Team AIGETOA Kerala met our CGMT Dr. P .T Mathew, ITS today. We wished Our respected CGM the very best in his new endeavor . We assured our full hearted support towards the fulfillment of BSNL vision and mission.
Meeting held in a very cordial atmosphere and CGMT pointed the importance of qualified and experienced work force to reach BSNL goals in this competitive environment. We are sure that Kerala BSNL will continue to run in to greater heights under the new dynamic leadership.
CS Saheer formally welcomed CGMT Dr PT Mathew ITS along with VP Maxmilan ,VP Hari kaimal ,ACS Prasad Raj, ACS Vipal prem ,DP Tvm Madhumohan , DS Tvm Sekhar , ADS Satyajose and Exec member Aravind.
CGMT asked to implement discussion forum for kerala employees. Our office bearers gave various suggestions ,which Sir noted down positively.
Various fields especially like EB, NIB, Mobile Services & Transmission were discussed.
CS & team met EPFO commissioner and sections at Trivandrum today for enquire about the status of implementation procedure of Full Pension Option of EPS. As per Trivamdrum EPF authorities, the matter for payment Full pension option to employees who are working beyond 2014 , is still require clarification from their head office. The needed software modifications also awaited. Once the clarification is received, the option will be taken from employees.
We requested EPFO authorities for arranging a class for enlightening employees of BSNL . The same will be considered in next month.
JF leaders had detailed discussion with CMD/BSNL and DIR(HR) on....
a) the reply to be sent to the queries made by DoT on E2 and E3 pay scales proposal. After the discussion, a detailed reply has been sent to DoT for the approval of only the part I of the BSNL proposal dated 06.06.2016 for revision of E1A and E2A pay scales by standard pay scales of E2 and E3 w.e.f 01.01.2007 which is part of 2nd PRC implementation. Part II of the proposal for upgradation of other scales will be taken up at the time of 3rd PRC.
b) 30% Superannuation benefit for BSNL directly recruited employees. During the previous discussions, management in principle agreed to consider our demand. Now the Unions and Associations also demanded the same in the recent trade union notice and we could muster their support in this regard. JF leaders strongly pleaded for increasing the present BSNL contribution from 23% to full 30%. Both CMD and DIR(HR) assured that management is positively considering the demand for increasing the contribution and asked the concerned section to work out the details. It is a very very positive development today.
AIGETOA Circle CEC was held prior to combined JF CEC. Our beloved GS Sri. Ravisheel Verma chaired the meeting and we had elaborated discussion and clarification session on various issues. The issues / points by members, were duly clarified by GS & Circle team.
Combined JF CEC
In JF CEC both associations GS updated current status of our demands like E2-E3,SAB,Promotion etc and strategies to be adopted for the coming joint forum strikes. Both GS were very confident about resolving the issues within six months.
They urge the entire CEC and members , to give continue support from JF side till the demands of executives in the present agitation are settled
Circle Committee extends its warm gratitude to each and everyone who participated in the combined CEC & Open Session which made the event a successful one.
During JF Meeting session, our Beloved GS Shri Ravisheel Verma handed over a certificate for a financial assistance to our Tvm member, Shri Jibin, as decided in last CEC at Calicut. The amount stands a little over Rupees 2.5 lakhs as of now. AIGETOA Kerala is thankful to all members who voluntarily cooperated to this humble cause.
We hope a combined, teamwork would yield quick results for all the burning issues in all P-P-P matters.
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An emergency CEC Combined with SNEA decided to conduct at YMCA Hall, Chittoor Rd, Ernakulam on 8th June 2017 at 10AM. All District Office Bearers, All CEC Members are requested to take part in the meeting without failure.
In the afternoon, an open session would be held. Our beloved GS, Shri Ravisheel Verma will address the session. All members are requested to attend the open session. District Secretaries are requested to give maximum publicity among our members.
We deeply mourn the sad demise of Father of Sri. Haridasan, Ex. ACS&CFS AIGETOA Kerala. We pray to the almighty to give strength to the family. May his soul rest in peace.
After detailed discussion with management, the two days Dharna from tomorrow withdrawn. All vindictive actions will be reconsidered/withdrawn.
As per the directions of JF CHQ LUNCH HOUR DEMO will be held at Circle HQ and Dist HQs on 1/6/2017 ( which is the continuation of earlier call on all Thursday's LHD till resolution of our demands) . Earnest effort should be taken to bring all members to the program and make the LHD programme a grand success.
All are requested to prepare and make the two day Dharna a grand success. When Executive fraternity is fighting for their rights to live with self respect, vindictive actions against it's selfless leaders is disheartening and uncalled for. Joint Forum comprising AIGETOA and SNEA, therefore decided to hold a two day Dharna against management decisions to serve notice to GS, AIGETOA Shri Ravisheel Verma and Others.
All DS/DPs are requested to ensure 100% participation of our members. All are to assemble at corresponding CIrcle/SSA head quarters by 9.30am on 1st and 2nd of June 2017 till office closing hours.
Let's all come together, show our strength and unity.
Meeting with PS to Hon MoSC:
PS to Hon MOSC called the BSNL Management and Jt Forum for a combined meeting on the standard pay scales issue. DoT earlier rejected the BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 scales and approved E1 and E2 scales, demoting the basic cadres of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO equivalent. DoT had taken a stand that E1A and E2A scales were approved only for the absorbed Executives and not for new rects. For BSNL directly rect employees or those who got promotion after 01.10.2000, E1 and E2 scales are applicable.
Initially management had discussions with Shri Nitheswar Kumar, IAS and PS to MoSC and explained the issues in detail for about 20 minutes. DIR(HR), PGM(Estt) and DGM(Estt) participated in the discussion. BSNL explained to the PS that E1A and E2A pay scales were approved for all the Executives w.e.f 01.10.2000, irrespective of absorbed or promoted or new recruitment. On 2nd PRC implementation, BSNL proposed replacement scales for E1A and E2A, initially. This was rejected by DoT and DPE in 2011 and 2014. Subsequently BSNL proposed E1A to E2 and E2A to E3 pay scales with cascading effect. There is no proposal from BSNL for lowering the pay scales to E1 and E2. Earlier proposal of BSNL demanding cascading effect is withdrawn now and BSNL proposal is only E2 and E3 scales. While doing so, the basic features of EPP will be protected, BSNL told the PS. Lowering the pay scales will affect retention of existing talent and recruitment also. It created huge unrest in the company. The PO issued by DoT to be reconsidered, and BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 scales w/o cascading effect is to be approved, BSNL demanded.
After the presentation by BSNL, PS called JF for combined meeting along with management. JF told PS that about 42000 Executives working in JTO/JAO, SDE/AO equivalent cadres demoted by the lowering of pay scales to E1 and E2. About 15000 Executives recruited after 01.01.2007 facing a reduction in pay to the tune of Rs 10,000 per month. Our demand is to revise E1A and E2A scales with E2 and E3 scales respectively w.e.f 01.01.2007. There is no proposal of E1 and E2 scales from BSNL. The financial implications are bare minimum, just 44 Cr per annum. On financial implications, PS commented that it is a very small amount and it is not an issue at all.
The discussions were very positive and PS is very much convinced on the issue and assured positive action. He further directed BSNL management to explain the issue to the new Secretary also as Secretary is having a big role to play. Then take the JF also for the meeting with Secretary.
JF writes to CMD regarding the Strong protest against the repressive measures and vindictive actions against the Executives and attack on the Trade Union rights and also regarding the Massive two days Dharna on 01.06.2017 and 02.06.2017 by Joint Forum of BSNL Executives Associations in protest against the repressive measures...
JF letter to CMD BSNL. Click here for the letter
Joint meeting of CSs and CHQ Office bearers of the Joint Forum will be conducted on 17th and 18th June, 2017 at Delhi. Reservations may be done accordingly..
Emergency Central Headquarter Executive Committee Meet of AIGETOA CHQ to be held on 31st May'2017 at New Delhi. Click here for notice
We deeply mourn the sad demise of Mother of Sri. Denny S, Asst. Circle Secretary, AIGETOA Kerala. We pray to the almighty to give strength to the family. May her soul rest in peace.
The next phase of agitation programs of Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rules from 29.05.2017 is postponed to 27.06.2017.
As Management has resorted to repressive methods for suppressing the voice of the Executives for the resolution of genuine HR issues by taking vindictive actions like dies-non, issuing Show Cause Notices and Charge sheet to JF leaders and other coercive methods to restrain our right for protest, Joint Forum has decided to launch strong protest against such vindictive actions by holding two days massive Dharna on 1st and 2nd June 2017. Discussions are held with the non-executive unions also and it is agreed that further agitation program will be held jointly with non-executive unions under the banner of Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations to protest against the oppressive actions taken by management.
For the effective implementation of the next phase of agitation programs of Indefinite Relay Hunger Strike and Work According to Rules, it is decided to hold a Joint meeting of CSs and CHQ Office bearers of the JF on 17th and 18th June, 2017. Venue will be announced shortly. Before the joint meeting of CS/CHQ office bearers, all Circles should complete the joint Circle Executive Committee meetings. GSs/CHQ office bearers of the Associations will try to attend the CEC meetings as far as possible. The dates of CEC meetings should be intimated to CHQ by Monday. Otherwise the dates will be finalized and announced by CHQ. Similarly joint SSA meetings also to be held before the CS meeting.
All the preparations and strategies are to be worked out for the successful implementation of Work According to Rules from 27.06.2017.
JF Forum leaders met CMD, BSNL and DIR(HR) and held discussions on the issues and reviewed the developments.
PS to MOSC called the JF and BSNL management for discussion on Monday, 29.05.2017 on the BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 pay scales. BSNL will be represented by DIR(HR) and PGM(Estt).
DoT sought some clarifications on 7 to 8 points on BSNL proposal of E2 and E3 dated 01.05.2017 mainly on the following points:
a) Affordability of the proposal as BSNL is making huge losses in 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16.
b) Details of the rect made after 01.01.2007 onwards.
c) Cascading proposal of BSNL. Whether it stands withdrawn or not as per the latest proposal?
d) Impact on existing EPP.
Same time, AIGETOA Kerala Office Bearers and Petitioners of DoPT case at Hon. High Court of Kerala had been invited to CO, New Delhi by management for discussion on the issues. Detailed discussions held with Pers section in the presence of CHQ office bearers of both SNEA and AIGETOA. All the parties agreed to end the deadlock and facilitate issuing promotions to all the available vacancies. Seniority will be decided as per the outcome of court cases.
The progress in receipt of VCs for JTO to SDE promotion from circles is not at all encouraging and district secretaries are directed to ensure that VC reaches to Circle Office positively by next weekend.
Meetings were conducted by Corporate office management and various stakeholders regarding promotions under 67% quota in last two days. The meetings were held in positive direction and we are hopeful that efforts taken by us will bear the good chances for promotions to SDE Cadre