The WFTU took part in the 5th International Forum of NGO’s in official partnership with UNESCO on the suhject of “Rapprochement of cultures – one humanity beyond diversities”, that was held in the People Republic of China during 28-29 July 2015. The WFTU was represented by comrade Anda Anastassakis, coordinator of the WFTU Headquarters.
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CALL DROPS- COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER ORDERS AUDIT OF TELECOM COMPANIES.
The Department of Telecom will undertake special audit to assess the coverage and quality of service of all mobile operators in the metro cities to assess the gravity of problem to call drops. This was stated in a written reply given in the Parliament by the Minister of Communications Ravi Shankar Prasad.
“The TERM cells (field unit of DoT) have been asked to take up the special audit to assess the coverage/quality of service in metro/capital cities of all mobile operators network in order to assess the gravity of problem of call drops,” the Communications Minister stated.
There has been several complaints of call drops, especially in the metro cities. Many MPs had also raised the issue in the Parliament.
Though the call drops of BSNL is stated to be less than others, it also will have to seriously look in to the matter and ensure for a better service, which will attract more customers.
ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF NCCPA TO BE HELD AT KOLKATA ON 6,7 NOVEMBER,2015.
Com.Pabitra Chakraborty, Secretary General, NCCPA has declared in the National Convention of Central Government Pensioners held at Hyderabad on 31st July, 2015 that the next All India Conference of National Co-Ordinating Committee of Pensioners Associations (NCCPA) will be held at Kolkata on 6th&7th July, 2015.
The details will be furnished later.
CENTRAL DA TO BE INCREASED BY 6% FROM 113% TO 119% FROM 01-07-2015
According to the Labour Ministry, there will be an increase of 6% CDA for Central Government employees from 01-07-2015 making the total to 119%. The same rate of CD Relief will be eligible to Central Government Pensioners.
Orders are yet to be issued and may take a month.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF CENTRAL GOVT.PENSIONERS,HYDERABAD THROUGH PHOTOS.
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| Com.Pabitra Chakraborty,Officiating SG NCCPA presenting Draft Declaration |
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| Com.A.K.Padmanabhan, National President CITU inaugurating |
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| Com. Gopal Misra GS AIRF & Secretary,JCM (Staff side) special address |
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| Com.K.K.N. Kutty President Confederation special address |
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| Com.M.R.Jhadav President, EPF95 Pensioners Assn delivering special address |
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| Com.P.S.Nair, President, Paramilitary pensioners association special address |
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Com.K.G.Jayaraj, GS, AIBDPA delivering special address
 Com.K.Raghavendran,GS,AIPRPA delivering special address.
 Com.M.N.Reddy,GS, ATAPRPA addressing
 A VIEW OF THE DELEGATES.
 Com.D.Basu, AGS,AIBDPA addressing.
 Com.T.Seshaiah, Dist Secy,AIBDPA, Hyderabad addressing.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION OF CENTRAL GOVT PENSIONERS HELD SUCCESSFULLY AT HYDERABAD.
Naional Co- Ordinating Committee of Pensioners Associations successfully organised a historical National Convention at Hyderabad on 31-07-2015. The convention started at 10.30PM at Sundarayya Vingnana Kendram, with Com.D.V.Daktod, Vice President , NCCPAin the chair.Com.M.N.Reddy, General Secretary, All Pensioners and Retired Persons Association and Secretary, Reception Committee welcomed. Com.S..K.Vyas’s portrait was garlanded and rich tributes offered. Com.Pabitra Chakraborty, Secretary General made the introductory speech on the important issues.
Com.A.K.Padmanabhan, President, CITU inaugurated the convention with an inspiring speech exposing thouroughly the central govt’s anti-worker and anti- people measures on which the central trade unions and independent federations have decided a National Strike on 2nd September, 2015. Com.Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary andSecretary, Staff side, JCM, National Council delivered a special address and exhorted to make the indefinitestrike of central government employees including Railways from 23rd November a grand success.Com.K.K.N.Kutty, President, Confederation of Central Govt.Employees and workers,Com.S.N.Pathak, President,AIDEF, Com.M.R.Jadav, EPF95 Pensioners Association, Com.P.S.Nair, All India Para Military Pensioners Association, Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, Com.K.Raghavendran, General Secretary, AIPRPA addressed the convention.
16 comrades representing various affiliated organisations participated in the discussion. om.D.Basu, CHQ AGS and Com.T.Seshaiah, District Secretary also spoke represeting 22 delegates of AIBDPA. Com.Pabitra Chakraborty summed up the discussion.
The National Convention decided to
1.Support the National Strike on September 2, 2015.
2.To organise solidarity program in support of the Indefinite Strike from 23, November,2015.
3.Support the ex-servicemen’s struggle for one rank one pension.
With the concluding remarks by Com.D.V.Daktod and thanking the Reception Committee for the excellent arrangements, the convention came to an end at 8.30.PM.
AT LAST CENTRAL GOVERNMENT COMPELLED TO ISSUE ORDERS ON MODIFIED PARITY WITH EFFECT FROM 01-01-2006.
All attempts of the central government to deny the arrears of the modified Parity from 01.01.2006 having been failed, the government has issued the orders on 30th July,2015 in this regard. The operative portion of the orders No.38/37/08-P&PW by the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare is given below;
“In compliance with the above judicial pronouncements,it ha been decided that the pension/ family pension of all pensioners/ family pensioners may be revised in accordance with the Department OM No.38/37/08-P & PW(A) dated 28-01-2013 with effect from 01-01-2006 in stead of 24-09-2012.”
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62nd ANNIVERSARY OF CUBAN REVOLUTION CELEBRATED.
The 62nd Anniversary of Cuban Revolution was celebrated in Cuba on 26th July 2015.
Santiago De Cuba, Jul 26 Cuba marked the anniversary of Fidel Castro’s first armed uprising 62 years ago today with calls for an end to the US embargo and the return of the US naval base at Guantanamo.
The ceremony — attended by Cuban president Raul Castro and some 10,000 of the country’s ruling elite and their guests but not by the frail 88-year-old Fidel — was the first since the restoration of relations with the United States.
“Now begins a long and complex road toward the normalisation of bilateral relations, which includes, among other things, the end of the blockade and the return of the Guantanamo naval base,” said Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, the number two of Cuba’s communist party.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF CENTRAL GOVT.PENSIONERS AT HYDERABAD ON 31-07-2015.
National Co-ordination Committee of Pensioners Associations (NCCPA) is organizing an ALL INDIA CONVENTION of Central Government Pensioners on 31st July, 2015 at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram, Bagh Lingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana State.
The convention is being held at a time when the 7th Central Pay Commission is finalizing its report and also the entire central government organisations decided for an indefinite strike from 23rd November, 2015 demanding Interim Relief, Merger of DA, implementation of the 7th pay revision from 01-01-2014 and other important issues. The Central Trade Unions have decided for a country wide strike on 2nd September, 2015 on its 12 point charter of demands and all the central,state and public sector employees also joining the strike it would be a complete national strike.
The National Convention is certain to discuss the main issues confronting the pensioners viz, Scrap NPS & PFRDA Act, Pension be 67% of last pay, Pension Parity, Minimum Pension be minimum pay, Restoration of Commutation after 12 years, Additional Pension from 65 years,Monthly Medical Allowance of Rs. 2000+ DA, Smart card for indoor treatment etc. The convention will take appropriate decisions for solidarity program in support of the National Strike by the central trade unions and the indefinite strike of the central government employees.
Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, Com.D.Basu, Asst.General Secretary, Com.B.P.Petkar, Asst.General Secretary & Circle Secretary, Maharashtra, Com.Ramachandradu, Circle Secretary, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana and about 16 comrades from AP & Telangana will constitute the AIBDPA delegation in the convention.
DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM, FORMER PRESIDENT PASSES AWAY. HE WAS 84 AND THE END CAME TODAY AT SHILLONG AFTER A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK. HE WAS BORN AT RAMESWARAM IN 1931 AND WAS A GREAT SCIENTIST, VISIONARY,STATESMAN AND A GENUINE HUMANBEING WHO ASPIRED THE WELL BEING OF ALL. AIBDPA PAYS RESPECTFUL HOMAGE TO SHRI.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM
