has taken decision to recruits about 200 DGM in some specialized field like HR, Marketing, Sales etc. but later on decision is deliberately manipulated and recruitment is made in Operation and Finance wherein thousands of executives having all the requisite qualification and experience are already available in BSNL. Internal executives possessing all the qualification and experience as prescribed for external candidates have been debarred and result is also not declared who appeared in the same exam. This is clear cut act of giving undue benefits to external candidates and making recruitment from some targeted candidates. Forum is likely to approach to CVC for vigilance inquiry if DGM recruitment is not immediately withdrawn. Although GM (Pers) tried to convince Director (HR) in the name of requirement of some outside fresh blood but Director (HR) was fully convince that she is not against any lateral recruitment but there should not be any discrimination with internal candidates, in fact preferential treatment should be given to internal executives over external candidates. Director (HR) assured that she will go through the detail of the issues and ensure that no discrimination is happen with internal executives.
04-08-2015
RECOMMENDATIONS AND MINUTES OF THE 3RD MEETING OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE
Recommendations and minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Joint Committee held on 9th July 2015 at 100.00am in the meeting room on 8th floor to examine the implementation of E2, E3 scales replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A. Joint Committee Recommendation and minutes. Click here for details
Recommendations and minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Joint Committee held on 9th July 2015 at 100.00am in the meeting room on 8th floor to examine the implementation of E2, E3 scales replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A. Joint Committee Recommendation and minutes. Click here for details
29-07-2015
GS WRITES TO DIR (HR) REGARDING CONSIDERING DOE OF SAB
GS writes the letter to Director (HR) requesting to consider the date of effect of superannuation benefits as date of inception of BSNL i.e. Oct-2000. Click here for letter
GS writes the letter to Director (HR) requesting to consider the date of effect of superannuation benefits as date of inception of BSNL i.e. Oct-2000. Click here for letter
28-07-2015
AIGETOA TN CIRCLE mourns the loss of a Great scientist, Former President of India & an inspiring individual. Rest In Peace Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
18-07-2015
18-07-2015
JOINT FORUM MEETING ON 15TH JULY 2015
Meeting of Joint Forum of Executives associations and Non-Executives unions was held on 15th July 2015. Apart from the discussion on various issues pertaining to revival of BSNL, 30% superannuation benefits in respect of BSNL recruited employees and proposed MT recruitment in BSNL was discussed in detail. All the constituent of the forum were unanimous on the 30% superannuation benefits and decided to seriously pursue before BSNL authority to implement the same in totality i.e. BSNL must contribute remaining 12% from the retrospective date since the appointment of the employees. On MT issue, representatives of one executives association although recognized that creation of dual feeder cadre in executives will seriously affect the career prospect and dignity of existing executives but tried to justify the same citing interest of the company. It was beyond the understanding of us how the MT and DGM recruitment from among outside ignoring highly qualified and experienced in-house talent is going to help BSNL. After long discussion finally forum has decided to oppose external recruitment above JTO/JAO. From AIGETOA, Sh Subhendu CS BSNL CO and CWC member Sh Vivek Kumar participated in the forum meeting.
AIGETOA is extremely thankful to all the constitutes of Joint forum for recognizing and pursuing the 30% superannuation benefits and being in synch for opposing external recruitment above JTO/JAO.
Meeting of Joint Forum of Executives associations and Non-Executives unions was held on 15th July 2015. Apart from the discussion on various issues pertaining to revival of BSNL, 30% superannuation benefits in respect of BSNL recruited employees and proposed MT recruitment in BSNL was discussed in detail. All the constituent of the forum were unanimous on the 30% superannuation benefits and decided to seriously pursue before BSNL authority to implement the same in totality i.e. BSNL must contribute remaining 12% from the retrospective date since the appointment of the employees. On MT issue, representatives of one executives association although recognized that creation of dual feeder cadre in executives will seriously affect the career prospect and dignity of existing executives but tried to justify the same citing interest of the company. It was beyond the understanding of us how the MT and DGM recruitment from among outside ignoring highly qualified and experienced in-house talent is going to help BSNL. After long discussion finally forum has decided to oppose external recruitment above JTO/JAO. From AIGETOA, Sh Subhendu CS BSNL CO and CWC member Sh Vivek Kumar participated in the forum meeting.
AIGETOA is extremely thankful to all the constitutes of Joint forum for recognizing and pursuing the 30% superannuation benefits and being in synch for opposing external recruitment above JTO/JAO.
17-07-2015
LETTER DETAILING THE SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS IN RESPECT OF DIRECT RECRUIT OF BSNL IS SUBMITTED BY THE FORUM OF AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA TO DIRECTOR (HR)
Letter detailing the superannuation benefits in respect of direct recruit of BSNL is submitted by the Forum of AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA to Director (HR) in the meeting held on 16-07-2015. Click here
Followed by the meeting under chairmanship of Director (HR) and as instructed by Director (HR) GS AIGETOA along with other representative met GM (Est.) and pointed out the various flaws in the calculation submitted by her Cell. GM (Est.) agreed to consider the views of Forum and make fresh calculation jointly with association representatives.
Now, most of the critical and long pending HR issues in respect of executives are in right track and authority is fully open to decide the matter on merit in time bound manner. Joint Committee has already considered the standard pay scale of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent respectively, CPSE cadre hierarchy and first time bound upgradation in uniform four years are already under discussion in joint committee, and Director (HR) and CMD both have shown their high concern to finalize the Superannuation benefits on merit in next board meeting, MT recruitment is already differed and we are sure that there will not be two feeder cadre in executive level, we are going to take up the DGM recruitment issue in next meeting likely to be scheduled on 28th July-15 with Director (HR) along with remaining issues.
This is high time to concentrate to increase the productivity of the company so that BSNL will be able to implement the next pay revision in 2017. Free night calling and Free All India roaming are two bold decision of BSNL board which has taken BSNL into news and public perception is once again in favor of BSNL. Remember one side this is big opportunity to increase the customer base in both segments to increase the revenue and on other side there is high risk for downfall of revenue if we are failed to grab the opportunity on right time. Members of this association are requested to leave all the HR issues in the hand of your representatives and BSNL management who are now working with positive frame of mind and fully concentrate for revival of BSNL so that we all can be beneficiary of next pay revision.
Letter detailing the superannuation benefits in respect of direct recruit of BSNL is submitted by the Forum of AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA to Director (HR) in the meeting held on 16-07-2015. Click here
Followed by the meeting under chairmanship of Director (HR) and as instructed by Director (HR) GS AIGETOA along with other representative met GM (Est.) and pointed out the various flaws in the calculation submitted by her Cell. GM (Est.) agreed to consider the views of Forum and make fresh calculation jointly with association representatives.
Now, most of the critical and long pending HR issues in respect of executives are in right track and authority is fully open to decide the matter on merit in time bound manner. Joint Committee has already considered the standard pay scale of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE equivalent respectively, CPSE cadre hierarchy and first time bound upgradation in uniform four years are already under discussion in joint committee, and Director (HR) and CMD both have shown their high concern to finalize the Superannuation benefits on merit in next board meeting, MT recruitment is already differed and we are sure that there will not be two feeder cadre in executive level, we are going to take up the DGM recruitment issue in next meeting likely to be scheduled on 28th July-15 with Director (HR) along with remaining issues.
This is high time to concentrate to increase the productivity of the company so that BSNL will be able to implement the next pay revision in 2017. Free night calling and Free All India roaming are two bold decision of BSNL board which has taken BSNL into news and public perception is once again in favor of BSNL. Remember one side this is big opportunity to increase the customer base in both segments to increase the revenue and on other side there is high risk for downfall of revenue if we are failed to grab the opportunity on right time. Members of this association are requested to leave all the HR issues in the hand of your representatives and BSNL management who are now working with positive frame of mind and fully concentrate for revival of BSNL so that we all can be beneficiary of next pay revision.
16-07-2015
DETAILS OF UF MEETING WITH DIRE(HR)
Details of the meeting of United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA with the Director (HR) along with the Sr GM(SR), GM(Estt), GM(Pers), GM(FP), Addl GM(BW), AGM(Elect) in the Board room at 12 hrs to discuss the demands. Click here for details
Details of the meeting of United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA with the Director (HR) along with the Sr GM(SR), GM(Estt), GM(Pers), GM(FP), Addl GM(BW), AGM(Elect) in the Board room at 12 hrs to discuss the demands. Click here for details
11-07-2015
ACHIEVING MILESTONE OF UPGRADED STANDARD PAY SCALE - ONE OF VISION OF AIGETOA
Detail on achieving the Milestone of Upgraded Standard Pay Scales - One of the vision AIGETOA. Click here for details
Detail on achieving the Milestone of Upgraded Standard Pay Scales - One of the vision AIGETOA. Click here for details
09-07-2015
JOINT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS E2 AND E3 IN PLACE OF E1A AND E2A W.E.F. 01.01.2007
Congratulations! In today's meeting, the committee has finally decided to extend E2 and E3 in place of E1A and E2A w.e.f 01.01.2007. Though management side wanted to recommend that Arrears may be given after company comes into profit but due to strong objection from the association side, it was decided that committee will submit its recommendations by incorporating the views of all the members in the report and let the final decision on the arrears payment will be taken by board . Cascading effect was not in the purview of the committee and hence decision on the same was not given . Next meeting is scheduled on 27th July 2015 to discuss the CPSU cadre hierarchy.
Friends, the battle is only half won. We will go all out to ensure that arrears are not dropped at any cost. For the delay on the part of the management, we can not let the executives suffer.
Congratulations! In today's meeting, the committee has finally decided to extend E2 and E3 in place of E1A and E2A w.e.f 01.01.2007. Though management side wanted to recommend that Arrears may be given after company comes into profit but due to strong objection from the association side, it was decided that committee will submit its recommendations by incorporating the views of all the members in the report and let the final decision on the arrears payment will be taken by board . Cascading effect was not in the purview of the committee and hence decision on the same was not given . Next meeting is scheduled on 27th July 2015 to discuss the CPSU cadre hierarchy.
Friends, the battle is only half won. We will go all out to ensure that arrears are not dropped at any cost. For the delay on the part of the management, we can not let the executives suffer.
08-07-2015
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTION PROGRAMS DEFERRED FOR SIX MONTHS.
Three days nationwide hunger fast called by the united forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was observed successfully all over India on first day. Executives from the nook and corner of the country participated actively and shown overwhelming support to make the programs a grand success.
Realizing the gravity and strength of the agitation, four rounds of talks were held with Senior GM (SR), GM (Pers), Director (HR) and CMD BSNL with the representatives of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. Considering our demands and acknowledging the genuineness of the issues raised and the subsequent resentment and unrest amongst the executives, BSNL management informed us that they have deferred the internal and external MT exam for six months. We insisted that since the discussion on CPSU hierarchy is going on in the committee headed by ED (NB), any discussion on the requirement of any fast track mechanism within internal candidates should be held thereafter and MT in any form is not acceptable to us. We also pleaded with management to inform the timeline for resolution and progress on other pending HR issues discussed with Director (HR). Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed Senior GM (SR) to issue a letter in line with the discussions.
Thereafter, CMD BSNL assured that he has been personally monitoring the developments and he is aware of the commitment given by HR wing. He further reaffirmed his commitment for resolution of the NO MT issue raised by the forum and resolution of other HR issues in a time bound manner. He also assured us that an agenda meeting with United Forum shall be held on Monday, the 13th July 2015 for his review of the HR issues. CMD BSNL emphasized on the need for exercising restraint and patience in view of the formalities associated with the matter. He also asked us to concentrate on the viability of the BSNL and making the recently launched schemes popular i.e. free night calling and free roaming and to provide quality services to the customers. We assured our fullest cooperation in his endeavor to turn around BSNL and to achieve its pristine glory.
President, AGS AIGETOA along with Com GS, President AIBSNLEA attended all the meetings with the management and also addressed the meeting during hunger fast at BSNL CO, New Delhi.
In response to the positive gesture shown by the BSNL management particularly CMD BSNL, forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA has decided to defer the ongoing agitation program for six months. Though, some break through has been achieved but final outcome is awaited. We sincerely hope that management will honor its commitment for implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy and resolution of pending HR issues in a time bound manner failing which we all should keep ourselves ready for resuming the deferred agitation program. At this juncture, we request all the members of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA and other executives who supported the program, to resume their duties immediately and to concentrate for the growth of BSNL. We extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all the office bearers, esteemed members and well-wishers for their overwhelming support to the agitation program.
Letter for deferment by United Forum. Click here
Appeal of SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office-Letter-1. Click here
Appeal of SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office-letter-2. Click here
Three days nationwide hunger fast called by the united forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA was observed successfully all over India on first day. Executives from the nook and corner of the country participated actively and shown overwhelming support to make the programs a grand success.
Realizing the gravity and strength of the agitation, four rounds of talks were held with Senior GM (SR), GM (Pers), Director (HR) and CMD BSNL with the representatives of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. Considering our demands and acknowledging the genuineness of the issues raised and the subsequent resentment and unrest amongst the executives, BSNL management informed us that they have deferred the internal and external MT exam for six months. We insisted that since the discussion on CPSU hierarchy is going on in the committee headed by ED (NB), any discussion on the requirement of any fast track mechanism within internal candidates should be held thereafter and MT in any form is not acceptable to us. We also pleaded with management to inform the timeline for resolution and progress on other pending HR issues discussed with Director (HR). Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed Senior GM (SR) to issue a letter in line with the discussions.
Thereafter, CMD BSNL assured that he has been personally monitoring the developments and he is aware of the commitment given by HR wing. He further reaffirmed his commitment for resolution of the NO MT issue raised by the forum and resolution of other HR issues in a time bound manner. He also assured us that an agenda meeting with United Forum shall be held on Monday, the 13th July 2015 for his review of the HR issues. CMD BSNL emphasized on the need for exercising restraint and patience in view of the formalities associated with the matter. He also asked us to concentrate on the viability of the BSNL and making the recently launched schemes popular i.e. free night calling and free roaming and to provide quality services to the customers. We assured our fullest cooperation in his endeavor to turn around BSNL and to achieve its pristine glory.
President, AGS AIGETOA along with Com GS, President AIBSNLEA attended all the meetings with the management and also addressed the meeting during hunger fast at BSNL CO, New Delhi.
In response to the positive gesture shown by the BSNL management particularly CMD BSNL, forum of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA has decided to defer the ongoing agitation program for six months. Though, some break through has been achieved but final outcome is awaited. We sincerely hope that management will honor its commitment for implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy and resolution of pending HR issues in a time bound manner failing which we all should keep ourselves ready for resuming the deferred agitation program. At this juncture, we request all the members of AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA and other executives who supported the program, to resume their duties immediately and to concentrate for the growth of BSNL. We extend our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all the office bearers, esteemed members and well-wishers for their overwhelming support to the agitation program.
Letter for deferment by United Forum. Click here
Appeal of SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office-Letter-1. Click here
Appeal of SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office-letter-2. Click here
27-06-2015
APPREHENSION OF THE OFFICERS ON E2 PAY SCALE AND ARREARS PAYMENT
This association is receiving various apprehensions on date of effect for E2 pay scale and arrear payment based on the record of the committee meeting. Record of the meeting reflects only the individual views of the committee members and not the final outcome. No association has given their consent to forgo the arrear payment. This association well understand that post 2007 are already deprived of the pay revision benefits and getting less salary than their just earlier batch. There is no question in compromising the arrear payment w.e.f 01-01-2007. This association is fully committed to fight for pay, promotion and pension issue of direct recruits but early and favorable result depends on effort and participation of all sufferers together. We all must understand that every association requires financial and physical strength to fight against any injustice and getting favorable result. So please pay your subscription if not paid so for and fill the online form as displayed on website to strengthen this association. Please don’t be selective on the issues and keep yourself ready to participate each and every call of the association.
This association is receiving various apprehensions on date of effect for E2 pay scale and arrear payment based on the record of the committee meeting. Record of the meeting reflects only the individual views of the committee members and not the final outcome. No association has given their consent to forgo the arrear payment. This association well understand that post 2007 are already deprived of the pay revision benefits and getting less salary than their just earlier batch. There is no question in compromising the arrear payment w.e.f 01-01-2007. This association is fully committed to fight for pay, promotion and pension issue of direct recruits but early and favorable result depends on effort and participation of all sufferers together. We all must understand that every association requires financial and physical strength to fight against any injustice and getting favorable result. So please pay your subscription if not paid so for and fill the online form as displayed on website to strengthen this association. Please don’t be selective on the issues and keep yourself ready to participate each and every call of the association.
26-06-2015
CONGRATULATION ONE AND ALL - NEW CONSTITUTION OF AIGETOA IS APPROVED
As per new society act-2012 of Haryana every existing association has to get new registration number and modify their constitution as per model constitution circulated by Haryana Government. AIGETOA applied well in time for the same completing all the formalities, however some so called well wishers of direct recruits in connivance with some part of management tried their level best to derail the process by making multiple false complains to various authorities. Despite of all the hurdles created by such vested interests, new registration number has been allotted and new constitution is approved with untiring effort of our AGS Sh Sailesh Yadav and Ex-CS Punjab Sh Ajay Kaswan under guidance and support of President Sh Ravishil Verma and GS Sh R P Shahu. This association is very much thankful for their effort. Now, we have to organize our various activities as per new constitution.
After approval of new constitution existing members (who have paid full subscription up to March-15) can renew their membership for financial year 2015-16 by paying Rs 1200/- as a subscription fee and other direct recruits who are not the existing member of this association can become members of this association by paying Rs 1700/- (Rs 500/- registration + Rs 1200/- Annual subscription). Existing members/new members should pay the subscription (if not paid so far) before 30th June-2015 through Cheque/DD/net banking to avoid the penal interest. After paying the above amount please fill the following online form with all the details.Please click here for online registration form
This association is very shortly going to explore the legal possibilities for some of the issues like arrear payment on 78.2% IDA merger, notional increment in LDCE for SDE (T) etc. All such cases will be filed in the name of individual members so that the benefits can be extended to the paid members of this association. This is the only association which is fighting seriously for many other cadre issues like pay scale, superannuation benefits, Career enhancement at par with other CPSEs etc which is mostly affecting direct recruits. Cumulative efforts is always better than individual efforts therefore All the Direct recruits are requested to be the part of this association by paying subscription as mentioned above so that we can put cumulative efforts.
As per new society act-2012 of Haryana every existing association has to get new registration number and modify their constitution as per model constitution circulated by Haryana Government. AIGETOA applied well in time for the same completing all the formalities, however some so called well wishers of direct recruits in connivance with some part of management tried their level best to derail the process by making multiple false complains to various authorities. Despite of all the hurdles created by such vested interests, new registration number has been allotted and new constitution is approved with untiring effort of our AGS Sh Sailesh Yadav and Ex-CS Punjab Sh Ajay Kaswan under guidance and support of President Sh Ravishil Verma and GS Sh R P Shahu. This association is very much thankful for their effort. Now, we have to organize our various activities as per new constitution.
After approval of new constitution existing members (who have paid full subscription up to March-15) can renew their membership for financial year 2015-16 by paying Rs 1200/- as a subscription fee and other direct recruits who are not the existing member of this association can become members of this association by paying Rs 1700/- (Rs 500/- registration + Rs 1200/- Annual subscription). Existing members/new members should pay the subscription (if not paid so far) before 30th June-2015 through Cheque/DD/net banking to avoid the penal interest. After paying the above amount please fill the following online form with all the details.Please click here for online registration form
This association is very shortly going to explore the legal possibilities for some of the issues like arrear payment on 78.2% IDA merger, notional increment in LDCE for SDE (T) etc. All such cases will be filed in the name of individual members so that the benefits can be extended to the paid members of this association. This is the only association which is fighting seriously for many other cadre issues like pay scale, superannuation benefits, Career enhancement at par with other CPSEs etc which is mostly affecting direct recruits. Cumulative efforts is always better than individual efforts therefore All the Direct recruits are requested to be the part of this association by paying subscription as mentioned above so that we can put cumulative efforts.
25-06-2015
SURPRISING STAND OF SOME EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION ON MT RECRUITMENT
Some associations are advocating for conduction of internal MT as early as possible citing their members are crossing the age of 50 and they claims that they are opposing External MT. following facts need to be analyzed:
Some associations are advocating for conduction of internal MT as early as possible citing their members are crossing the age of 50 and they claims that they are opposing External MT. following facts need to be analyzed:
- As per CPSEs norms and company memorandum executives are part of management. BSNL has already made direct recruitment of JTO/JAO in executive cadre i.e. in management cadre. BSNL is going to make another recruitment of fresh candidate in the name of MT which is at the higher position of JTO/JAO and even SDE/AO. These associations must answer whether JTO/JAO & SDE/AO are executives (part of management) or not? If they are executives then how one management trainee can be recruited above than management having executives experience up to 20-25 years?.
- These associations are showing their concern with the executives reaching the age of 50 and demanding early conduction of internal MT. when young engineering graduate having MTech/MBA degree are totally against these proposed MT due to obvious reason and not ready to go once again through this academic test how the executives reaching 50 and having no engineering degree will study and qualify the MT exam? It is laso learnt that top leadership of these associations are at the verge of 50 years whether they are self centric and assured of getting qualify in MT exam?.
- If we assume some internal executives at the age of 50 have qualified this MT test then up to what level they will be promoted before their retirement? Certainly not above DGM. But, if proposed MT is not recruited then it is sure that all executives will be promoted up to DGM and some up to GM/CGM/ED and even Director like in other CPSEs of country.
- Present MT RR is having provision of both i.e. internal as well as external recruitment. How only internal recruitment is possible without scrapping the complete MT RR?.
- These associations are claiming that they are opposing external MT but in what manner they are opposing external MT if they are not in favor of scrapping MT RR? What steps they have taken to oppose external MT?
- Few days before they have claimed that due to their effort CMD has constituted the committee to resolve the HR issues including CPSE cadre hierarchy before 15th Aug-2015. Now the same association is writing that till CPSE cadre hierarchy is finalized management must go with internal MT recruitment without scrapping the MT RR. Whether they want to say that MT recruitment will happen before 15th Aug-2015 or they want to say they have lied before the members about resolution of CPSE cadre hierarchy before 15th Aug-2015 or internally they are opposing the implementation of CPSE cadre hierarchy in BSNL which has provision of single level recruitment and then time bound promotion up to certain level and then post based?
- Last but not least, which CPSE of the country makes two level of fresh recruitment in executive cadre? How one fresh candidates having M.Tech/MBA/CA/ICWA degree is better than the executives having similar degree and vast experience in BSNL itself? how this proposed MT is going to help BSNL revival by crushing the career aspiration of JTO/JAO & SDE/AO who are the backbone of the company?
24-06-2015
UNITED FORUM OF EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATIONS (AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA) SERVED NOTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations (AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA) serves a notice for resuming the deferred organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainee and non-settlement of long pending HR issues in BSNL. Click here for the Notice
The Protest actions and the Schedule of the agitations is as follows :
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations (AIGETOA & AIBSNLEA) serves a notice for resuming the deferred organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainee and non-settlement of long pending HR issues in BSNL. Click here for the Notice
The Protest actions and the Schedule of the agitations is as follows :
- Lunch Hour Demonstration on 1st July, 2015 at all SSA/Circle/Corporate Office level.
- Hunger Fast for three days from 10.00 Hrs. to 18.00 Hrs. on 7th, 8th and 9th July, 2015 at all SSA/Circle/Corporate Office level.
- “Work According to Rule” program with effect from 00.00 Hrs. of 7th July, 2015 till withdrawal of the MT Recruitment and settlement of the pending HR issues.
- “दिल्ली चलो” [Delhi Chalo] and “Indefinite Dharna” at BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi with effect from 22nd July, 2015 till withdrawal of the MT Recruitment and settlement of the pending HR issues.
13-06-2015
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 15.05.2015
Minutes of the Committee on introduction of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and two other issues, first meeting held on 15th May 2015. Click here for Minutes
Minutes of the Committee on introduction of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy and two other issues, first meeting held on 15th May 2015. Click here for Minutes
06-06-2015
PARTICIPATE IN MASS IN DHARNA ON 9TH AND 10TH JUNE
BSNL has not only thousands of young and experiences professionally qualified executives but there is most suitable way to maintain the management succession plan. BSNL has already recruited professionally qualified executives at E1A=E2 level and as per other CPSEs and recommendation of Deloitte consultant every executives must be promoted up to DE/AGM level with time span of 4-5 years and then BSNL may device some fast track promotion from DE to DGM through competitive or any other mode against 50% vacancies. This is not only in synch with leading CPSEs of the country but also fulfill genuine career aspiration of direct as well as absorbed executives which is highly required to induce motivation. By adopting this policy there is no any harm to BSNL but if management bulldoze the highly unjustified management trainee above these executives this is not only unique in the country but counterproductive to the company due to high unrest and demotivation among executives .
Let us gear up and give strong and befitting reply to vested interest in BSNL planning to ruin the career of existing executives with no reason. Participate in mass in the proposed dharna on 9th and 10th June. To make this protest program grand success call each and every executive irrespective of their affiliation and ensure 50% executives must participate in first day and remaining 50% on second day by applying leave. During lunch and closing hour 100% presence must be ensured on both days. Branch representatives must take the meeting with AIBSNLEA and decide the participation accordingly. Many representatives have requested to call 100% members on both days but same must not be done because this two days Dharna is only trailer to attract the attention of top management and to generate momentum for next and intensified agitation program. This is not only matter of our career only but also the matter of qualification, dignity and respect. Come what may we will not allow such abuse to our career, qualification, dignity and respect. We will surly hit back with strong possible ways.
BSNL has not only thousands of young and experiences professionally qualified executives but there is most suitable way to maintain the management succession plan. BSNL has already recruited professionally qualified executives at E1A=E2 level and as per other CPSEs and recommendation of Deloitte consultant every executives must be promoted up to DE/AGM level with time span of 4-5 years and then BSNL may device some fast track promotion from DE to DGM through competitive or any other mode against 50% vacancies. This is not only in synch with leading CPSEs of the country but also fulfill genuine career aspiration of direct as well as absorbed executives which is highly required to induce motivation. By adopting this policy there is no any harm to BSNL but if management bulldoze the highly unjustified management trainee above these executives this is not only unique in the country but counterproductive to the company due to high unrest and demotivation among executives .
Let us gear up and give strong and befitting reply to vested interest in BSNL planning to ruin the career of existing executives with no reason. Participate in mass in the proposed dharna on 9th and 10th June. To make this protest program grand success call each and every executive irrespective of their affiliation and ensure 50% executives must participate in first day and remaining 50% on second day by applying leave. During lunch and closing hour 100% presence must be ensured on both days. Branch representatives must take the meeting with AIBSNLEA and decide the participation accordingly. Many representatives have requested to call 100% members on both days but same must not be done because this two days Dharna is only trailer to attract the attention of top management and to generate momentum for next and intensified agitation program. This is not only matter of our career only but also the matter of qualification, dignity and respect. Come what may we will not allow such abuse to our career, qualification, dignity and respect. We will surly hit back with strong possible ways.
05-06-2015
TALK WITH DIRECTOR (HR) FAILED-CONTINUE WITH AGITATION
As directed by CMD BSNL meeting was arranged between forum of executives associations (AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA) and HR team under chairmanship of Director (HR). AGS AIGETOA Sh Amit Rai, CWC member Delhi Sh. Subhendu along with GS AIBSNLEA from association side and Director (HR), Sr. GM (SR) GM (Pers & Rectt), GM (Establishment), GM (FP), DGM (Pers) and DGM (SR) from HR side were present in the meeting. Meeting was lasted for more than one and half hour but HR management was reluctant to withdraw the proposed MT recruitment citing the need of the company. HR managers are totally failed to appreciate the internal talent. They are failed to answer why BSNL is first CPSE to make dual direct recruitment of fresh candidates. They are failed to answer how other CPSEs are running with single level direct recruitment but BSNL not, in fact many CPSEs are making recruitment at E1 level yet they promote them up to director level. They are failed to answer that even all leading CPSEs were making recruitment at E2 level prior to 2nd PRC and now they have upgraded them to E3 pay scale after 2nd PRC but why BSNL is moving for fresh recruitment at E3 level instead of upgrading the executives already recruited at E1A=E2 level. They are failed to answer on what ground BSNL management is saying that professionally qualified existing executives are not able to handle the responsibility of middle and senior level management. They are failed to answer that why BSNL is not assigning functional responsibility to existing executives despite of paying higher pay scale. They are failed to answer how one person having MTech/MBA degree is better than existing executives having professional qualification of BE/BTech/MTech/MBA along with vast executive’s experience. All the basic executives work related to Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance is carried out by JTO/JAO level, they are failed to answer that how one person without having experience at basic executive’s level can manage the work of telecom operation and finance. They are failed to answer about the career of existing qualified executives who are mostly going to retire with the single promotion if proposed MT happen. They are failed to answer how BSNL will survive with huge unrest among executives who are executing all the work of telecom operation and finance. There are many such questions which HR manager of BSNL are failed to answer hence could not justified the MT recruitment above JTO/JAO. .
Every executives of BSNL are feared and worried about proposed MT recruitment. No one can justify that external candidates having M.Tech/MBA degree will better than the existing executives having similar qualification and vast experience within BSNL. Proposed MT recruitment is neither in the interest of the company nor in the interest of existing executives. If this proposed MT recruitment happens more than 90% Direct recruits JTO/JAO having professional qualification will get retired only with one promotion to SDE. Many of us are running here and there. Some are praying to god, some are finding links to politicians; some are walking around advocate and court of law. Friends, Management has every power to make recruitment at any level but this power must be used judicially for the welfare of the company as well as for motivating employees. If, BSNL management has decided to use his power for running the career of existing executives then no god, no politician and no court of law can stop this because god will listen to only those who fight for their own, politician will listen to only those who have the vote bank and court of law will intervene only when there is constitutional validation. MT recruitment is totally unjustified and illogical but not illegal and having no constitutional volition especially for external recruitment. Being stake holder, Existing executives have every right to protest against such unjustified and illogical recruitment so it is only you who can stop this.
Stop running here and there be firm and be committed enough to fight against this gross injustice which will surly ruin our career. Come out on stream which is only solution. Participate in mass in the proposed Dharna on 9th and 10th June-2015. This association will shortly decide to intensify the struggle against MT and ready to go up to any extent but at no cost MT will be allowed above already recruited JTO/JAO.
As directed by CMD BSNL meeting was arranged between forum of executives associations (AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA) and HR team under chairmanship of Director (HR). AGS AIGETOA Sh Amit Rai, CWC member Delhi Sh. Subhendu along with GS AIBSNLEA from association side and Director (HR), Sr. GM (SR) GM (Pers & Rectt), GM (Establishment), GM (FP), DGM (Pers) and DGM (SR) from HR side were present in the meeting. Meeting was lasted for more than one and half hour but HR management was reluctant to withdraw the proposed MT recruitment citing the need of the company. HR managers are totally failed to appreciate the internal talent. They are failed to answer why BSNL is first CPSE to make dual direct recruitment of fresh candidates. They are failed to answer how other CPSEs are running with single level direct recruitment but BSNL not, in fact many CPSEs are making recruitment at E1 level yet they promote them up to director level. They are failed to answer that even all leading CPSEs were making recruitment at E2 level prior to 2nd PRC and now they have upgraded them to E3 pay scale after 2nd PRC but why BSNL is moving for fresh recruitment at E3 level instead of upgrading the executives already recruited at E1A=E2 level. They are failed to answer on what ground BSNL management is saying that professionally qualified existing executives are not able to handle the responsibility of middle and senior level management. They are failed to answer that why BSNL is not assigning functional responsibility to existing executives despite of paying higher pay scale. They are failed to answer how one person having MTech/MBA degree is better than existing executives having professional qualification of BE/BTech/MTech/MBA along with vast executive’s experience. All the basic executives work related to Telecom Operation and Telecom Finance is carried out by JTO/JAO level, they are failed to answer that how one person without having experience at basic executive’s level can manage the work of telecom operation and finance. They are failed to answer about the career of existing qualified executives who are mostly going to retire with the single promotion if proposed MT happen. They are failed to answer how BSNL will survive with huge unrest among executives who are executing all the work of telecom operation and finance. There are many such questions which HR manager of BSNL are failed to answer hence could not justified the MT recruitment above JTO/JAO. .
Every executives of BSNL are feared and worried about proposed MT recruitment. No one can justify that external candidates having M.Tech/MBA degree will better than the existing executives having similar qualification and vast experience within BSNL. Proposed MT recruitment is neither in the interest of the company nor in the interest of existing executives. If this proposed MT recruitment happens more than 90% Direct recruits JTO/JAO having professional qualification will get retired only with one promotion to SDE. Many of us are running here and there. Some are praying to god, some are finding links to politicians; some are walking around advocate and court of law. Friends, Management has every power to make recruitment at any level but this power must be used judicially for the welfare of the company as well as for motivating employees. If, BSNL management has decided to use his power for running the career of existing executives then no god, no politician and no court of law can stop this because god will listen to only those who fight for their own, politician will listen to only those who have the vote bank and court of law will intervene only when there is constitutional validation. MT recruitment is totally unjustified and illogical but not illegal and having no constitutional volition especially for external recruitment. Being stake holder, Existing executives have every right to protest against such unjustified and illogical recruitment so it is only you who can stop this.
Stop running here and there be firm and be committed enough to fight against this gross injustice which will surly ruin our career. Come out on stream which is only solution. Participate in mass in the proposed Dharna on 9th and 10th June-2015. This association will shortly decide to intensify the struggle against MT and ready to go up to any extent but at no cost MT will be allowed above already recruited JTO/JAO.
16-05-2015
FORMAT FOR MASS SIGNATURE, DEMAND CARD & BADGES
Organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainees and Non-settlement of long pending HR issues :
Signature Campaign and bearing black badge : 18th May 2015 to 25th May 2015
All representatives of this association are requested to please approach each and every executives of BSNL and mobilize them for this historic protest against MT recruitment and resolution of other various pending HR issues. Please start signature campaigning from 18th May-2015 and wear the demand card with black badges as uploaded above.
Organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainees and Non-settlement of long pending HR issues :
Signature Campaign and bearing black badge : 18th May 2015 to 25th May 2015
- Format for Mass Signature campaigning. Click here
- Demand Card along with black badges. Click here
All representatives of this association are requested to please approach each and every executives of BSNL and mobilize them for this historic protest against MT recruitment and resolution of other various pending HR issues. Please start signature campaigning from 18th May-2015 and wear the demand card with black badges as uploaded above.
16-05-2015
DETAIL OF JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15-05-2015
The Joint committee meeting of GS AIGETOA, GS AIBSNLEA, GS SNEA from executives association side and Major Mohd Ashraf Khan ED(NB), Smt Madhu Arora GM (Eastt.), Smt Smita Chaudhary GM (EF) from management side held on 15th May-2015 at 15:00 hrs. All committee members were present except GM (EF). Meeting was presided over by the chairman of the committee Major Ashraf Khan. Chairman clearly said that this committee has to complete it’s assigned task within due date i.e. before 15th August-2015 and regular meeting will be held fortnightly. All the GS of the association have explained about the issues and frustration of the executives due to long pendency of the issues. Initially all the issues were briefed but chairman of the committee desired to take up one by one and after resolution of one issue we may take another. All associations unanimously agreed and chosen pay scale issue first. All associations have given justification in support of upgrdation of pay scale from E1A to E2 and E2A to E3 to comply with the DPE order of putting standard pay scale in place from 01.01.2007 as no service rules permit for degradation of pay scale at any circumstances. Members from management side showed their concern for upgrading the pay scale for E1A and E2A but that upgradation of pay scale have some financial and cascading effect on another pay scale which need to be studied in detail. Next meeting is fixed on 28th May-2015 with actual data of financial implication and cascading effect on another pay scale. It is agreed that EF section will work out the financial implication with and without cascading effect before next meeting. Meeting was very much cordial and disciplined. We are very much hopeful that this committee will certainly come out with result in the best interest of executives.
The Joint committee meeting of GS AIGETOA, GS AIBSNLEA, GS SNEA from executives association side and Major Mohd Ashraf Khan ED(NB), Smt Madhu Arora GM (Eastt.), Smt Smita Chaudhary GM (EF) from management side held on 15th May-2015 at 15:00 hrs. All committee members were present except GM (EF). Meeting was presided over by the chairman of the committee Major Ashraf Khan. Chairman clearly said that this committee has to complete it’s assigned task within due date i.e. before 15th August-2015 and regular meeting will be held fortnightly. All the GS of the association have explained about the issues and frustration of the executives due to long pendency of the issues. Initially all the issues were briefed but chairman of the committee desired to take up one by one and after resolution of one issue we may take another. All associations unanimously agreed and chosen pay scale issue first. All associations have given justification in support of upgrdation of pay scale from E1A to E2 and E2A to E3 to comply with the DPE order of putting standard pay scale in place from 01.01.2007 as no service rules permit for degradation of pay scale at any circumstances. Members from management side showed their concern for upgrading the pay scale for E1A and E2A but that upgradation of pay scale have some financial and cascading effect on another pay scale which need to be studied in detail. Next meeting is fixed on 28th May-2015 with actual data of financial implication and cascading effect on another pay scale. It is agreed that EF section will work out the financial implication with and without cascading effect before next meeting. Meeting was very much cordial and disciplined. We are very much hopeful that this committee will certainly come out with result in the best interest of executives.
AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA UNDER THE BANNER OF UF OF BSNL EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION SERVED A NOTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS
AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the banner of United Forum of BSNL Executives' Association served a notice for organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainees and non-settlement of long pending HR issues. Click here for Notice & Click here for copy of the UF letter dated 03.09.2014
DEMANDS :
Proposed recruitment is nothing but just the vested interest of dirty minds whihc BSNL management is trying to justify as a replacement of ITS recruitment being done in DOT era. They have perhaps forgotten that BSNL is CPSE and JTO/JAO recruited after formation of BSNL is professionally qualified executives not the group-C employees. If the proposed MT will termed as replacement of ITS then career of professionally qualified executives (JTO/JAO) recruited through toughest all India competition in executive’s cadre will be like erstwhile JE (non-executive) where most of us will retire with the tag of Adhoc or POTA DE. So for professionally qualified executives have worked under less qualified executives in the name of age and experience but now not at all ready to accept the reverse formula after gaining age and experience and not ready to work under similarly qualified executives having zero experience and younger in age. Friends proposed MT recruitment is nothing but downgrading the status of already recruited JTO/JAO.
All the CHQ Office Bearers/Circle Secretaries/Branch Secretaries/activists are requested to mobilize and make this organizational action programme a grand success against the arbitrary and indifferent attitude of BSNL Management. Approach all the executives irrespective of their affiliation, explain vested interest of management in making recruitment of MT, its impact on our career and status, its impact on our moral and productivity of the company, its impact of industrial peace and discipline etc and make them the part of this historic agitation.
AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the banner of United Forum of BSNL Executives' Association served a notice for organizational actions to protest against the arbitrary recruitment of Management Trainees and non-settlement of long pending HR issues. Click here for Notice & Click here for copy of the UF letter dated 03.09.2014
DEMANDS :
- Immediate withdrawal of the MT recruitment notification dated 1st May 2015, scrapping the MT RR altogether and implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy in BSNL. No lateral entry of fresher’s at any level above JTO/JAO/Equivalent.
- Resolution of various other pending HR issues like finalization of standard pay scales (E2 for JTO/Equivalent and E3 for SDE /Equivalent), Holding of CPCs to fill up vacant JAG/STS/Group B etc. The issues have already been submitted by this forum as enumerated in Annexure-II of this letter.
- 18-05-2015 to 25-05-2015 – Signature Campaign and bearing black badges.
- 25-05-2015 - Lunch hour demonstration at SSA/Circle/BSNL CO Level.
- 09.06.2015 and 10.06.2015 - Two days Dharna at SSA/Circle/BSNL CO Level.
Proposed recruitment is nothing but just the vested interest of dirty minds whihc BSNL management is trying to justify as a replacement of ITS recruitment being done in DOT era. They have perhaps forgotten that BSNL is CPSE and JTO/JAO recruited after formation of BSNL is professionally qualified executives not the group-C employees. If the proposed MT will termed as replacement of ITS then career of professionally qualified executives (JTO/JAO) recruited through toughest all India competition in executive’s cadre will be like erstwhile JE (non-executive) where most of us will retire with the tag of Adhoc or POTA DE. So for professionally qualified executives have worked under less qualified executives in the name of age and experience but now not at all ready to accept the reverse formula after gaining age and experience and not ready to work under similarly qualified executives having zero experience and younger in age. Friends proposed MT recruitment is nothing but downgrading the status of already recruited JTO/JAO.
All the CHQ Office Bearers/Circle Secretaries/Branch Secretaries/activists are requested to mobilize and make this organizational action programme a grand success against the arbitrary and indifferent attitude of BSNL Management. Approach all the executives irrespective of their affiliation, explain vested interest of management in making recruitment of MT, its impact on our career and status, its impact on our moral and productivity of the company, its impact of industrial peace and discipline etc and make them the part of this historic agitation.
24-04-2015
SPECIAL COVERAGE OF BSNL IN NEWS ON EPF MATTER
EPFO has issued special directive to it’s field officers regarding non-implementation of social security measure by BSNL. It is also asked to field offices to prepare a detailed report of PF dues, interest on that and damages under the provisions of the Act and submit it to the EPFO Head office so that the matter can be taken up with the BSNL Chairman and Managing Director:
Employees social security are already on stake now BSNL is likely to pay the cost of hiring officers on deputation for managing the affair of BSNL .Click here for News
This is really arrogance of the officers who are not affected by this social security measure as they are well protected through government pension. This is to feel shame for government companies like BSNL which one side claims to serve the public of India by providing affordable telecom services without bothering about the profit and loss and in other side fails to implement mandatory social security of it’s own employees. This is not only loss to the employees but also to the company in terms of interest and penalty to be enforced by EPFO. Responsible officers who are enjoying handsome salary and perks allowances with LTC just to manage the affair of the company but this company has to pay for their working in BSNL. There are several examples that responsible officers have taken actions including Charge Sheets, FIR, suspension etc. against the sufferers who dare to raise the voice against anomalies in maintaining the EPF account but BSNL is totally handicapped in taking strict action against such officers who are deliberately failed to execute their responsibility. This association will force the BSNL management to fix the responsibility for EPF anomaly and penalty to be paid to EPFO. If the need arise we will also approach to court of law for fixing the responsibility.
EPFO has issued special directive to it’s field officers regarding non-implementation of social security measure by BSNL. It is also asked to field offices to prepare a detailed report of PF dues, interest on that and damages under the provisions of the Act and submit it to the EPFO Head office so that the matter can be taken up with the BSNL Chairman and Managing Director:
Employees social security are already on stake now BSNL is likely to pay the cost of hiring officers on deputation for managing the affair of BSNL .Click here for News
This is really arrogance of the officers who are not affected by this social security measure as they are well protected through government pension. This is to feel shame for government companies like BSNL which one side claims to serve the public of India by providing affordable telecom services without bothering about the profit and loss and in other side fails to implement mandatory social security of it’s own employees. This is not only loss to the employees but also to the company in terms of interest and penalty to be enforced by EPFO. Responsible officers who are enjoying handsome salary and perks allowances with LTC just to manage the affair of the company but this company has to pay for their working in BSNL. There are several examples that responsible officers have taken actions including Charge Sheets, FIR, suspension etc. against the sufferers who dare to raise the voice against anomalies in maintaining the EPF account but BSNL is totally handicapped in taking strict action against such officers who are deliberately failed to execute their responsibility. This association will force the BSNL management to fix the responsibility for EPF anomaly and penalty to be paid to EPFO. If the need arise we will also approach to court of law for fixing the responsibility.
24-04-2015
BSNL EVER BEST OFFER ON BASIC TELEPHONY-GRAB THIS OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THE MARKET SHARE
BSNL is market leader with more than 62% share in landline but we are losing this share day by day with huge disconnection every month. Now BSNL has offered from 1st May-2015 free calling from landline to any network and anywhere in India between 9:00 P.M. to 7:00 am along with increased free calls during normal time. This offer will certainly attract customers towards landline services. All the national/local live as well as print media has given wide coverage to this new offer of BSNL. All members of this association are requested to be prepared to grab this opportunity to increase the market share of BSNL in landline telephony.
We also know that simply good offer alone can only attract the customer’s demand but will not give expected result in increasing the telephone connection unless mandatory resources like cable pair, drop wire, new telephone instruments etc are available in sufficient quantity so that we are able to provide connections on demand. We are also known about the concern of authorities in field towards the productivity of company as their current benefits are completely independent of profitability of BSNL and their future and social security is not at all dependent on survival of BSNL and hence they only believe in increasing the revenue in their tenure for their career enhancement by curtailment in mandatory expenditure required for development, expansion and maintenance, stopping the benefits of employees like medical reimbursement, TA/DA, Transfer Grant even salary, stopping the payment of vendors etc. in this situation this new offer of BSNL one side will increase the demand and on other side will also increase confrontation between customers and frontline employees and between frontline employees and senior officers due to lack of resources. Branch representatives of this association must be ready to face such situation in fields and prepare their requirement well in advance to fulfill the customer requirement on demand. First time in BSNL our CMD has openly said which was also readout by the Honorable Minster for Telecom & IT Sh Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok sabha that the biggest reason for loss of BSNL is not otherwise but due to failure of BSNL in expanding the mobile network at appropriate time for which employees are not responsible it is only board of directors of BSNL and administrative ministry. Our CMD has shown faith on us now We have to fulfill the expectation of our CMD through this offer “come what may”.
BSNL is market leader with more than 62% share in landline but we are losing this share day by day with huge disconnection every month. Now BSNL has offered from 1st May-2015 free calling from landline to any network and anywhere in India between 9:00 P.M. to 7:00 am along with increased free calls during normal time. This offer will certainly attract customers towards landline services. All the national/local live as well as print media has given wide coverage to this new offer of BSNL. All members of this association are requested to be prepared to grab this opportunity to increase the market share of BSNL in landline telephony.
We also know that simply good offer alone can only attract the customer’s demand but will not give expected result in increasing the telephone connection unless mandatory resources like cable pair, drop wire, new telephone instruments etc are available in sufficient quantity so that we are able to provide connections on demand. We are also known about the concern of authorities in field towards the productivity of company as their current benefits are completely independent of profitability of BSNL and their future and social security is not at all dependent on survival of BSNL and hence they only believe in increasing the revenue in their tenure for their career enhancement by curtailment in mandatory expenditure required for development, expansion and maintenance, stopping the benefits of employees like medical reimbursement, TA/DA, Transfer Grant even salary, stopping the payment of vendors etc. in this situation this new offer of BSNL one side will increase the demand and on other side will also increase confrontation between customers and frontline employees and between frontline employees and senior officers due to lack of resources. Branch representatives of this association must be ready to face such situation in fields and prepare their requirement well in advance to fulfill the customer requirement on demand. First time in BSNL our CMD has openly said which was also readout by the Honorable Minster for Telecom & IT Sh Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok sabha that the biggest reason for loss of BSNL is not otherwise but due to failure of BSNL in expanding the mobile network at appropriate time for which employees are not responsible it is only board of directors of BSNL and administrative ministry. Our CMD has shown faith on us now We have to fulfill the expectation of our CMD through this offer “come what may”.
23-04-2015
BIG CONGRATULATION AND SALUTE TO ALL THE EMPLOYEES OF BSNL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE HISTORIC STRIKE FOR SURVIVAL OF BSNL:
This association extends profound congratulation and salute to each and every employees of BSNL who participated in the two days strike called by forum of associations and unions of BSNL. Friends, recently you have witness that RBI has cut down the REPO rate but banking sectors were reluctant to decrease the interest rate considering the profitability which can harm the benefits of their employees. Senior management and board of banking sectors have shown courage to stand strongly before government for survival and profitability of the sector and after getting assurance from government to take care of their profitability only banks have become ready to decrease the interest rate nominally. Similarly management of CPSEs from petroleum sectors have fought strongly with government and taken over the control of price fixing in their hand just to ensure the profitability of company and to save the benefits of employees. BSNL and MTNL is only CPSEs in India where government has deputed it’s puppets at all the senior management level so that their pro-private policy which is harming the interest of these company can be implemented without any resistant. These puppets having no self respect and ethics of working, simply obeying all the decisions of government shamelessly even they have gone up to extent of stopping such benefits (perks/allowances, social security, Std. pay scale, promotional avenues, transport allowance, appropriate TA/DA, children education fees, LTC etc.) of BSNL employees which they are still enjoying from BSNL. Government has stopped the compensation against providing service at loss making rural place but they don’t dare to close the services. Government has asked the reserve fund of BSNL by one or other reason and these puppets have happily deposited all the money to government account. It is needless to mention that these are the officers who sometimes work in DOT and sometimes in BSNL how can we expect that they will resist the anti-BSNL policies of DOT. Although it was the job of senior management (ITS offices) to fight against anti-BSNL policy of government but It is really condemnable and shameful act of ITS officers working on deployment who instead of supporting this noble fight, are sending wrong report about the participation of strike. Thanks to forum of unions and associations of BSNL who shown their unity and concern for the company and striking for it’s survival but this fight cannot reach to destination until these puppets shall be taken on task and force them to either get absorbed in BSNL or fly out from this tree.
This association extends profound congratulation and salute to each and every employees of BSNL who participated in the two days strike called by forum of associations and unions of BSNL. Friends, recently you have witness that RBI has cut down the REPO rate but banking sectors were reluctant to decrease the interest rate considering the profitability which can harm the benefits of their employees. Senior management and board of banking sectors have shown courage to stand strongly before government for survival and profitability of the sector and after getting assurance from government to take care of their profitability only banks have become ready to decrease the interest rate nominally. Similarly management of CPSEs from petroleum sectors have fought strongly with government and taken over the control of price fixing in their hand just to ensure the profitability of company and to save the benefits of employees. BSNL and MTNL is only CPSEs in India where government has deputed it’s puppets at all the senior management level so that their pro-private policy which is harming the interest of these company can be implemented without any resistant. These puppets having no self respect and ethics of working, simply obeying all the decisions of government shamelessly even they have gone up to extent of stopping such benefits (perks/allowances, social security, Std. pay scale, promotional avenues, transport allowance, appropriate TA/DA, children education fees, LTC etc.) of BSNL employees which they are still enjoying from BSNL. Government has stopped the compensation against providing service at loss making rural place but they don’t dare to close the services. Government has asked the reserve fund of BSNL by one or other reason and these puppets have happily deposited all the money to government account. It is needless to mention that these are the officers who sometimes work in DOT and sometimes in BSNL how can we expect that they will resist the anti-BSNL policies of DOT. Although it was the job of senior management (ITS offices) to fight against anti-BSNL policy of government but It is really condemnable and shameful act of ITS officers working on deployment who instead of supporting this noble fight, are sending wrong report about the participation of strike. Thanks to forum of unions and associations of BSNL who shown their unity and concern for the company and striking for it’s survival but this fight cannot reach to destination until these puppets shall be taken on task and force them to either get absorbed in BSNL or fly out from this tree.
