Twitter campaign on 05.08.2020 postponed to 10.08.2020.

Concentrate on opening new Twitter account and follow SNEA on @sneachq

Twitter campaign on 05.08.2020. National important events are coinciding on 05.08.2020.

So AUAB decided to postpone the Twitter program for few days. The new date will be announced by A/N (10.08.20 is under consideration).

Meanwhile all to concentrate on opening new Twitter account and follow SNEA on @sneachq.

Vote for SNEA, Vote for No: 9, Vote for Unity

Your support will make us stronger, from 13000 plus to 15000 plus, crossing 51% votes in 2nd MV.

For Faster BSNL Revival and 3^rd PRC, Vote for SNEA

SNEA Manifesto demand: 4). We seek your support for the implementation of 3rd Pay Revision in BSNL.

SNEA and AUAB could convince the BSNL Board including four External Board members and two members from DoT for the need for 3rd Pay revision. BSNL Board recommended 3rd PRC with 15% fitment by relaxing the affordability clause. BSNL is the only one loss making CPSU recommended 3rd PRC. Proposal pending for Govt approval.

This will benefit all the employees in terms of pay, SAB etc etc. For achieving this, we require the unqualified support of all the Executives.

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

GS writes to Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR):

Conduction of JE to JTO LICE for the Vacancy Years 2018-19 and 2019-20 without further delay as per JTO RR 2014.  

GS writes to Shri P K Purwar, CMD/BSNL:

Faster roll out of 4G/LTE services in all Circles and formulating roadmap for 5G ecosystem, our suggestions:

1. 100% Add-on Purchase Order to the Phase VIII.4 (non-Chinese) vendor.

2. Upgradation of BTSs in the Purchase Order to the Phase VIII.4 (non-Chinese) vendor.

3. In other Circles, strategic partnership with prospective TSPs to explore Intra-Circle roaming of BSNL customers on their 4G network.

4. Spectrum Trading Policy by judicious utilization of the spectrum available with BSNL in 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz for providing immediate 4G services as  Virtual Network Operator (VNO) to the BSNL customers using Intra-Circle roaming pacts.

5. If this model is successful, we can save precious time for 4G launching and huge money also.

6. Next highest priority should be given for building our own 5G network. 

Submission of memorandum to the MPs

As per the call of AUAB, submit the Memorandum to the Hon Members of Parliament, seeking their support for 4G launching and BSNL Revival as per the Union Cabinet decision.

The memorandum may be forwarded to Hon MoC in the following address: Shri Ravishankar Prasad, Hon Minister for Communications & IT, Sanchar Bhavan, New Delhi, 110001.

Email id: moc-office@gov.in

Twitter campaign on 05.08.2020

Open Twitter accounts for all employees including subordinate staff. Similarly CS and SSA Secretaries have to open the Twitter account and instruct all the members to follow the Twitter account of CHQ, Circle and SSA. 

SNEA/CHQ can be followed on @sneachq

We have to make it as a big social media campaign demanding 4G launching and BSNL Revival.

CSs and SSA/Dist/Branch Secretaries to monitor the progress in Memorandum submission and Twitter a/c opening for staff.

Our future depends on BSNL Revival

Vote for SNEA, Vote for No: 9, Vote for Unity

Your support will make us stronger, from 12000 plus to 15000 plus, crossing 51% votes in 2nd MV.

Give us 51% vote, SNEA assure TB promotion to all

For SDE/AO promotion in 4-5 years – Vote for 9.

For DE/CAO/EE promotion in 8-10 years – Vote for 9.

SNEA Manifesto demand: 2). We seek your support for implementation of Non-post based Uniform Time Bound Functional Promotion policy (CPSU Cadre Hierarchy) w.e.f. 01.07.2018 for all the eligible BSNL Executives with PARITY and without linking with availability of vacancies, following the Govt policies on Reservation. All the JTO/ JAOs with 4 to 5 years service to get SDE/AO promotion. Similarly promotion to AGM equivalent Grades also.

SNEA is determined for the promotion for more than 15,000 Executives, from 01.07.2018 onwards.

After pay scale and pay, promotion is the most important motivational factor for an Executive. Acknowledging this fact, SNEA worked tirelessly for five years since Khan Committee formation in May, 2015. SNEA negotiated with the management for the best Non post based Time Bound Functional Promotion policy or CPSU Cadre Hierarchy with 0% dropping and got the BSNL Board approval on 28.05.2018. CPSU Cadre Hierarchy promotion shall follow the Govt policies on Reservation.

More than 14,000 Executives promoted in last 3 years. This shows the commitment of SNEA for the promotion to the Executives. This proves the strength of SNEA to give promotions. This proves that SNEA is capable to give Non-post based Uniform Time Bound Functional Promotion w.e.f. 01.07.2018.

CPSU CH only will give promotion from 01.07.2018 at par with those promoted on 29.06.2018. This will give 2 years service by this time. Next promotions will be advanced by two years.

CPSU CH will give promotion from 01.07.2018, to all those getting post based promotion, on a prospective date. But post based promotion will not give promotion to all the eligible Executives.

Highlights of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy are:

i) Three(03) assured Time Bound Functional Promotion in 15 years, after every 5 years, upto AGM equivalent Grade (in 4-5 years: SDE, another 5 years: Sr SDE and in another 5 years: AGM).

ii) 0% dropping in all Grades (In other PSUs, compulsory dropping from 15% to 60%).

iii) Designation change as Deputy Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, Asst General Manager (AGM) and Jt DGM.

iv) PARITY in promotions among various Grades.

v) Residency period for 1st TB promotion reduced from 6 years to 4-5 years in the new policy (SDE/AO promotion reduced from present 20 years to 5 years).

vi) One year relaxation for the same rect/vacancy year appointees. By this, large number of JTO/JAOs will get promotion in 4 years.

vii) Future promotions will be on Rect year/ Vacancy year basis which will address the seniority issue of LDCE passed.

viii) Promotion without new DPC for those in higher scales.

ix) Relaxation in qualifying service from 5 years to 3-4 years for Sr SDE/AO Grade promotion.

x) Efforts to reduce the residency period for promotion to AGM equivalent Grade from 12 years to 8-10 years for the seniors working in higher scales (DE/CAO/EE promotion reduced from present 20 years to 10 years).

xi) EPP for E5 & E6 scales will continue.

Comrades, Restructuring and drastic post reduction is on the cards. Minimum 50% of posts will come down in each cadre. Still any Assn insisting for post based promotion; you are intelligent enough to understand what is going to happen to promotions.

Whether you want SDE/AO promotion in 4-5 years through CPSU CH or Post based promotion after 20 years – choice is yours.

Whether you want DE/CAO/EE promotion in 8-10 years through CPSU CH or Post based promotion after 20 years – choice is yours.

Surprisingly, AIGETOA formed with this demand for CPSU CH implementation in BSNL but opposing the same today!

Vote for SNEA, Vote for No: 9, Vote for Unity

Your support will make us more strong, from 13000 plus to 15000 plus, crossing 51% votes in 2nd MV.

Give us 51% vote, SNEA assure you to address pay loss

Manifesto demand: 4). We seek your support for:

i) E1+5 for post 2010 rects JTO/JAOs, including SRD JTOs, JAOs and GATE JTOs as an interim measure till E2 scale is approved.

ii) Resolving pay loss issue for LICE/SRD/GATE JTOs and DR/LICE JAOs after addressing the pay loss issue for those recruited in E1A scale with 9850/- basic, legally and organizationally.

Post 2010 rect JTOs and JAOs are the worst sufferers in terms of their pay. Even the SRD/GATE JTOs, DR JAOs and many LICE JTOs did not get the benefit of E1+5 increments. The incoming LICE JTOs case also the same.

The LICE JTOs and JAOs who recruited as TTA (JE) during 2007 to 2010 (before 2^nd PRC implementation on 07.05.2010) are equally suffering like 2007/2008 rect JTOs. SNEA CHQ is well aware of the issue. In the Committee meetings held in 2017 regarding the pay loss issue of post 2007 rect JTO/JAOs, this issue also deliberated by the Committee members. While the pay loss issue is deliberated further, naturally the LICE JTO/JAOs pay loss as TTA will be taken up by SNEA, deliberated and resolved. For this purpose, SNEA added pay loss for LICE JTOs as agenda in the Manifesto.

We should not forget the fact that even on stiff opposition from one Assn, SNEA could amend the JTO RR and reduced the Qualifying service from 10 years to 7 years and then to 5 years. This initiative of SNEA facilitated mass recruitment of JTOs and JAOs in 2016, about 10,000 through JTO LICEs for 3 vacancy years and one JAO LICE in 2016. This is the commitment of SNEA towards the JTOs and JAOs.

Ultimately, this benefit has to be extended to all the SRD/DR/GATE JTOs and JAOs also, one by one starting with those recruited in 2007, 2008, 2010 etc.

SNEA is determined to resolve the pay loss issue organizationally and legally. But for this, we require the unqualified support of all the JTOs and JAOs recruited after 01.01.2007.

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

SNEA is having a Unique Welfare Scheme for its members:

SNEA taken a Group Term Insurance Policy for its members and the welfare claim amount increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for the family of the deceased member.

SNEA settled 21 welfare claims of Rs 1.5 lakh each and 02 old welfare claims of Rs 1 lakh each (Rs 33.5 lakhs) to the nominee of the deceased member during 2020.

Vote for SNEA, Vote for No: 9, Vote for Unity

Your support will make us more strong, from 13000 plus to 15000 plus, crossing 51% votes in 2nd MV.

Give us 51% vote, SNEA assure you to address pay loss

Manifesto demand: 1). ii). By forming a Committee in 2017, SNEA could convince BSNL management about the huge Pay loss (Rs 22820) for 2007 & 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 JAOs. We seek your support for extending Rs 22820/- as initial basic for those recruited in E1A scale with initial basic of Rs 9850/-. We will fight legally and organizationally for 22820/-.

How the so called SAVIORS killed the aspirations of post 2007 rect JTO/JAOs in 2010 and 2011!!!

In 2010 itself, they accepted that there is no pay loss for post 2007 rects, recruited in E1A scale.

In 2011 itself, they accepted E1 as the revised scale for E1A.

I. In the meeting held on 25.02.2010 with BSNL management (minutes issued on 09.03.2010, para 1), they demanded Rs 22820 as a onetime measure for the 2005 batch JTOs alone. They committed to management that they will not demand Rs 22820/- for the JTOs of subsequent rect years (read 2007, 2008 etc). According to them, they are not eligible for Rs 22820/-.

II. We got the Pillai Committee in 2010 to address the pay anomaly of 2007, 2008 rect JTOs. SNEA demanded E2 scale as replacement of E1A scale and allowing the JTO/JAOs to continue in the pre-revised E1A scale. But they proposed the Pillai Committee that pay anomaly of 2007, 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 JAOs (recruited in E1A (9850) scale) can be settled by E1+5 increments. They accepted E1 scale as the final revised scale for E1A. Once again reiterated their stand that 2007, 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 JAOs recruited in E1A (9850) scale are not eligible for Rs 22820/-.

After becoming Recognised Association in December 2016, SNEA could form a Committee in December 2016 itself and convince the BSNL Management about the huge pay loss for the 2007, 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 rect JAOs recruited in 9850/- scale. However BSNL did not agree to address the pay loss by extending Rs 22820/-, comparing to the 2005 rect JTOs and 2010 JAOs (Dept) joined after 01.01.2007. SNEA decided for legal remedy for getting Rs 22820 for the 2007, 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 rect JAOs. In parallel, we will try to address the issue by giving additional increments once E2 and E3 scales are approved.

Post 2010 rects: Tomorrow ----

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

The Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA, J&K Circle held on 29.07.2020. Com P K Bali served the Association for many years as CS and CP and taken VRS. He helped all the Executives joined J&K on tenure transfer for their posting as well as timely relieving immediately after the orders, without waiting for the substitutes and clearing maximum Rule 8 cases. He set a good precedence for all.

The CEC meeting co-opted Com Anil Kumar Koul as the new Circle Secretary till the next Conference (mob: 09419120535). We wish him and J&K Circle all the success. 

Vote for SNEA, Vote for No: 9, Vote for Unity

Your support will make us more strong, from 13000 plus to 15000 plus, crossing 51% votes in 2nd MV.

Give us 51% vote, SNEA assure you E2 and E3 Pay Scales

Manifesto Demand: 1). i). We seek your support for implementation of the upgraded pay scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007 for all post 2007 rects, (2007 to 2018 rect DR/LICE/GATE JTOs and DR/LICE JAOs) and the future rects.

Do any other Association have the history like SNEA which struggled and got three Pay Scale upgradations in the past?

SNEA always given top most priority for the upliftment of the basic cadres, JTO/JAO equivalent cadres in terms of Pay Scales, promotions etc. In 1986, we got 01^st upgradation of JTO pay scale from Rs 1400-40-2300 to Rs 1640-60-2900 through struggle. In 1996, 2^nd upgradation of pay scales from Rs 5500-175-9000 to Rs 6500-200-10500. JTO status also upgraded from Group C to Group B Gazetted, which made JTO absorb as an Executive.

Through the historic agitation in Oct-Nov 2002, SNEA got 3^rd upgradation of pay scales from E1 scale (8600-250-14600) to E1A scale (9850-250-14600), w.e.f. 01.10.2000. BSNL offer was just E1, E2, ---, E6 scale. SNEA agitation in 2002 lead to the upgradation of pay scales to E1A, E2A, E3, ---, E6.

Now we are struggling for the next upgradation of JTO/JAO pay scales from E1A to E2 and E2A to E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007, for all the post 2007 recruited JTO/JAOs, including the DR/LICE/GATE JTOs, DR/LICE JAOs and the future rects.

Till 2014, BSNL was sticking to revised E1A and E2A scales. Through SNEA agitation, Khan Committee formed in May 2015 and recommended E2 and E3 scales. However on 06.06.2016, management recommended E2, E3, ---, E7 scales with cascading effect, ignoring our pleadings. DoT rejected it on 09.08.2016.

After becoming Recognised Association in December 2016, SNEA could force BSNL to recommend standard Pay scales of E2 and E3 alone w.e.f. 01.01.2007 (keeping the cascading portion pending), replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A for all post 2007 rects and the future rects. SNEA stopped implementation of Presidential order of E1 and E2 scales approved by DoT on 28.03.2017. Through our continuous agitation after that, DoT agreed to Review the decision of E1 and E2.

We need your 100% support for the final DoT approval for E2 and E3 pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 for all post 2007 rects:

SNEA did not demand E2 from 01.10.2000 and put road blocks.

SNEA did not demand Cascading and put road blocks.

SNEA did not gone to court and got lower pay scales of E1 and E2.

SNEA is the only Association demanding E2 and E3 scales consistently from 2nd PRC implementation in 2009.

Settlement of E2 scale will resolve many issues including Pay loss issue.

UNITED   WE   STAND

Manifesto (The Sankalp Patra)

for Membership verification

Strengthen SNEA, Strengthen BSNL, Vote for No: 9

SNEA stands for the UNITY OF EXECUTIVES.

Join SNEA, strengthen SNEA to cross 51% with 15000 votes in 2nd MV.

Some query has come from Circles regarding the pay loss for the LICE JTOs:

The pay loss issue of post 2010 rect JTO/JAOs, i.e. LICE JTOs SRD JTOs, JAOs and GATE JTOs are at Sl No. 4(ii) of the Manifesto. The issue of JE(TTA)s recruited between 2007 and 2010 and become through LICE also covered in that point.  

Submission of memorandum to the MPs

As per the call of AUAB, submit the Memorandum to the Hon Members of Parliament by 31.07.2020, seeking their support for 4G launching and BSNL Revival as per the Union Cabinet decision.

The memorandum may be forwarded to Hon MoC in the following address: Shri Ravishankar Prasad, Hon Minister for Communications & IT, Sanchar Bhavan, New Delhi, 110001.

Email id: moc-office@gov.in

Twitter campaign on 05.08.2020

Open Twitter accounts for all employees including subordinate staff. Similarly CS and SSA Secretaries have to open the Twitter account and instruct all the members to follow the Twitter account of CHQ, Circle and SSA. 

SNEA/CHQ can be followed on @sneachq

We have to make it as a big social media campaign demanding 4G launching and BSNL Revival.

CSs and SSA/Dist/Branch Secretaries to monitor the progress in Memorandum submission and Twitter a/c opening for staff.

Our future depends on BSNL Revival

GS writes to Shri. Arvind Vadnerkar, Director(HR)

Endorsing clarifications issued by DoP&T vide F No: 14029/5/2019-Estt.(L)(Pt.2) Dated 28.07.2020 regarding the regularization of absence during Covid 19 lockdown period:

Manifesto (The Sankalp Patra)

for Membership verification

Strengthen SNEA, Strengthen BSNL, Vote for No: 9

SNEA stands for the UNITY OF EXECUTIVES.

Join SNEA, strengthen SNEA to cross 51% with 15000 votes in 2nd MV.

Manifesto (The Sankalp Patra)

for Membership verification

Strengthen SNEA, Strengthen BSNL, Vote for No: 9

SNEA stands for the UNITY OF EXECUTIVES.

Join SNEA, strengthen SNEA to cross 51% with 15000 votes in 2nd MV.

When many profit making PSUs including Oil Companies, Banks, Insurance companies are in the verge of divestments/ privatisation, with active organisational role of SNEA through AUAB and with the support of the Public, Media, Parliament members, Eminent personalities etc, the Trade Unions and Assns in BSNL compelled Government of India to declare BSNL as a strategic PSU and announce a comprehensive BSNL Revival Plan having the real capability for reviving BSNL. 4G spectrum allotted to BSNL free of cost. VRS for nearly 79,000 employees without any financial burden to BSNL as the total expenditure borne by the Government. For clearing the debts, land monetization for Rs 20000 Cr and long term bonds worth Rs 8,500 Crores approved. BSNL and MTNL merger only after sorting out the contentious issues. The struggle for revival of BSNL by the employees & Executives will be written in golden letters in Trade Union movement in India.

But of course only those who were part of that movement can understand  the greatness and they only have  right to be proud about the milestone achievements which ensured everything for employees of BSNL, the company which was recommended to be closed  by none other than the highest policy making body of the Govt, NITI Ayog. This BSNL revival is particularly significant to young BSNL recruits as they have a long way to go and their family life is yet to be settled. The big role played by SNEA in the whole struggle proves the concern of SNEA towards the future of the young BSNL recruits by protecting BSNL, thereby protecting their jobs.

Besides the Revival plan announced, SNEA could achieve many important breakthroughs after the formation of the Company in HR front during the last 3 years of the recognition period, inspite of the huge losses BSNL incurring for years.

For the fulfilment of the Govt decisions and the proposal for BSNL Revival, for the implementation of the settled HR issues and for the settlement of remaining issues on HR front, your valuable support is requested to further strengthen SNEA as the Recognised Majority Association with more than 51% membership.

The vision and mission of SNEA:

SNEA is fully committed to the growth of the company and the career progression of the Executives. Our agenda and focus for the next three years is as follows.

PART A:

i)  We seek your unstinted support for BSNL Revival and making BSNL a profit making CPSU with a professional management accountable to the fortunes of the company. For i) Expeditious launching of 4G services, ii) Reduction of AMC, iii) Roadmap for Revival of BSNL after VRS, iv) Renting out vacant land and buildings to fetch more revenue, v) Upgradation of FTTH and Transmission Network, vi) Timely payment of salary, vi) Timely payment of instalment recoveries like LIC, Bank, Society, Vehicle Loan etc, vii) Timely labour payments, Temp advance, Electricity, Rental, Vendor payments. A strong and vibrant SNEA only can oppose the wrong policies of the Govt and BSNL management.

ii. For uniting all the Executives under one banner. Unlike in other CPSUs, where a single Association represents the entire Executive community, in BSNL, several Associations exist. One of the major objectives of membership verification is to end this multiplicity and bring about Unity among the Executives. Multiple Associations will only strengthen the hands of the Management and delay or deny the genuine cadre interests. Seek your unique choice for SNEA on 18.08.2020.

PART B:

1) i) SNEA could force BSNL to recommend standard Pay scale of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007 replacing the intermediary pay scales of E1A and E2A scales for all post 2007 rects and the future rects. SNEA stopped implementation of Presidential order of E1 and E2 scales approved by DoT on 28.03.2017.

We seek your support for implementation of the upgraded pay scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f. 01.01.2007 for all post 2007 rects and the future rects.

ii) SNEA could convince BSNL management about huge Pay loss issue (Rs 22820) for 2007 & 2008 rect JTOs and 2010 JAOs.

We seek your support for extending Rs 22820/- as initial basic for those recruited in E1A scale with 9850/-. We will fight legally and organizationally for 22820/-.

2) More than 14,000 Executives promoted in 2018. SNEA negotiated and got the BSNL Board approval on 28.05.2018 for Non-post based Uniform Time Bound Functional Promotion policy (CPSU Cadre Hierarchy) w.e.f. 01.07.2018.

We seek your support for implementation of Non-post based Uniform Time Bound Functional Promotion policy (CPSU Cadre Hierarchy) w.e.f. 01.07.2018 for all the eligible BSNL Executives with PARITY and without linking with availability of vacancies, following the Govt policies on Reservation. All the JTO/JAOs with 4 to 5 years of service to get SDE/AO promotion. Similarly promotion to AGM equivalent Grades also. About 15000 Executives are expected to get promotion. 

3) SNEA and AUAB got the BSNL Board approval for 3rd Pay Revision with 15% fitment by relaxing the affordability clause. BSNL is the only one loss making CPSU recommended 3rd PRC.

We seek your support for the implementation of 3rd Pay Revision.

4) For post 2010 rects, E1+5 increment proposal is pending in the BSNL Board. Side by side in the DoT order dated 28.03.2017, Rs 18850 (E1+5) is given as initial pay.

We seek your support for: i) E1+5 for post 2010 rects JTO/JAOs, including SRD JTOs, JAOs and GATE JTOs as an interim measure till E2 scale is approved.

ii) Resolving pay loss issue for LICE/SRD/GATE JTOs and JAOs after addressing the pay loss issue for those recruited in E1A scale with 9850/- basic, legally and organizationally.

5) Superannuation Fund created with 5% contribution making total contribution 25.1%.

We seek your support for achieving remaining full contribution towards Superannuation Fund and for ensuring full 30% Superannuation Benefits.

6) SNEA got EPF contribution @ 12% of actual emoluments (current Basic+IDA) without the ceiling of 12% of Rs 15,000 (earlier 12% of Rs 6,500).

We seek your support for settling EPF Full Pension for better Social Security after retirement, including those recruited after 2014, the JAOs and GATE JTOs.

7) We seek your support for Uniform 1st TB Promotion, w.e.f. 01.10.2004.

8) We seek your support for cashless Medical facilities OR new Group Medical Insurance Policy for the BSNL Executives and restoration of w/o voucher for OP.

9) We seek your support for E1A & E2A pay scales notionally from 01.10.2000 for Civil/Elect/Arch/TF/PA/PS etc.

10) We seek your support for Fast Track promotions for meritorious internal candidates.

11) We seek your support for filling up of all vacant posts above AGM Grade on Regular basis in various wings from among BSNL Executives.

12) Settled FR22(1)(a)(1) pay fixation issue for Officiating JTOs.

We seek your support to resolve their Pay Recovery issues and extending the benefit for option for pay revision from date of regular promotion.

13) Hundreds of Rule 8 transfer of JTOs settled.

We seek your support for bringing back all JTOs working far away from their Home by streamlining the Rule 8 Transfer Policy. 

14) We seek your support for: i) reducing Bond period of newly recruited GATE JTOs and JAOs to 2 years, ii) liberal leave rules for higher studies and iii) NOC.

15) We seek your support for: i) restoration of LTC facility, ii) review of other allowances parallel to other PSUs and iii) Compensation for using own vehicle for Official purpose.

16) Association stands fully committed to safeguard legitimate interests of SC/ST Comrades in accordance to the provisions of the Constitution and Govt policies with regard to their promotion, postings etc. 

UNITED WE   STAND,   DIVIDED   WE   FALL