A delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravindra Himte, All India Secretary Shri Ram Nath Ganeshe, General Secretary AIGETOA BSNL Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIGETOA President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, GS BTEU BSNL Shri R C Pandey and GS MTNLMS Shri Dharam Raj met Hon’ble MoC Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji and had detailed discussions on the issues pertaining to BSNL, MTNL and its employees. Hon’ble MoC went through all the agenda points submitted and directed his office to arrange a tripartite meeting consisting of DoT, BSNL and the BMS affiliated unions and associations. Hon’ble Minister assured for his intervention in settling out the long pending issues of BSNL/MTNL. Hon’ble Minister was appreciative of the efforts of BSNL and MTNL employees and assured that all the issues raised shall be given due care. His office will intervene with BSNL and DoT to ensure that the genuine concerns of the employees are being taken care of.
Following issues were discussed:
1] Smooth Rollout of BSNL 4G services by BSNL by resolving the problems associated with the network and backhaul:
Hon’ble MoC told that he is personally monitoring the progress. All issues shall be taken care of and all the problems shall be resolved in due course. We requested Hon’ble MoC to direct BSNL Management to take care of the issues expeditiously which are in the domain of BSNL.
2] Withdrawal of Unjustified Notice for De-recognition of AIGETOA by BSNL Management and unnecessary targeting the AIGETOA office bearers across BSNL and not granting them facilities under the Recognition of BSNL Executive Association rules:
Hon’ble MoC took strong note of the same and assured for his intervention and directed his office to take up with BSNL for the corrective action.
3] Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL by waiving off the affordability clause for BSNL and wage negotiation:
Hon’ble MoC appreciated the issue and told that BSNL revenue situation has improved and government will take a decision on the same soon after getting the input from DoT.
4] Implementation of 30% Superannuation benefit to the Direct Recruits of BSNL as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC and Formation of Death Relief Fund (DRF) trust and extension of Standard pay Scales of E2 and E3:
Hon’ble MoC has directed DOT to convene a tripartite meeting and settle the issues in a best possible manner.
5] Extending the Promotional Avenues for BSNL Employees:
Hon’ble MoC personally assured to take care of this issue and told that he will direct BSNL to ensure that employees get their promotions and such type of delay in promotions should not be there. He directed his office to follow up on the issue with BSNL and expressed surprise that even with zero financial implication, such type of delay is there.
6] BTEU raised the issue of extending the promotions through Seniority Cum Fitness from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre. The issue shall be further discussed during the tri-partite meeting.
7] Issuance of Mass Transfers in contravention to the transfer policy resulting into unnecessary financial expenditure for BSNL:
Hon’ble MoC directed his office to seek a report from BSNL on the same.
8] JE Period Pay Scales as a part of 3rd PRC wage negotiation:
The issue shall be taken up as a part of the tri-partite meeting between DoT, BSNL and BMS Affiliated unions and Associations.
9] Withdrawal of Sports Facility:
The issue was raised by BMS team that even such welfare measures are being curtailed in BSNL and requested Hon’ble MoC to intervene for the same.
10] Lifting of Ban on Compassionate Ground Appointment:
The delegation requested for lifting the ban on CGA appointments. The issue shall be discussed in the tri-partite meeting.
The BMS delegation extended thanks to Hon’ble MOC and assured firm support to all the government endeavours which are being taken to revive BSNL and for the betterment of BSNL employees.
