Erode district branch organised a special convention on 28-07-2016 to celebrate the achievements of 78.2% IDA fixation and annulment of 60:40 condition for payment of pensionary benefits. Before the start of the convention crackers were fired and slogans shouted hailing the victory.

Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary while inaugurating the convention gave a good account of developments in achieving the demands and the struggles waged both by AIBDPA and Forum under the leadership of BSNLEU. He also covered the 7th Pay Commission recommendations and slammed the central government for the unilateral implementation. Com.K.Karunanidhi, Retd DGM and District Vice President presided. Coms. C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary, Com.S.Mohandoss, CHQ Vice President and Circle President, P.Chinnasamy, ACS, L.Parameswaran, District Secretary, BSNLEU, N.Ramaswamy(AIPRPA) and K.Pazhanisamy, District Secretary, TNTCWU addressed. Com.N.Kuppusamy, District Secretary welcomed the gathering  and Com.S.Ayyasamy proposed vote of thanks. More than 200 hundred comrades including 22 lady comrades participated.