GS tour of Tamil Nadu Circle on 27^th, 28^th and 31^st January, 2015 and 01^st February, 2015:

GS Com K. Sebastin and CHQ Treasurer Com R. Rajan toured Tamil Nadu Circle along with CS/TN Com M Gopinathan and addressed the General Body meetings at Coimbatore on 27.01.2015, Erode on 28.01.2015, Trichy on 31.01.2015 and SSA conference of Madurai on 01.02.2015.

CHQ President Com G. L. Jogi and AGS Com H. Muthu joined the tour at Trichy and addressed the meetings at Trichy and Madurai.

Veteran Com W. Seshagiri Rao addressed the meeting at Madurai and motivated the Comrades.

Annual general body meeting of SNEA(I) / Madurai SSA held on 01.02.2015 at Madurai. GS Com. K. Sebastin hoisted the National flag and Com. S. Ganesan, ACS hoisted the SNEA(I) flag. Com. M. Chandrasekaran, DS welcomed the gathering and GS inaugurated the AGB.

GS in his address explained in depth about the role of this association for the upward revisions in the pay scales (1986, 1996 and 2000 in BSNL). Five Time bound promotions each after every 5 years instead of just one time bound promotion after 12 years in DoT era, amendment of BSNL MSRR 2009 by reserving 50% STS posts exclusively for SDE to DE promotion breaking the bottleneck of JTS, ending adhocism in 2014 and again increasing the promotion quota from 50% to 75% etc are some of the important milestones. The EPF issue where the EPF contribution was restricted to 12% of Rs 6500/ irrespective of the emoluments was settled once for all in August, 2005. Some section of Executives tried to stop the LDCE in 2007-08 but Assn strongly opposed it and fought legally also and ensured that no stay is coming which ultimately resulted in the promotion of about 900 JTOs of 2001 batch as SDEs in Nov:2008. More than 18,500 JTOs promoted as SDEs since 2000, more than 5000 SDEs promoted as DEs and about 450 DEs promoted as DGMs. About 10,000 JTOs are going to be promoted as SDEs in the coming days making JTO to SDE promotion also current. The promotions in Civil /Elect wing /Accounts wing become current. Involvement of this association in resolving major issues related with the viability of BSNL like unbundling of copper cable, tenders, procurement, CDR, BWA spectrum refund, pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale, 3G roaming etc are aimed at making the company viable. The need of the hour is unity among the executives especially among our young executives of BSNL so that our basic demands of Standard pay scales, 30% superannuation benefits, CPSU cadre hierarchy etc can be forced on the management for early settlement and its implementation. Further explained the need for membership verification to end multiplicity and have a strong recognised Assn to resolve the issues of the executives like other CPSUs.

The ensuing struggle from 15th March, the parliament March on 25th February and the 1 crore signature campaign among the public is going to decide the future of this company. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Assn decided this year 2015 fully to focus on the revival of our company and work in tandem with the management.

The Open session was addressed by the GS, CHQ President Com.G.L.Jogi, CHQ Treasurer Com.R.Rajan, CS/TN Com.M.Gopinathan and others addressed the mass gathering. Veteran leader Com.W.Seshagiri Rao graced the occasion.

CHQ President Com. G. L. Jogi in his address elaborately expalined the wrong policies and decisions of the Government and also the indecisiveness of BSNL management in crucial issues, biased approach of the government towards private operators which all made BSNL a loss making unit. Further explained the total absence of the HR policies in BSNL, total demoralization of the young BSNL recruited JTO/JAOs, non resolution of the basic HR issues etc.

From the SSA administration Smt. S.E.Rajam, GMT/Madurai SSA addressed the house. GMT/Madurai SSA in her address appreciated the representatives of SNEA(I) / Madurai SSA and also all Associations and Trade Unions for supporting all initiatives taken by Madurai SSA administration to achieve all targets and especially revenue growth. District Secretaries of Virudhunagar SSA, Tirunelveli SSA, Tuticorin SSA and comrades form the neighboring SSAs participated. Com.S.Ganesan, ACS fecilated on his superannuation.

The Special General body meeting of Trichy SSA was convened at the Conference Hall, O/o GMT, Trichy on 31.01.2015. The meeting was presided over by Com.S. Sundarakrishnan, Circle President. Com. V.Jayaganesan, District president welcomed the gathering. CHQ president Com. G.L. Jogi, GS Com. K. Sebastin, CHQ Treasurer Com.R.Rajan, CS Com.M.Gopinathan, CWC member Com.V.Mahendran and ACS Com.M.R.Tamilkodi addressed the meeting. Com.Palaniappan, DS / Tanjore SSA, Com.Sreenivasan, DS / Kumbakonam SSA along with comrades of Tanjore and Kumbakonam SSAs participated.

GS in his address reminded the comrades that through continuous struggle during the last three decades we could make significant improvements in the career of each and every Executive and also the role played by SNEA alone in safeguarding the interest of our beloved company BSNL. Wrong policies of the Govt which favoured the private operators really made BSNL sick and BSNL never got support from the Govt whenever it was necessitated. Our struggle under Forum saved BSNL from disinvestment and unbundling of copper cable etc. Further SNEA along with others struggled against arbitrarily discontinuing ADC, CDMA roaming by Reliance, to save the 45.5 million tender in 2007, BWA spectrum refund, 3G roaming etc. This association struggled for the upward revisions in the pay scales (1986, 1996 and 2000 in BSNL). Instead of just one time bound promotion after 12 years in DoT, now we are having 5 Time bound promotions each after every 5 years. Hundreds of DR JTOs in DoT retired even without a single functional promotion but now executives are reaching up to DGM posts etc. These are some of the significant milestones. In future, we assure that our young comrades may reach up to GM/CGM post. Another major breakthrough was the amendment in BSNLMS RR in January, 2014 to end adhocism by increasing the quota from 50% to 75%. JTO(T) to SDE(T) promotion delayed due to court cases and promotion orders for about 6100 posts will be issued by 10^th February. LDCE is already notified for all the vacancy years to make JTO to SDE promotion also current in both quotas. Assn is also pleading for JAO to AO promotions for all the vacancies. GS narrated the importance of membership verification and also about the ongoing struggle under Forum. This agitation is going to decide the future of BSNL and its employees.

CHQ President Com G L Jogi in his address explained how the cadre has been uplifted since 1980s, first in 1986 by pay scale up gradation, in 1990 by introduction of lateral advancement in the cadre of JTO and SDE in DoT alone, promotion of 8000 JTOs as SDEs in 1993-94, pay scale up gradation in 1996 along with Group B gazetted status which ensured the absorption of JTO cadre alone as an Executive in BSNL in the basic cadre, another hike in pay scale to E1A in BSNL when BSNL offered E1 scale etc. All this achievements are result of continuous struggle. SNEA (erstwhile TEOA) was the only one Assn opposed the absorption just for an Adhoc payment of Rs 2000. This Association alone struggled for terms and condition for absorption in BSNL. Final settlement like E1A, E2A, --- E6 pay scales, five time bound promotions within 4 to 6 years and point to point fitment were reached as a result of the historic struggle done by TEOA (I) and BSNLEA(I). Regarding the pay scales, the management categorically taken a stand that E1A pay scale will be given only for absorbed JTOs and not for Direct recruited JTOs of BSNL and their pay scale will be E1. This association not accepted the offer and firmly replied that the pay scale is for the whole cadre of JTO. Finally BSNL management agreed for that settlement. EPF issue with 12% of emoluments without the ceiling of Rs 6500/ was settled by SNEA in August 2005. TBP policy introduced in 2007, 2^ndPRC report implemented in BSNL, BSNL MS RR notified in 2009 breaking the bottleneck of JTS/ADET prevailed in DoT/BSNL.

Our veteran leaders and other comrades were felicitated on their retirement on superannuation. Meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Com.G.Janakiraman, District secretary.

Special General body meeting of ERODE SSA was conducted at Hotel Iswaryaa, Erode on 28.01.2015. The meeting was presided over by Com.Mohan, District President. Com.S.Easwaran, CWC Member addressed the GB. Com.Paramasivam, District Secretary welcomed the mass gathering. GS Com.K.Sebastin, Com.R.Rajan, CHQ Treasurer, and  Com.M.Gopinathan, CS attended and addressed the meeting.

GS in his special address reminded the comrades that through continuous struggle during the last three decades we could make significant improvements in the career of each and every Executive because we were led by stalwarts like Com M. K. Bagchi, Com W. Seshagiri Rao and Com G. L. Jogi. He explained on the need of membership verification and also the unity of the executives especially our young executives of BSNL so that our basic demands of Standard pay scale, 30% superannuation benefits, CPSU cadre hierarchy etc can be forced on the management for early settlement. Further he clarified about the ensuing promotions in different cadres, court cases etc. GS appealed the members to participate in en-mass in the proposed PARLIAMENT MARCH. Further he elaborated the necessity to concentrate on the Viability of the company. Meeting concluded with the vote of thanks by Com. Mohamed Rafi, District Treasurer.

A Well organized Special General body meeting of Coimbatore SSA was conducted on 27.01.2015 at Hotel Sri Ram International, Coimbatore. GS Com.K.Sebastin, Com.R.Rajan, CHQ Treasurer, Com.M.Gopinathan, CS, Com.Suresh, VP/SNEA(I) TN Circle, Com.T.K.Senthoorpandian, COS, Com.R.Muthiyalu, Spl. Invitee and Com.K.V.Ganesh, DS/ Nilgiris SSA attended the meeting. Com.Arumugam DP presided over the meeting. Com.Bharathi, DS welcomed the gathering.

GS in his address elaborated the successes of this organization and the road map that we have prepared right now. The need of settling the issues like standard Pay Scales, 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited Executives as well as the non- executives, CPSU cadre hierarchy etc explained by GS. GS made it clear that today we are focusing on these major issues, the demands focused under the Forum of Unions and Associations and also in JTO to SDE promotion. Further he elaborated about the ensuing promotions in different cadres, membership verification, court cases etc. Com.Ganesan, DT rendered vote of thanks.

A meeting was organized by SNEA(I), Bathinda SSA, Punjab to welcome the 18 BSNL direct rect JTOs who have joined SNEA(I) and the recently promoted JTOs from TTA. All the 25 JTOs recently promoted from TTA joined SNEA(I). Now 90 Executives out of 115 are our members including 4 new members who have recently joined. The meeting was addressed by Com Amarjith Sing, CS/Punjab and other leaders. It is to be highlighted that Bathinda SSA had paid subscription upto 31/03/2015. Congratulations to one and all.

CHQ President Com G. L. Jogi has addressed a huge gathering of SNEA, BGTD at the conference hall of PGM Office, Bangalore on 20.10.2014.

Our CHQ leader emphasized the need of the BSNL Executives and non executives to focus on the viabilities of the company and the adverse impacts of the formation of BBNL-its aim at giving services as an ISP, adverse effects of implementation of the Deloitte recommendations, non refund of the Rs.6500 Crores of the BWA spectrum by Government, absence of any new projects to counter the 4G services, Reliance JIOs massive 4G networks expansion, Non availability of the regular CMD, Director Finance and Director HR for BSNL. The total absence of the HR policies in BSNL, total demoralization of the young BSNL recruited JTOs, non resolution of the basic HR issues. The address was an eye opener for the members of SNEA to update themselves and get ready for the future struggles.

Com Pandurang Nayak AGS spoke and explained on the need of the unity of the executives especially our young executives of BSNL so that our basic demands of Standard pay scale, 30% superannuation benefits can be forced on the management for early settlement and its implementation.

Com W Seshagiri Rao, Veteran leader and founder of SNEA appealed the members to work towards the growth of the company. Com K Ashok Rao, President NCOA was kind enough to address us on this occasion with a short notice.

Com S B Nagavi, Circle Secretary brought to the notice of the audience that it is only BSNL which could give services to the citizens of the country in the circumstances of the natural calamities. Even in the recent HUD HUD, Hon CM of AP Shri Chandrababu Naidu, appreciated the Executives and Employees of BSNL/ AP for their tremendous efforts in restoring the telecom services within shortest time. Private operators are here to invest and earn profit but BSNL has its social commitment.

Com Y B Thippesh Ex GS/AIGETOA, Com R C Vasant Kumar Ex CS/AIGETOA Karnataka, Com Santosh Gowda Ex AGS/AIGETOA and Ex CS/AIGETOA Punjab, Com Rajkumar and all their followers have joined this mighty organization in the presence of our CHQ President Com G L Jogi. Com Thippesh in his address declared that he along with many of his friends in Bangalore have joined SNEA to strengthen an organization which is fighting for the upliftment of the basic executive cadre (JTO). He has acknowledged the motivation and the support he received by Com Jogi, when he was moving with him in the United Forum of Executives while finalizing the BSNL MSRR and will feel proud of working under the umbrella of SNEA. Com B Ramesh, DS/ BGTD welcomed the gathering. 

Meeting at Kolar on 21-10-2014:

The General Body Meeting of the SNEA Kolar was held at Kolar. Com G L Jogi, our beloved CHQ President attended the GB. The young comrades of Kolar SNEA welcomed the leaders. In the AGB Com Jogi, in his address elaborated the successes of this organization and the road map that we have prepared right now. The need of settling the issues like standard Pay Scales, the anomaly of wages w.r.to 2007 and 2008 batches, 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited Executives as well as the non- executives. He has made it clear that today we are focusing on these major issues and if needed we will launch the next phase of our agitation very shortly and appealed the members to get strongly prepared for the struggle. The other issues like regularization of the TTA officiating JTOs and other cadre issues were discussed in the meeting.

Com Pandurang Nayak AGS has narrated the need of the polarization of the Executives into a single association which truly fight for the demands of JTOs, their social welfare and security even after retirement. This is truly proved in case of the DOT absorbees by one and only association that is SNEA. It is only SNEA which struggles at their work centers like BSNLCO, Circle Office and SSA headquarters and not at JANTAR MANTAR.

Com Thippesh, once again re-affirmed his views as to why he is now joining SNEA and appreciated all Kolar comrades for re-building the organization in Kolar as a huge majority association and now they are safe under the umbrella of SNEA.

Com Nagavi, CS, Com S P Jagadale DS/ Hubli SSA and Com Munishekar our youngest CWC member (2008 Batch JTO) addressed the meeting. Com Narian Nandakumar, DS/ Kolar gave a brief report of the activities of Kolar SSA. DS/ BSNLEU and DS/ NFTE-BSNL also attended the function.

GS Com K. Sebastin, AGS Com Pandurang Nayak, CS/KTK Circle Com S. B. Nagavi, C/President Com Venkatesh Murthy and C/Treasurer Com Suresh Kumar completed the first leg of Karnataka tour from 07^th to 09^th October, 2014 addressing general body meetings at Mandya, Mysore, Madikeri (Coorg), Manglore, Chickmanglur and Hassan SSAs. All the meetings are unique by massive participation of Executives. Details will be uploaded by today evening.

CHQ leaders will be addressing the general body meetings at Banglore on 20.10.14 and at Kolar and Thumkur on 21.10.14.

GS Com K. Sebastin, AGS Com Pandurang Nayak, CS/KTK Circle Com S. B. Nagavi, C/President Com Venkatesh Murthy and C/Treasurer Com Suresh Kumar completed the first leg of Karnataka tour from 07^th to 09^th October, 2014 addressing general body meetings at Mandya, Mysore, Madikeri (Coorg), Manglore, Chickmanglur and Hassan SSAs. All the meetings are unique by massive participation of Executives. Details will be uploaded by today evening.

CHQ leaders will be addressing the general body meetings at Banglore on 20.10.14 and at Kolar and Thumkur on 21.10.14.

Mizoram SSA (NE I Circle) Conference at Aizwal on 20/09/2014:

CS / NE I Circle Com Asith Kumar Ghosh, Circle President Com G.Swakme and Com Sushil Tripathi, SSA Secy Meghalaya SSA addressed the Conference. Almost all JTOs and SDEs (nearly 50) attended the conference.

In the open session Sri K. Chandran, GMTD (LA), Mizoram was the Chief Guest and DGM (CM), DGM(Fin) and other senior Officers attended.

Main points Discussed are 

1) How to revive BSNL and NE1 revenue, 

2)Rule 8 transfer cases and 

3)Transfer policy of BSNL and Special Recruitment drive to Hard tenure areas to overcome staffing problems.

In the conference Com L. Ompuia, Com N. Vijayakrishnana and Com Sreenivese elected as new SSA President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

View List of Office Bearers.

AP CIRCLE TOUR BY CHQ/CIRCLE LEADERS FROM 12.09.2014 TO 15.09.2014:

CHQ President Com G.L.Jogi, G.S. Com K Sebastin, Veteran Leader Com W. Seshagiri Rao, J.S.(South) Com P. Padmanabha Rao, AGS Com A Chandrasekhar, AP Circle President Com J. Uma maheswara Rao and Circle Secretary Com. A. Viswanath attended and addressed the District conferences of Guntur, Vijayawada and East Godavari(Rajahmudry) SSAs. Also they addressed the general body meetings of Nellore, Ongole, W.G(Eluru) and Visakhapatnam SSAs with huge gathering. The interactive sessions especially the active participation of huge number of young JTOs and SDEs at different places and their active participation in the discussions were very much encouraging. They had taken keen interest to take responsibilities also at different level in all the SSAs.

CHQ leaders apprised members the role of SNEA(I) for the last three decades and how the Association struggled to get the cadre issues resolved and what made the transformation of JETA to JTOA, JTOA to TEOA and from TEOA to SNEA(I), while upgrading the basic cadre of JTO from Rs 1400-2700 pay scale to Rs 1640-2900 pay scale in 1986, Rs 1640-2900 to Rs 2000-3200 equivalent pay scale in 1996, and E1A pay scale of Rs 9850 in BSNL (BSNL offered E1 scale of Rs 8600) and from Group C to Group B paving the way for absorption of JTOs as Executives in BSNL.

When all the 14 Associations except TEOA (now SNEA) agreed for absorption into BSNL just with an Adhoc payment of Rs.2000, SNEA(I) only insisted for terms and conditions of absorption like pay scales, fitment, promotion policy etc before absorption.  BSNLEA joined hands with TEOA and supported by MTNLEA  started agitation under the banner of Executive Negotiating Council (ENC) and succeeded in getting the better pay scales of E1A, E2A, E3 ---, E6, time bound promotion policy (5 TBPs, one of the best promotion policy available in any CPSU), point to point fixation etc. In BSNL, SNEA(I) took up one of the basic issues of BSNL direct recruits, deduction of EPF subscription of 12% on current Basic + IDA instead of fixed amount of 12% of Rs.6500 (with ceiling) and succeeded and orders were issued in 12^th Aug 2005 with retrospective effect with arrears payment to EPF. Till that time the EPF contribution was just Rs 780/ for every employee irrespective of emoluments. BSNLMS RR notified in July, 2009 assuring 50% regular promotions directly from SDE to DE removing the bottle neck of JTS/ADET and remaining on Adhoc basis by reducing the MT(Extl) quota from 100% to 25%. BSNL is the first CPSU, 2^nd PRC report implemented with 30% fitment. About 18500 JTOs promoted as SDEs since 2000 in both seniority and LDCE quota together. BSNLMS RR further amended on the singular efforts of SNEA(I) by earmarking 75% of DE posts for SDE to DE promotion on regular basis, ending adhocism. This amendment done only for Telecom Operations side. DE(Regular) promotions made for all the vacancies upto 31.03.2014 by promoting about 2700 SDE/Adhoc DEs on regular basis. DGM(Regular/Adhoc) promotions issued and another 480 are under pipeline. Consistently tried to improve the scheme and syllabus for LDCE, scheme changed from descriptive type to objective type, OMR system.

The leader also apprised the member about the future challenges and road map of SNEA(I) to face the future challenges. Future agenda of the SNEA(I) is the following:

· 3^rd PRC is due in 2017. SNEA is committed to make BSNL profitable by 2017 to ensure job security and the implementation of 3^rd PRC and to secure the future of young comrades.

·  Standard pay scales of E2, E3, ---, E7 for JTO/JAO, SDE/AO etc w.e.f 01.01.2007. There is an attempt to down grade the basic cadre of JTO/JAOs and SDE/AOs.    

·  SNEA is fully resolved to see that issues like 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL recruites and CPSU cadre hierarchy etc are settled early with the support of the all the Executives.

·  JTO to SDE and JAO to AO promotion on seniority cum fitness: Association become party in the case at Hon CAT Ernakulam and CHQ is exploring the possibility of other legal course to expedite hearing of the case.

·  Parity on promotion in Civil/Elect wings at par with Telecom and notional pay w.e.f 01.10.2000 is being pursued.

·  First TBP uniformly after four years w.e.f 01.10.2004.

· SNEA re-started the agitation programmes with the above demands. SNEA is committed to struggle till our demands are met.

·  Regularization of Officiating JTOs and extending FR 221 (a)(1) to officiating JTOs.

Apart from struggling on Cadre issues SNEA(I) was continuously struggling on the policy issues and on the issues concerning to viability of BSNL.

·  We took active part in opposing the Unbundling of copper cable.

·  We took initiative to organize agitation when BSNL was to cancel the 45.5 million GSM tender in 2007.

·  2G scam exposed first by our President Com G L Jogi.

·  We filed a case in illegal 3G roaming by pvt operators, which BSNL should have done first.

· We took initiative in surrender of redundant BWA spectrum and refund of BWA spectrum charges.

· Took initiative in implementation of CDR, ERP, procurement of materials by streamlining tenders, Phase VII expansion, NGN implementation, MLLN and MPLS expansion etc.

·  Opposed the merger of BSNL and MTNL merger without addressing the basic issues.

CHQ leaders appealed to all the Executives to strengthen the platform of SNEA(I), the home of JTOs. All has to join hands to resolve all the outstanding issues in a time bound manner and revive the company at the earliest.

Congratulations to all the comrades who stood with the Association in the testing time:

Eventhough the BSNL management was insensitive to the Indefinite fast for the first three days, all the Unions and Associations supported the agitation from day one. GSs and Presidents of BSNLEU and NFTE visited the Pandal along with other leaders. GSs of BSNLMS, AIGETOA and AIBSNLOA also visited the pandal.

We cannot forget our great supporters at the National and Circle levels, the JAC, the Samara Sahayasamithi in Kerala, BSNLEU, NFTE, FNTO, BSNLMS and a lot of others, who have steadfastly and solidly stood with us for anything and everything that means trade union fraternity and solidarity. At the same time, always there will be exceptions and that has to happen to expose themselves before the whole world because they are afraid of charge sheets and punishments to their top Circle and SSA leaders at Trivandrum on the proven charges of fraud and financial irregularities, protected and helped for years, irrespective of repeated warnings and reminders by CVC/CVO to CGMT/Kerala. Otherwise how they can manage Circle level award to an activist who is “under currency of punishment” for financial irregularities! They are bound to support each other nakedly, now the whole world knows, they exposed themselves.

I have no words to congratulate each and every SNEA comrade across the country, especially comrades of Kerala Circle who refused to bow down in the face of the worst ever and unheard of tirades on the free minds of the Executives and employees. And at CHQ, we had a minor role to play, be with them and support them, we will continue to do that with the same vigour and commitment.

In order to extend support to the agitation, the following programmes shall be observed at Circle and SSA level. All Circle/SSA Secretaries to make all out preparations. Each and every Comrade of SNEA(I) must participate with toughest determination to defeat sinister attack to destabilize SNEA(I).

26^th, 27^th Sept: 2014:  Massive Lunch hour demonstration at all Circle and SSA HQs.

29^th, 30^th Sept and 01^st October, 2014: Massive Relay Hunger strike at all Circle HQs.

The Indefinite fast at BSNLCO and CO/Trivandrum will continue.

The INDEFINITE FAST by CHQ leaders and other activists continues for the 4th day from 22.09.2014

Comrades of SNEA(I), it is testing and challenging time for each and every Comrade of SNEA(I) throughout the Country to come out with greatest determination and unprecedented solidarity to defeat sinister designs of CGM/kerala to destabilize our beloved Association because of tough and legitimate stand taken by us on some critical issues. Rise to the occasion and demonstrate extraordinary solidarity. This clarion call is to be responded by each and every comrade of SNEA(I) with unwavering commitment.

Our GS, AGS, Com Arvind Dahiya, Jt Secy/South, Com P.Rao and CWC member from Kerala Circle Com MPP Panicker, commenced indefinite fast from 1000 hrs of 22nd Sept at BSNL Co. Also Com George Verghese, CS/Kerala, Com Rajan, CHQ Treasurer and Com Chandrashekar, AGS, also commenced indefinite fast at Trivandrum on 22nd Sept, 2014.

While CGM/Kerala Circle is continuing his acts of indiscriminate victimizations, there is no intervention from BSNL Management to prevail upon CGM to comply with the terms of negotiated settlement between him and our Association, with the intervention of top BSNL Management. Instead, CGM is going ahead with his acts of victimization even after negotiated settlement.

Out Jt Secy/South, felt extremely weak and exhausted and police tried to shift him to govt. hospital. However, he resisted being shifted to hospital and is continuing his fast.

In the same way, our CS/Kerala, George Verghese, and AGS Com A Chandrasekhar are also feeling exhausted but is going ahead with his fast in a determined manner. CGM is trying his best to get him forcibly shifted to hospital but our Kerala comrades are determined to defeat his this move also.

Comrades, needless to appeal, we are confident that we come out in thousands and thousands, and each and every one of us, to fight this hour of crisis with unprecedented   determination and deepest conviction to defeat attack on fundamental right of trade unions to lodge legitimate protest against irregularities and arbitrary functioning.

• Massive Lunch hour demonstrations in thousands and thousands have to be held on 26th and 27th Sept., 14 at Circle/SSA HQs. Each and every Comrade of SNEA(I) must participate with toughest determination to defeat sinister attack to destabilize SNEA(I).
• Relay hunger strike by thousands and thousands of Comrades at CGM/HQs is to be held on 29th, 30th Sept. and 1st Oct., 14.
• Further programs of action will be decided thereafter shortly since the struggle has to be taken to its logical conclusion.

Indefinite fast from 10.09.2014 at BSNLCO by CHQ leaders postponed to 17.09.2014:

BSNLCO issued instructions to Kerala Circle to implement all the commitments made to the Assn. CGMT/Kerala is out of station and as per the suggestion of Kerala Circle to facilitate its implementation, Indefinite fast at BSNLCO and Kerala Circle office at Trivandrum postponed to 17.09.2014. However “Work according to Rule” in Kerala Circle will start from tomorrow.

Indefinite fast from 10.09.2014 at BSNLCO by CHQ leaders postponed to 17.09.2014:

BSNLCO issued instructions to Kerala Circle to implement all the commitments made to the Assn. CGMT/Kerala is out of station and as per the suggestion of Kerala Circle to facilitate its implementation, Indefinite fast at BSNLCO and Kerala Circle office at Trivandrum postponed to 17.09.2014. However “Work according to Rule” in Kerala Circle will start from tomorrow.

CHQ leaders and activists on indefinite fast from 10.09.2014 at BSNLCO:

Comrades, even after the intervention and concrete assurances of CMD/BSNL, CGMT/Kerala going ahead with vindictive actions. Simply ignoring the assurances given by CMD/BSNL on 04.09.2014, CGMT is going ahead with vindictive transfer and postings even on 06.09.2014 which we cannot tolerate further. We are concerned about the services in one of the most potential Circle which we are proud of, but CGMT is least bothered about the services, its growth, which we are witnessing during the last one year. He systematically destroying the Circle by dismantling the systems and monitoring mechanisms prevailed in the Circle.

First time in the history of Kerala, net broadband connections shown an alarming figure of (-)12,689 with disconnection of 55,008 and net landline (-)70,476 from 01.04.2014 to 30.08.2014, fault rates are about 50,000 every day but CGMT is not concerned about the services or closures.

GS and AGS Com Arvind Dahiya met GM(SR) and briefed him about the latest developments in Kerala Circle. CGMT started questioning the authority of the CMD, GS told GM(SR). The agitation programmes called off on 01.08.2014 after prolonged discussions and written commitments from the CGMT on various issues on the intervention of CMD, DIR(CFA), GM(SR) and GM(NOW-CFA), BSNLCO. However, CGMT is not implementing any of the assurances but unleashed a series of vindictive actions like transfer of office-bearers from HQ (Circle Treasurer, SSA Secretary, SSA President and other SNEA activists), non settlement of earlier vindictive actions etc.

GS and President met CMD/BSNL on 27.08.2014 before leaving to Assam and informed him about the developments. CMD assured to intervene in the matter. After the intervention of CMD, to the surprises of all, even defying the direction of CMD/BSNL, Sri M S S Rao, CGMT initiated a series of vindictive actions. On 28th A/N he personally spoken to all the SSA Heads and GMs to implement the “no work no pay” even for the sanctioned leave period, medical leave period etc in August month itself for about 1200 Executives when his written commitment was “there will be no vindictive action”. Even he sought the help of ITPC for this. He directed concerned officers to prepare the supplementary bill on the holiday, 29.08.2014. The new Circle office body formed on 28.08.2014 but on the same day almost all the new office bearers transferred out of Circle office. This all gives enough proof that he is taking sides and behaving in a partisan way to give undue advantage to some Associations during membership verification. But the “real comrades of Kerala” will prove him wrong.

Even after one month, Kerala not come to the normal situation and Executives could not function in the normal way dedicating themselves for the growth due to the attitude of the CGMT. For the last one month, SNEA(I) kept its word “not to precipitate the situation” on the assurance of CMD and others and tried to maintain the services even during these provocations. Now situation is alarming, we may be compelled to go to street again.

Services are deteriorated like anything, first time in the history of Kerala net broadband connections shown an alarming figure of (-)12,689 and a disconnection of 55,008 and net landline (-)70,476 upto 30.08.14, fault rates are about 50,000 every day, revenue declined comparing to last quarter but CGMT is not concerned about the services or closures. He can boost Kerala is making highest profit, due to the contribution of the employees, contribution of senior officers, earlier CGMs, but how long? In the name of profit made by others, present CGMT started questioning the authority of CMD, DIR(CFA) and BSNLCO? See the arrogance!

CMD is out of station, we are waiting for his return to New Delhi. Meanwhile CEC meeting of Kerala Circle is going to take decision on future course of action on 03.08.2014. Go ahead, comrades, the whole SNEA(I) is with you.

Assam tour of GS and CHQ President from 28^th to 30^th August:

GS and CHQ President addressed the general body meeting at Guwahati on 28.08.2014, CEC meeting of Assam Circle at Jorhat on 29.08.2014 and SSA conferences of Jorhat SSA and Dibrugargh SSA on 29.08.2014 and 30.08.2014. In Jorhat almost all the young JTOs joined SNEA(I) to strengthen SNEA(I). New SSA Secs of Johat and Dibrugargh are BSNL recruited JTOs. CP/Assam Com Vivek Nath, CS/Assam Com I H Mandal and CWC member Com H P Dutta addressed in the meetings. Com A. K. Ghosh, CS/NE I Circle and Com Sushil Tripathi, SSA Secretary/Meghalaya, Shillong also attended the general body meeting at Guwahati. CS/NE I requested CHQ for settlement of Rule 8 cases from NE I.

An opens session was held on 29.08.2014 at Jorhat. Com K. Sebastin GS, Com G L Jogi President, Sri Rajiv Yadav, CGM/Assam Circle, CP/Assam Com Vivek Nath, CS/Assam Com I H Mandal and CWC member Com H P Dutta addressed the meeting. Sri Rajiv Yadav, CGM/Assam Circle addressed the CEC meeting sharing his vision for revival of Assam Circle. CS, CP and the whole CEC promised him the fullest support in this endeavour.

Com GS and President in their address appealed all the Executives and Non Executives to join together and work with BSNL Management as a team for the revival of BSNL. BSNL shall wipe out the 8000 Cr losses in another 3 years time, by 2017 to become eligible for 3^rd PRC due from 01.01.2017. Otherwise 3^rd will not hear us. SNEA(I) is always in the forefront to protect the interest of the company after BSNL formation, on CDMA roaming, ADC, copper cable unbundling, GSM tender in 2007, procurement of materials, tenders, USO subsidy in lieu of ADC, 3G roaming, BWA spectrum refund, pension contribution on actual basic instead of maximum of the pay scale, notional loan etc etc thereby protecting the interest of the employees as well.

On cadre issues, SNEA(I) is continued its struggle for settlement of issues like terms and conditions for absorption in BSNL (like pay scales, TBP policy, fitment), EPF contribution @ 12% of emoluments (basic+IDA) without ceiling instead of a fixed amount of 12% of Rs 6500(order issued on 12.08.2005 well before the formation of some Assn which claims for it), TBP policy orders in 2007, thousands of promotions in different cadres, BSNL MS RR in 2009 making the path through for DE/ DGM/ GM/ CGM promotions in the future for the cadre, especially for the young comrades, amendments in BSNL MS RR from 50% to 75% and on Civil/Elect issue, 78.2%, JTO RR, etc. Now DE Regular promotion also issued making the promotions current. All efforts are being taken to complete the JTO to SDE promotions also in the near future.

Our entire focus is to resolve issues like E2, E3 pay scales, 30% superannuation benefit, Time Bound functional promotion, pay anomalies, Civil /Electrical issues etc in the near future for which all Executives has to strengthen SNEA(I) and get ready for another struggle.

All members are very happy about the recent DE promotion ending adhocism and role of SNEA(I) in making such huge promotion order. All demanded to expedite JTO to SDE promotion also. GS explained the queries on Rule 8 cases, special rect drive for NE region, JTO reversion case etc.

Circle Conference of Jharkhand Circle:

The Circle Conference of Jharkhand Circle was held at Ranchi on 24.08.2014 in a grand manner. C/P Com B K Mishra presided over the Conference. Members from all the SSAs in addition to the delegates attended the Conference as it was the beginning for membership verification campaign in Jharkhand Circle.

An opens session was held in the afternoon attended by new JTOs and the leaders and activists of SNEA(I) from different SSAs. Com K. Sebastin GS, Com G L Jogi President, Com Ramesh Kumar, Jt Secretary(E), Sri Arun Kumar, Sr. GM (CM), Sri S. K. Agrawal, GM(A) and Com Ratish Kumar, CS/Bihar addressed the conference.

Com GS and President in their address explained the contribution of the Association during the last three decades in upgrading the pay scales in 1986, 1996 and in 2002 (BSNL), change of status of the cadre from Group C to Group B gazetted and then as an Executive in BSNL etc. In BSNL, SNEA(I) is always in the forefront to protect the interest of the company, in CDMA roaming by Reliance, ADC abolition, copper cable unbundling, disinvestment, GSM tender, 3G roaming, notional loan, pension contribution on actual basic, BWA spectrum refund etc etc.

After formation of BSNL, TEOA alone opposed the proposed absorption into BSNL without any terms and conditions like pay scales, promotion policy and fitment formula. TEOA legally and organizationally struggled and in 2002-03 through a historic struggle E1A, E2A, ---- E6 pay scales (Management offer was E1, E2, --- E6), Time Bound promotions between 4 to 6 years from JTO/JAO to SG JAG grade and point to point fitment agreed. Another major issue of directly recruited employees of BSNL, the EPF contribution on 12% of actual emoluments (basic+IDA) without ceiling, instead of a fixed amount of 12% of Rs 6500/ ceiling was settled in 2005 through three years of struggle from 2002 to 2005. BSNL agreed the same in May, 2005, Board approved it on 11.07.2005 and orders issued on 12.08.2005. On other cadre issues, SNEA(I) is continued its struggle for settlement of issues like promotions in different cadres, 78.2%, BSNL MS RR etc. More than 18,500 JTOs promoted as SDEs from 2000 to 2013. Now DE Regular promotion also issued for 2303 SDE/Adhoc DEs making the promotions current. Due to the efforts of SNEA(I), adhocism ended and regular quota increased from 50% to 75%. All efforts are being taken to complete the JTO to SDE promotions also in the near future. DGM promotions also in the pipeline.

Issues like E2, E3 pay scales for JTO/JAO, SDE/AOs and the pay parity issue of 2007 and 2008 batch JTOs, superannuation benefit to BSNL direct recruits, Time Bound functional promotion, pay anomalies, first TBP after 4 years, Civil/Electrical issues etc are the major issues to be resolved which Association is vigorously pursuing. Association decided to go for trade union actions immediately since these issues are not settled even after several assurances to this Association.

Almost all the TTAs promoted as JTOs in Jharkhand Circle recently joined SNEA(I).

In the conference it is decided to work for absolute majority for SNEA in Jharkhand Circle in the membership verification on 10th Dec: 2014.

In the conference Com Ranjan Kumar Ram/ SDE, Com Pankaj Kumar Das/ JTO, Com Sanjay Kumar/ SDE and Com Gaya Prasad/JTO are unanimously elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer and CWC Member respectively. The new Circle secretary is a 2001 BSNL recruited JTO. Com Vikas Kumar Gupta/JTO is elected as ACS. He was the Circle President of SNATTA.

SNEA(I), CHQ wish all the success for the newly elcted office bearers.

Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA(I), Bihar  Circle:

GS and CHQ President started the membership verification campaign from Patna by addressing the Bihar CEC cum general body meeting of Patna Telephones at Patna on 23.08.2014. C/P Com Ranjan Kumar presided over the meeting and C/S Com Ratish Kumar submitted the report. The CEC discussed about the preparations for membership verification. All the 52 TTAs promoted as JTOs in Bihar Circle recently joined SNEA(I).

An opens session was held in the afternoon at Conference hall which was attended by newly joined JTOs and the leaders and activists of SNEA(I) from different SSAs, especially Patna SSA. Com K. Sebastin GS, Com G L Jogi President, Sri S. S. Choudhary, PGM Patna Telephones, Sri R. P. Singh, Sr. GM(HR & Admn), Sri D. N. Singh, Sr. GM(NWO-CFA)  and Sri J. K. Sah, GM(TP) addressed the CEC.

Com GS and President in their address explained the contribution of the Association during the last three decades in upgrading the pay scales, status of the cadre etc. After BSNL formation, SNEA(I) is always in the forefront to protect the interest of the company. On cadre issues, SNEA(I) is continued its struggle for settlement of issues like promotions in different cadres, 78.2%, BSNL MS RR etc. Now DE Regular promotion also issued making the promotions current. All efforts are being taken to complete the JTO to SDE promotions also in the near future. Issues like E2, E3 pay scales, superannuation benefit, Time Bound functional promotion, pay anomalies, Civil /Electrical issues etc are to be addressed in the near future.

All the members pledged to work for absolute majority for SNEA in the membership verification on 10^th Dec: 2014.

Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA (I), Punjab Circle: The CEC meeting of Punjab Circle was held at Jalandhar on 30.07.2014. C/P Com Gurpreet Singh presided over the meeting and C/S Amarjit Singh addressed the CEC. All the SSA Secretaries presented the report in the CEC meeting. CS informed the house that almost 97% of the newly promoted JTOs joined SNEA(I). An opens session was held in the afternoon which was attended by the newly joined JTOs, CS/SNATTA, the leaders and activists of SNEA(I) from different SSAs and SEWA BSNL activists also. Com K. Sebastin GS, Com G L Jogi President and Com Arvind Dahiya AGS addressed the CEC.

Com GS, President and AGS in their address explained the history of this Association and the JTO cadre. Along with the change of designation, pay scales and status of JTO cadre, ie from ESP to JE and then to JTO, the name of the Association also changed from TESA to JETA(I), JETA(I) to JTOA(I), JTOA(I) to TEOA(I) and finally to SNEA(I). The pay scales also got changed from Rs 1400/- to Rs 1640/ in 1986, then to Rs 2000/ equivalent in 1996 and finally to E1A from 01.10.2000. The status also changed from Group C to Group B Gazetted in 1996 and then absorbed/recruited as an Executive in BSNL. JTO and SDE cadre got one time bound promotion each in 1990s, first time in the history of any central Govt department. All these achived due to continuous struggle of our senior comrades in the banner of JETA(I) / JTOA(I) / TEOA(I).

After formation of BSNL, TEOA was the only Association opposed the proposed absorption into BSNL without any terms and conditions like pay scales, promotion policy and fitment formula. All other Assns are ready to get absorbed in BSNL on an adhoc payment of Rs 2000/ offered by BSNL Management. TEOA legally and organizationally fought against this and come out successful. In 2002-03 through another historic struggle by SNEA(I) alone, Management agreed for E1A, E2A, ---- E6 pay scales (our demand was E2, E3, -- - and Management side offer was E1, E2, ---), Time Bound promotions between 4 to 6 years from JTO/JAO to SG JAG grade and point to point fitment. The EPF contribution @ 12% Basic plus IDA without ceiling instead of a fixed amount of 12% of Rs 6500/ with ceiling (paid upto 2005) for the BSNL recruited employees was another milestone. BSNL taken this decision in May 2005, Board approved it on 11.07.2005 and orders issued on 12.08.2005. On 18.1.2007 TBP policy announced which ensured 5 TBP in a span of maximum 26 years of service, another career breakthrough as a result of our struggle in 2002-03. Till that time hardly one or two TBP was available in DoT/BSNL from JTO to Lateral JTO and from SDE to Sr SDE after 12 years of service in each cadre. SNEA(I) fought the court case against LDCE which resulted in the promotion of about 900 JTOs of 2001 batch in the LDCE in 2008. After that SNEA(I) struggled for revamping the LDCE and OMR system introduced, descriptive type question pattern changed to objective type multiple choice questions, giving no chance for subjectivity. BSNLMS RR 2009 come into force on 14.07.2009 abolishing the bottle neck of JTS, ensuring promotions directly from SDE to DE/AGM and further upto GM/CGM in the coming days. A direct rect JTO was retiring with just one promotion as SDE till 2009, but BSNLMS RR ensured that the Executives are getting promotion upto DGM today and the younger generation will definitely reach upto GM/CGM. Further progress made in the BSNLMS RR in 2013-14 by increasing the regular quota from 50% to 75%, the real beneficiaries will be the younger generation.  After long legal hurdle, last LDCE also conducted for the vacancies upto 2009-10. In all the promotions and postings, SNEA(I) was committed to protect the interest of SC/ST comrades as per provisions of constitution and Govt orders and even ensured that 15% and 7.5% quota is maintained for postings also. Now we are focusing on the promotion from JTO to SDE, year to year LDCE, SDE/Adhoc DE to DE Regular and DE to DGM promotions. JTO to SDE promotion in Civil/Electrical in both seniority and LDCE quota became current. The amendment of BSNLMS RR for Civil/Electrical wings for EE promotion, notional pay for JTO(C/E) etc w.e.f 01.10.2000 at par with JAO cadre, first TBP uniformly after 4 years, notional date of promotion for the LDCE candidates in line with court order etc are pursued by the Assn.

Our priority issues and important cadre issues are a) the standard pay scale of E2, E3 etc for JTO/JAO, SDE/AO etc b) 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees, c) Time Bound functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy etc. SNEA(I) is committed to struggle for the settlement of these issues which will change the career prospects of entire BSNL Executives.

Role of SNEA(I) was unique one in settling several issues like GSM tender in 2007, ITS issue, 78.2% IDA fitment, BWA spectrum refund, procurement of materials, 3G roaming issue, revival of BSNL etc etc. We are committed to the revival of BSNL.

Both leaders appealed to all the Executives to work for the membership verification, for the Unity of the Executives, for a SINGLE STRONG REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION IN BSNL as in other CPSUs. This will be for the speedy settlement of cadre issues, for the revival of BSNL and to secure the job security of our young comrades.

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CEC meeting of Bihar Circle and general body meeting at Patna on 23.08.2014.

Jharkhand Circle conference at Ranchi on 24.08.2014.

CEC meeting of Assam Circle at Jorhat on 29.08.2014 and General body meeting at Guwahati on 28.08.2014.

CEC meeting of AP Circle at Nellore on 11^th and 12^th Sept and General Body meetings at Ongole, Guntur, Vijayawada, Elore, Rajamundry and Vizhakapatanam from 12^th to 15^th Sept, 2014.

CEC meeting of Bihar Circle and general body meeting at Patna on 23.08.2014.

Jharkhand Circle conference at Ranchi on 24.08.2014.

CEC meeting of Assam Circle at Jorhat on 29.08.2014 and General body meeting at Guwahati on 28.08.2014.

CEC meeting of AP Circle at Nellore on 11^th and 12^th Sept and General Body meetings at Ongole, Guntur, Vijayawada, Elore, Rajamundry and Vizhakapatanam from 12^th to 15^th Sept, 2014.

GS writes to Hon MOC on yet another glaring and calibrated move of CGM/Kerala to review penalty levied against M/s Nortel during 2012/13 for its abject failure to provide AMC for phase 1V and phase 1V.5 GSM expansion. Kind and expeditious intervention solicited to restore normalcy and safeguard exemplary working environment of Kerala.

Message from Circle Secretary, Kerala Circle:

Dear comrades,

On behalf of all comrades of SNEA(I) Kerala, I extend our sincere gratitude to all CHQ office bearers especially our President Com. G.L Jogi, GS Com. K. Sebastin, Com. Rajan CHQ Treasurer and most importantly our Jt. Sec. South Com. Padmanabha Rao for your active guidance, support and motivating and vibrant speeches. We can not forget the support from different Circles. We thank all CSs, CWC members and all members of SNEA (I) through out the country for your tremendous support. We thank all dignitaries especially Hon. MOC,  Com. T. N Seema Hon M.P, Com M.P Achuthan Hon M.P, Com. V.S Achuthanandan Opp. Leader Krl, Com. P.Rajeev, Hon M.P and other leaders for their guidance and support. We thank all Associations and Unions of BSNL especially BSNLEU and all national Trade unions and state/central/PSU service Associations/Unions for your support. Finally we thank CMD, Directors and all other officers of Corporate office and CGMT Kerala and entire Circle Management for settling the issues favourably.

Comradely yours,

Hats off Comrades of Kerala, we salute you

Congratulations to one and all, comrades of SNEA(I) throughout the country

After final round of discussion with the Kerala Circle Management in the evening, the hunger strike and work according to rule continuing in Kerala Circle for the last 37 days since 25.06.2014 withdrawn as almost all the contentious issues are resolved. Some policy matters are referred to BSNLCO for further decisions. Management assured to consider all the disciplinary matters sympathetically and no vindictive action will be taken against the Executives. CMD BSNL also assured us that there will not be any vindictive actions.

Today morning GS, CHQ President and CS/BSNLCO met DIR(CFA) and held final round of discussions on some of the remaining issues. DIR(CFA) assured us that he will take care of those issues and find a solution today itself.

We are extremely grateful to Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL, Sri N. K. Gupta, DIR(CFA), Sri Neeraj Verma, GM(SR) and S.K. Mittal, Sr GM (NOW-CFA) for their timely intervention for resolving the issues. 

We are extremely grateful to Dr T. N. Seema, Com P. Achuthan, Com P. Rajeev, Hon MPs who intervened and supported us at every point of time.

We are extremely grateful to Com V. S Achuthanandan, Opposition leader and Ex Chief Minister, Com Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Ex Home Minister, MLAs, Ex MP/MLAs and the print and electronic media which stood with us in this crucial struggle to keep the prestige of the Circle.

We are extremely grateful to BSNLEU, NFTE, FNTO and other trade unions and especially BSNLEU for their extraordinary support and solidarity in strongly opposing indiscrimate and massive vindictive actions initiated by the management thus adhering the ethics of Trade Union. We are also thankful to BSNLEU to the extent of supporting us in joining our struggle.  

We are extremely grateful to other State and Central trade unions which supported the agitation.

We are extremely grateful to all the CSs, CHQ / Circle /SSA office-bearers and activists who supported the struggle of Kerala Circle from day one.

The hunger strike by CHQ office-bearers, CSs at Delhi and other activists at BSNLCO continued today.

We all salute legitimate struggle of our valiant heroes of SNEA(I) Kerala, Com George Varghese, CS/KRL, all SSA/Branch Secs, CWC/CEC members, Circle/SSA office bearers and activists to protect the excellent work culture and monitoring mechanisms that have been put in place for years together and have contributed towards making Kerala a model and spectacular Circle of growth in BSNL..

SNEA(I) is extremely grateful to all the employees and Executives of other Associations in Kerala Circle who actively supported this struggle.

Hats off Comrades of Kerala, we salute you

Congratulations to one and all, comrades of SNEA(I) throughout the country

After final round of discussion with the Kerala Circle Management in the evening, the hunger strike and work according to rule continuing in Kerala Circle for the last 37 days since 25.06.2014 withdrawn as almost all the contentious issues are resolved. Some policy matters are referred to BSNLCO for further decisions. Management assured to consider all the disciplinary matters sympathetically and no vindictive action will be taken against the Executives. CMD BSNL also assured us that there will not be any vindictive actions.

Today morning GS, CHQ President and CS/BSNLCO met DIR(CFA) and held final round of discussions on some of the remaining issues. DIR(CFA) assured us that he will take care of those issues and find a solution today itself.

We are extremely grateful to Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL, Sri N. K. Gupta, DIR(CFA), Sri Neeraj Verma, GM(SR) and S.K. Mittal, Sr GM (NOW-CFA) for their timely intervention for resolving the issues.  

We are extremely grateful to Dr T. N. Seema, Com P. Achuthan, Com P. Rajeev, Hon MPs who intervened and supported us at every point of time.

We are extremely grateful to Com V. S Achuthanandan, Opposition leader and Ex Chief Minister, Com Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Ex Home Minister, MLAs, Ex MP/MLAs and the print and electronic media which stood with us in this crucial struggle to keep the prestige of the Circle.

We are extremely grateful to BSNLEU, NFTE, FNTO, AIGETOA and other trade unions and especially BSNLEU for their extraordinary support and solidarity in strongly opposing indiscrimate and massive vindictive actions initiated by the management thus adhering the ethics of Trade Union. We are also thankful to BSNLEU to the extent of supporting us in joining our struggle.  

We are extremely grateful to other State and Central trade unions which supported the agitation.

We are extremely grateful to all the CSs, CHQ / Circle /SSA office-bearers and activists who supported the struggle of Kerala Circle from day one.

The hunger strike by CHQ office-bearers, CSs at Delhi and other activists at BSNLCO continued today.

Hats off Comrades of Kerala, we salute you

Congratulations to one and all, comrades of SNEA(I) throughout the country

After final round of discussion with the Kerala Circle Management, the hunger strike and work according to rule continuing in Kerala Circle for the last 37 days since 25.06.2014 withdrawn as almost all the contentious issues are resolved. Some policy matters are referred to BSNLCO for further decisions. Management assured to consider all the disciplinary matters sympathetically and no vindictive action will be taken against the Executives. CMD BSNL also assured us that there will not be any vindictive actions.

Today morning GS, CHQ President and CS/BSNLCO met DIR(CFA) and held final round of discussions on some of the remaining issues. DIR(CFA) assured us that he will take care of those issues and find a solution today itself.

We are extremely grateful to Sri A. N. Rai, CMD/BSNL, Sri N. K. Gupta, DIR(CFA), Sri Neeraj Verma, GM(SR) and S.K. Mittal, Sr GM (NOW-CFA) for their timely intervention for resolving the issues.  

We are extremely grateful to Dr T. N. Seema, Com P. Achuthan, Com P. Rajeev, Hon MPs who intervened and supported us at every point of time.

We are extremely grateful to Com V. S Achuthanandan, Opposition leader and Ex Chief Minister, Com Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Ex Home Minister, MLAs, Ex MP/MLAs and the print and electronic media which stood with us in this crucial struggle to keep the prestige of the Circle.

We are extremely grateful to BSNLEU, NFTE, FNTO, AIGETOA and other trade unions and especially BSNLEU for their extraordinary support and solidarity in strongly opposing indiscrimate and massive vindictive actions initiated by the management thus adhering the ethics of Trade Union. We are also thankful to BSNLEU to the extent of supporting us in joining our struggle.  

We are extremely grateful to other State and Central trade unions which supported the agitation.

We are extremely grateful to all the CSs, CHQ / Circle /SSA office-bearers and activists who supported the struggle of Kerala Circle from day one.

The hunger strike by CHQ office-bearers, CSs at Delhi and other activists at BSNLCO continued today.

HUNGER STRIKE on 31^st July, 2014 at Circle HQs and 31st July, 01st August at BSNL CO

All Circles to hold one day hunger strike at Circle HQs on 31st July, 2014 in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades.

All Circles to hold one day hunger strike at Circle HQs on 31st July, 2014 in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades.

Two days huger fast commencing from 1000 Hrs on 31^st July by CHQ office bearers and others at BSNL CO in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades who are on hunger strike since 25.06.2014 to protect Kerala Circle from disaster and to protest against continuing indiscriminate victimization of members of SNEA(I)/Kerala by CGM instead of resolving the issues.

Our Kerala comrades are struggling for the last two months to protect the good work culture/ the good monitoring mechanisms put in place, against the harassment and humiliation by the CGMT, to fight against the alleged corrupt activities of CGMT, to continue the growth oriented activities, demanding manpower, material and money to maintain the network, against rationalization of posts without following the staffing norms and posts sanctioned by BSNLCO, reducing Executives from high revenue earning areas like Transmission mtce/NIB/ Marketing /Sales /BB /NOC etc, against the move not to go for 2G expansion further, “rotational transfer” instead of “need based transfers” even from unpopular and shortage areas etc.

Instead of resolving the issues and focusing on the growth of the Circle as previous CGMTs done, Sri MSS Rao who is looking after the charge of CGM is unleashed series of vindictive actions and victimization by issuing dies-non to more than 1300 Executives in the Circle, charge sheets under Rule 36 for participating in the hunger strike, transfer of office bearers, show cause notices, etc etc. His ulterior motive to indulge in corrupt practices was exposed by the Circle Association which is the root cause for these actions. He didnot even spared  the  GMs/ DGMs. He stooped to such a level to offer lolly pop to some other section of Executives for garnering their support which we never heard in the history of trade union movement, against trade union ethics.

All Circles to hold one day hunger strike at Circle HQs on 31st July, 2014 in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades.

Two days huger fast commencing from 1000 Hrs on 31^st July by CHQ office bearers and others at BSNL CO in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades who are on hunger strike since 25.06.2014 to protect Kerala Circle from disaster and to protest against continuing indiscriminate victimization of members of SNEA(I)/Kerala by CGM instead of resolving the issues.

Our Kerala comrades are struggling for the last two months to protect the good work culture, the good monitoring mechanisms put in place, against the harassment and humiliation by the CGMT, to fight against the alleged corrupt activities of CGMT, to continue the growth oriented activities, demanding manpower, material and money to maintain the network, rationalization of posts against the staffing norms and posts sanctioned by BSNLCO, reducing Executives from high revenue earning areas like Transmission mtce/NIB/ Marketing /Sales /BB /NOC etc, “rotational transfer” instead of “need based transfers” even from unpopular and shortage areas etc.

Instead of resolving the issues and focusing on the growth of the Circle as previous CGMTs done, Sri MSS Rao who is looking after the charge of CGM is unleashed series of vindictive actions and victimization by issuing dies-non to more than 1300 Executives in the Circle, charge sheets under Rule 36 for participating in the hunger strike, show cause notices, etc etc. His ulterior motive to indulge in corrupt practices was exposed by the Circle Association which is the root cause for the problems. He stooped to such a level to offer lolly pop to some other section of Executives for garnering their support which we never heard in the history of trade union movement, against trade union ethics.

All Circles to hold one day hunger strike at Circle HQs on 31st July, 2014 in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades. Make all out prepartions

Two days huger fast commencing from 1000 Hrs on 31^st July by CHQ office bearers and others at BSNL CO in solidarity and support of our Kerala Comrades who are on hunger strike since 25.06.2014 to protect Kerala Circle from disaster and to protest against continuing indiscriminate victimization of members of SNEA(I)/Kerala by CGM instead of resolving the issues.

Developments on Kerala issue: Meeting between Kerala Circle Administration and our Association took place today on the charter of demands. During the marathon discussion for more than 3 and half hours, Assn provided important inputs on various contentious issues. A final decision on various issues will be taken within two days.    

Developments on Kerala issue: Meeting between Kerala Circle Administration and our Association took place today on the charter of demands. During the marathon discussion for more than 3 and half hours, Assn provided important inputs on various contentious issues. A final decision on various issues will be taken within two days.