Hearty Congratulations to the Kerala BSNL Workers! Agreement reached between the Circle management and Unions – Strike and agitation withdrawn.
We heartily Congratulate the casual and contract workers and employees of Kerala Circle for their great victory. Agreement has been reached between the three unions, BSNLCCLU, BSNLEU, SNEA and BSNL Circle management on the demands of the casual and contract workers as also in vacating the victimisation.
After the transfer of MSS Rao, CGM, the new CGM in-charge Shri Subbaiah had discussions with the unions represented by Coms. K.Mohanan, CS, BSNLEU,K. Sudheer, President, SNEA,N.R. Somasekharan Nair, CS CCLU at 17.30 hours. The following agreement was reached:
- Rs.100/- will be increased in daily wage of contract workers from the present Rs. 336/-
- A Committee including the Management and the representatives of the 3 unions is constituted to discuss on the demands of the workers.
- All the victimisation imposed in connection with the present agitation will be vacated.
- All the victimisation imposed on SNEA leaders in the last SNEA struggle will be vacated.
- The Strike of the CCLU and the Hunger Strike by BSNLEU and SNEA are withdrawn on the basis of the agreement.
We Congratulate the valiant workers of Kerala for their great Victory! We thank the CHQ of all the three unions. The struggle was necessitated due to negative and stubborn attitude of Shri.M.S.S.Rao, CGMT,Kerala and he has been shifted from Kerala and asked to proceed on leave for 21 days after which his postings will be done. The timely intervention of the Kerala MPs, Com.K.N.Balagopal, Com.C.P.Narayanan, Com.T.N.Seema, Com.K.K.Ragesh and Shri.K.V.Thomas and their meeting with the Communications Minister helped to apprise the Minister the seriousness of the struggle and the negative role of the CGMT. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNL CCWF ,though in London, was in constant touch with the CMD,BSNL urging for early settlement. Com.P.Abhmanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU and Com.K.Sebastian, General Secretary, SNEA took a very firm and pivotal stand demanding the shifting of the CGMT and reaching reasonable agreement on the issues which was instrumental for effective intervention of CMD,BSNL.
Our Patron Com.P.V.Chandrasekharan played a crucial role in creating a high tempo through out the struggle and giving valuable advices at every stage. Above all it is the unprecedented unity of the workers and unions that has brought in the historic victory.