The one day strike called by unions and associations is a resounding success all over the country. The strike became imperative due to the negative approach of the Department of Telecom and the central government in waiving the affordability condition of the 3rd PRC in respect of BSNL to ensure the pay revision. The executives and non executives whole heartily responded to the strike call, even though, some of the unions dis-associated with the strike. The success of the strike is clear warning to the government and the DoT for early action in the matter and avoid further stronger agitations.

AS PER THE CALL OF AIBDPA CHQ, PENSIONERS JOINED THE STRIKING WORKERS IN LARGE NUMBERS AND HELD POWERFUL DEMONSTRATIONS IN ALMOST ALL PLACES IN COMPLETE SUPPORT OF THE STRIKE. CHQ HEARTILY CONGRATULATES ALL THE EXECUTIVES AND NON- EXECUTIVES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE HISTORICAL STRIKE  &THE PENSIONERS FOR THE SOLIDARITY ACTION. 

The Press Release issued by the Unions and Associations in BSNL is reproduced below;

UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF BSNL

Press release                                                                                                 27th July, 2017

Successful one day strike in BSNL. The one day strike today, called on by the unions and associations of BSNL, is near total. The officers and workers of BSNL have massively responded to the strike call. The strike is taking place, demanding wage revision from 01.01.2017, pension revision, superannuation benefits to the Directly Recruited employees and to stop the attacks on trade union rights in BSNL. The success of the strike is beyond expectations in almost all circles. The photos received from various circles show that, most of the customer care centres, administrative offices, and telephone exchanges wear a deserted look. The officers and workers have also conducted huge demonstrations throughout the country, highlighting their demands. In all places, the strike is peaceful, without any untoward incident. However, the Trinamool goons have attacked the union leaders in Kolkata. Nearly 400 striking employees, have been taken in to custody by the police in Guwahati. The unions and associations severely condemn these incidents. They heartily congratulate the officers and workers for making today’s strike a grand success. The government and the BSNL Management are demanded to immediately to discuss the issues with the unions and associations, and to resolve them without delay. It is also warned that, any reluctance on the part of the government and the BSNL Management in this regard, will only force the unions and associations to give call for more serious forms of struggles, including indefinite strike

. [P. Abhimanyu]

Convenor Mobile No: 9868231113