BSNL Corporate Office has issued clarification to all the concerned Circle Heads on the processing of mutual transfers under Rule-8 of the BSNL Transfer Policy.
AIGETOA will ensure that mutual transfers, especially for JTOs recruited under the Special LICE, are duly considered to safeguard the rights of our members.
Today payloss case 22820 came for hearing in the Delhi High Court. BSNL has submitted the reply in the court and our written submissions had also been filed before the Hon’ble Court. BSNL has submitted the reply day before yesterday and the advocate from the ministry sought time for filling the reply as BSNL has submitted the reply just two days before the hearing. Our Lawyer objected as the court had already given the last opportunity in the last hearing. Now the matter is sent before the bench for the hearing. The next date of hearing is 14.11.2024.
In next hearing, arguments will start. Team AIGETOA will take all necessary steps to win the case in our favour.
Agenda based meeting of Team AIGETOA with CMD BSNL held today on 25.09.2024. The issues of Pay, Pay-Loss, 30 Percent SAB, Promotions, SDE Reversal 2007, 147 Reversal were explained to CMD BSNL in detail. Discussions are positive and CMD BSNL was quite receptive to the submissions made by AIGETOA. It was the first meeting with CMD BSNL on agenda points and we explained all the points and why they have not been resolved yet. CMD BSNL told his team to share a detailed feedback on the issues raised. A follow up meeting on the agenda will be held again. CMD BSNL has assured of positive action on the major agenda points and we are also anticipating a breakthrough soon.
Further, CMD BSNL emphasized upon the need for increasing the revenue, specially he expressed his concern on the declining trend of FTTH connections. He sought the support of employees in increasing the revenue. We emphasized that whatever plan which management makes for the betterment of BSNL, employees are supporting wholeheartedly but employees are disheartened because of non resolution of the HR issues pertaining to Pay, Promotion and Pension and hence management must proactively resolve these issues now. we expressed our firm support in achieving the gain in revenue and also increasing the connections. We gave the feedback received from field units on issues faced in 4G roll out and other crucial network issues.
One thing is for sure, our current CMD is very open minded on the pending HR issues and he has shown his clear intent to resolve the HR issues. Thankfully, Our Director HR is also very much compassionate about the issues pertaining to employees. We are very sure, with the current management team we have the best chance to clear the long pending issues.
Let’s hope for the best. Together We Will do it Definitely.
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As intimated in the morning after going through the letter of AIGETOA, Director HR called GS AIGETOA and discussed on the daily diary app.
He appreciated the concerns raised by AIGETOA and told that he shall be issuing a clarification to all CGMs about the apprehensions raised by the association. He told that this app will work as a feedback mechanism only. He said he is open to making necessary changes in the APP also to rename it as “BSNL Samvad App”.
More discussions followed in the afternoon when PGM SR called the General Secretary of AIGETOA and SNEA. Thereafter based on the inputs suggested by Association, a draft was finalized and agreed.
Now the App is delinked from APAR and made optional with no linkage to APAR and targets anymore. The daily dairy is an optional thing now. The feedback system is incorporated. The KPI entry is categorically mentioned as optional. Edit option is given. Furthermore no weightage in APAR for diary update.
Thereafter both GSs had brief meeting with CMD BSNL and he categorically mentioned that intent is constructive and intended towards getting the actual feedback from employees. He assured that this app is not at all for linking performance and salary or APAR.
Accordingly Restructuring Cell shall be issuing a modification on the above lines.
We extend our thanks to Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Hon’ble Director HR and Hon’ble PGM SR.
GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR addressing concerns with the recent amendments to the BSNL Transfer Policy, specifically clause 6(d) introduced in the BSNLCO-PERS/15(11)/6/2020-PERS1 order dated 19th September 2023. The clause impacts executives serving in the BSNLCO, CNTX-N, QA&I, BBNW, ALTTC, INMARSAT, UP(W), HR Circle and Delhi-NCR, including areas such as Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, by treating them as a composite unit with Delhi/BSNL CO for tenure counting purposes.
Key Concerns Raised by AIGETOA:
1] Geographical Disparity:
Combining vastly different areas under one tenure unit fails to account for the challenges posed by geographical differences. The combined area of 6979 sq. km includes diverse regions with varying commute times, infrastructure, and operational conditions.
2] Unfair Assumption of Advantage:
Executives working in NCR regions face significant travel and logistical difficulties, yet receive minimal transport allowances, insufficient to cover actual expenses.
3] Impact on Employee Welfare and Family Life:
The policy imposes undue pressure on employees to manage family and professional life while fulfilling their official duties, similar to employees in other parts of India.
4] Inconsistencies in Categorization:
Executives serving in Delhi-NCR are subject to both intra-circle and inter-circle transfers under BSNL’s longer-stay policies, causing confusion and inconsistent categorization.
5] Cost Savings and Employee Satisfaction:
Facilitating own-cost transfers and allowing employees more autonomy in managing work-life balance will not only increase satisfaction but also reduce BSNL’s expenses on TA/DA.
6] Preferential Postings for Lady Officers:
We highlighted the need to support women executives by granting preferential postings near their families, improving work-life balance and ensuring safety.
AIGETOA requests the removal of clause 6(d) and seeks amendments to the policy to ensure that the Delhi-NCR region is treated with fairness, aligning it with the policies applicable to similar areas across India. This revision would support BSNL’s objectives while safeguarding the welfare of its employees.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL citing strong objection on recent Launch of People’s Analytical App by Management and request for putting the orders on hold and instead replace the People’s Analytical App with बीएसएनएल कर्मचारी संवाद (BSNL Karmachari Samvad) App to capture the actual feedback from employees on the day to day problems which they face while executing their roles and responsibilities assigned.
AIGETOA expressed deep concern over the recent directives from BSNL HQ regarding the People Analytics Mobile App. We strongly believe that this initiative unfairly shifts the responsibility for unmet organizational objectives onto the workforce, instead of addressing critical planning and project management issues.
AIGETOA’s Suggestions for BSNL Improvement:
1] Focus on revenue growth, service improvement, and adoption of industry best practices.
2] Prioritize addressing manpower shortages, lack of basic resources, and safety concerns faced by field-level executives, especially in rural areas.
3] Implement the 3rd PRC, revise pay scales for JTOs and JAOs (E2, E3), and resolve longstanding issues like the 22820 Pay Loss and JE Period Pay Loss.
4] Ensure timely promotions, extend SAB benefits, and provide cashless indoor treatment for employees.
We urge BSNL management to reconsider the implementation of the People Analytics App, which is causing unrest, and instead, focus on fostering a positive and empowering work culture through dialogue and engagement with employee associations.
As per the CHQ notification dated 27th Aug 2024 regarding constitution of central collegium, after the verification of the nominations by the returning officer in consultation with the concerned Circle Secretary from 19th Sept to 20th Sept, 2024 and display of provisional list on 21.09.2024.
The Final List of Nominations received from all circles as on 24.09.2024 for the Central Collegium of AIGETOA is as attached.
As per the notification issued on dated 27th Aug 2024, Annual General Meeting (AGM) of AIGETOA and constitution of new Central Collegium of AIGETOA will be held on 27th & 28th Sept 2024 at Faridabad, Haryana (NCR Region).
It is informed that the venue for the Annual General Meeting is as below:
Kisan Bhawan,
Sector-16, Faridabad,
Haryana -121001
The meeting as well as accommodation arrangements is at Kisan Bhawan only.
The nearest Metro Station is Old Faridabad Metro Station.
GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Shri A. Robert J Ravi, urging the immediate restoration of the outdoor medical reimbursement ceiling for BSNL employees and retirees. The association highlighted the significant hardship employees and retirees have faced since the reduction in the ceiling, which was implemented to economize medical expenditure in light of BSNL’s financial situation.
Reimbursement ceiling was originally one month’s basic pay plus DA. However, this limit was reduced to 23 days in 2018 and further curtailed to 15 days in 2020, causing hardship for employees, especially those requiring regular medical treatment.
AIGETOA emphasized the rising healthcare costs and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which aggravated the situation for employees and retirees. The association requested that the reimbursement ceiling be restored to its original level to alleviate the financial burden and ensure access to necessary medical services.
Team AIGETOA had the privilege of meeting Hon’ble Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, a five-time elected Member of Parliament from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, representing BJP. Shri Thakur is a distinguished leader who has held various portfolios, including Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports. He is also the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Best Young Parliamentarian Award (2011) and the Sansad Ratna Award (2019).
Discussion on BSNL’s HR Issues:
The meeting focused on long-pending HR issues within BSNL. Team AIGETOA apprised the Hon’ble MP of the following key concerns:
A Bouquet and a Memorandum outlining these issues were presented to Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, requesting his intervention and recommendations to forward these concerns to the Hon’ble Minister of Communication.
Shri Thakur graciously agreed to advocate for BSNL employees and assured Team AIGETOA that he would take up the matter with the Ministry of Communication at the earliest possible time.
On behalf of AIGETOA and BMS, Team AIGETOA expressed sincere gratitude to Shri Anurag Singh Thakur for his valuable time, patient listening, and positive assurances.