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FORUM DECIDES TO MOBILIZE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IN THE PARLIAMENT MARCH

SAVE BSNL – SAVE NATION

The meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations held today, 15th January 2015, decided to mobilise maximum workers to the Parliament March on 25th February 2015. It is also decided to effectively organise the SAVE BSNL Campaign among the public. Campaign materials will be prepared by the Forum and circulated.

The following State level Conventions have been fixed as part of the SAVE BSNL Campaign: Chennai (29-01-2015), T.Nadu(30-01-2015), Lucknow, UP(E)(02-01-2015) and Ludhiana, Punjab (04-02-2015). The dates for the other circles are being finalised.

Next meeting of the Forum will be held at 11.00 AM on 19th January 2015 at BSNLMS Office.

 

NARENDRA MODI GOVERNMENT PROMULGATES 9TH ORDINANCE- A RECORD INDEED

With the approval of President Shri. Pranab Mukharjee, the ordinance amending the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation ) Act on 12th January, 2015, the BJP government has created a record of promulgating nine ordinances within  7 months of it came to power. The MMDR Amendment Ordinance, 2015 is to allow auction policy in grant of mining leases for both bulk minerals and notified minerals. Earlier,  prior approval of the Central government was required for notified minerals in First Schedule; such as iron ore, manganese, bauxite, copper, gold. 

” To attract private investment and modern technology in mining, it will be possible to transfer mining leases and prospecting-cum-mining leases awarded through auction by the approval of the state government. Whether the state government does not convey any decision in 90 dys in this regard, it will be taken as deemed approval.”: according to the Ministry of Mines.

So the intension of the government is very clear, and it is nothing but privatization of the mining sector. It is also reported that President has asked the government about the urgency of so much ordinances, by skiping the Parliament, and wanted to legalise it within six weeks by approval of the Parliament. 

  

SHRI. ANUPAM SHRIVASTAVA IS THE NEW CMD, BSNL.

It is reported in the media that the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved appointment of Shri Anupam Shrivastava as CMD BSNL, who is now functioning as Director (CM) in BSNL.

Our Hearty Congratulations to Shri.Anupam Shrivastava! The Revival of BSNL is the immediate task and the new incumbent has to put all out efforts to bring back BSNL to its past glory.

 

WFTU’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN NEPAL- A BRIEF REPORT.

 

 

13 Jan 2015

On the auspicious occasion of the historical journey of 70 years of WFTU, CONEP organized a two days Trade Union Seminar and Youth Training Program in Kathmandu on December 29-30, 2014. As per the main slogan of the WFTU for 2015, the theme of the seminar was on  ” 70 years of WFTU, 70 years of struggles”.  Inaugurating the opening session, the Chief Guest of the program, Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal Government Honorable Purushottam Poudel remarked that “the youths are emerging leaders of future movement. The social change cannot be possible unless the youths come forward to take the initiative role and face the challenges of ongoing social movements.” Likewise the special guest from the WFTU, Dy General secretary Comrade H. Mahadevan, addressed the inaugural session. In his inspiring greeting message, he shared the knowledge of the glorious journey of 70 years of WFTU, its continued courses of actions and the role it has been playing for the protection and dignified life of the workers in global context. He expressed anxiety over the measurable life of the migrated youth workers and their compulsion to work in precarious condition. He further pointed out that the LPG is the prescriptions of the WB, IMF and WTO which not only created massive unemployment situation but also widening depth between rich and poor people. As a consequence,   a large number of unemployed and low wage workers are facing very hardship today than ever been before. On the occasion, guests and leaders from friendly trade union organizations of Nepal :  Cde. Bishnu Rimal (Pres. GEFONT/JTUCC),  Cde. Khila Nath Dahal (Pres. NTUC), Cde. Ganga Ram Khadgi( Pres. NTUF), Cde. Tilak Thapa Magar (Pres. FENEPT), Cde. Ganesh Regmi(GenSec. ANTUF), Mr. Narayan Bhattarai (ILO ACTRAV) Cde. Kedar Sanjel (C.Advisor/Member of Parliament), Cde. Prabha Devi Bajracharya (VP/Member of Parliament) were also presence and extended their greeting message and appreciated the program. Almost all speakers emphasized and showed serious concern over the unemployment problems and migration of youths in large scale from the country. Earlier, the 1st VP/WPCM, Cde. Premal Khanal had clarified the objectives of the Seminar and youth training program. In honor of guests, welcome speech was given by the next vice president Cde. Dipak Subedi and a vote of thanks were given by the Dy-General Secretary, Cde. Udaya Sharma. The program was chaired by the President of CONEP, Cde. Biswanath Pyakurel. The program was divided into two parts. After the end of the opening session, the participants were provided trainings on different topics in 2nd part. The subject matters of trainings were;  the Role of Youth in Social change;  Marxism and Dialectical Materialism; 70 years of WFTU and World Trade Union Movement;  CONEP’s Plan, Policy and Ongoing Programs, and Participation of Women Workers in Trade Union Movement, Problems and way out of solutions  in which trainers were  Cde. Yoges Bhattrai (Secretary, CPNUML), Cde. Beduram Bhushal (PBM/ Chief School Dept. CPNUML), Cde. Premal Khanal (1st VP/WPCM),  Cde. Shiva Kumar Adhikari(Gen- Sec/CONEP) and Cde. Sita Ojha (Secretary, Women Dept. CONEP)  respectively. At the end of the two days program, a closing session was also briefly arranged. CONEP President, Cde. Biswanath Pyakurel provided certificates to trainees.  Cde. Pyakurel, wished all youth participants of their growth of leadership development and active participation in future trade union movement. The two days seminar and youth training program grandly concluded. The program was facilitated by Cde. Lalbahadur Pakhrin, the Head of the CONEP International Department.

 

FAMILY GET TOGETHER OF AIBDPA, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT.

A well organized ‘Family Get Together’ was held by Kozhikode district branch at Snehanjali Community Hall , Kozhikode on 03-01-2015. Com. P. P. Krishnan, District Secretary, LIC Employees Union inaugurated the function. Com. K. Prabhakaran, District President presided. Advocate Chembil Vivekanandan delivered the key note address. Coms. M. P. Kunhanandan, CHQ Treasurer, N. Guruprasad, Circle Secretary, M. Vijayakumar, All India Organising Secretary, BSNLEU and V. Bhagyalakshmi, Circle Womens Committee Convenor, BSNLEU spoke on the occasion.

The senior most pensioners, Coms. K. Chandran, K. Krishnan, V. Sulekha, N. Radha, Victoria C Ponnan, and K. Abdulla Koya were honoured with presentation of shawls. Variety  entertainment programs were also presented there after.

MYSURU DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD ENTHUSIASTICALLY.

The District Conference of Mysuru, Karnataka Circle was held on 11th January, 2015 with massive participation of pensioners. Com. R. G. Bhandari, District President was in chair. Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA inaugurated the conference and briefed about the charter of demands of AIBDPA on which huge Sanchar Bhawan March was conducted, memorandum submitted to the 7th Pay Commission and the initial discussion had with the Pay commission and formation of Trade Union International-Pensioners and Retirees (TUI  P&R). Com. C. K. Gundanna, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. G. G. Patil, CHQ Organising Secretary, Com. S. A. Bilagi, Circle Secretary and other comrades spoke.

Com. Gopalakrishnan (President) and Com. Basavaraj (District Secretary) are the important functionaries among the office bearers elected unanimously. 

SECUNDRABAD AREA CONFERENCE HELD SUCCESSFULLY.

The Area conference of Secundrabad Division was held on 10th January, 2015 under the presidentship of Com. Umapathi, President. Com. Ramachandradu, Circle Secretary inaugurated the conference with a spirited speech covering the issues of the pensioners and the efforts of AIBDPA to resolve . Com. T. Seshaiah, District Secretary, Hyderabad and Com. B. B. Naidu, District Organising Secretary addressed the conference.

OFFICE BEARERS WITH COM. UMAPATHI (PRESIDENT) AND COM. RAMAKRISHNA (SECRETARY) WERE ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

KERALA CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD.

The Circle Executive Committee Meeting of  Kerala has decided to make the struggles of Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations ,culminating with the indefinite Strike from 17th March, 2015 for revival of BSNL,  a historic success. The CEC meeting held on 12th January, 2015 at K.G. Bose Bhawan, Ernakulam was inaugurated by Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary. In his elaborate inaugural address, Com.K. G. Jayaraj exhorted to strengthen the organization at all levels to enable it to conduct stronger agitations for realizing the just demands of the pensioners. Com. R. Aravindakshan Nair, Circle President controlled the proceedings. Com. P. V. Chandrasekharan, All India Patron, Com. MRC and Com. Karayi Sreedharan, both Circle Patrons and Com. M. P. Kunhanandan, CHQ Treasurer addressed. Com. N. Guruprasad, Circle Secretary presented the report for the interim period and accounts position was given by Com. K. J. SanalKumar, Circle Treasurer. All the district Secretaries participated in the discussion and gave valuable suggestions. The meeting came to an end with vote of thanks by Com. L. Krishnakumari, Circle Vice President.