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ORGANISE SOLIDARITY DEMONSTRATION IN SUPPORT OF INSURANCE EMPLOYEES STRIKE ON 9TH MARCH, 2015.

The Insurance Employees have decided for a nation wide STRIKE on 9th March, 2015 against adoption of Insurance bill by the Lok sabha on 04-03-2015 by the BJP government despite strong opposition by the left and other opposition parties. The bill provides an hike in the FDI in the insurance sector from the present 26 per cent to 49 per cent which is aimed to weaken the three public sector insurance companies in the country.

AIBDPA strongly condemns this ant-PSU measure of the government and calls upon all its units to organize solidarity demonstration on 9th March in support of the strike.  

The WFTU remains on the side of the people of Venezuela

24 Feb 2015
 

The World Federation of Trade Unions representing 90 million workers in 126 countries remains committed in its solidarity with the people of Venezuela and their Bolivarian process.

The WFTU categorically denounces the continuing plot to destabilize the economy of Venezuela and to overthrow the democratically elected Government.

The failed plot for a military coup supported by the USA and the reactionary opposition continues with artificially induced shortages, the economic sabotage and strangling of the Venezuelan people. Existing problems in Venezuela can be confronted with the deepening and radicalization of the Bolivarian process, blow against the monopolies and fending off the imperialist aggressions.

We condemn the policy of the USA, the reactionary opposition and the forces of the Capital that support them in their efforts to destabilize and overthrow the popular Government of the President Nicolás Maduro Moros.

THE SECRETARIAT

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT BRANCH PROTESTS PETROL-DIESEL PRICE RISE AND ANTI-POOR BUDGET.

The Kozhikode district branch in Kerala has organized a powerful demonstration participated by more than 150 pensioners against the unjust price rise of petrol and diesel in front of the telephone exchange, Manamchira, Kozhikode on 4th March, 2015. Com. K. G. Sanjeevan, District Secreatry addressed the demonstration.

There after a discussion on the central budget was also held. Com. K. Kunhikrishnan Nair presided. Com. K. Damodaran, Asst. Circle Secretary presented the subject and thoroughly exposed the anti-people and pro- corporate budget proposals presented by the central finanace minister on 28th February, 2015. Com. M. Balasubramoniam, Com.K.Balan Punnassery, Com. M. K. Prabhakaran, Com. K. Sarojini, Com. P. K. Damodaran and Com. K. Rajan participated in the discussion. Com. K. G. Sanjeevan welcomed the gathering.

FORUM DECIDES FOR TWO DAYS STRIKE ON APRIL 21,22, 2015.

The Forum of BSNL Unions/ Association in its meeting held on 27th February, 2015, after reviewing the over all situation has decided for a two days strike on April 21 & 22, 2015 instead of the indefinite strike from March 17. It has further decided to serve the strike notice on March 12 and to conduct protest demonstration through out the country on that date. The last date for collection of signatures from the people is also extended up to 31st March, 2015.

All the AIBDPA units are requested to participate in these programs and make it a resounding success.

GULBARGA DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD SUCCESS FULLY.

The district conference of Gulbarga was held at BSNLEU Hall, Gulbarga on 01-03-2015 with maximum participation of the pensioners. Com. Md Hameeduddin, retired CTS presided over the meeting. Com. M.R. Ujalambakar, District Secretary welcomed the gathering. Com. G. G. Patil, inaugurating the conference explained the issues of the pensioners including 78.2% IDA merger and the efforts by CHQ for resolving the issues and the ensuing strike by BSNL employees for revival of BSNL. Com. S. A. Bilagi, Circle Secretary spoke elaborately on organizational issues and appealed to strengthen AIBDPA by enrolling pensioners with life membership and also to subscribe to Tele Pensioner, the CHQ quarterly journal. Com. C. Anni geri, Circle Treasurer also addressed the conference. The conference unanimously elected office bearers with Com. A. Guranna (President) Com. M. R. Ujalambakar (District Secretary) and Com. S. V. Chippalkatti (Treasurer).

ASSAM CIRCLE CONFERENCE HELD AT TINSUKIA MOST SUCCESSFULLY.

The 3rd biennial circle conference of Assam has been held most successfully at Durgabari, hall, Tinsukia on 28th February and 1st March, 2015. The AIBDPA flag was hoisted by Com. Manabendra Saha, Circle President, followed by homage to the martyrs.

The inaugural session started at 11 AM under the president ship of Com. Manabendra Saha. Com. M.C. Gohain, Vice Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed the gathering. The conference paid respectful homage to Com.S. K. Vyas, Secretary General, BCPC & NCCPA. Com.K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary inaugurated the conference. In his elaborate inaugural address, General Secretary dealt almost all the issues confronting the pensioners, memorandum submitted to the 7th Pay Commission and the proposed strike in BSNL by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations. He also explained the current position in respect of 78.2% IDA merger to BSNL pensioners. Com. S. N. Sarma presented the biennial report and Com. K. Sinha, Treasurer the audited accounts.9 comrades participated in the discussion that followed. After the clarifications by the Circle Secretary and Treasurer, both the report and accounts were adopted.

An open session was also held on the same day at 3.30 PM with Com. Manabendra Saha, Circle President in the chair. Com. D. K. Barua, Chairman, Reception Committee delivered the welcome address. Com.K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, Com. Bijoy Dekha, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. Mamoni Duttu,CITU, Com. Mahendra Barua, Assam Electricity Board Pensioners Association, Com. Prasanta Baruah, ACS, BSNLEU, Com. M.R.Das, Assistant General Secretary, and Com. Swarup Kr Dey, District Secretary, BSNLEU addressed the open session. Com. C. R. Borthakur, General Convenor, Reception Committee proposed vote of thanks.

The subject session continued on 01-03-2015 and discussed thoroughly the issues and the organizational matters. Initiating the discussion, Com. S. N. Sarma presented the issues and 14 comrades actively participated in the discussion. Intervening in the discussion, Com.K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary and Com. M. R. Das, AGS effectively and convincingly spoke. Com. S. N. Sarma, Circle Secretary, summed up the discussion.

The conference,then, elected a 19 member office bearers unanimously, with Com. Manabendra Saha (President) Com. Sailendra Nath Sarma (Circle Secretary) and Com. K. Sinha (Treasurer).

The conference also adopted resolutions on important issues and thanking the Reception Committee for the excellent arrangements for the successful conduct of the conference.

MAMMOTH AND IMPRESSIVE PARLIAMENT MARCH BY FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS/ASSOCIATIONS.

BSNL employees in thousands marched through the janpath and Jantar Mantar in Delhi protesting against the negative approach of the central government in reviving BSNL for enabling better service to the people. It was an impressive and enthusiastic show by the Forum of BSNL Unions which is spearheading an indefinite strike from March 17, 2015. In the meeting held after the march Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Convenor, Forum explained the demands. Com. Chandeswar Singh, Chairman presided. Com. Tapan Sen M P, General Secretary, CITU, Com.Brajesh Upadhyay, General Secretary, BMS, Com. Amarjit Kaur, Secretary, AITUC, Dr. Dharamveer, M P of AAP, Com. Shivgopal Mishra, Secretary General, AIRF and General Secretaries of all the unions,including, Com. P. Abhimanu, BSNLEU addressed the March.

A good number of pensioners belonging to AIBDPA ,including, Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, Com. P. Asokababu, Vice President, Com. M. P. Kunhanandan, Treasurer, Com. B. P. Petkar, AGS & Circle Secretary, Maharashtra, Com. Ramachandradu, Circle Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, Com. H. S. Thakur, Circle Secretary, Madhya Pradesh, Com. Abdul Rasheed, Circle Secreatry, UP (West) and Com.R.Prabhakar, Circle Secretary, NTR participated.

40 lakh signatures collected from the people all over the country were submitted to the Prime Minister by the delegation of Forum leaders.