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WFTU TUI PENSIONERS AND RETIREES CALL FOR THE OCTOBER 1ST, 2017: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FIGHT FOR PENSIONERS’ RIGHTS

Capitalism is pushing new anti-worker measures against pensioners, the working class and the people. The solutions that governments-administrators use are temporary and weak, without perspective or positive exit for those who with their work produce wealth in society and only give benefit to a handful of capitalists who collect, to an immense extent, the fruits of the exploitation.
The measures taken by the leaders of capitalist development, with the competitiveness of capitalists as its motor, require new sacrifices on the part of the working class, pensioners and the people, greater exploitation, and the elimination of all remaining rights. Greater limitation and abolition of public social care for the benefit of the private, annulment of collective agreements and extra payments to pensioners; in addition, to a further reduction of costs for health, medicines, and social benefits.

All this is complemented by new concessions to the big capital, through privatizations, of important sectors of the economy, in energy, transport, water, natural resources, and new tax exemptions.
In the name of capitalist competitiveness, pensioners and retirees throughout the world are experiencing the worsening of their lives and the lives of their children. Their pensions are cut, health benefits are reduced and privatized, social structures dissolve, their rights are generally restricted.

To achieve these objectives, capital does not hesitate to resort to bloody conflicts and wars throughout the world, in which it violently appropriates the wealth of many people of the planet.
We call for the action of all our organizations and friendly organizations, for the next October 1st, international Day of Pensioners, with demands that correspond to our true needs, having as perspective of our struggle a society without exploitation, poverty, wars, nor calamities. We will fight with unity and common action with the working class, the people, and all those who suffer capitalist exploitation.

We strive in this direction: For free and public social security, medical care and pharmaceutical assistance for all, without conditions or requirements. We will claim the right to public and enough pensions, reducing the age limit for men, and setting them earlier for women. Pensions must meet our current needs, so we may live a life with dignity. For social benefits, housing, clean water and leisure, public, free and quality.

WE ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CRUMBS THAT THE CAPITALIST BARBARITY GIVES.

WE FIGHT TO CONQUER LIFE AND FUTURE IN A SOCIETY WITHOUT EXPLOITATION, BASED ON THE RICHES WE PRODUCE.

LONG LIVE TO INTERNATIONAL WORKER SOLIDARITY

LONG LIVE TO THE OCTOBER 1st FIGHTING DAY

CENTRAL DA TO BE INCREASED BY 1% AND THE TOTAL DA FROM 01-07-2017 WILL BE 5%

AICPIN for June 2017 confirmed 1% DA Hike from July 2017

The 2 point increase in the AICPIN for the Month of June 2017  has almost confirmed the DA hike to be announced from July 2017 by the Union Cabinet. Labour Bureau has released the CPI for Industrial workers for the month of June 2017 yesterday. According to its press release,  the AICPIN  increased by 2 points and Pegged at 280. With that CPI Point, the Average AICPIN for 12 Months from July 2016 to June 2017  is 276.92. It increases the total DA from 4% to 5.93% . But due to the practice of ignoring the fractions from the figure  arrived through the DA calculation, the existing 4% DA will be increased to 5% only from July 2017 . The DA will be announced by the Union cabinet  in the first week of September 2017

No Gas subsidy in future – Anti-people decision of Central Government

Petrol and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stated in Parliament on 31-07-2017 that the subsidy for the cooking gas will be completely eliminated by March, 2018. Accordingly the subsidy will be reduced by Rs. 4 every month, till the entire subsidy is eliminated. LPG subsidy has already been reduced. This will seriously and adversely affect the common people and increase the profit of the oil companies, especially Reliance.
Of course, government is for the corporates!

COM.R.MUTHUSUNDARAM, CHAIRMAN, AISGEF PASSED AWAY.

Com.R.Muthusundaram, Chairman, All India State Government Employees Federation has passed away at Chennai on 30-07-2017. Com.Muthusundaram was a dedicated leader and a good orator. He had also served as the Secretary General of AISGEF. His untimely and sad demise is a great loss to the workers and pensioners movement in the country. AIBDPA had close association with   Com.R.Muthusundaram who inaugurated our Central Executive Committee meeting at Coimbatore. 

AIBDPA pays respectful homage to Com.R.Muthusundaram and conveys heartfelt condolences to his family and comrades.

ONE THIRD VALUE OF BSNL’S LANDS VALUED AT Rs.65,000 CRORE.

One third of BSNL’s lands valued at Rs.65,000 crore.

The book value of BSNL’s landed properties are pegged at Rs.975 crore. However, the recent valuation of BSNL’s landed properties reveal that, the value of one third of BSNL’s landed properties alone come to Rs.65,000 crore. These one third landed properties are located in the major cities of the country. The land at New Delhi in which the Corporate Office is located alone is valued at Rs.2,500 crore. This valuation was done as per the new “Indian Accounting Standard”, for which the consultant KPMG was engaged by BSNL.  This information was disclosed to the PTI by shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL.

(COURTESY:BSNLEU WEBSITE)

Privatisation of PSUs means handing over these large tracts of land of the PSUs to the private corporates for real estate purposes. According to the government, the entire BSNL’s assets are worth only Rs. 975 crores and the selling price will be with this calculation. The corporates will reap huge profit. And this is the way of allowing the corporates to loot the PSUs, the wealth of the country.

But one thing. The united force of the BSNL workers will fight to the last against any privatisation of BSNL! The government could not implement disinvestment in BSNL so far, they could not implement VRS and unbundling of copper cables. If the workers stand united, it will be not easy for the government to implement their anti-national designs.

AT LAST THE SOLDIERS ALSO COMPELLED TO CONDEMN THE ATTACK ON DALITS AND MUSLIMS.

Military veterans write to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, condemning attacks on Muslims and Dalits.

More than 100 officers, who had retired from the Army, Air-force and Navy have written a letter to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, condemning the attacks on Dalits and Muslims, in the name of protecting cows. In the letter they have stated that, they were witness to unprecedented attacks on society at large by the relentless vigilantism of self appointed protectors of Hinduism. Muslims and Dalits have been the worst hit by cow vigilantism, they have stated. The letter has also expressed concern over the climate of fear and suppression of dissent. It is very significant that more than 100 retired officers of the armed forces, who may be belonging to different religions, have raised their voice against the killings that are taking place in the name of “cow vigilantism”. 

(COURTESY: BSNLEU WEBSITE)

MONTHLY GENERAL BODY MEETING OF GULBARGA DISTRICT HELD SUCCESSFULLY.

The monthly meeting of Gulbarga District Branch was held on 30-07-2017 at E-10B Exchange, Gulbarga under the presidentship of Com.L.R.Bhosle. Com.M.R.Ujalambakar, District Secretary welcomed the gathering and explained the current developments, including one day Strike on 27-07-2017 and thanked the members for their participation in the solidarity action.
Com.A.Guranna was felicitated for his election as Asst.Circle Secretary in the Mysore Circle Conference. Donations @ Rs.1000 were paid by more than 10 members and others promised to pay early. With vote of thanks by Com.Mohd Hameeduddin, the meeting came to an end.

CONDEMN AND PROTEST THE ATTACK ON COM. ANIMESH MITRA AND OTHER COMRADES IN WEST BENGAL BY TRINAMOOL GOONS DURING THE STRIKE ON 27-07-2017.

It is reported that Com.Animesh Mitra, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, West Bengal and Secretary General, BSNL CCWF and some other comrades were physically attacked by the trinamool goons at CTO, Kolkata on the strike day ,27-07-2017. This is not the first time that the trinamool goons indulge in such cowardly attacks with the active support of the Mamata government in West Bengal.

AIBDPA strongly condems and protests this barbaric attack and demands the West Bengal government to initiate appropriate action against the culprits.

Steps for Booking Online Appointment by CGHS Beneficiaries

CGHS has introduced Online Appointment System  for the convenience of CGHS Beneficiaries. So that they can avoid waiting unnecessarily for a long time in a queue . The Steps for Booking Online Appointment is explained below, follow these steps to book online appointment

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STEPS FOR BOOKING ONLINE APPOINTMENT BY CGHS BENEFICIARIES

1.Visit the website cghs.nic.in

2.Click on the option “Book Appointment” available on RHS of the screen

3.Enter beneficiary ID and click on “Generate OTP”.Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

4.An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent on registered mobile no. of the beneficiary or to the main card holder’s mobile if that is the only registered number.

5.Enter OTP and click on “Proceed”.

6.Beneficiary details are displayed on screen. Click on “Proceed” button if the details displayed on screen are correct otherwise click on “NOT YOU”. In that case login again and proceed as above.Steps to book CGHS online appointment

7.Select Specialty, Dispensary, Doctor as per your choice and click on “Proceed” button. A beneficiary can select a GDMO (General Duty Medical Officer) or a Specialist of any of the CGHS wellness centre for appointment.

8.A calendar is displayed to choose a date that has the availability of appointment for the selected doctor. Select date for appointment.

9.On selecting date, top of the screen shows the slot timings and the appointments available. A beneficiary can choose the desired slot.

10.Click on “Proceed to Book Appointment”. One can go back and make changes by using the ‘Change the Specialty’ button.

11.On clicking the button “Proceed to Book Appointment”, beneficiary details and the appointment details are displayed on the screen for confirmation.

12.Click on the option “Confirm to Book Appointment”, Confirmation status page is displayed. One can print the confirmation slip, or book another appointment. System would also send an SMS to registered mobile number.

13.Appointment for the GDMO can be taken within 72 hours of date of appointMent whereas appointment for the Specialist can be taken within 1 month of date of appointment. Online appointment cannot be made for the same day/date. (This window period may change depending upon the decisions taken from time to time)

14.If a self registered patient arrives at the indicative time slot and by that time his “Q” number has already passed, he will be called as very next patient, barring emergencies. However, if the indicative time slot has passed beyond half an hour then he will have to get fresh registration from WC registration counter.

15.If patient fails to turn up on appointed time thrice in a row the facility for him may be blocked for a month.

Source : CGHS.nic.in