AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL seeking uniform implementation of the Second Saturday Holiday (SSH) facility across all field units of BSNL.
At present, while employees posted in Corporate Office and many non-field offices are availing the benefit of Second Saturday off, the same facility is not extended to employees working in field units. This disparity has resulted in dissatisfaction and demotivation among the field workforce, who are already engaged in highly demanding roles.
AIGETOA highlighted that:
- As per BSNL Corporate Office orders and subsequent clarifications, Second Saturday is admissible as a closed holiday. However, due to administrative interpretations, field units are not uniformly extending this facility.
- Denial of SSH to field employees is unjust and against the principles of parity and fairness.
- Most Central Government departments, PSUs, and large corporates already follow a five-day work week or at least provide Second Saturday off.
- In case operational exigencies require the presence of field staff, they should be compensated with suitable compensatory off or additional leave.
AIGETOA urged CMD BSNL to intervene and ensure that the Second Saturday Holiday facility is uniformly extended to all field units, or alternatively, a proper compensation mechanism is implemented for those working on such days.