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29th April 2010Latest developments on the issues raised by JAC: As per the agreement reached by JAC and Hon MOC&IT for the settlement of the issues raised by the JAC in a time bound manner, Hon. MOC&IT takes follow up action by directing Sec/DoT and CMD/BSNL to submit periodical progress report on each issue, every fortnight. The action taken since 20th April till date should be submitted by 01st May, 2010.  Hon MOC issued the directions on 27.04.2010.

28th April 2010All India Eligibility list of JTOs published: Errors / Omissions if any has to be communicated to BSNLCO latest by 10.06.2010. ACRs for the years 2003-04 to 2007-08 has to be kept ready in the Circle office. <<Letter>>  <<List>>

Congratulations ! Adhoc JAG promotion order issued for 269 Executives in Telecom Finance wing. <<Order>>

28th April 2010G.S Writes to Director (HR)  BSNL regarding Radical and fast track approach to induct about  300 talented young   middle level management in BSNL at JAG.  <<<Click>>>

Proposed staffing norms for Executives and Non Executives: All CSs, SSA / Branch Secs, CWC members and other activists are requested to study the proposal carefully and submit the suggestions/comments by 15.05.2010. By the proposed norms, 19000 JTO / JAO posts, 6500 SDE posts, 160 CAO posts and 70 DGM(F) posts will be deducted where as additional 30 SAG posts and 100 HAG posts will be created. Earlier the proposal was sent to BSNL Management Committee by the restructuring wing without consulting the Associations. On our strong opposition, now the norms are circulated to Associations / Unions and the CGMs for their comments.  <<Covering letter>>  <<part1>>  <<part2>>  <<part3>>  <<part4>>  <<part5>>  <<Non_Executives>>

27th April 2010Meeting with Director(HRD): GS along with both AGSs had a very elaborate discussions for over two hours with Director(HR) regarding very complex issues of stalemated DGM and MT recruitment. GM(P), GM(SR) and GM(Rect) were also present. After extensive discussions and exploring various options to expeditiously complete the process of recruitment of DGMs and MTs so as to build a talented and young middle level management in BSNL to take care of future Managerial needs of the company, Director(HR) informed that a committee comprising GM(legal), GM(SR), GM(P) and GM(Rect) is being constituted to go into the issue of exploring the ways to expedite stalemated DGM/MT recruitment which will consult all the concerned Associations/Unions before finally deciding the strategy to be finally adopted to expedite the process. From our side we assured full cooperation for recruitment of DGMs and MTs as quickly as possible to have a highly talented and young middle level management in the company to effectively meet emerging competitive challenges. 

On the issue of regularization of existing adhoc STS, we were categorically assured that very soon this issue shall be resolved in view of the latest clarification received from DOT. 

Regarding transferring officials of doubtful integrity from one circle to another, based on the advice of CVC, we impressed upon Director(HR) that DGMs and GMs with doubtful integrity should not be spared while implementing this since a huge number of GMs of doubtful integrity in West Bengal, UP, AP and other circles are being left out. However, Director(HR) assured that no one would be spared and there is no question of adopting a discriminatory attitude on this issue. Our CSs should remain extremely vigilant and very closely monitor the whole issue to ensure that no one is spared in this process.  

Meeting with DIR(CFA) on 26.04.10: GS along with AGS, Com Sebastin, met DIR(CFA) and discussed the following issues.  

a)               Problems in CDR billing: DIR(CFA) informed that large number of major problems are identified in CDR billing and will be addressed by May end. Some of issues are of general nature and some are SSA specific. The problems of general nature such as group billing etc will be addressed before the migration of new SSAs, latest by middle of May,10. On the issue of WLL, it is informed that on the CDR platform, WLL roaming issue cannot be addressed and that is the reason WLL is transferred to Mobile billing solutions. Introduction of roaming in CDR also involves huge expenditure since it is not planned in the original tender conditions. However to overcome the present problem and to meet BSNLs specific requirement on WLL, some patches are being developed by the vendor as an in between solution. BSNL has a unique CDR platform which is omnibus and universal type and as such specific organizational requirements are to be incorporated in the software, and that is the reason BSNL is experiencing problems.  

b)         NGN tender: DIR(CFA) explained that the tender was delayed mainly due to higher rates quoted by the vendors, issues in some of the tender clauses and the fast technological changes in the sector. However, new tender for 6 million is under finalization and expected to be completed very soon.

23rd April 2010 Updation of SC / ST roasters for the purpose of promotion to SDE under Seniority and Com quota: The updated roaster particulars are not received from most of the major Circles. The vacancy position can be ascertained only after receipt of the roaster particulars from all the Circles. Delay on sending the roaster will definitely further delay the promotion to SDE cadre in both the quotas. CSs and other office bearers may make special efforts on this matter.

Reminder from BSNLCO in this regard: <<Reminder>>

Request transfers in the cadre of SDE / DE: Association met GM(Pers) and discussed the pending request transfers in  SDE / DE cadre on 22.04.10. Some of the requests are pending for more than one year and Assn reminded GM(P) that he was assured in the month of December that all the pending cases will be cleared by March end. However only few cases are ordered so far.  We strongly pleaded to consider all the cases taken up by the association as all of them having genuine problems and waiting for the transfers months together. GM(P) assured to consider all the cases in a couple of days.

1. As on 21.04.2010, around 7000 candidates registered online against 5000 vacancies. All eligible Executives from 1994 rect year who desires functional promotion are requested to prepare for the LDCE as the number of vacancies available in the seniority quota is very less. The last date of submission of application is 28.04.2010. All CSs, SSA/Branch Secs are requested to ensure that all the eligible candidates are informed about the LDCE.

2.  The list of 4980 candidates who had taken print out of their applications till 19.04.10 are available on www.intranet.bsnl.co.in or www.internalexam.bsnl.co.in. The candidates who face any problem on online registration are advised to sent email on recttcell@bsnl.co.in.

3. Clarifications for submitting applications:>>>>

20th April 2010We are extremely thankful  to Hon'ble MOC , Secy /DOT , CMD, Member (S) and Dir(HR) for their prompt intervention in addressing  issues quickly. We also convey our sincere thanks and gratitude to our base level members through out the country for their extraordinary solidarity and committed support.

20th April 2010Hon'ble MOC was in detail apprised about the deliberate attempts being made to derail the process of absorption of ITS and how inordinate delay on the part of DoT has adversely affected the growth of BSNL. After getting elaborate feedback from JAC, Sec/DOT apprised that Cabinet note presently under finalisation regarding ITS absorption is not going to include any such issue on which Group of Ministers(GoM) has already earlier taken a decision like prospective date of absorption etc. However, in addition to raising the issues to expeditiously resolve the stalemated ITS absorption issue, Cabinet Note seeks the advice of the Cabinet as to how to deal with a situation where huge number of ITS decide not to get absorbed in BSNL, since DoT cannot accommodate such a large number of JAG, SAG and HAG level officers and bear their expenditure. For this, wider consultations with Ministry of law, DoP, DoE etc about the mode of repatriation of ITS to other Ministries etc are needed which is expected to take another three months. After getting advice from Cabinet, DoT will immediately act on the advice of the Cabinet and proceed ahead with the final advice of the Union Cabinet. Hon'ble MOC is fully committed to get the issue conclusively resolved, and is now informed of all the dimensions of the issue. What is extremely significant is that Hon'ble MOC also directed BSNL Management to take immediate action by way of recruitment of DGMs and MTs so that a parallel middle level Management is available in the event of repatriation of ITS from BSNL. When we pointed out that the eligibility conditions for recruitment of DGMs and MTs are finalized in such a manner so as to derail the process, Hon'ble MOC  directed CMD and Director(HR) to discuss and finalize eligibility conditions afresh in consultation with the Associations. However, on ITS absorption, two important issues have surfaced, one is that Hon'ble MOC's committed involvement and non inclusion of already decided issues related to ITS absorption by GoM in the fresh Cabinet note, and the second one is taking immediate action in the direction of setting up a parallel middle level Management in BSNL.

On the issues relating to disinvestment, VRS and unbundling of copper wire, DoT stands committed to consulting all the stake holders, including associations/unions of BSNL, before taking any final decision on these issues.

On the issue of immediate procurement of GSM lines, Hon MOC directed CMD to immediately procure 10 million additional lines for North & Eastern zones for the time being from Phase V tender, in addition to about 20 millions GSM lines that CMD mentioned already exists / under installation in south and west zones. It is important to mention here that in the meeting that CMD had with JAC on 16.04.10, he informed that no orders for procurement of GSM eqpt on 93 million tender can be placed in view of serious objections raised by CVC on pricing and other issues. BSNL Board has already taken a decision on this matter.

On the issue of revision of IDA pension, cabinet note is under preparation and shall soon be circulated to all the concerned Ministries for obtaining their views before sending it to the cabinet for approval. However Sec/DoT sounded quite confident and optimistic that the issue could soon be resolved on a positive note.

On the important issue of revision of pay scales of non executives, Hon MOC directed Sec/DoT and CMD/BSNL to resolve the issue within 15 days.

When the demand of fixation of new IDA scales @ 78.2% was strongly pleaded with Hon'ble MOC, he clearly directed CMD to discuss the issue with Executive / non Executive Associations / Unions, failing which he advised us to meet him.    

<<Minutes of the meeting>>

20th April 2010 FLASH!!! Strike has been called off following a meeting with Hon'ble MOC lasting more than two and half hours. Details of the meeting and the necessary minutes will be very shortly put up on the website.

20th April 2010 Dharna at BSNL Corporate office is going  on at full swing with massive participation <<Photo1>> <<Photo 2>>  <<Photo 3>>  <<Photo4>>

19th April 2010 Keeping in view the nature of issues contained in the charter of demands, it appears that the resolution of the issues is not entirely  within the scope of Telecom Ministry, and as such intervention of the highest authority in the govt. appears to be inevitable for successful resolution of the issues in a time bound and specific manner. We are not going to accept any vague/ evasive assurances for settlement of the issues. As such, we appeal to the comrades of SNEA(I) to whole heartedly focus and get involved in making the struggle complete success, instead of wasting time on making enquiries like whether we have been called by Hon'ble MOC, Secy. DOT etc. for discussion. Whenever any tangible results come, we shall immediately communicate to our comrades. Let us thus single-mindedly, with the sole objective of making the strike a total success, get involved in it.

19th April 2010 FLASH NEWS: As scheduled  JAC met at 10:00 hrs today and unanimously decided to continue with the indefinite strike from 6:00 hrs of 20th April 2010. The strike will be peaceful, sit out, massive picketings and lunch hour /closing hour demonstrations have to be conducted at HQ/Circles/SSA/Branch levels, no one has to be permitted to enter the work place. Make this strike complete success and truly a historic one. Repeat the feat of July 2007.

16th April 2010JAC had a  detailed meeting with Hon. MOC&IT  on the charter of demands contained in the notice for indefinite strike. The meeting was attended by Sec/DoT, CMD/BSNL, DIR(HR), Member(S), GM(SR)/BSNL, DDG(SU)/DoT. After elaborate discussion on the issues, JAC requested Hon. MOC and Sec/DoT to issue the minutes of the meeting reflecting the decisions taken and conveyed by Hon MOC during the meeting.

However, after receiving the draft minutes, JAC decided to meet again on 19.04.2010 at 10 Hrs.

Since the draft minutes issued by the DOT do not contain any specific commitments with regard to vital issues of disinvestment, VRS, mechanism for procurement of GSM equipment and ITS absorption etc, we appeal our comrades throughout the country to make intense and full fledged organisational preparation towards ensuring complete success of the strike.

Let us all understand that this strike is for the first time being solidly supported by all Central Trade Unions cutting across party lines, thus demonstrating the stand of all Central Trade Unions to defeat the sinister policies of the Govt to convert strategic central PSUs into private business houses by opening the doors of disinvestment and VRS. Let us unitedly rise to the occasion to comprehensively defeat the sinister game plan of agents of MNCs in the planning commission to sell BSNL like Balco and VSNL by forcing open the doors of disinvestment and VRS.

Comrades of United Forum of Executives have a very specific and important role to play in mobilising opinion and support at the base level to make the indefinite strike a resounding success. Go ahead and do not look back till all the vital and fundamental issues of viability and growth of organisation are decisively addressed. Wish you all the success.

Strike, strike and strike very hard

to save BSNL

from impending disaster.

• Strike for transformation of BSNL.

• strike to end persistent political interference leading to political corruption and bureaucratic red tape.

• strike to induct best and talented professional managers by replacing inept, inefficient and unprofessional ITS.

• strike to end functioning of BSNL from corridors of Sanchar Bhawan.

• strike to have 100% management belonging to the Company,

• strike to force the government to introduce innovative reforms on all fronts.

• strike to shake the government into swift action to decisively and urgently address crucial issues, including the most significant one of ITS absorption.

• strike to free BSNL from shackles of vendors, strike to end rampant political corruption in BSNL.

• strike to end deep rooted Vendor-politician-management nexus.

• strike to end rampant corruption in field units of BSNL presided over by ITS officers in collusion with JTOs, SDEs, DEs and DGMs.

• strike to have a management capable and strong enough of telling ministers and bureaucrats to get lost and not interfere in the business policies of the Company.

• strike to define new policies and priorities of the Company.

• strike to give a new direction and facelift to the Company.

• strike to set objectives for the workforce to achieve.

• strike to engage huge workforce in the process of transformation by adopting new processes and systems.

• strike for adoption of technology as a key enabler to introduce sweeping reforms.

• strike to have a comprehensive roadmap for future growth of BSNL and to successfully involve workforce in accomplishing the objectives set out in the roadmap.

• strike to bring about drastic attitudinal and work culture changes at all the levels.

• strike to put in place modern business strategies and involve people in implementation of these strategies.

• strike to convert BSNL into a truly vibrant business model

• strike to end bureaucratic functioning like please speak and discuss etc.

• strike to take instantaneous policy decisions relating to business.

• strike to have a enlarged vision for growth of the Company etc.

15th April 2010UF writes to CMD, BSNL on arbitrary and obsolete approach of BCG – GM(Rest) utilizing BCG to create huge promotional outlets for unabsorbed ITS officers by reducing the promotional avenues of JTOs/JAOs and SDEs/AOs    >>>>>

• Proposed reduction of 19000 JTO / JAO posts, 6500 SDE posts, 160 CAO posts and 70 DGM(F) posts.

• To create additional 30 SAG posts and 100 HAG posts.

• JTOs are yet to get their first functional promotion even after 13 years.

• Highest level of inefficiency in the Company today is because of heavy concentration in SAG and HAG.

• Sam Pitroda and other telecom experts rightly feel that just 200 SAG and 50 HAG are more than sufficient to run the Company smoothly.

• The only objective to create such a huge number of posts of SAG and HAG in BSNL is to get promoted to these cadres in BSNL and then get repatriated to DOT on higher posts.

• In deciding the crucial process of restructuring, let Managers absorbed in the Company get involved in the process, instead of those who have no stake in the growth of Organization.

14th April 2010   CWC meeting at Manali on 8^th & 9^th April, 2010--Important decisions:

1. Indefinite strike w.e.f 20.04.10: SNEA(I) to take a leading role in organising the indefinite strike w.e.f 20.04.10 at Circle / SSA and local level under the banner of JAC to settle the entire charter of demands including very crucial issue of immediate completion of ITS absorption.

2. Sam Pitroda Committee recommendations: The recommendations of the committee regarding change of leadership and induction of professionals from outside at the board level were wholeheartedly supported. Recommendations relating to adoption of “Managed capacity” and   “Managed Services” models in BSNL require a comprehensive study before expressing our final view. VRS, disinvestment, unbundling of last mile copper and outsourcing have to be opposed tooth and nail. Recommendation of the committee on completion of ITS absorption in a time bound manner to be strongly supported.

3. Revival of BSNL: SNEA(I) should be seen as agents and leaders of change in enforcing and implementing sweeping reforms on each and every front. For successful implementation of reforms and their results, it is absolutely necessary to resolve ITS absorption. Any attempt to introduce innovative reforms on procurement policy, HR front, streamlining the whole organization and giving it an entirely new facelift will be futile if unabsorbed ITS officers are asked to oversee implementation of these reforms. Deciding the basic issue of absorption of ITS in BSNL is going to be the key to successful implementation of any new future road map for revival of BSNL.   

4. Regularisation of Adhoc STS: CWC unanimously resolved for immediate regular promotion to 2500 STS posts, regardless of whether or not to include 270 competitive adhoc STS. In the meantime, it was decided to get impleaded in Hon’ble High Court of Ernakulam to oppose fixation of seniority and promotion of 147 SDEs to adhoc STS, besides continuing contesting seniority fixation of 270 adhoc STS in Hon’ble Supreme Court. 

5. Amendments to BSNL MS R/Rs: The following amendments are to be made in the BSNL MS R/R: a) The basic spirit of R/Rs should be to have uniformity in all disciplines and the R/R provision for Civil / Elect wing has to be modified accordingly. b) The no. of posts to be filled up in JAG cadre should be in the ratio of 50:50 for direct and promotee streams. c) Since bench mark and selection method for Adhoc and Regular promotion to STS is one and the same, adhoc STS Officers should become regular as soon as vacancy arises in regular STS without any further DPC. The adhoc service also should be counted as regular service for all purposes. d) Future promotions in STS and JAG should be regular and not adhoc. e) Change of designation has to take place along with time bound financial upgradation.

6.  Pay scales of JTO, SDE and equivalent cadres: BSNL Board approved the E1A and E2A pay scales for JTO and SDE along with other pay scales and these pay scales are pending at DoT for approval. Association shall pursue the matter with DoT /DPE for early approval.

7. Membership verification: The CWC resolved that SNEA(I) should independently go in for membership verification and the discrepancies  pointed out by UF with reference to committee’s report should be addressed prior to starting membership verification.

8. Merger of Executives’ Associations: The issue of merger of Executive Associations was discussed with open & positive frame of mind. The formation of United Forum and the achievements made by UF were highly appreciated by one and all. Taking into account future formidable challenges, it was decided to send very strong signals of unity to the base level for further strengthening of United Forum of BSNL Executives. Association shall strive hard to move in the forward direction, not in the reverse direction, in the days to come, with regard to consolidation of unity of the two Associations since Association has all along been a strong protagonist of school of thought of Unity, CWC clearly opined.

9. Co-option to the Post of Asst. General Secretary: Com. A. R. Manani, CWC member from Maharashtra Circle co-opted to the vacant post of Asst. General Secretary/.

10. Civil / Elect wings should be brought under the administrative control of Circles / SSAs.

GS writes to GS, AIBSNLEA on the decision of membership verification taken at CWC meeting, Manali. >>>>>

02st April 2010In view of very positive gestures of CMD & DIR(HR) in issuing promotion of regular STS to Adhoc JAG and settlement of pay anomaly issue of 2005 batch JTOs, and assurance given by DIR(HR) that other pending issues such as regularisation of existing Adhoc STS, promotion to Adhoc STS, IDA pay fixation @ 78.2% instead of 68.8%, settlement of E1A and E2A pay scales etc, UF of BSNL Executives' Associations has decided to defer its proposed Dharna at BSNLCO on 05.04.2010.

UF conveys its deepest gratitude to CMD and DIR(HR) for their expeditious intervention and thanks Comrades throughout the country for their support and solidarity.

Promotion order >>>>>

Congratulations !!! Adhoc JAG promotion orders approved late evening. we are thankful to CMD & DIR(HR), BSNL for their very prompt and positive intervention.

01st April 2010               Meeting with Secretary, DoT:

Shri P. J. Thomas, Secretary, DOT met the Joint Action Committee leaders of BSNL Unions & Associations at 1500 hours on 1^st April 2010 at Sanchar Bhavan to discuss about the issues contained in the notice for Indefinite Strike w.e.f. 20^th April 2010. Shri Kuldeep Goyal, CMD, BSNL, Shri S. C. Mishra, Member(Services), Shri Gopal Das, Director(HR), Shri N. K. Joshi, DDG(SU) DOT, and Shri Shakeel Ahmad, GM(SR) were also present.  

At the outset, Secretary, DOT welcomed the JAC leaders and stated that he wanted to see BSNL as the number one company in the Telecom Industry. 

Convener, JAC explained in detail the demands contained in the strike notice. After hearing the views of the JAC leaders patiently, the Secretary, DOT, briefed the staff side as under: 

ITS Absorption: Secretary informed that Govt has given top most priority to resolve this issue. DOT will prepare a cabinet note within a month after which it will be circulated among concerned ministries like Dept. of pension, Dept of Expenditure, Ministry of law etc which may take another 3 months for consultation with them before it is finally sent to the cabinet. He told that the entire process of preparation of the Cabinet note will be completed within four months.

Disinvestment: Disinvestment of 10% shares of PSUs is a policy decision of Govt and as such he is not authorized comment on this policy decision. However the Govt is yet to take the final call on disinvestment of BSNL.

VRS: There will not be any compulsion on the employees to go on VRS. Those who are willing can avail.

Unbundling of last mile copper cable: Secretary informed that the Telecom Commission will decide on the recommendations of the Pitroda committee in their totality after which the decision of the Telecom Commission on these recommendations will be sent to the MOC&IT. Secretary further opined possibly final view on the recommendations may be taken by Group of Ministers. However while Telecom Commission decides on the recommendation, views of the unions/Association would be ascertained.

Immediate procurement of mobile lines: The issue has been left to the decision of the technical experts of BSNL. Secretary informed that Managed Capacity Model of procurement of GSM eqpt as recommended by Pitroda committee is being presently studied by a team of officers of BSNL and its implementation in BSNL will be decided by the BSNL Management. In any case, any mechanism for procurement, depending on technical requirements of BSNL, can be finalized within a maximum of 60 days, and in this context Secretary quoted glaring example of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, another CPSU which is finalizing its tenders within 60 days.

Revision of Pension of BSNL Retirees: On this issue, two proposals are under consideration of the Ministry. In the first instance, Telecom Commission will decide on the juridiction of Telecom Ministry to resolve this issue within Ministery. If found feasible, Ministry will go ahead on its own. Otherwise Telecom Commission in consultation with other nodal ministries will prepare a cabinet note for the consideration of the Govt. 

The Secretary also felt that whatever has been discussed has to be finally concretized. For this the MOC&IT will be briefed about the inputs received on various issues by the official side from the staff side.  

A meeting of the JAC was held after the meeting with the Secretary, DOT and reviewed the developments. The JAC came to the conclusion that since no worthwhile solutions have been reached on the issues raised by the JAC, there is no change in the strike decision. SNEA(I) calls upon its base level members and activists throughout the country to make serious and hectic organizational preparations to make the indefinite strike commencing from 20th April 2010 “a historical Strike by Telecom Trade Unions for transformation and revival of BSNL”.

01st April 2010 UF of BSNL Executives' Association served notice in the evening for one day Dharna at BSNLCO on 05.04.10.

01st April 2010 UF lodged strong protest in the morning to CMD, BSNL and DIR(HR) against discriminatory and completely indifferent attitude of GM(Pers) for delaying issuing Adhoc JAG promotions to regularly promoted STS officers and regularisation of Adhoc STS officers on flimsy grounds. UF informed CMD that we are compelled to go for protest action on monday at BSNLCO as the issues are not resolved.

Indefinite strike w.e.f 20.04.10

CSs should make extensive preparations for the indefinite strike before leaving for CWC meeting and give suitable directions to all SSA/Branch Secs and office bearers to conduct meetings and other ground preparations in coordination with other JAC leaders.

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