Team AIGETOA filed the petition at Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam for resolving the JE period Payloss and after hearing on 18th Aug 2023 now the case is posted on to 9th Oct 2023. Hon’ble Court directed the respondents to submit reply before 8-10-2023.The Payloss happened due to the wage negotiation agreement happened during 2nd PRC related wage settlement where the scales from NE-9 onwards fixed with only one increment. The huge Payloss happened to the LICE batches due to this should have been addressed meticulously.

Friends, there is a huge difference in actual working for the benefit of the cadre and pseudo heroism. Some corners have filed one case without addressing the crux matter and using this for political gains. AIGETOA doesn’t believe in such gimmicks. We are sure of winning the case filed by Team AIGETOA for resolution of JE period Payloss for our colleagues and fulfill expectations of salary increase for them.

We extend our acknowledgement to the payloss legal committee under the direct guidance of AIGETOA CHQ team for the efforts made in this regard.

BSNL CO issued letter regarding rescheduling of trainings during MV process.

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1] All training schedules that are falling on the polling date i.e. are hereby cancelled/rescheduled. Rescheduled training dates will be available in due of course of time.

2] All candidates who have been nominated for the trainings that are falling on the polling date i.e. 12.09.2023, are requested to check CMTS training portal for updates. In case of any query, candidates are requested to contact the concerned training centres directly.

On 14th August 2023, Team AIGETOA consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, AGS AIGETOA, Shri Sunil Kumar Gautam AGS AIGETOA, Shri Yogendra Kumar, AGS AIGETOA, Shri Harjinder Singh, Organising Secretary (CHQ) AIGETOA met Hon’ble Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh Ji at His Residence cum Office at 17, Akbar Road. The Delegation of AIGETOA Met Hon’ble Minister at a Pre-Scheduled exclusive time slot and discussed upon the issues of Residual issues of 2nd PRC, Pay Loss and Affordability clause waiver in respect of implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL. Delegation requested the Hon’ble Minister for his kind blessing on extending the much awaited relief to BSNL employees in the form of resolution of long pending issues of BSNL Executives.

The Delegation also presented a Memorandum to the Hon’ble Minister. Hon’ble Minister assured us that he shall be taking up the issues mentioned in the Memorandum with Hon’ble MoC also. He was appreciative of the efforts taken by the BSNL employees to revive the company after the extension of revival packages to BSNL. He emphasised upon the fact that BSNL must show its full potential and come up with flying colours now.

As per protocol and security reasons, none of electronic gadgets including mobile phones were allowed inside. Hence glimpses of the meeting could not be captured.

Click Here for the Memorandum Submitted to Hon’ble Minister of Defence shri Rajnath Singh Ji

In another session in the series of our pursuance with government echelons, AIGETOA Team consisting of Vice President Shri Deepak Sahoo and Circle Secretary Odisha Shri Dhiren Parida met Hon’ble MOC Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji at CPMG Building, Bhubaneswar on 14th August 23 during his Telecom and Postal review. In the brief interaction held, Honble MoC recognised AIGETOA team and immediately called after seeing us.

Hon’ble MoC told our team that GS BMS has also spoken with him on the issues raised by AIGETOA and after getting the feedback from the departments involved, he shall be convening a detailed meeting. He assured that all the major issues shall be resolved and advised us to exercise patience for a little bit more time.

AIGETOA Team submitted a fresh memorandum to Hon’ble MoC with two more issues added as below:

1] To grant one time option to be covered under the CCS (Pension) rules 1972 for the executives whose recruitment process was initiated by DoT before formation of BSNL.

2] To Direct BSNL to extend the facilities pertaining to PWD employees of BSNL in its true spirit as defined by various DoP&T guidelines issued from time to time.

After going through the memorandum, Hon’ble MoC once again assured us for holistic consideration of all the major issues including the issues of Standard Pay Scales of E2 to JTO/JAO Equivalent, 30% SAB, Pay Loss issues, Promotions and implementation of 3rd PRC.

Click Here for the Memorandum Submitted to Hon’ble Minister of Communication Shri Ashwini Vaishnav Ji

Dear All Executives of BSNL,

On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day of India, AIGETOA extends warm greetings and best wishes to all of you. Independence Day is a day to celebrate the spirit of freedom, democracy and unity that our nation stands for. It is also a day to remember the sacrifices and struggles of our freedom fighters who fought valiantly to liberate us from colonial rule.

As the executives of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), you have a vital role to play in the development and progress of our country. You are the backbone of the telecom sector, which is essential for connecting people, providing services and enabling digital transformation. You have shown your dedication, commitment and resilience in serving the nation, especially during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

You are also the stakeholders of AIGETOA, which is an association that represents your interests, aspirations and welfare. AIGETOA is committed to safeguarding and promoting your rights, benefits and career prospects in BSNL. AIGETOA is also striving to improve the performance and profitability of BSNL by suggesting ways and means to increase productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

As you are aware, the 3rd Membership Verification process for electing majority representative Association of Executives in BSNL is scheduled on 12/09/2023. This is a golden opportunity for you to exercise your democratic right and choose the association that can best represent you and your issues. AIGETOA appeals to you to participate in this process with enthusiasm and responsibility. AIGETOA also requests you to vote for AIGETOA as your preferred association, as it has a proven track record of fighting for your cause and delivering results.

AIGETOA believes that together we can make a difference. Together we can overcome any challenge. Together we can achieve any goal. Together we can make BSNL a world-class telecom company. Together we can make India a strong and prosperous nation.

Let us pledge on this Independence Day to work with dedication, integrity and solidarity for the betterment of ourselves, our organization and our country.

We request you to please mark your calendars for September 12, 2023, and cast your vote for AIGETOA at S. No. 3. Your vote matters.

Together, we can make a difference.

Happy Independence Day!

Jai Hind!

AIGETOA

How did AIGETOA contribute to the revival of BSNL, ensuring timely salaries, and preventing employee hardships?

The AIGETOA has been at the forefront of the efforts to revive BSNL. In June 2019, AIGETOA submitted a representation to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, requesting a revival package for BSNL. The representation highlighted the challenges faced by BSNL, such as the predatory market conditions, the high cost of spectrum, and the debt burden. AIGETOA also proposed a number of measures to revive BSNL, such as the allocation of additional spectrum, the rationalization of manpower, and the introduction of new services.

The government responded to AIGETOA’s representation by announcing a revival package for BSNL in October 2019. The package included a debt restructuring plan, a spectrum allocation plan, and a VRS scheme. The VRS scheme was particularly beneficial to BSNL, as it allowed the company to reduce its workforce by over 80,000 employees. This helped to reduce BSNL’s salary burden and improve its financial performance.

The salary burden of BSNL before retirement is very high. In 2019-20, the company’s revenue to wage ratio was 75%, which means that for every Rs. 100 that BSNL earned, it spent Rs. 75 on salaries.

The government has taken steps to reduce the salary burden of BSNL. In 2019, the government announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme for BSNL employees. Under the VRS, employees who opt for early retirement are given a lump sum payment and a pension. Over 78,000 BSNL employees have opted for the VRS, which has saved the company Rs. 600 crore per month in salary costs.

The revival package has had a positive impact on BSNL. The company has been able to pay its salaries on time and has even started to report profits. In addition, BSNL has been able to invest in new technologies and services, such as 4G.

The AIGETOA’s efforts to revive BSNL have been a major success. The association’s representation to the Prime Minister led to the government announcing a revival package for BSNL. The VRS scheme that was part of the package has helped BSNL to reduce its workforce and improve its financial performance. As a result, BSNL is now in a better position to compete in the telecom market.

Here is a news link about the AIGETOA’s request to the Prime Minister:

https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/bsnl-engineers-to-pm-modi-take-measures-to-revive-firm-reward-performers-1561301131285.html

GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR, BSNL Board to extend the facilities for person with disabilities (PwBDs) which is defined under RPwD act 2016 or instructions given by DOPT time to time. Also requests for arrangement of a whitepaper on the implementation of the special provisions wrt PWD employees in BSNL.

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Dear Friends,

We are in receipt of lot of queries from members of our sister association SEWA with respect to our stand on their recent MoU with the sister association. Friends, our sincere submission is that these MoUs, MVs are only matter of time and finally we all aspire for the resolution of our issues. It remains the duty of each and every executive to ensure that the issues remain in safe and competent hands and the reins should be handed over to the person most suitable for the job.

We once again firmly reaffirm our commitment to safeguard the constitutional rights of our fellow SC/ST brothers & sisters. In our tenure as majority association, the major dispute with regard to Own merit-On Merit was settled and we firmly supported the guidelines of DoP&T and after getting clarification from DoP&T on the issue, we took all efforts to get the same implemented in BSNL and we were successful in resolving the decade old dispute of reservation in promotions in line with the Supreme Court Directions and DoP&T guidelines. We also took the efforts for filling up the backlog vacancies and many of the supplementary DPCs were conducted during our tenure to fill up the backlog. It was our endeavour to get the roster up to date and we succeeded in doing that also. Further, we got e-Roster also implemented in BSNL which will ensure a transparent and ready roster availability for all. We are further very happy to inform that we have been able to establish a strong bond with all members at ground level and we sincerely believe that each and every member is aware of our efforts and will take their decision wisely in the upcoming MV process.

We respect the decision of SEWA CHQ to align with our sister association in coming MV. Though, there have been many incidences where the sister association or its leadership at various level has been found to be on the opposite side as far as issues related to SC/ST executives have been concerned. However, since it is always the prerogative of one association to take its own decision, we extend our good wishes to them. We once again reiterate our stand that we will always stand with all our SC/ST members at all levels CHQ, Circle as well as District irrespective of anything.

AIGETOA has been taking care and will always take care of SC/ST WELFARE and their Constitutional Rights. We request and appeal each and every member to evaluate the ground works done by the respective associations while exercising their votes. In democracy, the right to vote is the biggest treasure for all the participating individuals and we all remain dutybound to ensure that our votes are utilised in the best interest of Cadre. Hence, we once again appeal all to vote in favour of honesty, integrity, sincerity, commitment, conviction and capacity to resolve the issues. We request all to vote for AIGETOA.

Together We Will Definitely Achieve Everything.

Team AIGETOA

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Today hearing couldn’t happened in CAT Chandigarh due to non- availability of Double bench. Next date will be 4th September 2023.

AIGETOA is closely monitoring this case and will to take all out efforts for resolution of the case.

BSNL CO issued letter to all CGMs regarding for updating the data in SAP for preparation of e-roaster in SDE(T) & AGM(T) cadre.

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An Interactive Session with GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma on Zoom 6th Aug 2023 at 11.00am on discussion and Roadmap with respect to the Efforts for obtaining GOI pension scheme for those BSNL employees who were recruited with DoT/GOI notification before formation of BSNL

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81474610300?pwd=ZjBqUEJsVlAreEVSalNxWlpzbDhwQT09

Meeting ID : 814 7461 0300 Password : 233610