Condolences
Com. C.N. Prakash,SDE, Rajakumari, EKM SSA expired today due to a massive cardiac arrest. Residence at Santhigiri Jn. near NAD Quarters in between Kalamasseri - NAD Bus Route. Cremation on 17/10/2015 at 11:00AM at the residence. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

The Circle Administration is continuing the Jungle Raj in BSNL Kerala as Four Valiant comrades of the Joint Action Committee are suspended for exhibiting Board displaying the content of court orders and submission of BSNL counsels regarding corruption charges of Sri. M.S.S Rao who is declared in the “Agreed List” as per BSNL Corporate Office.SNEA Circle Office Branch Secretary Com. Suneer.S, BSNLEU SSA Asst. Secretary Com. R.S Binni, BSNLEU Circle Office Organizing Secretary Com. M.D Lijith, Com. Krishnakumar.K are suspended today without any norms and policies.

Dear Comrades, this jungle Raj will not continue in Kerala. The Administration cannot defeat the brave movements of SNEA-BSNLEU-CCLU against corruption by any type of vindictive actions or suspensions. We are fighting for Justice. We are fighting against corruption. Our struggle is for protecting BSNL .

The Hon. court in its interim order, it was categorically pointed out the following findings against Sri. M.S.S Rao.
Yes comrades, the officer who is facing serious vigilance inquiries and included in the "Agreed List" as per the instruction from CVC leashed vindictive actions against those who are raising voice against his corruption. Hence Comrades, We are in the right path against the corruption. There may be very hard reactions from the beneficiaries of Corruptions, but we will not turn back. We will not lose our prestige. We will not lose our self respect. We will keep our head high in front of any autocratic Rulers. So Comrades March Ahead. Nothing can defeat you. By the declaration of BSNL that Sri. M.S.S Rao is in agreed list and under some serious vigilance inquiries, it is proved that whatever we have raised in all these months are true to the facts. So Be united and Move forward… We will save BSNL Kerala from Corruption, Autocracy and Jungle Raj.

Let the posters against corruptions and corrupted Officials be raised in every nook and corner of the Circle.

Attack on Trade Union Rights continues by Sri. M.S.S. Rao... No freedom to exhibit even a Board in the Circle... Protest Demonstration on 14^th October 2015

State Convention of Joint Action Committee held at Trivandrum in a Grand Manner!!! State Level Convention of Joint Action committee against Vindictive Actions of Circle Management held at Bank Employees Union Hall at Pulimoodu, Trivandrum on 05^th October 2015. Joint Action Committee Chairman Com. George Varghese presided the convention. Joint action Committee Convener Com. K. Mohan, CS BSNLU welcomed all comrades and dignitaries to the function. Com. V.A.N Namboothiri, President BSNLCCWF inaugurated the Convention. Com. P. Abhimanyu GS, BSNLEU, Com. R. Rajan, CHQ Treasurer SNEA, Com. P.V Chandrasekharan, Com. N. A Abraham, Com. A.V Kuryakose, Circle President BSNLEU, Com. K. Sudheer Circle President, Com. Somasekharan Nair CS, CCLU and other CHQ and State Office Bearers addressed the convention.

More than 400 Comrades from different SSAs attended. The convention resolved to proceed ahead with legal and organizational actions at Circle and CHQ level till departmental actions provided under rules are taken against Sri MSS Rao who is included in the "agreed list" as per the report of CBI and CVC and defying Corporate Office orders repeatedly. CHQ congratulated comrades of Kerala Circle for our valiant and sustained struggle against corruption and for the legitimate demands of casual labourers in the interest of BSNL.

Glimpses of the Convention

Joint Agitation Committee Convention on 5^th October 2015 at Trivandrum
All Circle Office Bearers, SSA Presidents, SSA Secretaries, CEC Members and Branch Secretaries are requested to attend the convention. All Comrades of nearest SSAs are also requested to participate in the convention and make it a grand success

Dear Comrades, Please see how some group of Leaders of some Trade Unions/Associations took Anti worker's attitude in their combined letter given to Director CFA.Please click here

Joint Agitation Committee Convention on 5^th October 2015 at Trivandrum

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General Secretaries of SNEA and BSNLEU attending the Meeting to be held on 5^th October 2015 at Trivandrum Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU and Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA are visiting Trivandrum on 05.10.2015, and will be addressing a meeting there. This meeting is taking place in the backdrop of severe victimisations imposed on the leaders of BSNLEU and SNEA in Kerala circle.

News Papers Report as follows:-

Condolences
Com. Venunath, JTO Murickasseri expired today morning at 5:30AM at AIMS, Edappally. Fuenral will be held at Kolembekudy, Keerampara, Kothamangalam today, the 28^th September 2015. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

Struggle for Justice and to restore Trade Union Rights will continue in Kerala Circle Level Joint forum met at Trivandrum and analyzed the new developments and decided to continue the agitations until the complete withdrawal of all vindictive actions by new CGMT.

We cannot sit idle, when 15 comrades are facing suspension and many others are facing Charge Sheets and Dies Nons. So Comrades, struggle for justice, Struggle for withdrawing all Vindictive actions by the Management. All brave warriors of SNEA and BSNLEU are requested to assemble at your SSA HQs to show our unity and strength by Sathyagraha and Total Non Co-Operation till the total resolution of the issues.

Dharna Against the formation of Separate Tower Company by United Forum of Unions and Association and Sathygraha to withdraw all vindictive action against Trade Union and Association Leaders and Activists successfully held throughout Kerala.
BSNL Employees unanimously protested against the Formation of separate Tower Company. Mass Dharna were held in all SSA HQs.

Joint Agitation committee of BSNLEU and SNEA Continued its trade union programs as Sathyagraha and Total Non Co-Operation to withdraw all vindictive actions like Suspensions, Charge Sheets, Dies-non and Vindictive Transfers. All Sathyagraha center was filled with valiant comrades of the Joint Agitation Committee.

Glimpses of Today's Trade Union Programs

New CGM Posted to Kerala Circle View Order

Massive Protest Demonstrations held on 14.09.2015 against suspension of
Leaders/Members of SNEA and BSNLEU in Kerala Circle.
Massive protest demonstrations were successfully held in all SSA HQ, Circle office and major offices on 14.09.2015 against massive victimizations and vindictive actions by Shri MSS.Rao. From 15th September 2015, Dharna in front of all offices will be conducted along with non-cooperation.

The protest demonstrations were also successfully held in all circles as well as at Corporate office. At Corporate Office, Com. AA.Khan, President SNEA presided over the meeting. Comrades. GL.Jogi, Chairman SNEA, K.Sebastin, GS SNEA, Swapan Chakraborty, Dy.General Secretary BSNLEU and VAN.Namboodiri, President BSNLCCCWF spoke on the occasion. A large number of members from NTR and Corporate Office of SNEA & BSNLEU have participated in the programme.
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Later on notice was served to the CMD BSNL from SNEA, BSNLEU and BSNL CCWF for the Relay Hunger Strike to be observed from 17.09.2015 at BSNL Corporate Office and Nation Wide protest demonstrations at Circle/SSA level on 17.09.2015 demanding transfer of Shri M.S.S. Rao without further loss of time.
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Comrades, Contrary to the assurance given by Director CFA Shri.N.K.Gupta in the meeting held on 20-8-2015, that all vindictive actions taken by the circle management will be withdrawn, the Kerala circle administration is going ahead with vindictive actions against union/association leaders and workers. Unnecessary provocations are being created by the circle administration to book the leaders of unions/associations. Finally 15 leaders including the circle, district leadership were suspended without any genuine reason and only to establish the high handedness and the anti labour approach of the circle management. Instead of taking steps to create an atmosphere conducive for development, the administration themselves charging false police complaints and court cases against the leaders of the major recognized union of non-executive and the major executive union of SNEA and also CCLU leaders. Kerala circle has been earning profit since its formation with the hard work and dedication of its employees and not with the contribution of “smart working” any single person as claimed by Sri. MSS Rao.

Comrades, Be United
Ultimate Victory will be ours.

Non-Cooperation and Protest Demonstrations in all SSA HQ and Offices from 14^th Sep 2015
Indefinite Dharna from 15^th Sep 2015 at all SSA HQ
Dear Comrades, JAC has decided to conduct protest demonstrations at all SSA HQ and Offices and to start severe non-cooperation from 14^th Sep 2015 against the mass victimization and demanding action against corruption.

Indefinite Dharna from 15^th Sep 2015 at all SSA HQ. View Notice

Comrades, our CHQ has organized massive lunch hour demonstration on 14^th Sept at all CGM HQs and BSNL CO to send clear and toughest message to the top BSNL Management that enough is enough and that we are not going to take any more of it. The message is clear - Act decisively and quickly or face countrywide wrath of the members of SNEA and BSNL EU.

All members are requested to join the protest, exhibit extraordinary Unity and solidarity and make our struggle a complete success.
Comrades, Be United
Ultimate Victory will be ours.

29^th All India Conference of SNEA successfully held at Jaipur from 5^th to 7^th September 2015
The AIC unanimously resolved to honor Com. G.L. Jogi, the Roaring Lion of BSNL by nominating him as the Chairman of the Association.
New CHQ President Com. A.A. Khan
New General Secretary Com K. Sebastin
New Treasurer Com. R. Rajan

About 1100 Delegates represented different Circles including 50 delegates from Kerala. Delegates from Kerala actively involved in the deliberations. AIC Seriously discussed many policy and HR issues.

1. Viability of BSNL – formation of Subsidiary tower company, Augmentation of Transmission/Switching Equipments.

2. 30% Superannuation benefit for Direct Recruit Employees of BSNL and Full Pension under EPS

3. 1^st TBP after 4 years

4. Tenure Transfer issues

5. Promotions in various streams and amendments to different RRs.

6. E2-E3 implementation

7. Issues of Civil, Electrical, Architecture and Accounts wing

8. Constitution Amendments

9. TTA/JTO Special Recruitment for Tenure and Less popular Areas

10. CPSU Hierarchy

11. Untiring Kerala Struggle and many more..



Kerala struggle was in the center stage in all deleberations and in the open session.

During the commencement of Pre AIC CWC, Flag Hoisting of AIC, Inaugural Function in presence of Director HR, Open Session in presence of CMD and Director CFA and in many other occasions, the house congratulated the untiring and unparallel struggle and sacrifices of Kerala Comrades with standing ovations. In the Open Session Com. V.A.N. Namboothiri Chairman Joint Forum demanded CMD to implement his assurances to save Kerala Circle without any delay.


New Office Bearers were elected unanimously for next tenure. Com. A.A. Khan elected as new CHQ President, Com. K. Sebastin elected as new General Secretary and Com. R. Rajan elected as Treasurer. Com. Adsul who is the present CS, Maharashtra was elected as Deputy General Secretary. Com. P. Padmanabha Rao was elected as AGS and Com. Panduranga Nayak was elected as Joint Secretary (South). The AIC unanimously resolved to honor Com. G.L. Jogi, the Roaring Lion of BSNL by nominating him as the Chairman of the Association.

In his opening remark as President, Com. A.A Khan categorically emphasis that settlement of Kerala issues at any cost is the primary focus of the new body. AIC registered its strong concern and protests in the downtrend of Kerala Circle in the Basic Service Segment like Landline, Broadband and Mobile Service for the last two years when almost all circles have shown positive signs . All Circle Secretaries expressed their strong protests in the delay of the settlement of Kerala issues and demanded for the immediate trade union program at All India Level by giving notice by the CHQ. AIC passed the resolution to strengthen the struggle of Kerala by conducting Massive All India Trade Union programs along with BSNLEU if the issues are not resolved as committed by CMD. AIC concluded at 5AM on 8^th September 2015.

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Protest Demonstrations from 1^st September 2015 Started vigorously at Circle Office.
Sri. MSS Rao perpetuates his vindictive and provocative actions by endeavoring to build up erroneous cases against Association and Union Leaders by surprise inspections. To show his supremacy, meetings are also being arranged in the Circle Office. The portfolios of GMs are also changed to suit his personal requisites. Employees, Workers and Officers vigorously protested against the endeavored Vindictive Actions and show off of supremacy by conducting mass Protest Demonstration in the Circle Office.

Sri. MSS Rao has requested the Police Assistance under his signature and ultimately our Brave Fighters were abstracted forcefully by the Police. The meeting scheduled was lasted for only few minutes for name sake. Dear Comrades, we cannot allow the continuance of Sri. MSS Rao as it was categorically assured by Director CFA for the peaceful atmosphere and prospects of BSNL Kerala Circle. We will continue our struggle till the ultimate goal is achieved.

CHQ President, SNEA(I) Com. GL Jogi appraised the grave situation in the circle to The CMD, The Director (HR) and Director (CFA) and requested for the immediate shifting of Sri. MSS Rao from Kerala Circle for the prospects of BSNL

Media Reports : The Hindu Newspaper dtd 28/08/2015

PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS
at ALL SSA HQs
Protest Demonstrations held throughout the Circle by BSNLEU and SNEA demanding implementation of All Commitments made by Director CFA to the Joint Agitation Committee including Change of Sri. MSS Rao. Huge turn out was reported in all Centers. Circle office was virtually came to a stand still in spite of heavy deployment of Police Force. Staff meeting and Sweet distribution programmed by Sri. MSS Rao could not be carried out.

At Corporate Office, CHQ leaders of BSNLEU and SNEA met CMD and Director HR and urged for immediate settlement of Kerala decisions intimated by Director CFA to the Joint Agitation Committee on 20^th August 2015. CMD assured that Corporate Office is on the job in a fast track manner.

Dear comrades, keep the vigil and the tempo till the final solution of our ultimate demand.

PROTEST DEMONSTRATION
at ALL SSA HQs
on 26^th August 2015
Sri. M.S.S. Rao has rejoined as CGMT Kerala today contrary to the repeated assurance given by Director CFA in the meeting with Joint Agitation Committee on 20^th August 2015.
Dear comrades, Conduct protest demonstrations in all SSA H.Q on 26^th August 2015 to ensure the smooth implementation of the agreement reached and commitment made by Director(CFA) with BSNLEU,SNEA, CCLU on 20^th August 2015.

Workers Unity Zindabad!!!

Unity of Employees and Workers of BSNL made Extraordinary Victory over Despotism
Congratulation Comrades, Our Unity, our strength, Our Courage finally open the eyes of the BSNL Management as CMD sent Director (CFA) Sri. N.K Gupta who is the incharge of Southern Zone and Sri. A.K. Jain CGM (NCNGN) to resolve the issues in Kerala Circle.

Valiant Comrades of Kerala once again shown their Massive Protest with a gigantic CGMT Office March from Students Center, Palayam to Circle Office. Nearly 2500 activists including hundreds of lady comrades participated in the March Led by Samara Sahaya Samithi. Leaders of State and Central Employees and Officers Unions/Associations Led the March. The mammoth meeting after the March was presided by Com. P.V Chandrasekharan. CS, BSNLEU Com. K. Mohan, CS, SNEA Com. George Varghese, CS CCLU Com. Somasekharan Nair and other State and Central Leaders of Service Organizations addressed the meeting.
Glimpses of CGMT March on 20^th August 2015







The Meeting with Director (CFA)
By evening, we were invited to the meeting chaired by Director CFA Sri. N.K. Gupta for settling the demands raised by Joint Agitation Committee. Sri. A.K Jain CGM, NCNGN, Sri. R.M. Subbaiah, CGMT, Kerala, Sri K Kolanthavel PGM Finanace, Sri. George T Mathai , Sr. GM, Kottayam, Sri. Prabhakar GM (S&M CFA), Sri. Satish Ram GM, Alappuzha, Sri. Sathyamurthi, GM (HR) Sri Nirmal P G ,GM IT and other senior officers were present in the meeting. Circle President of SNEA and BSNLEU, Circle Secretaries of SNEA, BSNLEU and CCLU and other CHQ, Circle and SSA Leaders of SNEA, BSNLEU and CCLU represented Joint Agitation Committee. Representative of Contractors were also present in the meeting.

Wage Enhancement of Casual Labours
Three Important Items were discussed in the meeting. And the most time consuming process was to fix the wage enhancement of Casual Contract labours. The item was discussed in length and breadth taking all aspect into account. Financial obligations to BSNL on Wage hike, Social Security and statusof Casual Labors and requirement of a Legitimate Tendering process to make a vital enhancement in wages were discussed. We have elaborated the way in which minimum wages were fixed in the on-going contract system. Finally Director and CGM NCNGN were convinced and they have told that the wages should be increased reasonably to ensure the availability of Continuous Manpower with experienced labours by protecting their social security. From the Minimum Wage Rates for different Categories finalized by Kerala Govt., it was found that minimum wages is fixed @Rs 340 for some category of labours instead of the present rate of Rs. 236/- and Rs. 258/- as fixed in the on-going contract system. The Director requested us for some more time to fix the amount with a reasonable hike because he wanted to get the approval of Management Committee. He has also suggested to constitute a committee by including one representative from Labour side to recategorise the nature of labour so that the wages can be increased as suggested by us. We have requested the Director to take necessary approval to fix the wages at a minimum of 340/- with only two categories as followed in the present system. The Director assured that the wage hike will be decided in 30 days and will be reasonable and which will not disappoint the Labourers and it will be effected from 1st of August 2015.

Wrong HR Policies and Service Related Issues
We have elaborated the Wrong HR and Service Policies adopted by Sri. M.S.S Rao as CGMT. Curtailing the Freedom of Association and Union Rights by initiating vindictive Actions, Rationalization Policy, Derailing of Smooth Transfer Policies, Disconnection of RSTC beyond 8Km, removal of STV to TMs, removal of Data Facility, destruction of Centralized Organizational Structure of Mobile Service, Service deterioration, Threatening SMSs and Orders in the name of smart working, unproductive project like DCRMS and harassment against Top Managers and Officers in Webinars and Meetings etc were broadly narrated to the Director and The CGM NCNGN. We have also pointed out his purposeful negligence by violating all hierarchies in the company in implementing the orders from the Supreme Authority of BSNL, Corporate Office. The Director and The CGM NCNGN patiently heard all our submissions about autocratic and unilateral wrong policies of Sri. M.S.S Rao. The Director and The CGM NCNGN expressed their anxiety and concern about total collapse of Service in the last two years. They observed that the lack of timely intervention of The Circle Management at the initial stage of industrial unrest only made the situations in Kerala Circle in an unfortunate Diemensions and the Kerala Management is completely responsible for creating and developing such circumstances to an exploding situation. Sri. Anil K Jain, CGM NCNGN pointed out that Kerala is the Engine of BSNL and the circle is deciding the direction of the company. Hence Corporate Office could not allow such a bad situation continuing in Kerala. Finally Director pointed out that as far as Kerala is concern, Sri. M.S.S Rao is a History and he will not be sent back again to Kerala.

Vindictive Actions
The Director entrusted the new CGMT Sri. R.M. Subbaiah to settle all vindictive action during the protest period of Dharna, Relay and Indefinite Fasting etc. It was already reported earlier as the decision of National Council Meeting that taking part Dharna, Protest demonstration and Fasting will not be treated as Strike. Hence all vindictive actions such as Charge Sheets, Dies-Nons etc initiated/implemented in the wrong interpretation of Strike and all Vindictive Transefers imposed on Union and Association Leaders, Office Bearers and Activists are decided to settle as agreed by CGMT Kerala Sri. R.M. Subbaiah.

Comrades, We are thankful to Sri. Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL for his timely intervention to resolve the issues. We are very grateful to our Director CFA Sri. N.K. Gupta who is the in charge of Southern Zone for coming down from Delhi only for settling our agitation. We are also thankful to Sri. A.K Jain, CGM, NCNGN for his timely interventions and advices to settle the agitation . We are very thankful to our New CGMT Sri. R.M. Subbaiah for his lenient view to settle the agitation by taking the Field realities into account. We are very thankful to All MPs, All Political Leaders who love BSNL Kerala, Com. P.V Chandrasekharan, All Leaders of State and Central Service Unions/Associations, All Trade Union Leaders for your tremendous support and timely advices. We are very thankful to CHQ Leaders of BSNLEU and SNEA, especially Com. Abhimanyu GS, BSNLEU, Com. V.A.N Namboothiri Convener JAC, Com. G.L. Jogi President SNEA and Com. K. Sebastin GS SNEA.

Comrades, without you, This agitation would not have been a great success. You stand as a rock behind the Leaders even many vested interests were making many spurious reports about the developments and tried to irritate you. Even The Director CFA mentioned your patience and discipline you have shown when you have assembled in thousands in the premises of Circle Office.

We proved that neither self proclaimed and fake achievements through different medium nor personalized and blind praising nor aggravating Notices against the trade union ethics are the strength of a successful trade union movement but the Unity, determination, endurance, consciousness about the right of a labour and above all Courage to react to protect the self-respect of the employee. Immense pressure created by our untiring and brave movements forced CMD BSNL to send the Director CFA to settle the issues. This was the first time in the history of BSNL, any Top Executives from BSNLCO were being sent to a Circle to settle the local issues. We can proud that due to our fearless fights, other Associations/Unions also got a chance to meet the Director at CGMT Office.

Once again Congratulations to all Valiant Comrades irrespective of the Class and Cadres. Our Unity proved that there is only one color, one Voice and One Class for workers and our Unity has only one result, Success. Lets continue this unity to derive new directions to our Circle and also to entire BSNL Family. Each one of you can be proud that you were the part of this historical movements which will be written in the golden letters in history. Now it is our responsibility to prove that the Kerala circle will regain its glorious period under the new management culture and motivated staff.

BSNL ZINDABAD!!!
WORKERS UNTY ZINDABAD!!!

Hearty Congratulations!!!
Our Agitation Called Off as Our Demands were agreed in the meeting Chaired by Director (CFA)

• Sri. M.S.S Rao has become a history of Kerala Circle. He will not come back



• Labour issues will be settled with reasonable increase within 30 days w.e.f. 1^st August 2015. A Committee will be constituted at BSNLCO by including one Labour representative from Kerala and will take all possibilities to Finalize the Minimum Wage of Rs. 340/-



• All Vindictive actions taken related to Agitation since June 2014 including Charge Sheets, Dies-nons and Transfers will be withdrawn

The Meeting Lasted for Two and Half Hours. Director (CFA) Sri. N.K. Gupta and CGM (NCNGN) Sri. Anil Jain, CGMT Kerala Sri. R.M. Subbaiah and other Senior Officers represented administration. CS BSNLEU, CS SNEA, CS CCLU, CP BSNLEU, CP SNEA and other Leaders represented the Joint Agitation Committee. After the positive assurance got from the Management, Joint Action Committee decided to Call off the On-Going Agitation. Congratulation Comrades, It is the Victory of our Unity and Courage!!!

Dear Comrades, We will have further discussions on HR and service policy matters with administration to bring back a healthy working atmosphere in the circle.

Comrades, this is not the time to relax, as we demanded, BSNLCO acted wisely and made vital positive changes in the interest of the Circle. Hence, it is the time to put our hard work and team spirit to take the circle into new height and give effective service to our customers. All are requested to put extra effort for bringing back the circle to normalcy as early as possible as requested by Director (CFA).

Kerala BSNL Service Stand Still as Employees protest at its peak
The Agitation called by BSNLEU and SNEA(I) is going to its peak as non Co-Operation severely affected the services. Faults are climbing up. Offices are closed. CSCs are non functional. Kerala Circle is plunging into deep crisis day after day. Industrial turmoil is at its peak. Who is responsible?
From some part, it was asked that our services were going worse due to on-going agitational actions.
Who is the responsible for this service deterioration? What was the condition before starting the agitation?

Reduction of DEL from 29Lakhs to 21 Lakhs in Two years, who is responsible?


Disconnection of 8 Lakhs Landline in Two years due to shortage of Material and Man Power, who is responsible?


Landline Revenue decreased by 8% wrt Last FY, who is responsible?


Reduction in NPC Provision by 50% due to Materials and Man Power, Who is responsible?


In this Data era, Broadband registered negative growth for first time, who is responsible?


When our opponents are growing by double from last year, our GSM prepaid provision has shown negative growth?? Who is responsible?


From 12%, Mobile Revenue growth decreased to 4%, who is responsible?


MNP Port-in were far less wrt previous years due to service instability, Who is responsible?


MNP Port out overtook Port in due to poor network quality mainly due to Poor Battery backup, Who is responsible?

We were continuously reminding the administration about fast service deterioration due to shortage of Manpower and Material and also unhealthy working atmosphere prevailing in the circle. But administration never gave their attention to real field issues rather they focused on unproductive and visionless projects like DCRMS and unhealthy and autocratic HR Policies in the name of 'Smart Working' and 'Rationalization'. Which is the real cause of the strike.

Dear comrades, this is the fight for protecting BSNL Kerala. Unprecedented to its history, Landline sector registered more than 15% disconnection in Last year and lost more than 25% in the Last Two years, at the same time we lost only 22% for 8 years from 2004 to 2012!!!. Our Mobile Sector Revenue growth as well as customer base withal in negative trends. Port Out overtakes Port In. Broadband Customer base commenced negative for the first time.

Very Effective Transfer policies prevailed in the circle have abolished in the name of rationalization and unprecedented to All India Transfer Policies, man power from shortage SSAs were decremented. Well performed TMs worked in Internal, Marketing and Customer Cares were sent out to External in the name of Smart Working, DGMs and DEs were called to Circle Office and were interrogated and mortified in the name of management meetings

Without spending much in Capital expense for purchasing new equipments for upgrading infrastructure like Battery and Power Plant, Service were deteriorated and purposefully shown Profit when the Major sectors like Land phone revenue and Mobile Revenue growth registered negative. Without giving even 50% of the Market Rate of Labour Charge, situation engendered such as Casual Labours are leaving BSNL and left the Executives into immensely colossal crisis. Executives working in the field were tortured without giving sufficient material, money and Manpower for maintaining the network.

With Visionless Management, equilibrium subsisted in Kerala was consummately collapsed. Few SSAs were marked as excess Man powered SSAs and some SSAs were marked shortage only by simple mathematics and without taking any field realities such as financial, industrial geographical and historical importance into account. After collapsing all equilibrium, new JTOs were pumped into far away stations which were marked as Excess by the administration!!!.

Implemented ERP without any consultation and home work, and purposefully collapsed Mobile Services when BSNLCO injuctively authorized all circles to follow Kerala Model. Without permitting field executives for maintenance, they were coerced to do baseless projects like DCRMS and Pillar and Power Plant photos etc. Without allowing executives to analyze the fault to make remedial actions, they were authoritatively mandated to cook Report and Power point Slides to embellish weekly Management meetings. Wasted Day and nights of DGMs and DEs into Webinars and Meetings and diverted their attention from the real problems being faced in Field.

Dear Comrades, when we questioned all these irregularities, we were punished with Charge Sheets, Dies Non and Transfers. No Action taken for the betterment of the service by the Management. Protests of Casual Labours was neglected even after repeated requests of Labour Commissioner. This situation was invited by BSNL management both in Kerala and Corporate Office. BSNLCO was inactive whenever we were trying to brief the issues prevailed in the field. Kerala Management ignored our repeated requests for improving the service and also to create a healthy working atmosphere.

Dear comrades, We got many historical achievements due to our Massive movements. 22.5Million GSM expansion in 2007 was possible only due to our Massive Movements, 100% BSNL share still with Government of India only due to our Massive Movement against disinvestment, 78.2% DA Merger was become a reality only due to our massive Movements, and during April 2015, Govt. decided to refund spectrum charges and also declare a lot of aid for BSNL to make a better service only after our Massive Movements, Hence our Unity can make vital changes.

This struggle is to make our service more better by ensuring continuous Labour assistance, sufficient materials in a healthy working atmosphere. Please don’t feel that our services deteriorating due to our Agitation, these small wounds are for the permanent medicine for the chronic disease affected in our Circle. Lets keep our unity, Intensify our struggle, March Ahead, Lets fight for our Goal, Final victory will be ours which will create a very healthy, fearless, confident and Highly productive working atmosphere.

Total Non Co-Operation Continues to 3^rd Day in Kerala Circle

All SSAs are affected due to Total Non Co-Operation of Executives and Employees. Demonstrations took place in All Major Centers of Kerala. All Members are requested to intensify the struggle to Open the eyes of the Management to settle our genuine demands.

Veteran CHQ Leader Com. W.Sheshagiri Rao addressed Dharna at BSNL Bhavan, Eranakulam.


Com. K.Sebastian, General Secretary, SNEA(I) addressed the General body meeting of Kottayam SSA. A grand send-off was given to Com. Radhakrishnan on his superannuation. Our Ex. Circle President Com. K.D. Sebastian also attended the meeting.

Meeting with The CGMT , Kerala and SNEA (I) on 10^th August 2015 Association Leaders led by Circle Secretary met CGMT Sri. R.M. Subbaiah on 10^th August 2015 and discussed the following items.

1. Vindictive Actions on SNEA Leaders and Members:- The CGMT assured that he would stand on his commitment to withdraw all Vindictive Actions as directed by Corporate Office.

2. Store and Service related issues:- The CGMT informed that he already wrote to Corporate Office to allot 6500Km 5 Pair Cable after analyzing each and every justification and norms and expected the store very soon. And he assured the he will take all efforts to get more stores.

We also requested the CGMT to reinstate the Transfer Policy which was existing in the Circle to avoid anxiety of all Executives and also to bring a transparency in the transfer Orders and also to implement Corporate Office Order for Centralized Organizational Structure for Mobile Service in Post ERP era for a Better and well optimized Network and Service.

CGMT assured that He will bring back everything into Normal and he requested for reasonable time for resolution of all issues. He requested all Employees to work hard since lot of Faults are pending in the field and Lot of NPCs are also to be provided. He also appealed our concerted effort to improve the service immediately.

Hence Comrades, Lets work hard and co-ordinate with employees and workers to make the positive reflection in the service immediately. Lets wait patiently for the resolution of our issues since CGMT requested reasonable time to implement his commitment as per BSNLCO.

Hearty Congratulations!!!!
Messages are flowing to Kerala from every corner to congratulate our determined and courageous Comrades....

Congratulations to all.. Our Kerala comrades created history. Their continuous struggle on various issues reached finality. Ultimately, BSNL Corporate Office restored it's authority by issuing ultimatum to settle all issues by 4 pm today. New CGM took charge in the evening and all vindictive actions withdrawn by new CGM. Transfers will be cancelled, all charge sheets withdrawn. CGM shifted. Labour issues resolved. Joint agitation with BSNLEU from 03.8.2015 given new dimension to the whole struggle.
Hats off to the comrades of Kerala circle for taking the struggle to a logical conclusion and giving a new dimension to the struggle by SNEA. There is no words to thank CMD, DIR (CFA), DIR HR, CGM, NCNGN, Sr GM (SR) and other senior officers for timely intervention.
With regards,
Sebastin GS

Congratulations comrades of Kerala. At last your consistent fight won. Encouraging all comrades across the nation, proved that sustained and courageous fight never fail. Hats off to you all
Rajan, CHQ Treasurer.

Your patience, endurance, sustained hope, no substitute for Kerala comrades.
Nagavi CS SNEA KTK

Congratulations.!!! Kerala comrades and CHQ. United struggle always wins
R.Rajasekar.ACS TN.

Dear all, Rock in the ocean blown off?his coterie and bootlickers must be thrown away from cgmt office and rttc. salute to bsnleu. Cclu and snea Leaders and comrades
Janardanan
Ex.Circle Treasurer

Salute to kerala
C.B.Singh
Joint Secretary (Central)CHQ

Comrades in my address at Kerala last year I told that unless that fellow MSS RAO is shunted out from Kerala we cannot be peaceful. Though I am facing criminal case for that, I feel happy for the shunting out from Kerala. Inspite of severe criticism from other ASSOCIATIONS, valiant fight and unity of our Kerala comrades yielded result. This VICTORY should be written in the GOLDEN LETTERS by SNEA. RED SALUTE to comrades of KERALA.
Padmanabha Rao
Jt.Secretary South

Congratulations to all Kerala comrades...
Manani
Vice President CHQ

Congrats CHQ and Kerala circle Leadership for set a examplary circle level struggle in the History of Associations. SNEA Haryana salute to all of you and your bregades
C.S SNEA Haryana

Congratulations comrade!!! Thank you all for tremendous support even though admn turned up for brutal vindictive actions. Your faith in trade union rights and commitment towards BSNL only driven the circle committee to achieve our major demands and historical victory. Your courage, your confidence always energized us. From our historical dharna on June 4, 2014 to the moment we met our goal, you stood like a rock behind us. We are proud for being become part of the resolution of all working class including casual labours. At this time, We need to show our CHQ and CMD, what changes we can contribute to bring up our beloved BSNL to new glory in this positively changed atmosphere. Let's work together to ensure customer satisfaction. Pl make positive changes in our productivity in next few weeks. This is our victory of unconquerable unity. Congratulations once again. Let's celebrate.
CS Kerala

Hearty Congratulations!!!!
Unity of Kerala Comrades of SNEA and BSNLEU Created History!!! Congratulations to Valiant Comrades for the Historical Win!!! As per the Discussion with Management chaired by our NEW CGMT Sri. R.M. Subbaiah and Joint Agitation Committee of SNEA and BSNLEU, the management agreed to following demands raised by us.

1. Rs. 100/- hike will be given to Casual Contract Labours as an interim relief. For finalizing the wages and bonus, a committee will be constituted by next week and will be settled in limited time frame.

2. All Vindictive actions like Charge sheets and Dies Non implemented on BSNLEU and SNEA comrades since June 2014 are withdrawn

3. All Vindictive transfers implemented on SNEA and BSNLEU comrades will be withdrawn and further Meeting will be held with SNEA on Monday, 10/08/2015 for settling inter SSA Vindictive Transfers and discussing other HR and service issues raised.

4. Circle Administration ensured that there will be determined effort to create a healthy working atmosphere to improve the service and staff relation.

The meeting lasted for two hours, our NEW CGMT Kerala Circle Sri. R.M. Subbaiah. GM (HR), GM (F), DGM (HR) represented Management side. CHQ, Circle and SSA Leaders of BSNLEU, Circle and SSA Leaders of SNEA, Circle Leaders of CCLU represented Joint Agitation Committee.

This is the Victory of our Unity, Victory of Trade Union Rights, Victory of Freedom of Expression

Comrades Let us celebrate this historical trade union victory by holding meetings at all SSA HQs and distributing sweets in all offices on Monday!!!

Workers Unity Zindabad!!!
BSNLEU Zindabad!!!
SNEA Zindabad!!!
Save BSNL Zindabad!!!

Joint Agitation by SNEA (I) and BSNLEU
Relay Hunger Fasting and Total Non Non co-operation
from 10^th August 2015 Since Kerala Circle management has decided to curb the ongoing organizational program by imposing disciplinary actions and ‘no work no pay' etc on employees and officers undertaking hunger fast, the combined meeting of BSNLEU and SNEA associations has decided to intensify the agitational programme by conducting hunger fast in all SSA HQ in addition to the ongoing program at CGMT office along with non co-operation with effect from 10^th Aug 2015

All SSA Secretaries of SNEA and BSNLEU are requested to meet concerned SSA Heads and discuss the present situation in the Circle and also requested to issue the Letter for intensifying the Agitation.
See Letter

4th Day of Joint Indefinite Hunger Strike by
BSNLEU and SNEA (I)
at Circle Office,Trivandrum on 6^th August 2015

3rd Day of Joint Indefinite Hunger Strike by
BSNLEU and SNEA (I)
at Circle Office,Trivandrum on 5^th August 2015

2nd Day of Joint Indefinite Hunger Strike by
BSNLEU and SNEA (I)
at Circle Office,Trivandrum on 4^th August 2015

Glimpses of Joint Hunger Strike by
BSNLEU and SNEA (I)
at Circle Office,Trivandrum on 3^rd August 2015
Day -1

Joint Indefinite Hunger Strike by BSNLEU and SNEA (I) Started at Circle Office, Trivandrum

CITU All India Working Committee Member Com. M. Chandran. M.L.A inaugurating the Hunger Strike

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Against Attack on Trade Union/Association Rights
For settling Labour Issues for a Better Service Quality
SNEA (I) and BSNLEU Kerala Circle
Jointly to Trade Union Programs
Demands I. Allow freedom for speech and expression and freedom for Unions and associations guaranteed under fundamental rights.

II. Withdraw all vindictive actions- transfer, dies-non, charge sheets etc imposed on Union/Association activities.

III. Settle HR and Labour issues and ensure supply of materials for improving the efficiency of service.



Trade Union Programs

Hunger Strike in front of CGMT office, Trivandrum
and
Protest Demonstrations in SSA H/Q
from 3^rd August 2015


Non-Co Operation from 10^th August 2015


BSNLEU and SNEA(I) Kerala circle on agitation against the anti employee attitudes of circle management.

The combined working committee of BSNLEU and SNEA ,Kerala Circle held at Trivandrum on 28.7.2015 discussed the present state of affair regarding BSNL services and HR environment prevailing in Kerala Circle. The meeting noted with serious concern the reduction in growth of BSNL services in all areas viz Landline, Broadband, Mobile Services etc in the last two years with respect to the preceding period .

The meeting also expressed its serious concern over the repeated attack on Trade Union and Association activities by the circle management by ways of police intervention, transfer, charge sheets, dies-non etc without any rhyme or reason.

Hence the meeting decided to launch the Indefinite Fasting at Circle Office and Lunch Hour Demonstration at All SSA HQs from 3^rd August 2015 and Non Cooperation from 10^th August 2015 to redeem the BSNL Kerala Circle from the prevailing precarious situation.


Workers, Non Executives, Executives and Senior Management of Kerala Circle is reeling under a unprecedented working environment which is defeating the initiative taken at corporate office level and the CHQ of all unions and Associations for the revival of BSNL by launching new plans and aggressive marketing and developmental activates .

Under the present situation, Kerala Circle will be missing this golden opportunities as long as the Workers, Non Executives, Executives, Staff Representatives and Senior Management are taken into confidence by a rational approach of the Circle management.

SNEA (I) and BSNLEU urge the circle management to create a conducive working environment in the circle by taking the employees and their representatives in to confidence.

Dear Comrades, This Struggle is to protect BSNL Kerala Circle from its fast degradation and also to protect our Genuine and Legitimate Trade Union rights and freedom of Expression. Your unparalleled Support is once again expected in this Very Critical Situation.
Keep our Unity, Be courageous
Workers Unity Zindabad!!!
BSNL Zindabad !!!
Save BSNL Zindabad!!!

Annual General Body of Malappuram SSA


Annual General Body of Malappuram SSA held on 30-07-2015 and unanimously elected following new Office bearers for the next tenure.

President:- Com. Saidalavai.A SDE Instln, 9446013020
Secretary:- Com. Chandramohan. K SDE MKTG, 9447641400
Treasurer: - Com. Ajesh K.K JTO, 9446026296

GS writes to Hon MOC&IT regarding Kerala Circle
For details see CHQ website www.sneaindia.com

The combined Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA and BSNLEU held at P&T House, Trivandrum on 28/07/2015 has decided to go for Joint Trade Union programs demanding:

1. Allow freedom for speech & expression and freedom for Unions & Associations guaranteed under fundamental rights.
2. Withdraw all vindictive actions against Trade Union activities.
3. Settle HR and Labour issues for improving the efficiency of service.

Programs will be uploaded soon
Zindabad! Zindabad! Workers Unity Zindabad!

GS and CHQ president met CMD(BSNL) and appraised him the developments in Kerala Circle and the continuing vindictive actions of CGMT/Kerala. The trade union rights are neglected and the working atmosphere is further worsening. Casual labourers are on agitation for the last four weeks and service is badly affected. Vindictive action is continuing against the Office bearers of BSNLEU also. Further we informed the CMD that the orders issued by BSNLCO with the approval of then CMD/BSNL as settlement of the agitation in Kerala is not implemented by the CGMT. If the instructions of CMD itself is defied by the CGMT, then who will listen to the CGMT and what discipline will be enforced in the Circle.
CMD immediately directed DIR(HR) to see that whatever the instructions are issued by the CO, it is implemented in letter and spirit by the CGMT/Kerala.

Emergent Circle Executive Committee Meeting of SNEA(India) Kerala Circle to be held on 28th July 2015 at SNEA Bhavan, Trivandrum at 10.00 Hrs
All Circle office bearers, SSA secretaries , CEC members and Branch Secretaries are requested to attend the meeting in time. View Notice

GS and CHQ president met DIR(HR) and appraised the latest developments in Kerala Circle and the vindictive actions of CGMT Kerala. Eventhough CMD has given time for meeting, the meeting could not take place as the video conferencing with CGMs are continuing even late evening. The meeting is rescheduled for Monday.

Protest demonstration was held in all SSA's in a Valiant manner. We congratulate our Comrades for rising to the occassion. We also thank BSNLEU for their solid support to our noble cause.
The Kerala issue was discussed in the Joint Forum meeting at New Delhi by GS and Forum Convener Com. Abhimanyu. The Forum Convener demanded immediate corrective action from the part of CMD BSNL against CGMT Kerala Shri M.S.S.Rao.
For details see website www.sneaindia.com and www.bsnleuchq.com

CS Writes to CGMT regarding program of organisational action - Pending HR issues and attack on Association activities View Letter

Vindictive Actions on SNEA (I) by CGMT continues…
TVM DS Com. Santhosh Kumar T is transferred to Kannur
Lunch Hour Demonstration on 24th July 2015 at All SSA Headquarters.

CGMT Kerala is continuing his vindictive actions on SNEA (I). Latest Victim in this series is Com. Santhosh Kumar. T, SSA Secretary SNEA (I) TVM who has addressed BSNLEU’s Strike at Circle Office on 22nd July 2015 after Office Hours. This has provoked CGMT and now he is transferred to Kannur in an arbitrary Manner. Earlier Com. Santhosh Kumar. T was transferred from Circle Office to Trivandrum SSA for steer heading the SNEA Agitation at Circle Office during July 2014.

As part of the Agitation conducted by SNEA (I) during June, July 2014, CGMT has started vindictive actions on Association Leaders and activists. Circle Treasurer Com. Premkumar G, SSA President Com. Narendra Kumar, Circle Office Branch President Com. J.V Ramana, RTTC Branch Secretary Com. Sudeep Kumar. V.P, CEC Member Com. Sabu V.G and many other activists of SNEA were transferred to remote stations as the part of Vindictive Actions. Lot of Charge sheets and memo’s were given to Associations and Union Leaders of SNEA and BSNLEU. This is only to destruct the Trade Union/Association Rights and activities and a healthy working atmosphere in the circle.

SNEA (I) Strongly protests the arbitrary and undemocratic Transfer Orders of Trivandrum SSA Secretary and other Leaders and Activists of the Association. We Condemn the attack on Trade Union/Association Rights and we call upon All Members of the Association to protest against undemocratic attitude of CGMT.

SNEA(I) extend solidarity and support to BSNLEU for its struggle for
Protecting TRADE UNION RIGHTS
SNEA (I) extend support and solidarity to BSNLEU for their struggle for following genuine demands.

SNEA(I) extended solidarity to the strike of KERALA PATHRA PRAVARTHAKA UNION.

SNEA (I) Calicut SSA Unit saluting the Striking KERALA PATHRA PRAVARTHAKA UNION for Job Security, Democratism in Media and Against Dictatorship in Media etc.

SNEA(I) extended solidarity to 'Nilanilppu Samaram' of Kerala State Journalist Workers Union at Calicut

SNEA (I) CEC Member Com. C. K Sivadas addressing the 'Nilanilppu Samaram' of Kerala State Journalist Workers Union at Calicut

SNEA(I) Kerala wish you all a Happy Eid

BSNLCO issued an important clarification in BSNLMS RR 2009 for the Post of EE Civil/Electrical/Arch.
BSNL CO has issued an important clarification in BSNLMS RR 2009 making Diploma holders with 10 years of experience eligible for promotion to EE posts in Civil/Elect etc wings, ending 20 year old discrimination. SNEA Kerala Extend sincere gratitude to BSNL Management and SNEA CHQ for their sincere efforts

Urgent!!!
VC to be forwarded to Circle Office before 17^th July 2015 for the DPC from JTO to SDE
All SSA Secretaries are requested to pursue to clear the VC of JTOs for DPC. VCs to be reached to Circle Office before 17^th July 2015 to communicate to Corporate Office.
View Letter

CS Writes to CGMT regarding the instruction to take Pillar and Power plant photos.

All SSA Secretaries are requested to take up the case with concerned SSA Heads.
View Letter

Kerala Circle Introduce New DATA STV 57 w.e.f 16.07.2015 in view of New Offer from Corporate Office.
View Letter

CS Writes to GM(Mobile Services) regarding Work Related to Integrated OMC at EKM
View Letter

SNEA (I)'s Determined Fight for the Protection of Legitimate Right of Standard Pay Scale -E2/E3- for Basic Cadres - JTO&JAO / SDE&AO - Coming to a Reality... Joint Committee Constituted during the discussions to settle the Agitation Called by SNEA (I) in April/May 2015 decided to recommend E2/E3 for JTO&JAO / SDE&AO ... Congratulation Comrades... This is the victory of each one of us... We are not fighting for Individual Achievments... but for the betterment of Entire Cadre... Proud to be the member of this Mighty Association....
The Joint committee meeting held on 09.07.2015 for the Implementation of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 replacing non standard pay scales of E1A and E2A come to a historic decision to recommend standard pay scales E2 and E3 replacing non standard pay scales of E1A and E2A w.e.f 01.01.2007 for the basic cadres of JTO/JAO, SDE/AO and equivalent cadres.

This acheivment will have everlasting and cascading impact on Future pay revision and status of Executives of BSNL. This Association was struggling for E2 Pay Scale for JTOs at the time of formation of BSNL in 2000. At that time we could compel the management for accepting E1A Pay scale instead of the offered E1 Scale. Afterwards it was our attempt to get a revision equivalent to E2 during 2nd PRC. But BSNL Management decided to offer revised scale of 16400/- equivalent to E1 Pay Scale. This has resulted huge Pay loss to the tune of more than Rs. 5000/- to JTOs joined after 2007. Once again we have started our efforts in different form, firstly All JTOs of 2005 Batch were granted 30% fitment irrespective of the Date of Joining and thereby their loss was addressed. Then by our sustained efforts 5 increments were granted to JTO/JAOs of 2007 and 2008 batches as a interim measure till finalization of Standard pay Scales in BSNL.

Though BSNL tried to get approval for the E1A and E2A pay scale from DOT and DPE, we could see that DPEs not approving non standard pay scales. With this we again asserted before the management for approving standard pay scales of E2 and E3 as has been done in other PSUs where non Standard Pay scales were in force. Our struggle in various occasions was finally culminated in April/May 2015 for the reconstitution of the Joint Committee with a specific mandate to decide on the Matter within Three months, after the Joining of Sri. Anupam Srivatsava as CMD BSNL.

While some groups were apprehensive about the benefits of their group, we solely concentrated the upgradation of the Cadre irrespective of the benefit to each group and suggested viable means for the resolution of the issue. It may be recalled that some groups are even questioning the reconsititution of the committee. But today we are able to see the result of reconstitution of the committee by the initiative taken by SNEA (I).

Arrears will be paid once company become profitable. The official side strongly opposed any cascading effect as it is not in the purview of the committee and having huge implications in the future even though all Associations demanded for the same.

By this, one of our major demand for standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc for JTO/JAO and SDE/AO is nearing resolution and further we could stop the proposed move to demote the basic cadres of JTO/JAO and SDE/AO by reducing the pay scales.

The Jt committee was reconstituted on 08.05.2015 as a result of the SNEA(I) agitation in April/May, 2015 and the fruitful discussions held on 06.05.2015.

The next meeting of the Jt committee will be held on 27.07.2015 for discussing CPSU cadre hierarchy and first TBP uniformly after 4 years.

Congratulations to one and all, Congratulations to Com. K. Sebastin, General Secretary who was the master brain behind this Initiative.

We could achieve the upgradation for the Basic Cadre during the central pay revision in 1986, in 1996 and now in the First pay Revision of BSNL in 2007, which no other Unions/Associations under any PSUs can claim. Now it is the time for each and every executives, particularly the new entrants to decide which Association can achieve and safeguard their genuine demands.

SNEA extends Solidarity & Support to BSNLEU
SNEA extend its support to BSNLEU for their agitational program demanding resolution of HR issues and improvement in BSNL Services.

Hon. CAT, EKM has stayed the Arbitrary Transfer Order
The Arbitrary Transfer order issued by the Circle Administration transferring SDEs from RTTC without observing any norms is Stayed by Hon. CAT EKM upto 17^thJuly 2015 in spite of the arguments by BSNL that the officers were relieved as per the order which is issued only Yesterday, on 07 ^th July 2015.

We wish, the Circle Administration will show more enthusiasm, attention and lightning actions in Service related issues rather than destroying the morale of the Employees.

Congratulations to Com. Dr. V.G Sabu!!!
Our CEC Member, TVM Com. V. G. Sabu has been awarded Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Management Sciences by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

The title of the Ph.D. Thesis is “A Study on Marketing Strategies of BSNL in Telecommunication Services - A Comparative Study with Private Sector Telecommunication Service Providers in Kerala.”

He completed the study under the guidance of Prof. Dr. K. Sreeranganadhan, Director, School of Management and Business Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University.
Read Full Text Ph.D. Thesis submitted by Com. Dr.V.G.Sabu

View the Presentation of key points of his research work

The hardcopy of the thesis is available for reference in the libraries of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and BSNL Regional Telecom Training Centre Trivandrum.

Delegates for All India Conference - Jaipur 2015
All SSAs have given the the List of Delegates to communicate to CHQ. Please see the list published here and reply for any Correction before 1700 Hrs, Tuesday, 07^th July, 2015. Final List will be handed over to CHQ by Tuesday Evening. All SSA Secretaries are requested to verify the List and may please feedback for any correction. List of AIC Delegates of Kerala

Circle Administration continues the Pick and Choose Transfers, leaving behind the executives in uncertainty.
Adding uncertainty to the pending transfer requests of officers transferred in the interest of services during 2013 and previous years, now the Circle Administration is issuing a few transfer orders in a pick and choose manner. This has resulted much resentment and created frustration among the officers.

We urge the Circle administration to stop these arbitrary practices and consider all cases in a transparent manner as practiced in the circle.
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Hearty Congratulations to Sri.Prasanth.M S, S/o Com. M S.Vasanthalakshmi, SDE Coyalmannam, Palakkad for securing 47^th All India Rank in this year Civil Services Examination.

He Secured 226^th Rank in his previous attempt in the year 2014.

AIC Delegates Information updation.

Kollam SSA updated the information. All other District Secretaries are requested to update the information at the earliest.

The committee constituted by Management held discussions with the GSs of SNEA(I), AIBSNLEA, AIBSNLOA and AIGETOA on 30-06-2015 on MT recruitment.

Assn demanding rect of MTs from Intl candidates for the last so many years to fill up the vacuum at the top level management. Even we demanded creating about 300 additional DGM posts and fill it through internal candidates. From 2010 onwards we fought in the court for changing the eligibility criteria for Intl candidates and we succeeded in January, 2013 and accordingly MT RR also amended. From that time onwards Assn was strongly demanding filling up of MT posts from among Intl candidates. Even on 10.02.2014, Assn served notice on HR issues and rect of MTs from Intl candidates was one of the demands. So MT rect from among Intl candidates to take place in the larger interest of the Organization, Assn pointed out. At the same time there is no need for Extl MT as sufficient talent is available within the organization and MT(Extl) rect process should be scrapped, Assn demanded.

It is our considered view that till CPSU cadre hierarchy is implemented, present promotional avenues to continue through DPC, LDCE, MT etc. We cannot put on hold the entire promotion in the pretext of CPSU hierarchy implementation going to happen in future. Both LDCE and MT are two fast track promotions overlooking the seniority.

In case of postponement or cancellation of examination, legal issues will crop up as internal candidates will definitely challenge the decision and in the whole process BSNLMS RR and implementation of CPSU cadre hierarchy also will be affected. So all these issues are to be taken into account, Assn told the committee.

GM(P) suggested that since examination will be held only after 15th August, after the joint committee is supposed to submit the recommendations, BSNL will conduct MT exam for Intl quota alone and consider postponement of Extl MT. This proposal is not accepted by some. Finally GM(P) informed that the views of different stake holders, ie. Assns, Unions and Management will be communicated to CMD. GM(P) informed that other than Assns, other stakeholders are demanding MT recruitment on the larger interest of the company. The number of registrations from internal candidates touched 10,000.

Some simple questions our friends are to answer:-

If you are concerned about seniority, why our friends are not opposing the recent LDCE?
Why they are not demanding abolition of LDCE like MT?
Why they are demanding eligibility in DGM recruitment overlooking the seniority of thousands and bypassing SDE, Sr SDE and DE grades?
Why they even gone to the courts for getting eligibility?
If LDCE and DGM direct recruitment on fast track promotion are good, then why MT is opposed?
Is the real agenda is to block 2005, 2007 and 2008 rect JTOs getting fast track promotion?
Are they want to stop the fast track promotion to 2005, 2007 and 2008 rect JTOs? Why the double stand?
Is MT rect is more important than E2, E3 pay scales and CPSU hierarchy and other HR issues for them?
If not why they are not ready for an agitation earlier on pay scales, CPSU hierarchy etc?
Why notice only when MT notification issued? That also adding the pay scales and CPSU hierarchy issue in the notice when those issues are referred to a fast track committee and already discussion is going on in a weekly basis?
Everybody in BSNL knows for the last one year MT rect process is going on? So the intentions???
Is it to deviate attention from the achievement of SNEA(I) on reconstitution of the committee and settlement of the issues? Or they want to linger on the issues?
Are they not interested to send the ITS back to DoT?

More importantly, what is their stand on continuation of ITS in BSNL? Yes, one section never demanded the repatriation but the other one is there in the court also demanding repatriation. Without allowing Management to create an alternative Mgt in place of ITS, how we can expect they will be send back to DoT. This is the question asked by the Hon courts? Can we create a top management in BSNL on conventional methods? Some are never bothered about BSNL and to fight for any issue regarding future of BSNL and not joined in any agitation also. Anyhow one good development is that now everybody want to see that the joint committee constituted after the agitation of SNEA(I) on 08.05.2015 is working overtime and competing the task by the targeted date of 15th August. It is a very positive development to see our demand of standard E2, E3 scale is settling and discussion on Time Bound Functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy is going to start next month. Even after recommendation, pay scale issue may be settled early and CPSU hierarchy may take may take more time to complete the formalities and start implementation. That itself will be a great achievement. Our entire focus is on the settlement of these two HR issues and completing the DPCs and other promotions.

CS Writes to CGM regarding Pending HR issues
CS writes to CGM to inform the decision of CEC on the pending HR issues. The CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala Circle held on 13-6 2015 have decide to once again urge the Circle Management to take necessary actions for the redressal of the following demands.

I. Issue Transfer Orders on requests from the officers transferred in the interest of service during 2013 and previous years.

II. Implement Corporate Office Orders for settling the Agitation of SNEA(I) in 2014.

III. Reinstate Data facility in Service Mobiles to executives

IV. Implement the order to restructure the Mobile Service in Post ERP environments as per the recommendations of the Restructuring Committee.

V. OMCR modification at Ernakulam may be reviewed by considering the suggestions for staff amenities and working space.

VI. Stop all pick and choose transfer orders without following norms .
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Relay Sathyagraha of CCLU - Circle President Addressed

SNEA(I) Circle President Com. K. Sudheer, Dist. President, CLT Com. Sivadasan, Dist. Secretary, CLT Com. Jasim addressed the Relay Sathyagraha conducted by CCLU on 24.06.2015 at Kozhikkode.

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Provisional Answer Key of LDCE Examination for the Promotion to SDE (T)
Corporate Office has published Provisional Answer Key of LDCE Examination for the Promotion to the Post of SDE (T) held on 21.06.2015. Click Here for Answer Key

Delegates for All India Conference
Jaipur, September 2015
Dear Comrades, All District Secretaries are requested to intimate the List of Delegates for AIC, their Arrival and departure time at Jaipur, Mode of Conveyance, Bus/Train/Flight Name/Number to the CS or Suresh Kumar.R, CWC Member urgently. This is to be communicated to CHQ for further arrangement at Jaipur.

Report of Circle Executive Committee Meeting
at Ernakulam
On 13^th June 2015

At the outset CEC bid tribute to the departed Comrades Late. Com. Babu.PJTO,Karyavattom, TVM SSA and Com. P.T. James, SDE, Panambilly Nagar, Ernakulam. Com. Ravi P.P, Area Secretary (South) recollected the commitments of Late. Com. Babu.P as an Officer as well as an Association Activist. Com. John Benedict, Asst. Secretary, EKM SSA shared the committed and dedicated work of Late Com. P. T. James.

CEC expressed that Corporate Office has no interest to implement its orders issued to Circle Office. By violating all Hierarchy in the organizational Structure of BSNL, orders from the Higher body is being rejected or unaddressed by a Circle Management time to time. Orders regarding settlement of Agitation of SNEA (I) Kerala in 2014 and the Very Important recommendations of Restructuring Committee to demerge Mobile Services and bring back under a Central Management to improve the efficiency of the Services were kept idle or unaddressed or neglected by Kerala Circle Management for months together.

Our Beloved General Secretary Com. K.Sebastin addressed the CEC. He assured that CHQ will pursue to execute all Orders issued from Corporate Office to bring back smooth working culture in Kerala.

Circle Executive Committee Meeting at Ernakulam
On 13^th June 2015 CEC of SNEA (I) Kerala Circle held at Ernakulam on 13th June 2015. Our beloved General Secretary Com. K. Sebastin attended and addressed the meeting. The meeting expressed its anxiety about undue delay in issuing Request and Long Standing Transfer Orders, delay in Reinstating the Data Service for Service Mobile Connections of Executives, Undue delay in implementing Corporate Office orders for settling the Agitation of SNEA (I) Kerala in 2014 and also for the delay in Restructuring of the Mobile Service as per the Restructuring Committee recommendations. The meeting has decided to Launch Organizational Programs for issuing and implementing these orders. The detailed report will upload soon.