[27.01.2012]Revised scheme and syllabus issued for LICE for junior hindi translator, BSNL Corporate Office <<click here>>

[27.01.2012]Bhopal Gas Tragedy’s Shadow over 2012 Olympics.  <<click here>>

[25.01.2012]Exemption from levying fee by certain local bodies in Tamil Nadu: Shri P.R. Natarajan, M.P. writes to the Chairman of Standing Committee on Information Technology <<click here>>

[24.01.2012]GS and Dy.GS met Member (Services), Telecom Commission 

Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS and Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS, met Shri S.C. Misra, Member (Services), Telecom Commission, today the 24.01.2012, and requested his intervention for the early approval of the NE-12 pay scale, by the DOT. The Member (Services) assured to ensure early approval of the NE-12 pay scale.

[24.01.2012]Holding of prequalifying test for 40% TTA LDCE

It is well known that BSNLEU is continuously and consistently pressing upon the BSNL management for holding pre-qualifying test in respect of the non 10+2 candidates, for the TTA 40% LDCE. Under this circumstance, as per the direction of the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala, Corporate Office has issued order for holding 40% TTA LDCE. But, there is no provision in the order, for holding prequalifying test for the non 10+2 candidates. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, and Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS, once again met the GM (Estt.) today and insisted for taking necessary steps to ensure holding of prequalifying test for the non 10+2 candidates. We hope that BSNL management will take a decision soon on this issue.

[24.01.2012]Corporate Office order on holding of LDCE for TTA 40% quota for the recruitment year 2011 <<click here>>

[24.01.2012]Building Fund received 

CHQ thankfully acknowledges the receipt of Building Fund, as per details mentioned below: 

[23.01.2012]Circle Conference of Telecom Stores <<click here>>

[23.01.2012]Circle Conference of Telecom Factory, Kolkata <<click here>>

[23.01.2012]Media offering opium to masses : Justice Markandey Katju <<click here>>

[23.01.2012]264 new members join BSNLEU in UP (East) Circle 

264 new members have joined BSNLEU, quitting NFTE and WRU, in UP (East) Circle. In Allahabad, Com. Harbans Singh, District President, NFTE, has joined BSNLEU with 65 members. Further, 83 new members at Lucknow, 40 at Kanpur and 20 at Gorakhpur have also joined BSNLEU. 

In Kolkata Telephones Circle 63 new members have joined BSNLEU. 31 new members have joined BSNLEU at Bhubaneswar. CHQ welcomes all the new members.

[21.01.2012]West Bengal Circle executive committee meeting- 20-01-2012.<<click here>>

[20.01.2012]Remembering the glorious general strike of 19^th January, 1982.<<click here>>

[20.01.2012]Andhra Pradesh consolidates: 480 new members join BSNLEU.

480 new members have joined BSNLEU in Andhra Pradesh Circle. The break up figures is as follows: - Hyderabad-100, Vijayawada-75, Ananthapur-72, Tirupati-55, Adilabad-37, Rajahmundry-25, Ongle-30, Guntur-20, Nellore-15, Eluru-15, Nizamabad-11, Karimnagar-11, Srikakulam-8, Vijayanagaram-6. CHQ congratulates the AP Circle union as well as the District Unions and welcome the new members.

[20.01.2012]Haryana circle treasurer of NFTE join BSNLEU with 100 members

Com.L.S.Nirwal, Haryana Circle Treasurer of NFTE, as well as a veteran leader of that Union, has joined BSNLEU. Under his leadership, 100 members of NFTE, have joined BSNLEU at Faridabad. CHQ heartily welcome Com. L.S.Nirwal and the new members.

Similarly, 83 new members have joined BSNLEU at Lucknow. Out of this 50 members are from NFTE and 50 members are from other unions. Further, 22 new members have joined BSNLEU at Darbhanga, in Bihar circle. CHQ heartily welcomes these comrades also into BSNLEU.

[19.01.2012]Punjab marches ahead: 165 new members join BSNLEU.

As per the report received from Circle Secretary, Punjab, 165 new members have joined BSNLEU in the month of January, 2012.  The break up figure is as follows: - Jalandhar-52, Ferozpur-30, Bathinda-31, Chandigarh-23, Ludhiana-8.  Patiala–21. CHQ congratulates Punjab Circle union as well as the District unions and welcome all the new members to BSNLEU.

[19.01.2012]K.G. Bose Bhavan inauguration on 22^nd March, 2012 

The Central Secretariat meeting held today the 19.01.2012, has decided to conduct the inaugural function of K.G. Bose Bhavan on 22^nd March, 2012. The meeting decided that Com. A.K. Padmanabhan, President, CITU will inaugurate the building. 

[19.01.2012]Central Executive Committee meeting to be held at New Delhi on 22^nd and 23^rd March, 2012 

The Central Executive Committee meeting of BSNL Employees Union will be held at New Delhi, on 22^nd and 23^rd March, 2012. All CEC members are requested to make note of this and book their journey tickets well in advance. 

[19.01.2012]Gujarat creates history : 862 new members join BSNLEU

862 new members have joined BSNLEU in Gujarat Circle. The break figures are as follows:- 

Ahmedabad–210, Nadiad–171, Baroda–170, Rajkot–110, Mehsana–70, Valsad–61, Junagad–28, CGM(O)–11, Himmat Nagar–8, Amreli–7, Baruch–7, Palanpur–5, Surendranagar–4. CHQ congratulates Gujarat Circle Union as well as the District Unions and heartily welcomes the new members.

[18.01.2012]Declaration (English) of the convention of the Public Sector Trade Unions held at Bangalore on 13.01.2012 <<click here>>

[18.01.2012]Declaration (Hindi) of the convention of the Public Sector Trade Unions held at Bangalore on 13.01.2012 <<click here>>

[18.01.2012]Corporate office issued order for 4.7% IDA increase w.e.f. 01.01.2012 <<click here>>

[17.01.2012]TRAI releases proposals for new license 

The TRAI has released proposals for new telecom license, completely overhauling the present system. According to the new proposals, the license will be technology neutral, i.e., the holder of the license can provide any service, like land line, mobile, internet, long distance, DTH, etc. At present, separate licenses are required for providing each of these services. More over, license is separated from spectrum. This means, the licensee has to purchase spectrum through auctioning. Another important aspect is, the license can be taken for any level, i.e., National level, circle level and even for district level. The price for national level license is fixed as Rs.20 crore.

[17.01.2012]CHQ thankfully acknowledges receipt of the following Building Fund donations:-

[17.01.2012]As already informed through our website on 11.01.2012, BSNL Corporate Office has issued order for provision of prepaid SIM with Rs.200/- free talk time to Telecom Mechanics / Regular Mazdoors, who undertake outdoor duties and to select Non-Executives, on the basis of functional need. This is in implementation of the decision taken in the 25^th National Council Meeting.<<click here>>

[17.01.2012]DPE issues order on IDA increase

DPE issued order increasing IDA rate on Revised (2007) Pay / Pension by 4.7% w.e.f. 01.01.2012 to 56.7% vide F.No.2(70)/2008-DPE (WC)-GL-I/2012 dated 16.01.2012.

[16.01.2012]Telephone Subscribers' Base in India for the month of November 2011<<click here>>

[16.01.2012]Standard & Poors downgrades nine European countries

It may be remembered that a few months back, USA’s AAA credit rating was downgraded by the Standard and Poors. Now, nine European countries have been downgraded by the Standard & Poors. Especially, France has been downgraded from AAA rating. These countries have been following anti worker measures, such as job reduction, wage cut, curtailment of retirement benefits, etc, to come out of their economic problems. At the same time, these governments have been giving huge bail-outs to the corporates. Working class is conducting massive struggles throughout Europe, against these anti worker and pro corporate measures. Now, it is proved that the economic policies being followed by these countries cannot resolve the economic crisis.

[13.01.2012]Highly successful convention of Public Sector Trade Unions at Bangalore.

The one day convention of the Public Sector Trade Unions held at Bangalore today, the 13-01-2012, was highly successful. The convention was called on by the Central Trade Union Organisations, to organize the one day strike on 28-02-2012. Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, represented BSNLEU in the convention. The convention was inaugurated by Dr.G. Sanjeeva Reddy, President, INTUC. Other leaders who  addressed the convention were, com. Baidyanath Rai, GS,BMS, com. Gurudas Dasgupta,GS,AITUC, com. Tapan Sen,GS,CITU, com.R.A.Mittal,GS,HMS,etc. Com.P.Abhimanyu,GS, participated in the discussion and spoke on the anti-BSNL policies of the UPA govt. and announced that BSNLEU will join the strike. The convention unanimously decided to join the one day strike on 28-02-2012.

[12.01.2012]Problems related to QA Kolkata - CHQ writes to Director (HR)  <<click here>>

[12.01.2012]Building Fund received in Joint Circle conference of Assam, NE I and NE II

The following amounts were handed over to Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, at the time of the Joint Circle Conference of Assam, NE I and NE II, held from 6^th to 8^th January, 2012. CHQ heartily thanks all the comrades.

[12.01.2012]Information on HRA - Corporate Office sends reminder to CGMs <<click here>>

[12.01.2012]13^th January last date for submission membership forms 

Since 14^th and 15^th January happen to be holidays, the last date for submission of membership forms is 13^th January, 2012. All are requested to make not of this and submit the forms on 13^th January itself.

[12.01.2012]Designation Committee reconstituted 

Based on the decision of the National Council, a Joint Committee was formed for Change of Designations of the Non-Executives. However, management stopped holding meetings of this committee. Now, based on our complaint given to the Director (HR), this committee has be reconstituted. We hope that meetings will now take place and new designations will be finalized soon. 

[12.01.2012]Standing Committee meeting to be held on 24.01.2012 

Standing Committee of the National Council will meet on 24.01.2012. The items already discussed in the National Council will be reviewed and also follow up action will be monitored by this committee. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, President, Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS and Com. V. Subburaman, GS, TEPU are the Staff Side members in the Standing Committee.

[12.01.2012]Holding of JAO 40% quota exam - CHQ writes to Corporate Office <<click here>>

[11.01.2012]Sim Card with Rs.200 free talk time to be provided to employees who were earlier provided with WLL hand sets 

In the 25^th National Council meeting, held in June 2011, Staff Side demanded supply of mobile hand sets to all the Non-Executive employees. In view of BSNL’s deteriorating financial position, this demand was not accepted. However, in that meeting it was decided to provide a sim card with free talk time worth Rs.200/-, to such of those employees who were earlier provided with WLL hand sets. Now, Management Committee has given approval for this, and Corporate Office is likely to issue order soon.

[11.01.2012]BSNL’s revenue increases by 4.56% 

The revenue of BSNL has increased by 4.56% for the period from April to December 2011, compared to the period from April to December 2010. It is a good news that the erosion in BSNL’s revenue has been checked, and a slight increase has been made. This gives hope to us, that if all of us make sincere efforts, BSNL will definitely become a profit making company once again. Let us strive for it.

[11.01.2012]Gujarat Circle Union sends Rs.2,53,333 towards CHQ building fund 

Gujarat Circle Union has sent an amount of Rs.2,53,333 towards CHQ building fund. CHQ sincerely thanks the Gujarat Circle Union, as well as the District Unions which have given the building fund. The break-up figure of the donation is given below: 

[11.01.2012]Compensation for BSNL’s rural operations

The following is the reply given by Shri Milind Deora, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, on 21^st December, 2011, to the questions raised by Shri P.R. Natarajan, MP and Shri M.B. Rajesh, MP.

BSNL has sought support of Rs.9306 crores per annum from USOF towards the Rural Direct Exchange Lines (R-DEL) on expiry of the current subsidy support of Rs.2000 crores per annum given to BSNL for the period of three years from 19^th July, 2008 to 17^th July, 2011. After consideration, TRAI has been requested on 14.09.2011 to give its recommendations regarding continuation of support for rural wire line connection installed before 01.04.2002 from USOF on phasing out of ADC, beyond three years and the amount/period thereof. The TRAI recommendation in this regard is awaited. 

[11.01.2012]Pre qualifying test for TTA LICE: GS and Dy. GS meet Director (HR)

Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS and Com. P. Asokababu, Dy. GS, met Shri A.N. Rai, Director (HR) and discussed the TTA LICE issue. The leaders strongly demanded that a pre-qualifying test should be conducted in respect of the candidates who do not possess 10+2 qualification, and those who pass the test should be permitted to appear the TTA LICE. Director (HR) assured to look into this issue. We are hopeful that a positive decision in this regard would be taken soon.

[11.01.2012]Tamil Nadu Cyclone: Media appreciates BSNL's service <<click here>>

[10.01.2012]Untruths, half truths and blatant lies of FNTO <<click here>>

[10.01.2012]There is nothing new in BSNL's circular dated 05.01.2012. No second union is recognised <<click here>>

[10.01.2012]100% privatization of BALCO to take place

51% of the shares of BALCO was sold to Sterlite Company for a meager amount of Rs.551.50 crore, by the Vajpayee govt. in the year 2001. 49% of the shares of BALCO is still with the govt. of India. Now govt. of India is getting ready to sell the remaining 49% shares also to Sterlite, which is agreeable to purchase the same. An empowered Group of Ministers has asked Sterlite to make the offer. If Sterlite purchases the remaining 49% shares, then BALCO will be privatized 100%.

[Source: Economic Times dated 09.01.2012]

[10.01.2012]Issues related to Casual and Contract Workers - Reply to Shri R. Natarajan, M.P., given by Hon'ble Minister of State <<click here>>

[09.01.2012]Conduct demonstrations tomorrow the 10.01.2012 

Conduct protest demonstrations on 10.01.2012, as per the call of the JAC, 

(a)   to demand severe action on the 5 private operators who cheated government and provided 3G service in circles where they have not acquired 3G spectrum, and thereby caused heavy loss to the govt.

(b)   to demand immediate refund of BWA spectrum amount. 

Send report and photos to the CHQ.

[09.01.2012]The former Telecom Minister Sukhram is sent to jail

At last, former Telecom Minister Sukhram is sent to jail on last Saturday, to serve his three year jail term. Sukhram is convicted in a 1993 corruption case, in which he had entered into a criminal conspiracy with a Hydrabad based private company. Accordingly, Sukhram awarded a telecom equipment supply contract to the private company, which supplied inferior quality goods, at higher rate, to the DoT. Together with Sukhram, former DoT officer Runu Ghosh and the private company managing director, P.Ramarao, were also sent to jail.

[07.01.2012]Joint Circle Conference of Assam, NE-I and NE-II, being held at Silchar, Assam.<<click here>>

[06.01.2012]NE-12 Pay Scale 

BSNL Board approved NE-12 pay scale (Rs.16390-33830) and sent it to DOT for its approval. Today Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS met Director (PSU) in DOT and requested for immediate processing of the case for approval.

[06.01.2012]CHQ Hindi Circular No.01 dated 04.01.2012 <<click here>>

[06.01.2012]CHQ Circular No.01 dated 04.01.2012 <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]Admissibility of full pension after 10 years of qualifying service in Government - DoP&T order <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]Work Orders for contact centre services for wireline - broadband and associated VAS - CHQ writes to Corporate Office <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]NE 12 pay scale file sent for DOT’s approval 

BSNL has sent the NE 12 pay scale file to the DOT, for it’s approval. CHQ is following up the case, to get early approval of the DOT.

[05.01.2012]Conduct demonstrations on 10.01.2012 

The JAC has given call to conduct demonstrations on 10.01.2012 on the issues of 3G roaming and refund of BWA spectrum amount to BSNL.

It is known to every one now, that Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Tata Teleservices and Aircel were providing 3G services in circles where they have not acquired 3G spectrum. They were providing the service by sharing each others spectrum. This is violation of license conditions and caused huge loss of revenue to the govt. DOT banned this 3G intra circle roaming. One estimation is that, this 3G intra circle roaming has caused Rs.20,000 crore loss to the government. This looting by private companies has to be exposed among the people of this country. 

BSNL has surrendered its BWA Spectrum in most of the circles. Govt. dumped this non-standard spectrum on BSNL. Now money should be refunded to BSNL for the spectrum that BSNL has surrendered. It is expected that BSNL may get around Rs.7000 crore as refund. Both these issues are very important. Circle and District Secretaries are requested to organize the demonstrations powerfully.

[05.01.2012]Reduction in salary - case of the TTA, Sr.TOA, RM etc. recruited after 01.01.2007 - CHQ writes to Corporate Office <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]Corporate Office order on Revision of pay of Board level and below Board level Executives w.e.f. 01.01.2007 - reduction of emoluments of directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 Batch & directly recruited JAOs in respect of whom result was declared in April-10 <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]Pension contribution in case of BSNL employees deputed to DOT Cells - CHQ writes to Corporate Office <<click here>>

[05.01.2012]Where a govt. dictates terms to Multi National Companies 

Venezuela has won an important legal battle against the US Multi National Oil giant, Exxon Mobil Corporation. In 2007 the Venezuelan govt. nationalized the assets of Exxon Mobil. This nationalization became necessary since Exxon Mobil refused to accept the conditions laid down by the Venezuelan govt. Thereafter Exxon Mobil filed a case in the International Chamber of Commerce, and claimed a compensation of 12 billion US dollars. The International Chambers of Commerce has now given a verdict that Exxon Mobile can get a compensation of only 907 million dollars, which is only 10% of what the company originally claimed. Before the Leftist govt. under Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela, Multi National Companies like Exxon Mobil looted the oil resources of that country. But Hugo Chavez took many decisions in the interest of Venezuela and brought the multi national companies under control. In Venezuela, the govt. dictates terms to the Multi National Companies. But in India, MNCs like WalMart dictate terms to the government.

[Source: The Hindu dated 04.01.2012]

[04.01.2012]JAC press release on Lunch Hour Demonstration  by BSNL Workers on 10^th January, 2012 <<click here>>

[04.01.2012]Govt. to intensify privatization of PSUs 

The Union Cabinet is likely to take up the Finance Ministry’s proposal to go ahead with disinvestment in several PSUs. The UPA govt. has proposed to raise Rs.40,000 crore in this financial year by way of selling shares in various PSUs. However, govt. has so far been able to raise only Rs.1,145 crore through selling shares. So, UPA govt. is likely to go in the offensive to restart disinvestment of PSUs. The working class has to counter this move in the appropriate manner.

 [Source: Economic Times – 04.01.2012]

[04.01.2012]Expose the fraud of the private telecom companies

On 23.12.2011 DOT directed Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Tata Teleservices and Aircel to cancel their intra circle roaming agreements for providing 3G services. These companies have cheated the govt. thousands of crores of rupees, by providing 3G services in circles where they have not taken license for the same. However, on 24.12.2011 the TDSAT stayed DOT’s order. The next date for hearing in the TDSAT is on 09.01.2012. Meanwhile BSNL has requested the TDSAT to allow it to implead in the case. Now, DOT has challenged the authority of the TDSAT to stay it’s order. There is necessity for trade unions to expose among the people the massive fraud committed by these private companies. Hence, BSNLEU has requested the JAC to give call for some programme of action on this issue.

[04.01.2012]DOT plans to impose Rs.1,594 crore penalty on 6 private companies

The DOT is proposing to impose penalties totalling Rs.1594 crore on 6 private telecom companies. These companies are Airtel, Reliance, Vodafone, Idea, Tata Tele Services and Tata Communications. These companies have understated their revenue in the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 for the purpose of license fee. Thereby these companies have cheated the govt. a huge amount towards license fee. As of now companies are paying 6% to 10% of their revenue as license fee. Minister Kapil Sibal will take a decision on 13^th January, 2012, on the DOT’s decision to impose penalty.

[04.01.2012]What Ms. Mamata Bannerjee told and forgot to tell

“The Centre had decontrolled the price of fertilizer in 2010, but not giving any subsidy to farmers for purchasing fertilizer. The farmers in our state too are now being forced to purchase fertilizer at a higher price. We are not responsible for this”.

 - Ms. Mamata Bannerjee, CM of West Bengal

Source: Economic Times 04.01.2012 

Thanks to Ms. Mamata Bannerjee for making this confession. In persuit of it’s Liberalisation policies, the UPA government is curtailing the subsidies given to the poor farmers. This is also one of the reason for 2,50,000 farmers committing suicide in the last 16 years. But what Ms. Mamata Bannerjee has not told is that the same UPA government is giving tax concessions to the corporates at the rate of nearly Rs.5 lakh crores every year. Still Manmohan Singh is claiming that his is the government of “Aam admi”.

[04.01.2012]Decline of Indian technology – Manmohan Singh sheds crocodile tears<<click here>>

[03.01.2012]Leaders of BSNLEU & BSNL Casual & Contract Workers Federation meet Parliament Standing Committee on Labour on 2^nd January’2012. <<click here>>

[03.01.2012]DOT’s approval for NE-12 pay scale 

After approval of the NE-12 pay scale by the BSNL Board, approval of the DOT is necessary for it’s implementation. CHQ is trying to send the file to DOT, within a day or two.

[03.01.2012]Kind Attention Of Circle/District/Branch Secretaries-Please see that the option for switching over to revised pay scale from the date of promotion falling between 1-1-2007 to 7-5-2010, instead of from 1-1-2007, is exercised by all the concerned officials for whom it is beneficial—Last date 21-01-2012—This is an important order achieved due to the continuous efforts of our Union—for the detailed note on this issue <<click here>>

[31.12.2011] IDA 4.7% HAS BECOME DUE: - According to our Information, 4.7% IDA has  become due w.e.f. 01-01-2012

[30.12.2011]Corporate Office order on Special Lateral Direct Recruitment Rules for the recruitment of Sr.DGM, GM, PGM and CGM <<click here>>

[30.12.2011]Corporate Office order on allotment of vacant quarters to retired employees <<click here>>

[30.12.2011]BSNL CCWF letter to Chief Labour Commissioner - Non-implementation of labour rules, non-payment of minimum wages etc. in case of casual and contract labours engaged in BSNL <<click here>>

[30.12.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office on upgradation of pay scale of Sr.TOAs <<click here>>

[30.12.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office on reduction in salary of the TTA, Sr.TOA, RM etc., recruited after 01.01.2007 <<click here>>

[30.12.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office on sending qualified candidates of Himachal Pradesh circle for the JTO training <<click here>>

[29.12.2011]General Secretary met Director (HR) 

Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary, met the Director (HR), Shri A.N. Rai, today the 29.12.2011 and requested him to immediately cause to conduct the Designation Committee meeting, which has been stalled by the Corporate Office. He apprised the Director (HR) that it was the decision of the National Council, to bring in new designations to the Non-Executives, and that the decision should be honoured by the management. Director (HR) assured to do the needful in this regard.

[29.12.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office on Change of designation of the Non-Executives - Violation of the decision of the National Council <<click here>>

[29.12.2011]CHQ letter to PGM (SR) on 26^th Meeting of National Council - Additional items for discussion <<click here>>

[29.12.2011]Building Fund received by CHQ.

CHQ congratulates and heartily thanks all the donors.

[28.12.2011]CHQ Building - An appeal to the Circle and District Secretaries 

CHQ has taken possession of the newly purchased Union Building on 08.12.2011, after making payment of the balance amount of Rs. One crore forty lakh. Registration of this building in the name of K.G. Bose Memorial Trust is completed on 27.12.2011. CHQ has planned to hold the inauguration of the building on 22.03.2012, which is also the Foundation Day of BSNLEU. Thus, our long time dream of purchasing a building in the National Capital has come true. At the same time, our comrades should not forget, that the union has taken a bank loan of Rs. One crore forty lakh, for making the final payment. Central Secretariat has given an appeal that each district union should send to CHQ, an amount of Rs.5000/- towards advertisement for the souvenir, to be released at the time of the inauguration of the building. Only very few district unions have so far responded to this appeal. All Circle and District Secretaries are called upon to immediately arrange to send the advertisement amount.

[28.12.2011]BSNL to re-employ ITS officers

It is learnt that BSNL is considering re-employment of some 700 ITS officers, through an emergency recruitment process. These ITS officers will resign from DOT and will get re-employed in BSNL. But there will be a condition that these officers should have atleast 2 years for service for retirement. In that case the nearly 44 ITS officers in the rank of CGM, may not be considered for such re-employment, since they have less than two years of service for retirement. Hence, senior officers from finance as well as civil and electrical engineering wings may get a chance, to be posted as CGMs.

[28.12.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office on New Recognition Rules <<click here>>

[27.12.2011]CHQ letter to Director (HR) on reconstitution of Standing Committee <<click here>>

[27.12.2011]Union Building’s registration done 

With great pleasure and joy, CHQ informs that the registration of our Union Building, purchased at West Patel Nagar, New Delhi, is done today. CHQ congratulates all our leaders and members who helped the CHQ to fulfill this dream.

[26.12.2011]CHQ building inauguration to take place on 22^nd March, 2012 

The Central Secretariat meeting which took place today, has unanimously decided to conduct the inauguration of the union building at New Delhi on 22^nd March, 2012, which is also the foundation Day of BSNLEU. Hence, CHQ appeals to all the Circe and District Unions to immediately complete the collection of donation / advertisements and send the same to CHQ.

[26.12.2011]Central Secretariat endorses the call of the Central Trade Union Organisations for strike on 28^th February, 2012.

The Central Secretariat meeting is held today the 26.12.2011. The meeting unanimously decided to endorse the call of the Central Trade Union Organisations to go on strike on 28^th February, 2012, against the anti-worker and anti-people economic policies of the UPA government. The call is given by the Central Trade Unions which include BMS, INTUC, AITUC, CITU and LPF.

[26.12.2011]Telephone Subscribers' Base in India for the month of October 2011<<click here>>

[24.12.2011]DOT orders termination of intra circle roaming agreement for 3G services 

The DOT has finally issued notice to Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular to terminate their intra circle roaming agreements for 3G services, by 3 PM today, i.e. 24.12.2011. These companies have been providing 3G services in circles where they have not taken license for providing 3G service, by sharing the 3G spectrum of each other. This is in total violation of the license conditions. It may be remembered that cancellation of intra circle roaming was one of the important demands of the 15^th December, 2011 strike, called on by the JAC.

[23.12.2011]NE-12 Pay Scale approved by BSNL Board

With great pleasure CHQ informs that the NE-12 pay scale is approved by the BSNL Board  meeting held today. Now the scale will be implemented, once it gets the approval of the DOT.

[23.12.2011]Meeting of Independent & Affiliated Federations held at New Delhi

As per the call of the Central Trade Unions, a meeting of the Independent & Affiliated Workers / Employees Federations was held at New Delhi, today the 23.12.2011. The meeting is called on to effectively organise the 28^th February, 2012 General Strike. The meeting overwhelmingly decided to make the strike successful. In the meeting, Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU and Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, President, BSNLC&CWF participated.

[23.12.2011]Seminar held by the BSNLEU Khammam District Branch on the National Telecom Policy 2011<<click here>>

[22.12.2011]General Secretary meets CMD, on the NE-12 pay scale issue.

NE-12 pay scale is already approved by the Management Committee and is awaiting the approval of BSNL Board. The Board meeting is going to take place tomorrow, the 23.12.2011. Under this circumstance, Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary, met the CMD today and requested him to ensure that the NE-12 pay scale is taken up and approved in this Board meeting itself. The CMD assured to do his best for the approval of the pay scale.

Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, further requested the CMD to take immediate steps for the refund of the GPF money of the Temporary Status Mazdoors, working in BSNL, since EPF scheme is already implemented for them. The CMD assured to do the needful.

[22.12.2011]Provision of another option to Non-executives to switchover to revised IDA scales of pay from the date of first promotion between 01.01.2007 & 07.05.2010 on revision of IDA scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007 <<click here>>

[22.12.2011]Meeting with Chief Labour Commissioner 

Shri N.K. Prasad, Chief Labour Commissioner, held a conciliatory meeting today, with the JAC leaders. Officers from BSNL and DOT were also present in the meeting. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU and Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, Convenor, JAC are among the leaders who participated in the meeting. The issues contained in the charter of demands for the 15^th December strike were discussed. There is not much progress in the demands. The next meeting will take place on 31.01.2012.

[22.12.2011]Clarification regarding regulation of pay when employees are crossing maximum of the revised IDA scales on grant of annual increment <<click here>>

[22.12.2011]CHQ writes to CMD on refund of GPF money to Temporary Status Mazdoors <<click here>>

[21.12.2011]CHQ writes to Director (HR) on the non-holding of National Council meeting <<click here>>

[21.12.2011]CHQ writes to BSNL CO on stoppage of recovery of GPF in respect of officials issued with Presidential Orders <<click here>>

[21.12.2011]CHQ writes to CMD for approval of the NE-12 pay scale in the coming Board meeting <<click here>>

[21.12.2011]Conduct powerful “Lunch Hour Demonstrations on 22.12.2011, against PFRDA Bill 

Reports have come in the media, that the Government has reached an understanding with the BJP, regarding passing of the PFRDA Bill in the Parliament. Following this an emergent meeting of the Steering Committee against PFRDA Bill took place at New Delhi on 20.12.2011. Since the Bill is likely to be taken up in the Parliament today the 21.12.2011, it was decided to conduct a protest Lunch Hour Demonstration at work places on 22.12.2011. CHQ calls upon to conduct the programme powerfully.

[20.12.2011]Applicability of rule for permitting the voluntary retirement with regard to staff absorbed in BSNL <<click here>>

[20.12.2011]Meeting addressed by Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS at Vijayawada <<click here>>

[20.12.2011]Corporate Office letter on expenditure management <<click here>>

[20.12.2011]Central Trade Unions call for convention of Public Sector Unions <<click here>>  

[19.12.2011]MOU signed with Canara Bank for extending various Loan Schemes to BSNL Employees <<click here>> <<copy of agreement>>

[19.12.2011]Policies that make the rich richer and the poor poorer

It is a general complaint, that the Neo Liberal Economic policies being followed by the government are increasing the inequality between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’. On one side, the government gives massive concessions, worth lakhs of crores of rupees, to the corporates. On the other hand, the subsidies meant for the poor people is abysmally low. The data regarding this is submitted by the Finance Ministry in the Parliament now. 

Various tax exemptions and incentives given to the corporates, by the Central government, is increasing year by year. It was Rs.4.20 lakh crore in the year 2008-09. This was raised to Rs.4.37 crore in the year 2009-10. This further went up to Rs.4.60 crore in 2010-11.

At the same time the subsidies being given to the poor, on account of food, fertilizer, petroleum etc., are shrinking. The government’s expenditure on subsidies was Rs.1.29 lakh crore in 2008-09. This went up to Rs.1.41 crore in 2009-10. It increased to Rs.1.54 lakh crore in the year 2010-11. However, this has been brought down to Rs.1.44 lakh crore in 2011-12. It is such policies of the government, which makes the rich richer and the poor poorer.

[16.12.2011]Minutes of the meeting held by RLC with JAC on 15.12.2011 <<click here>>

[16.12.2011]Congratulations for the grand success of the strike and prepare for further struggles <<click here>>

[16.12.2011]Views of the 15^th December Historic Strike <<click here>>

[15.12.2011]Grand success of the strike - JAC Press statement <<click here>> Views of the strike at Corporate Office <<click here>>

[15.12.2011]CMD held meeting with JAC today <<click here>>

[15.12.2011]Strike successful in all Circles

As per reports received from Circle Secretaries, strike is successfully taking place in all circles. CHQ conveys hearty congratulations to all the comrades.

[15.12.2011]Corporate Office order on Pension Contribution  <<click here>>

[14.12.2011]BSNL Workers on strike on 15^th December, 2011 - JAC press release <<click here>>

[14.12.2011]Participate enmasse in the strike on 15-12-2011

15^th December, 2011 is going to be inscribed in golden letters in the history of the telecom trade union movement. The entire Non-Executives and Executives of BSNL are going on a historic strike on this day for protecting BSNL. The strike is against the evil designs of the UPA government to kill BSNL. It is against the inefficient and indifferent management, which does not want to settle the genuine demands of the employees. Let us participate enmasse in this strike and stop BSNL from being killed. 

[13.12.2011]JAC emphatically decides to go on strike on 15.12.2011 

The JAC meeting took place today under the chairmanship of Com. G.L. Jogi, has unanimously taken the following decisions. 

        i)     To powerfully conduct the strike on 15.12.2011. The strike will be

               from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs.

       ii)     To block the non-opted ITS officers from entering the offices on the

               day of the strike, i.e., on 15.12.2011. 

Circle, District and Branch Secretaries as well as office bearers at various levels are called upon to make the strike a historic success.

[13.12.2011]Record of the discussion held by the management with JAC on 12.12.2011 <<click here>> - JAC decided to go on strike.

[13.12.2011]CHQ thankfully acknowledges receipt of Building Fund as detailed below

[13.12.2011]Action against 3G operators involved in violations

The Telecom Ministry has said that it will soon take action against those service providers who had entered into roaming agreements for 3G services, in violation of license conditions. Telecom Secretary Shri R. Chandrasekar has said, “the broad view that is emerging is that it is impermissible”.

[13.12.2011]CBI names Ravi Ruia in fresh 2G charge sheet

Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and three others have now been charge sheeted for cheating the DOT for getting 2G licenses in 2008. It is accused that the Essar Group used Loop Telecom as a “Front Company” to get 2G license. The charge sheet has been filed, despite Union Law Minister Salman Kurshid’s insistence that Loop is not an Essar firm.

[12.12.2011]No improvement in the talk Strike will take place

Based on the strike notice issued by the JAC, talks were held between the Director (HR) and the Joint Action Committee today the 12-12-2011. Management was not able to solve any of the issue for which notice has been given. Hence, there is no change in the decision to go on strike. Strike will take place on 15-12-2011. All are requested to gear up the preparations for the strike.

[12.12.2011]Relaxation for JAO Part II exam - BSNL's letter <<click here>>

[12.12.2011]Merger of DA with basic pay - CITU writes to the govt. <<click here>>

[10.12.2011]Corporate Office letter on 15^th December strike <<click here>>

[09.12.2011]Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension Payable during foreign service <<click here>>

[09.12.2011]Views of the 8^th December rally <<click here>>

[09.12.2011]BWA spectrum charges to be refunded to BSNL - A major achievement for the JAC and United struggles <<click here>>

[08.12.2011]Successful rallies on 08.12.2011 all over India as per JAC's call - Everywhere preparations going on for the strike on 15.12.2011 <<click here>>

[08.12.2011]Com. R.T. Sharma passes away 

CHQ informs with profound grief that Com. R.T. Sharma, Senior Union Leader of Gujarat Circle has passed away, due to heart attack. CHQ pays respectful homage to the departed leader and conveys it’s condolences to his family members.

[08.12.2011]Meeting with CMD BSNL 

CHQ leaders met Shri R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL and discussed certain issues connected with the viability of the company. CHQ leaders also brought to the notice of the CMD, the anti-worker attitude of the GM, Varanasi, due to which our District Union of Varanasi is forced to go on agitation. CMD BSNL assured to intervene in the matter. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, President, Com. P. Asokababu, Dy. GS and Com. G.B. Salakki, AGS participated in the meeting.

[08.12.2011]CHQ takes possession of new building 

CHQ is glad to announce that the union has taken possession of the new building which has been purchased in West Patel Nagar. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, took possession of the keys and documents from the seller, in the presence of Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri, President, Com. P. Asokababu, Dy. GS, Com. G.B. Salakki, AGS, Com. K.G. Jayaraj, GS, AIBDPA and Com. T.A. Biju, Office Secretary. CHQ conveys it’s hearty thanks to all the members and leaders of the union for fulfilling this dream. The following are the views of the brief function:<<click here>>

[07.12.2011]Poster for One Day Strike on 15^th December, 2011 <<click here>>

[07.12.2011]Haryana TTAs donate CHQ Building Fund

Eleven TTAs of Bahadurgarh Branch, Haryana Circle, visited CHQ on 03.12.2011, under the leadership of Com. Vijendra Singh, TTA, Member, National Council, and donated Rs.1000/- each for the Building Fund. CHQ sincerely thanks the comrades. The names of the donors are:-

(1)          Com. Vijendra Singh          – Rs.1,000/-

(2)          Com. Sunil Kumar Panchal – Rs.1,000/-

(3)          Com. C.K. Chopra               – Rs.1,000/-

(4)          Com. Bijender Kumar         – Rs.1,000/-

(5)          Com. Manoj Kumar            – Rs.1,000/-

(6)          Com. Naresh Kumar           – Rs.1,000/-

(7)          Com. Vijay Kumar              – Rs.1,000/-

(8)          Com. Vijay Pal                    – Rs.1,000/-

(9)          Com. Upsana Negi              – Rs.1,000/-

(10)     Com. Vikas                         – Rs.1,000/-

(11)     Com. Anjula                        – Rs.1,000/-

[07.12.2011]Telephone Subscribers' Base in India for the month of Sept' 2011<<click here>>

[05.12.2011]BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation joins the 15^th December Strike

The BSNL Casual & Contract Workers Federation has given call to participate in 15^th December Strike. Circle and District Secretaries are requested to approach and organise the Casual and Contract Workers also in the strike.

[05.12.2011]Tamil Nadu conducts successful Circle Executive Committee meeting<<click here>>

[03.12.2011]Information on Compassionate Appointment - Circle Secretaries are requested to act.

It seems most of the Circles (CGMs) have not sent the information called for by the Corporate Office, vide its letter no. 273-18/2005-pers.IV dated 25.10.2011, on Compassionate Appointments. Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure that the required information is sent to Corporate Office immediately.

[03.12.2011]Central Trade Unions' circular on  February 28^th strike <<click here>>

[03.12.2011]Central Trade Unions give call for Strike on 28^th February

In continuation of the jail bharo struggle held on 8^th November, the Central Trade Unions have given call for one day strike on 28.02.2012. The Central Trade Unions include INTUC, BMS, CITU, AITUC, HMS etc. BSNLEU is part and parcel of this movement.

[02.12.2011]Corporate Office issued clarification on Encashment of half paid leave <<click here>>

[02.12.2011]FDI in retail trade will spell doom - Editorial - Telecrusader December, 2011 <<click here>>

[02.12.2011]Shri A.N. Rai will look after as Director (HR)

Shri A.K. Garg, Director (HR) is joining as CMD, MTNL on Monday the 05.12.2011. Shri A.N. Rai, Director (EB) will look after as Director (HR) of BSNL.

[01.12.2011]Shri A.K. Garg selected as CMD, MTNL

It is reliably learned that Director (HR), Shri A.K. Garg has been selected as CMD, MTNL.

[01.12.2011]Corporate Office order on extension of medical facility to spouse of retired employee married after retirement <<click here>>

[01.12.2011]General Strike cripples Britain

The General Strike that took place yesterday the 30^th November, 2011, crippled Britain. The strike is against the curtailment of pension and other retirement benefits by the British government. This is said to be the biggest trade union action, that Britain has seen in the last ten years. As a result of the strike, schools, government offices, banks, etc, were closed down and transport services came to a stand still. BSNLEU congratulates the British working class for hitting back against the retrograde steps taken by the government.

[01.12.2011]All India Trade Bundh against FDI in retail trade

Traders throughout the country are observing one day bundh today, against the decision of the UPA government to allow 51% FDI in retail trade. According to news reports, the bundh is highly successful throughout the country. The traders, irrespective of their political affiliations, are fighting against the retrograde economic policy of the UPA government. BSNLEU is conducting demonstrations throughout the country, in support of the agitating traders.

[30.11.2011]Photos of the two day hunger strike programme <<click here>>

[30.11.2011]Hold Demonstrations on 1^st December, 2011 in support of the Retail Trade Bandh against FDI in Retail Trade <<click here>>

[29.11.2011]Hold Protest Demonstrations on 01.12.2011

CHQ calls upon the branches to hold protest demonstrations on 01.12.2011 against FDI in retail trade.

[29.11.2011]Union Building registration on 8^th December, 2011

CHQ is pleased to inform that the building, which is being purchased by our union, will be registered on 08.12.2011. Our long time dream of purchasing a building for our union will be fulfilled on that day. However, comrades are reminded that the bank loan which have availed for purchasing this building has to be repaid. Hence, Circle and District unions are requested to immediately send their quota of donation to the CHQ.

[29.11.2011]The second day relay hunger strike is being observed impressively

Reports are pouring in that the second day hunger strike is being observed impressively today, in all the circles. CHQ congratulates all the Circle and District unions for conducting this programme successfully. CHQ also requests our comrades to send photos of the hunger strike through email, so that they can be displayed on our website.

[29.11.2011]Corporate Office order on filling up of 10% absorption quota in TTA cadre <<click here>>

[28.11.2011]Petition filed by ITS Association in Delhi High Court dismissed

A petition filed by the ITS Association against their repatriation from BSNL has been dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The ITS Association has stated in their petition that the terms and conditions for the repatriation are discriminatory. The Delhi High Court has also ordered that the ITS Association should pay Rs.30,000/- towards cost.

[28.11.2011]Comrade P. Appaji, former Assistant General Secretary, passes away. 

With deep sorrow, CHQ announces the passing away of Com. P. Appaji, former Assistant General Secretary of AITEU Class 3. Com. Appaji was elected as the AGS of the Union in the Trivandrum All India Conference, held in the year 1994. He had been a committed and hard working soldier of the Union. CHQ dips the banner and pays it's respectful homage to the departed leader.

[28.11.2011]Two Day Relay Hunger Strike started

The two day relay hunger strike, called on by the United Forum, started throughout the country today. A large number of comrades are participating in the fast enthusiastically throughout the country. In New Delhi, General Secretaries are participating in the hunger strike at Corporate Office. CHQ congratulates the Circle and District unions and also calls upon them to organise the second day hunger strike also very effectively. 

[26.11.2011]AIBDPA donates Rs. 1 lakh to Building Fund

All India BSNL & DoT Pensioners Association (AIBDPA) has donated Rs. One lakh, towards CHQ Building Fund. Com. A.K. Bhattacharya, President, AIBDPA and Com. K.G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA handed over the cheque to the CHQ on 25.11.2011. CHQ expresses its hearty thanks and appreciates AIBDPA’s sense of solidarity. 

[26.11.2011]Kolkata Telephones Circle donates Rs. 1.25 lakh to Building Fund

Kolkata Telephones Circle union donated Rs. 1,25,000/- towards CHQ Building Fund. Com. Saibal Sengupta, Circle Secretary, handed over the cheque to the CHQ on 25.11.2011. CHQ thanks and congratulates Kolkata Circle Union.

[25.11.2011]When the Prime Minister became speechless.... <<click here>>

[25.11.2011]March to Parliament against PFRDA Bill <<click here>>

[24.11.2011]DoT clarification on one extra increment for those who have reached stagnation <<click here>>

[24.11.2011]Corporate Office order on Supreme Court judgement regarding reservation in Grade IV promotion <<click here>>

[23.11.2011]Organise relay fast on 28^th and 29^th November, 2011 as per United  Forum  call.

In continuation of the successful one day dharna, held on 18^th November, 2011, relay fasts are to be  organized on 28^th and 29^th November, 2011,  as per the call of the United Forum. Circle and District Secretaries are requested to make maximum mobilization for the two day relay fast. 

[22.11.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office demanding extra increments to the Non-Executives recruited on or after 01.01.2007  <<click here>>

[22.11.2011]CHQ writes to Corporate Office to provide SIM to Non-Executives <<click here>>

[22.11.2011]NE-12 pay scale – General Secretary meets Director (HR)

NE-12 pay scale is approved by the Management Committee. But it is yet to be approved by the Board. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, met Director (HR) today and urged upon him to get the NE-12 scale approved by BSNL Board without further delay. Director (HR) assured that the NE-12 scale would be approved in the Board meeting to be held in the first week of December.

Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, also urged upon the Director (HR) to hold the National Council Meeting without further delay, for which items have already been submitted. The Director (HR) assured to look into it. 

[22.11.2011]JTO LICE stayed by court

The JTO LICE has been stayed by the Kerala High Court. BSNLEU has urged upon the Management to hold the LICE without further delay, taking in to account the vacancies up to the year 2011. Now, the stay has come as a set back for those who have been aspiring to appear the exam.

[22.11.2011]Inordinate delay in holding Standing Committee meeting – General Secretary meets PGM (SR)

There is inordinate delay in holding the meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Council. Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, met Shri N.K. Narang, PGM (SR) and urged upon him to hold meeting of the Standing Committee without further delay. The PGM (SR) assured to hold the meeting at the earliest.

[21.11.2011]Executive Committee meeting of UP (West) Circle held at Muzaffarnagar <<click here>>

[19.11.2011]UP (West) Circle donates Rs. One Lakh for CHQ Building Fund

UP (West) Circle union has donated Rs. One lakh for CHQ building fund. The amount was handed over to Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, today, in the Circle Executive Committee meeting being held at Muzaffarnagar. CHQ congratulates UP (West) Circle union.

[19.11.2011]The call of the United Forum to observe day long dharna has received excellent response. Dharna programme has been conducted very effectively in all the circles. The following are some of the views of the programme observed yesterday:- <<click here>>

[18.11.2011]Notice for One Day Strike on 15.12.2011 <<click here>>

[18.11.2011]Circular for One Day Strike on 15.12.2011 <<click here>>

[18.11.2011]Successful dharna conducted at Corporate Office New Delhi <<click here>>

[18.11.2011]United Forum leaders meet Shri A.K. Garg, Director (HR).

The United Forum leaders met Shri A.K. Garg, Director (HR), today. Those who participated in the meeting are Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, Convenor, United Forum, Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, Com. Suresh Kumar, GS, BSNLMS, Com. V. Subburaman, GS, TEPU, Com. R.K. Kohli, SG, NFTBE and Com. P. Asokababu, Dy.GS, BSNLEU. The leaders urged upon the Director (HR) to intervene and settle the long pending issues of the employees. The Director (HR), after hearing the United Forum leaders, assured that a meeting will be called for soon, where in all these problems would be discussed. The date will be fixed next week. 

[18.11.2011]United Forum leaders urge upon Shri A.K. Garg, Director (HR) to conduct JTO LICE, for the vacancies upto the year 2011.

In their meeting with the Director (HR) today the 18.11.2011, the United Forum leaders strongly urged that the JTO LICE should be conducted for the vacancies upto the year 2011. The leaders explained to the Director (HR) how a large number of officials will be benefited if the JTO LICE is conducted for the vacancies upto the year 2011. The Director (HR) patiently heard the leaders and assured that the matter will be positively looked into. Following this meeting, Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU has once again sent a letter to the Director (HR) by fax, strongly urging upon him to conduct the JTO LICE for the vacancies upto the year 2011.

[18.11.2011]BSNL clarification on withdrawal of Leave Encashment <<click here>>

[18.11.2011]The ITS Absorption issue- Editorial - Telemessage December, 2011 <<click here>>

[17.11.2011]Inauguration of K.G. Bose Bhavan postponed

In view of the one day strike to take place on 15.12.2011, as per the call of the JAC, the proposed inauguration of our union building (K.G. Bose Bhavan) at New Delhi on 11.12.2011 stands postponed. The date of the inauguration will be informed in due course.

[17.11.2011]NE-12 scale approved by Management Committee

After much delay, the NE-12 pay scale has been approved by the Management Committee, in it’s meeting held on 16.11.2011. Now the file will go for the approved of the BSNL Board. CHQ is persuing the case continuously.

[17.11.2011]Decisions taken in the JAC meeting held on 16.11.2011 <<click here>>

[17.11.2011]JAC decides to hold one day strike on 15.12.2011

The JAC meeting held at Delhi yesterday the 16.11.2011, under the chairmanship of Com. G.L. Jogi, has unanimously decided to conduct the one day strike (which was deferred earlier) on 15.12.2011. As a preparatory measure, rallies will be conducted throughout the country on 08.12.2011. Circle, District and Branch Secretaries are requested to immediately make preparations for the rally and the strike. 

[17.11.2011]Organise dharnas powerfully on 18.11.2011

As per the call of the United Forum, dharnas are to be organized tomorrow the 18.11.2011. Circle and District unions are requested to organize the same powerfully. Immediately send report and photos to CHQ.

[16.11.2011]ITS absorption and pension - NFTE tells cock and bull stories <<click here>>

[16.11.2011]Corporate Office letter to the United Forum on the proposed agitations <<click here>>

BSNLEU reply to the management on the proposed agitations <<click here>>

[15.11.2011]President BSNLEU addresses meetings at Bangalore & Tirupati <<click here>>

[15.11.2011]CHQ's letter to Director (HR), BSNL on holding of JTO LICE for the vacancies up to the year 2011 <<click here>>

[15.11.2011]Non-Executive Promotion Policy (NEPP) for employees in the IDA pay scales of NE-1 to NE-10 of BSNL - Clarification <<click here>>

[15.11.2011]CHQ thankfully acknowledges receipt of Building Fund as detailed below