On April 23, 2025, a significant high-level meeting took place between the leaders of AIGETOA, BTEU and the Central Leadership of BMS (Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh), where in-depth discussion on various issues affecting BSNL employees was held. The meeting was attended by Shri Ravindra Himte Ji General Secretary BMS, Shri B Surendran Ji Organizing Secretary BMS, Shri Ramnath Ganeshe Ji National Secretary and Telecom Prabhari BMS and Shri SVS Subramanyam Ji, Central Executive Committee Member.
The meeting lasted for more than four hours with threadbare discussions on HR Issues, Organizational Issues, Operational and Maintenance Issues of BSNL which are day-today faced by employees. Discussion was also held on the status of Swadeshi 4G/5G rollout of BSNL and why the revenue graph of BSNL is going down.
BMS Leadership was of the categorical view that disparity in the pay structure of BSNL Executives vis-a-vis the officers on deemed deputation will not be tolerated and since BSNL has been extending 7th CPC benefits to those on deemed deputation, there is no reason to deny the 3rd PRC to BSNL Executives. They also said that the disparity in the perks and allowances of those on deputation and those of BSNL must be removed and equal rights must be given to all. BMS Leadership also expressed the view that Long Pending issue of Standard Pay Scales and 30 percent SAB must be extended to the BSNL Recruits along with the resolution of all their pay loss related issues. BMS leadership also stated that the promotions for the executives shall also be ensured and management should not be allowed to work in its own style. They directed AIGETOA and BTEU leadership to assess the situation and if needed to go for full-fledged agitation.
General Secretary BMS Shri Ravindra Himte Ji informed both AIGETOA and BTEU that they have taken up BSNL’s issues, including HR Issues and the homegrown 4G/5G rollout, with the Minister of Communication (MoC) and even the Hon’ble Prime Minister. BMS Leadership have also agreed to precipitate the issues further and told us that all efforts will be taken to ensure resolution and BMS leadership stands firmly with the employees of BSNL. BMS leadership categorically told that the affordability clause for 3rd PRC should not be made applicable to BSNL as it is involved in Make in India exercise and they shall be taking up the issue with PMO also. They assured that a strategic action plan will be initiated to address the issues effectively in coordination with the concerned authorities.
There was a detailed discussion on the strategy to be followed and actions to be taken. A comprehensive action was chalked out for ensuring the long pending HR issues of 3rd PRC, Residual issues of 2nd PRC (30% SAB, E2 Pay Scales, E1+5 increments, 22820, & JE Period Pay Loss), Promotions to all eligible executives, Increase in Promotional posts through restructuring to give a smooth career progression to all executives, Perks and allowances at par with the officers on deemed deputation, BSNL Funded GTI/GHI, Increase in Medical Reimbursement Limits, Review of Rule 8 and Rule 9 policies, One Association – One PSU, Restoration of the Land and Infra assets back to BSNL which has been forcefully taken away by DoT. It was also decided to seek a white paper from BSNL/DoT on the utilization of the various revival packages and the associated output. BMS has given categorical assurance that they will extend all possible support including intervention at the highest level to ensure that long pending dues of BSNL employees are extended to them now.
The meeting also touched on the organizational structure, with BMS leadership commending AIGETOA for its well-organized functioning across all levels. They emphasized the need to strengthen BTEU BSNL further. The General Secretaries of AIGETOA and BTEU assured that they will make both AIGETOA and BTEU further stronger and are working in synch. Further in the meeting it was informed that Shri Harjinder Singh, AIGETOA All India Organizing Secretary, has been appointed as the Vice President of the Public Sector Employees National Confederation (An Industrial Unit of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh). This appointment is a testimony to AIGETOA’s efforts for employee welfare and is recognized by BMS, India’s largest trade union organization and the second largest in the world.
The meeting concluded with a strong sense of solidarity and a shared commitment to work together for the welfare of BSNL employees. AIGETOA and BTEU leaders expressed their gratitude to the BMS top leadership for their valuable time, suggestions, and support to the BSNL organization and its employees.
After the meeting, leaders of AIGETOA and BTEU again sat together and decided upon the next course of action to be followed in line with the discussions held with BMS Leadership. It was decided to consult all other constituents of Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) for discussion on the next course including all other major associations. Accordingly, Convener BDM was requested to convene a meeting and also enter into discussion with other major associations to move ahead with consensus and unity.
Dear friends, we are in the fourth week of so-called HR month declared by Management and except for few paper formalities for the formation of few committees, nothing has happened on ground. We consider it as an act of betrayal by management and hence under these circumstances, it will be most appropriate to declare the coming month as “Betrayal Month” by employees and consolidate under a single banner to teach appropriate lesson for this uncalled-for betrayal. Accordingly, we hereby give a call to each and every employee of BSNL to remain prepared for next course of actions and support us in our call to save the dignity, security and prosperity of ourselves and our families.
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