Alappuzha area committee organised a well attended convention at BSNLEU hall, Alappuzha on 23-01-2016. A good number of lady comrades also participated.  Com.K.Bhargavan, Area President presided. Com.T.Sobhanan, Area Secretary welcomed the gathering. Addressing the convention Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary explained the retrograde recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, pending issues of the pensioners, particularly,present position of 78.2% IDA merger and the ensuing 2nd triennial All India Conference at Tirupati. Com.N.Guruprasad, Circle Secretary and Com. P. Surendran, District Secretary also addressed.