नेशनल फेडरेशन ऑफ टेलिकॉम एमपलॉईस, HAPPY NEW YEAR

19-10-2011 : Creation of NE 12 scale in NEPP :- File is rolling here and there. Unlikely to be settled before Dewali.

19-10-2011 : Departmental Examination for promotion to JTO cadre :- Review petition reportedly disposed of by Kerala Cat. Now path clear for Departmental examination.

19-10-2011 : Open Session :- The open session of National Executive Meeting was held in the afternoon session of 17th October, 2011 under the chairmanship of Com. Islam Ahmad. It was addressed by Comrades G.L. Dhar, Secretary AITUC, P.R. Natarajan, Member Parliament, General Secretary, Dy. GS NFTE etc addressed the open session. Speaking on the occasion Com. Natarajan mentioned that new rule for recognition of unions be framed in BSNL so that more unions are recognised. He further stated that the BSNL EU now stands for recognition of more than one unions as NFTE has also changed its previous stand.

19-10-2011 : 17-10-2011: National Executive Committee decided to organise joint struggle with all Unions/Associations to protect BSNL Employees from the trap of management and conspiracy of Government to smash PSU and defeat VRS proposals. NFTE-BSNL CWC Meeting at Coimbatore October 15th - 17th,2011: Seminar on the subject "Maximising BSNL Revenue" conducted on 15th morning. Bebore the meeting National Flag was hoisted by Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ. President and NFTE Flag hoisted by Com. Gnanaiah Ex. Secretary General NFPTE. Com. Gopala Krishna Chairman of Reception Committee welcomed the leaders and invitees to the dias.Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ President presided the seminar. Com. Chandeswar Singh General Secretary, Com. Mathivanan, Com. Pattabhi Raman Circle Secretary, Chennai and Tamilnadu respectively, Shri Subrahmanyam CGM, Chennai, Shri Ashraf Khan, CGM Tamilnadu and Shri Haribabu PGM, Coimbatore on behalf of management addressed the meeting. The CMD,BSNL sent his message to the meeting and expressed his inability to attend the meeting due to some other important programme which could not be postponed. The speakers of Union while addressing the meeting said that by curtailing the un-necessary expenditure and adopting the different methods in the BSNL, we can reach the goal, but not through VRS, by downsizing the man-power. The employees of the BSNL, who are the stake holders of BSNL only can make efforts to maximise the Revenue, but not through VRS. By stopping the corruption, and lavish expenditure only can help the BSNL to arrest the losses. The meeting finally resolved that (through the CHQ Union) to send the draft copy to the Ministry and CMD-BSNL, that orders should be released by making compulsary utilization of BSNL services in all Central / State Government / PSU departments to maximise the revenue of BSNL.

19-10-2011 : NFTE has proposed Indefinite strike to protect BSNL and the interest of employees. One day strike will not serve any purpose. We will approach to all the unions in this respect. Letter No. TF-38/3 dated 09.10.2011 to convenor JAC and all unions. Click Here.

18-10-2011 : Central office bearers elected : The National executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL has elected the following comrades as central office bearers. 1. Com. H.L. Moktali – Secretary (Maharashtra) 2. Com. C.K. Joshi – Organising Secretary (MP) 3. Com. Shyamal Ghosh - Organising Secretary (Kalkota TD)

18-10-2011 : Com. N.T. Sajwani expelled from NFTE BSNL : Com. N.T. Sajwani former Secretary General and presently Secretary, NFTE BSNL has been expelled from the union due to his anti-union and dubious activities.

18-10-2011 : National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore : The National Executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL, held from 15th to 17th October, 2011 has adopted resolution on the following issues : 1. No to VRS 2. Indefinite joint struggle 3. Financial Viability 4. 50% IDA merger 5. Against corruption 6. Utilisation of BSNL services by central Govt., State Govt. and PSUS. 7. Restoration of leave encashment LTC and Medical Allowance without vouchers. 8. Disciplinary action against personal involved in Anti-Union and dubious activities. 9. National Telecom Policy 2011.

17-10-2011 : National Executive Committee decided to organise joint struggle with all Unions/Associations to protect BSNL Employees from the trap of management and conspiracy of Government to smash PSU and defeat VRS proposals.NFTE-BSNL CWC Meeting at Coimbatore October 15th - 17th,2011.Seminar on the subject "Maximising BSNL Revenue" conducted on 15th morning. Bebore the meeting National Flag was hoisted by Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ. President and NFTE Flag hoisted by Com. Gnanaiah Ex. Secretary General NFPTE. Com. Gopala Krishna Chairman of Reception Committee welcomed the leaders and invitees to the dias.Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ President presided the seminar. Com. Chandeswar Singh General Secretary, Com. Mathivanan, Com. Pattabhi Raman Circle Secretary, Chennai and Tamilnadu respectively, Shri Subrahmanyam CGM, Chennai and Shri Haribabu PGM, Coimbatore on behalf of management addressed the meeting. The CMD,BSNL sent his message to the meeting and expressed his inability to attend the meeting due to some other important programme which could not be postponed. The speakers of Union while addressing the meeting said that by curtailing the un-necessary expenditure and adopting the different methods in the BSNL, we can reach the goal, but not through VRS, by downsizing the man-power. The employees of the BSNL, who are the stake holders of BSNL only can make efforts to maximise the Revenue, but not through VRS. By stopping the corruption, and lavish expenditure only can help the BSNL to arrest the losses. The meeting finally resolved that (through the CHQ Union) to send the draft copy to the Ministry and CMD-BSNL, that orders should be released by making compulsary utilization of BSNL services in all Central / State Government / PSU departments to maximise the revenue of BSNL. Click Here.

13-10-2011 National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore :- Please contact Com. Gopal Krishan General Secretary , Reception Committee – MP 9443057220, Com. R. Pattabhiraman Circle Secretary, MP 9443865366.

13-10-2011 : Payment of wages etc. for the month of October 2011. Letter No. TF-8/7 Dated 12.10.2011 Click Here.

12-10-2011 Creation of NE-12 scale in NEPP :- File released from Finance of BSNL. After approval by CMD there will be agreement between management and the recognised union.

12-10-2011 : Settlement of anomaly in Pension of BSNL employees retired within ten months of their absorption in BSNL DoT No. 40-10/2005- Pen(T) dated 27.09.2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : VRS Proposal :- BSNL Board has recommended 60 days VRS compensation proposal to DOT.

11-10-2011 : Demonstration at Ludhiana :- After hunger strike the employees held demonstration on 7th October against partisan and evasive attitude of SSA Head and hooliganism of BSNLEU. Com. M.L.Sharma (Circle Secretary), Com. Tejinderpal Singh (Central coordinator Snatta) and Com. Pritamchand (ACS) met GMT / Dy GMT (Adm) who assured for impartiality. Struggle suspended as per advice of CHQ / Circle.

11-10-2011 : National Seminar and NE Meeting from 15th to 17th October at Coimbatore. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : Com Premnath Sahini, TTA (Trans) % Suri West Bengal has been conferred Visisth Sanchar Seba Padak award 2011 and Com. P.V. Krishna, TTA working at Mindi Exchange (AP Circle) has been awarded Visisth Sanchar Seba Padak 2011.

11-10-2011 : Whom to contact for NE Meeting : - Com. Semmal Amudhan on MP 09443194455 for details of accommodation etc. Com Amudhan knows Hindi very well.

11-10-2011 : Delegation fee at Coimbatore :- Delegation fee Rs. 50/- for seminar and Rs. 300/- for NE Meeting.

11-10-2011 : Family Pension to dependent parents of a deceased Govt. employee & inclusion of names of members of family in the PPO & Proof of age for additional quantum of Family Pension. No. 40-22/2011-Pen (B) dated 3/10/2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : Retirement benefits in respect of Government Service to persons dismissed / removed from service after absorption in BSNL No. 40-20/2010-Pen (B) Date 4/10/2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : VRS Proposal :- VRS proposal after approval by BSNL Board has been sent to DoT.

11-10-2011 : JTO Departmental quota examination : Hearing of review petition in Keral Cat over judgment reserved.

11-10-2011 : Creation of NE-12 scale : File is still pending with BSNL finance.

7-10-2011 : Draft Telecom Policy, 2011 is likely to be unveiled next week :- Nation wide free roaming is contemplated. Planning is also to allow Inter Circle Mobile Number Portibility (MNP) changing operator while retaining same number in different circles.

7-10-2011 : Enquiry against former Telecom Minister, Shri Maran started :- CBI has started a formal probe into allegations that “Virtual” telephone exchange of 300 Telephone lines was set up at Maran’s residence connecting the Sun TV office.

7-10-2011 : Stir at Ludhiana :- Fed up with the misdeeds and partisan attitude of GM, Ludhiana employee owing allegiance to NFTE BSNL are on struggle. Circle and HQR are intervening and comrades have been advised to postpone the struggle for time being.

7-10-2011 : TSMs after regularisation entitled for Pension. Click Here.

5-10-2011 : Struggle : - Chain Hunger strike at Ludhiana against partisan attitude of SSA Head.

5-10-2011 : Bonus to staff :- NFTE representatives met CMD on 4th instant and urged for release of non-productivity linked Bonus as good will gesture. He expressed inability.

5-10-2011 : Contact Number :- Com. GopalKrishnan 9443057220 General Secretary Receiption Committee. Com. R.Pattabhiraman 9443865366 Circle Secretary.

5-10-2011 : Venue of National Executive Meeting :- Ayappa Pooja Sangam Hall near coimbatore Central Bus stand Sathmoorthy Road Ramnagar coimbatore Contact Nos. Com. GopalKrishnan 9443057220 General Secretary Receiption Committee. Com. R.Pattabhiraman 9443865366 Circle Secretary.

5-10-2011 : Mother of Com. B. Arunachalam, President of Reception committee of ensuing National Executive Meeting scheduled to take place at Coimbatore expired on 4th September morning. HQR express sorrow and condoles the death.

5-10-2011 : Meeting with the BSNL management :- Meeting took place on 3/10/2011 between JAC leaders and BSNL management. According to sources concrete result on issues has not emerged.

5-10-2011 : Creation of NE-12 Scale in NEPP :- File is reportedly in circulation Indications are such that the issue may be settled around Diwali.

3-10-2011 : Items of Conciliation Proceedings. No.TF-36/6 Dated 30/9/2011 Click Here.

3-10-2011 : Circular No. 4/5 date 29/9/2011 to all Central office bearers, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries. Click Here.

3-10-2011 : Circular No. 4/5 date 29/9/2011 to all Central office bearers, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries. Click Here.

1-10-2011 : IDA hike 4.8% w.e.f. 1-10-2011.

1-10-2011 : BSNL Board held meeting on 29th Sept. on VRS :- According to reliable sources the BSNL Board has approved VRS compensation as per DPE guidelines. This is unlikely to be approved by Govt. as BSNL is in loss.

1-10-2011 : Final option in NEPP :- BSNL HQR has offered another chance for staff for final option in NEPP vide item 8 of corporate office letter NO 13-2/2010 – TE dt. 28.09.2011.

30-09-2011 : Clarification on NEPP :- BSNL HQR has issued 23 clarifications on 28-9-2011. The remaining 10 clarifications couldnot be issued due to non-clearance by finance of Corporate office.

30-09-2011 : Formation of Works Committees at SSA level and their satisfactory functioning - regarding No. BSNL / 39-11 / SR / 2007 Dated 26th September 2011. Click Here.

29-09-2011 : Non-Executive Policy (NEPP) for employees in IDA pay scale of NE-1 TO NE-10 of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited :- Clarification thereof. Click Here.

29-09-2011 : VRS Compensation :- The BSNL management has proposed on 27-9-2011 VRS compensation on Gujrat Model i.e. 35 days pay + IDA for each completed year of service. This too on receipt of money from Govt. The Company will neither take loan from bank nor will disinvest. The Matter will go to the Cabinet also. The NFTE has totally rejected the proposal of retrenchment through VRS as it is against the commitment of Govt of 8-9-2000 at the time of Corporatisation.

28-09-2011 : FORMAL MEETING WITH DIRECTOR (HRD) :- On 27.09.2011 a delegation of NFTE-BSNL met the Director (HRD) and discussed various issues of importance including the proposed VRS to employees who have completed the age of 45. NFTE – BSNL was represented at the meeting by Comrade Islam Ahmed, Chandeswar Singh, C.K. Mathivanan and Rajpal. The Management side was represented by PGM (SR), GM (Estt) and GM (Restg). At the outset NFTE-BSNL protested for the arbitrary order issued on 5 the September, 2011 withdrawing certain facilities enjoyed by the employees. NFTE-BSNL demanded immediate reversal of the said order. Regarding VRS proposals NFTE-BSNL strongly objected to the policy of retrenchment through VRS in violation of assurance given to the employees when corporatization decision was taken NFTE-BSNL will mobilize the employees to oppose and defeat the policy of VRS. The coimbature NEC meeting will discuss in detail and decide the future course of action. We will go for struggle, if need be. Get ready.

28-09-2011 : Shri A.N. Rai has joined BSNL Board as Director (Enterprise).

26-09-2011 : Meeting with Shri M.Deora, MOS (C) and IT :- A delegation of NFTE BSNL consisting of comrades Chandeshwar Singh, Rajpal, Rajmouli and Islam Ahmad met MOS (C) and drew his attention on VRS, financial viability of BSNL and minimum facilities to applicant unions in BSNL.

24-09-2011 : NFTE BSNL not averse to unity :- NFTE BSNL is neither averse to unity nor of joint struggle. But the respectability of organization, NFTE, and employees owing allegiance to NFTE BSNL cannot be sacrificed.

24-09-2011 : Clarification on working pattern in field Units including shift working-regarding No.14-1/2011-TE dated 22/9/2011.Click Here.

24-09-2011 : Notice for Lunch hour demonstration on 27th September,2011.Letter No.TF- 4/1 Dated 26/9/2011.Click Here.

24-09-2011 : Meeting with CMD :- President and GS met CMD on 23rd Septemper and discussed the present unrest of workers in Andhra, issues of UP (West), UP (East).

24-09-2011 : ITS absorption :- DOT issued orders for absorption of ITS personnel in BSNL.The ITSA has written to Govt to repatriate all ITS from BSNL to DOT. The uncertainty will start in BSNL affecting the performance.

24-09-2011 : Meeting with Member (S) and DDG (Est) :- President and GS met Member (S) and sought their intervention about non – revision of pension of retirees belonging to WTR.

24-09-2011 : Meeting with Director (H.R) :- President and Secretary, com Rajmouli met Director (H.R) and discussed the issues of Portblair, BSNL’S Condition a vis-a-vis Control on expenditures and grant of facilities to union.

24-09-2011 : Hold lunch hour demonstration with black badges on 27th September 2011 :- BSNL Worker Alliance has decided to organise lunch hour demonstration with black badges demanding no VRS, restoration of Medical Allowance without Voucher, LTC and leave encashment, Release of subsidy of Rs. 2,000/- Crores. Contact all Unions and mobilise the Workers.

23-09-2011 : UP(West) :- The District Conference of NFTE BSNL of Agra was held on 21st September, 2011. The open session / seminar was attended by Sr GM, Dy GMT (Adm), Dy GMT (F) and other officers Addl GM, Shri Shyam presided the meeting. President, General Secretary and circle Secretary, Com Saini addressed the very large gathereing. Hundreds of workers assembled to listen the central leaders. The Sr GM, Shri H.S Sharma felt through joint efforts BSNL Will be lifted to progress He maintained there should not be communications gap between workers and management President and General Secretary told the house in details about the condition of BSNL and VRS. The leaders of AIOA, SNEA etc also addressed the meeting.

23-09-2011 : CHQ condoles the death of Shri Krishanan, freedom fighter and father of Comrade C.K.Mathivanan DY. General Secretary NFTE CHQ. We all share the grief.

23-09-2011 : Grant of Special Casual Leave to Members of National Executive Committee of NFTE-BSNL for attending National Executive Meeting of NFTE-BSNL from 15/10/2011 to 17/10/2011 at Coimbatore Letter No – BSNL /39-2/SR/2011 Date 23/09/2011.Click Here.

22-09-2011 : VRS cannot be entitles as BSNL absorbed employees are entitled for Govt Pension as per Rule 37A which has been formed with cabinet approval and amendment of constitution.Click Here.

22-09-2011 : District conference held at Agra with full grandeur :- The District conference of NFTE BSNL concluded at Agra on 21st with enough pomp and show. The Telecom Recreation club was fully packed with the employees Sr GM, Addl GM, Dy GMT (A), Dy GMT (F) and other officers attended the meeting. The office bearers of sister unions were also present. President, General Secretary apprised the workers about present crisis in BSNL. President declared in the house that NFTE is ready for unity provided the organisation and its workers get respect.

22-09-2011 : National Executive Meeting of NFTE-BSNL at Coimbatore :- The Reception Committee has made arrangements for Central office-bearers, Circle Secretaries and special invitees elected in A.I.C. Circle and District Secretaries are requested not to bring observers to avoid inconveniences to them. The Reception Committee is making limited arrangement with limited resources. Please cooperate the host to avoid hardships and difficulties.

21-09-2011 : District Conference of Agra held on 21/9/2011. Com. Islam Ahmad President Com. Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary and Com. Sompal Saini Circle Secretary, U.P.(West) participated in the meeting.

21-09-2011 : BSNL’S VRS Proposal :- Ex-gratia lumpsum amount as per DPE Scheme i.e. (Salary + DA) of 35 days for each completed year of service and 25 days for every year of service left Till superannuation. The compensation is subject to a minimum of 25,000 or 250 days salary whichever is higher. However, the amount shall not exceed the sum of salary that the employee would have drawn at the prevailing level for the balance of the period left before superannuation and further it cannot exceed 60 months salary. The ex-gratia amount will be in addition to other Pension and retirement benefits. VRS will not be compulsory. This is as per reliable sources. [Circle and District unions may send their suggestions by 25th Septmber 2011.]

21-09-2011 : DPC to be conducted twice in a year with regard to NEPP Letter No. 27-7-2008-TE-II (Pt.) Dated 20/9/2011.Click Here.

20-09-2011 : Expenditure Control in BSNL :- Clarification on Medical claim.Click Here.

20-09-2011 : Don’t retrench the employees through VRS NFTE BSNL seeks intervention of Minister of Communication on Pension, job security of employees and financial health of BSNL Letter No. TF-6/7 Date 19/9/2011 to HM (C).Click Here.

19-09-2011 : Revision of flat rates of license fee for departmental quarters w.e.f. 01.07.2010 No. BSNL / 6-1 / SR / 2011 (pt.) Dated 16/09/2011.Click Here.

19-09-2011 : Shri S.P.Sharma President BSNLWRU is now Chairman of BSNLWorkers Alliance after consultation with the unions.

19-09-2011 : BSNL in crisis – CHQ seeks suggestions :- BSNL is presently running in loss to the tune of Rs.6,000/- crores. The NFTE BSNL has submitted many suggestions to control expenditures in BSNL. The management has acted on some points but the expenditures on Black Berry MP, vehicles for officers etc are yet to be curtailed and controlled. In the mean time company has frozen the facilities of LTC, Leave Encashment of leave and Medical Allowance without vouchers. The Workers have resented the decision and NFTE organised protest meetings. It may be noted that in the last meeting of National Council the CMD declared for hard decisions. It is widely rumoured more cuts including VRS may be enforced. CHQ seeks suggestions / advices from circle and District unions to meet the situation. The NFTE is formally meeting the management on 27th September on significant issues. Request to Treat it as SOS

17-09-2011 : Violation of transfer Policy :- Case of Andhra Circle.Click Here.

17-09-2011 : Expenditure Control in BSNL.Click Here.

15-09-2011 : VRS: - VRS is contemplated. In accordance with DOT order No. 10-12/2011-SUI date 7/9/2011 VRS is contemplated in BSNL. NFTE will get meeting likely on 27/9/2011. Send suggestions.

15-09-2011 : Awake, Arise and Unite to hit hard.Click Here.

15-09-2011 : Working pattern in BSNL – Consolidated orders No. 14-1/2011-TE Dated 13/9/2011.Click Here.

15-09-2011 : Meeting with GM (Est) :- Comrades Islam and Rajmouli met GM (Est) on 13th and held detailed discussions on NEPP viz treatment to post based promotion after 1/10/2004 and denial of 1st upgradation. The issue of Durg SSA was also raised where DPC is being held on pick and choose basis. The issue of grant of Pension to TSMs was also discussed GM (Est) was urged to get the matter corrected.

15-09-2011 : Congratulations Comrades :- Hearty congratulations and greetings to all comrades for successful programme of 12th / 13th. NTR Comrades organised Demonstration on 13th at Eastern Court. More than 1500 employees participated in fast at Tamil Nadu Circle and 100 employees at vizag in Andhra.

13-09-2011 : Pension to T.S.Ms - Clarify the matter No.TF-31/5 dated 13/9/2011.Click Here.

13-09-2011 : 33 clarifications pending with the Finance of BSNL :- Some important clarifications (Post based promotion of Drivers, Telecom Mechanics to TTA Cadre etc) are included in the clarifications.

13-09-2011 : General Secretary’s wife suffering from brain Tumor has been operated on 12th September 2011 and she is recovering.

13-09-2011 : NFTE leaders met Director (HR) on 12th September 2011 :- President and Secretary (Com. Rajmouli) met Director (HR) on 12th September 2011. A lengthy discussions took place on some issues. The Director (HR) mentioned about present crisis in BSNL leading to freezing of LTC, Medical Allowance without vouchers and encashment of leave. We questioned the menthodology and logics behind such decision.BSNLWA led by NFTE have not been consulted. The union feel expenditures will be more in Medical switching over to facility with vouchers. Director (HR) said facility of medical is available to all and expenditures will be monitored. About leave encashment we mentioned it is liability of LIC and not of BSNL to which he disputed and said BSNL is getting interest on deposits . The NFTE representatives demanded the management should hold meeitng with the unions with facts and figures to which he responded positively. We questioned why axe is not falling on high officers ? He replied air travel expenses have been curtailed and CGMs have been asked to travel in economy class. The union questioned about Black Berry Mobile Phones, accommodation etc. Director (HR) asserted that the management is determined to lift the company from the morass and advised to forget the deeds of past management. He was told how Ltd company can move forward when posts of GMs are vacant in many circles and officers are allowed to work on sensitive posts beyond the prescribed period ? Earlier NFTE representatives met PGM (SR) also and drew his attention on issues which are irritating to employees.

13-09-2011 : SNEA not participating on 14th September programme of JAC :- According to sources the SNEA, a constituent of JAC, is not participating in the programme of JAC scheduled to take place on 14th September 2011.

12-09-2011 : Hold Meeting with unions to sort out the issues of LTC, Encashment of leave and Medical Allowance - Letter No. TF-6/7 dated 12/9/2011 to CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

12-09-2011 : Notice for agitational programme. No.TF-38/3 Date 12/9/2011.Click Here.

10-09-2011 : One day fast on 12/9/2011 and Lunch hour demonstration on 13/9/2011 :- Headquarter have decided to organize one day fast and demonstration at SSA and Circle levels on 12th September 2011. District and Circle Secretaries or their nominees will sit on hunger strike demanding withdrawal of orders on LTC, Medical and encashment of leave. Govt should also honour its commitment to keep BSNL financial viable and release 2000 crores subsidy from USO fund immediately. NFTE and BSNL Workers Alliance will also participate in demonstration on 13/9/2011.

10-09-2011 : A well organised meeting held at Durg (Chhattissgarh Circle) on 9/9/2011. Com. Islam president NFTE and Com. Chilamvar Circle Secretary addressed the meeting.

10-09-2011 : LUNCH HOUR DEMONSTRATION AT PATNA ON 6thSeptember2011.Click Here.

9-09-2011 : On 8/9/2011, an impressive meeting held at Raipur with 500 employees. Com. Islam Ahmad president NFTE, the CGM, Chattisgarh and Com. Chilmvar Circle Secretary addressed the seminar “On the Role of the management and workers in survival of BSNL”. Com. M.L.Gavel, Com. H.P.Sahu elected as president and secretary respectively to Raipur SSA.

9-09-2011 : Non-Executive Promotion Policy (NEPP) - Clarification with regard to Temporary Status Mazdoors / Casual Labourers No.13-2/2010-TE (Pt.) Dated 8/9/2011Click Here.

9-09-2011 : BOMB BLAST AT DELHI HIGH COURT :- NFTE-BSNL Headquarter condemns bomb blast at Delhi High Court on 7th September, 2011. We mourn the deaths and record our sympathy to the bereaved families. TUS will fight against terrorism.

7-09-2011 : Learn Lesson from Anna and Shaken the Govt :- National Convention of workers has been held on 7th August 2011 at Mavlanker Hall in which BMS, INTUC, AITUC, CITU etc Central TUS participated. The convention is against price rise, Disinvestment etc. Comrades Islam, Rajmouli, Dhaka attended the convention on behalf of NFTE. Speaking on the occassion Com. Gurudas Das Gupta exhorted for extensive participation on Jail Bharo Andolan on 8/11/2011 followed by General strike to shaken the govt and management of PSUS. He appealed to learn lesson from Anna and stop “Loot” in the country TUS have strength to shaken the govt.

7-09-2011 : Meeting with FNTO :- Comrades Islam and Rajmouli met General Secretary and President FNTO at Mavlanker Hall on 7th and decided to meet on Saturday 10/9/2011 to evolve strategy to face the challenges thrown by BSNL Management BSNLWA will also meet on saturday.

7-09-2011 : Rajasthan Circle Conference held with grand enthusiasm and show :- The 4th Circle Conference of NFTE-BSNL Rajasthan Circle was held from 4/9/2011 to 6/9/2011 at Suratgarh Dist. Sriganganagar. The beautiful arrangement was done by the Reception Committee under the leadership of Com.Ved Prakash Gaur, Chairman. The arrangement was appreciated by all. The Open Session and Seminar was addressed by Com. Islam along with General Manager T.D., Shri Devender Singh, and Deputy General Manager. The delegate session was also addressed by Com. Islam and other leaders. While speaking on the occasion Com. Islam appealed to the workers to get ready for struggle against withdrawal of facility of LTC and encashment of leave and medical allowance. He congratulated Circle Union for registering victory in ten SSAS in fifth verification. The house unanimously decided not to participate in the programme of J.A.C. Coms Dinesh Kumar Gahlot (Jodhpur), R.G. Dixit and S.P. Sharma (Jaipur) have been elected as President, Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively. Coms Jaswant Singh, Ram Lakhan Maurya and L.P.Vijay have been elected as Asstt. circle Secretaries of the union. All India President and outgoing Circle Secretary congratulated the New Circle Union team and appealed them to work unitedly. The Conference has been a grand success for which the comrades of Sriganganagar deserve appreciation as they worked hard.Click Here.

7-09-2011 : Expenditure control in BSNL No.7-8/2010/EF/Part/2 Date 5/9/2011.Click Here.

7-09-2011 : Expenditure Control in BSNL No.7-8/2010/EF/Part/2 Date 5/9/2011.Click Here.

CHQ Call implemented at all levels successfully. Large Number of Employees Participited in the Program irrespective of their Afliation. Employee strongly protested against the Freezing of LTC and Withrdrawl of BSNL MRS (without voucher) by the management. And demanded to withdraw the Orders given on 05-09-2011 in respect of LTC and Medical Alowance. CHQ Conveys Thanks to one and All.
C.Singh. General Secretary NFTE.
Convenor BSNL WORKERS ALLIENCE.

6-09-2011 : A Grand Success of protest Day is being received continuously at Head Quarter at several places members of other unions have supported and participated in Demonstration program called BSNL Workers Alliance. We extend warm greeting to all the participants.
Com. K.K.Singh. Secretary NFTE.

5-09-2011 : Observe Protest Day on 6Th Sept. Hold Lunch Hour Demonstration to Protest Againest the Decession of BSNL to Freeze LTC and withdrawal of medical alloence payment (non voucher) ... convey all DIST. SEC. under your juridiction to hold demonstration at SSA Level also.
C.Singh. General Secretary NFTE.
Convenor BSNL WORKERS ALLIENCE.

5-09-2011 : The Open session / Seminar of NFTE BSNL Rajasthan Circle held on 4/9/2011 at Suratgarh with great enthusiasm. Com. Islam Ahmad, president NFTE, the GM and DGM addressed the meeting.

3-09-2011 : Keep BSNL Viable No.TF-6/7 Date 3/9/2011 to CMD, BSNL. Click Here.

3-09-2011 : Release subsidy from USO fund Letter No. TF-6/7 Dated 3/9/2011 to Hon’ble Minister (C) New Delhi.Click Here.

3-09-2011 : Meetings at Raipur and Durg on 8th and 9th Sept, 2011 :- President, Com. Islam Ahmad will attend the meetings at Raipur and Durg. Com. General Secretary will not be in position to attend the meetings owing to illness of his wife.

3-09-2011 : General Secretary’s wife is suffering from brain tumor. He is worried. Let us stand with him at this juncture. CHQ request you all not to disturb him on problems. President and Secretaries are at the HQR to take care of the issues.

2-09-2011 : NFTE representatives met the CMD BSNL on 2nd September, 2011 :- Orders on LTC including Home, Encashment of leave and payment of Medical Allowance without vouchers are going to be on hold till further orders. Employees retiring shortly will not come within the purview.

2-09-2011 : Rajasthan Circle Conference at Suratgarh (Shri Ganganagar) :- Circle Conference is being held from 4th to 6th September 2011. Com. Islam Ahmad is expected to attend. The General Secretary is not attending due to illness of his wife.

2-09-2011 : Partisan and motivated transfers at Chennai Telecom District :- Request for intervention No.TF-20/3 Date 2/9/2011.Click Here.

2-09-2011 : Respect should not be begged :- The Patna rejects and dejects are crying against neglects . They should understand respect cannot be begged in human life.

2-09-2011 : Vacant staff Quarters can be allotted to the employees, working at different stations, for living of their families BSNL No. 482-16/2007-BG Date 1/9/2011 Click Here.

2-09-2011 : Record of discussions of the meeting held on 7th July, 2011 with the office bearers of NFTE BSNL in pursuance of the directives given by the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (C), New Delhi No. BSNL / 9-11 / SR / 2010 Date 29th August 2011.Click Here.

29-08-2011 : Transfer from one circle to another circle under Rule 8 of Transfer Policy No.TF-20/3 (a) Date 27/8/2011.Click Here.

29-08-2011 : Grant of Minimum Trade Union facilities to unions No.TF-1/1 (C-5) Date 27/8/2011.Click Here.

27-08-2011 : NEPP :- More clarifications on NEPP are expected within a day or two.

27-08-2011 : Create NE-12 Scale urgently Letter No. TF-26/6 Dated 27/8/2011 to Shri R.K.Upadhyay, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, B.S.N.L, New Delhi.Click Here.

27-08-2011 : NE – 12 :- The creation of NE-12 scale may not be possible before Dewali People are forgetting that the upgradation of employees to NE 12 scale is prospective. Every month senior employees are retiring without NE 12 scale. Delay is causing immortal loss to the workers.

26-08-2011 : Partisan transfers at Chengalpatti SSA in Chennai Telecom District :- Request for intervention No.TF-20/3 Date 26/8/2011.Click Here.

26-08-2011 : Former Telecom Minister, Shri A.Raja may be in further trouble :- The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry in connection with the alleged manipulation in awarding BSNL’s WiMax franchise to a friendly firm which may land him to trouble.

25-08-2011 : National Convention in the National Capital on 7th September 2011 :- The Central Trade Unions participated in the joint meeting, representing BMS, INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, AICCTU, UTUC, LPF, SEWA in Delhi on the 4th August 2011 unanimously resolved to organise a Massive National Convention of Indian Workers on Wednesday the 7th September 2011 to discuss and decide the future course of collective actions by the entire working class of the country to pursue the common demands on which series of actions have been launched jointly since 14th September 2009. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy MP, President INTUC and participated by Coms. Gurudas Das Gupta, MP AITUC Geneal Secretary, Tapan Sen MP, General Secretary CITU, Umraomal Purohit, General Secretary HMS, Baij Nath Rai General Secretary BMS, Aboni Roy MP General Secretary UTUC, amongst others from all National Trade Union Centres.

24-08-2011 : BSNL Corporate office is processing the scale of Rs. 16390 – 33830 (old 9200) for NE-12. File is roaming here and there.

24-08-2011 : Notice No.4/1 Date 23/8/2011 for National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore.Click Here.

24-08-2011 : Dependents of the employees for BSNL Medical Rules No.TF-32/2 Date 23/8/2011.Click Here.

24-08-2011 : Holding of Departmental Quota examination (35 and 15%) for promotion to JTO Cadre No.TF-14/2 (a) Date 23/8/2011.Click Here.

24-08-2011 : Accused involved in corruption cannot be the judge ? No.TF-36-3 Date 23/8/2011.Click Here.

24-08-2011 : Participation in JAC not possible without approval of National Executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL Letter No. TF-1/5 (b) date 23/8/2011.Click Here.

24-08-2011 : Convenor JAC letter date 27/7/2011 requesting NFTE to rejoin the JAC.Click Here.

23-08-2011 : Disruptors got disrupted in verification (R.K.Kohli) :- The National Federation of Telecom Employees (BSNL) has won majority support in the verification and become the only citadel of Telecom workers. NFTE has played a very crucial role in keeping the P&T trade union movement united. Now after corporatisation, Telecom workers are under attack by BSNLEU leader’s political sectarians. We have refused to give in to their disruptive activities and decided to face them boldly.Click Here.

23-08-2011 : Com. M.K.Pandhe, CITU and CPM leader passed away on 20th August 2011 we mourn his death. His services for working class are immense.

23-08-2011 : What a man can contribute with empty mind :- The Patna Conference rejects and deject assembled at Kanpur on 19th / 20th April 2011 with much publicity but the employees including belonging to BSNLEU almost boycotted. The thin attendance and cool response of workers enraged them and well known abuser hurled abuses and made irresponsible statement against NFTE leaders. After all what can be expected from a empty mind leader ?

23-08-2011 : NFTE supports movement against corruption :- NFTE BSNL supports Anna Hazare’s Movement against corruption. There is corruption in BSNL beyond description. Actually Anna Hazare is needed in BSNL. If corruption is eradicated the Company’s Financial health will be strong and viable.

20-08-2011 : Com.K.K.Singh, Secretary Federation joined in CHQ on 18/8/2011.

19-08-2011 : LDCE for promotion to the grade of JTO (Arch.) to AE (Arch.) held on 18th & 19th June 2011, Result thereof BSNL Letter No.69-1/2010-DE Dated 18th August 2011.Click Here.

18-08-2011 : Ten years service restriction for BSNL Workers removed for grant of full pension. Orders issued by BSNL letter No. 40-22/2011-Pen (B) Dated 10/8/2011 and DOT letter No. 40-08/2011-Pen (T) dated 8th July, 2011.Click Here.

18-08-2011 : Meeting with Director (HR) :- The NFTE representatives met Director (HR) on 17/8/2011 and requested him to intervene for holding early examination for promotion to JTO cadre and settlement of Rule 8 transfer cases of TTAs. Examination will be notified once clarification is received from Court, he told the union leaders.

18-08-2011 : Meeting with CMD, BSNL on 16th August 2011 :- The union reprsentatives met CMD on 16th. The company earned revenue of Rs.500/- crores more for quarter ending 30/6/2011 in comparison of last year quarter ending 30/6/2010. He expressed serious concerns as company is in loss to the tune of Rs.6,000/- crores. Some other issues were also discussed.

18-08-2011 : What Gandhiji Said about seven sins :- “Politics without principles, wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, science without humanity and worship without renunciation of ego”.

18-08-2011 : RTI a formidable tool to fight corruption :- A Bench Consisting of Justices RV Raveendran and AK Patnak of Supreme const gave the following ruling while allowing the disclosure of Answer sheets of students in public examinations. “The right to information is a cherished right. Information and Right to information are intended to be formidable tools in the hands of responsible citizen to fight corruption and to bring about transparency and accountability”.

18-08-2011 : National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore :- Preparations are in full ruing under the leadership of Com. Gopal Krishnan, GS, Reception Committee. Contact No. 09443057220.

18-08-2011 : The Ministry of Rural Development is Considering to debar the persons having Telephone in their name from the Below poverty line (BPL) list.This will hamper the growth of Telecom. The growth in Tele Density is due to falling of Mobile Tariffs.

18-08-2011 : The Tel Density has grown from 62.51 percent in October 2010 to 74 percent in June, 2011 Rural Tele Density increased 29.25 percent in October 2011 to 33 percent by June, 2011.

12-08-2011 : NFTE West Bengal Circle working committee meeting on 20th August 2011 at Purulia. General Secretary is attending.

12-08-2011 : Damaged cables due to massive digging by Pollution Board and Jal Sansthan in Eastern U.P.Circle No.TF-23 Date 12/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Medical Allowance, with voucher and without voucher, revised wef 1/4/2011 for non-executive staff. Orders issued on 10th August 2011. NFTE vigorously persued the matter to the logical end. There is, however, discrimination as officers have been allowed revision w.e.f. 1/4/2010.

12-08-2011 : Grant of Dies-non to staff at Pathankot in Punjab. No.TF-20 Date 9/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Outsourcing of the job of collection of revenue at S.S.A Headquarters No.TF-040 Date 2/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Posting of SSA Head at Pathankot in Punjab Circle No.TF-36/2 Date 9/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Violation of transfer policy :- Case of Andhra Telecom Circle No.TF-01 Date 8/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Presentation of gifts at meetings No.TF-2/3 (C) Date 8/8/2011.Click Here.

12-08-2011 : Provision of Indoor & Outdoors BTSs in the field No.TF-37 Date 12/8/2011.Click Here.

11-08-2011 : Revised norms of reimbursement of Medical Allowances.Click Here.

9-08-2011 : BSNL Letter regarding vacation of private accommodations.Click Here.

9-08-2011 : BSNL letter regarding on punctuality.Click Here.

8-08-2011 : Com. Dinkar Dutt Sharma District president of Jullundar and Asst. Circle Secretary of Punjab passed away on 7/8/2011. NFTE pay respectfull homage and condolence to the bereaved soul. Late sharma was a stalwart of NFTE organisation in Punjab Circle.

8-08-2011 : Message to Circle Secretaries.Click Here.

8-08-2011 : Debarring the employees from Financial upgradation under NEPP for refusal to accept post based promotion is unacceptable to the union. Provide material and equipments to workers to face the challenges. Click Here.

6-08-2011 : Holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion of educationally qualified Group 'D' candidates to the grade of LDC in BSNL Corporate office.Click Here.

6-08-2011 : Holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion of LDC to the grade of UDC in BSNL Corporate office.Click Here.

6-08-2011 : ITS Officers refusing to get absorbed in BSNL are advocating for attractive package.

4-08-2011 : Rajasthan 4th Circle Conference of NFTE (BSNL) at Suratgarh District SriGanganagar from 4/9/2011 to 6/9/2011 at Chopra Dharmshala.

4-08-2011 : 450 members of BSNLEU have joined NFTE BSNL at Vadodara in Gujarat Circle. We welcome the Comrades whole heartedly.

4-08-2011 : Strengthening Performance Driven work Culture in BSNL :- Revision of Benchmarks for Promotion.Click Here.

3-08-2011 : BEWARE OF FALSE PROPAGANDA :- District Secretary NFTE Sawaimadhapur has informed there is no defection in membership as claimed by BSNLEU. But there is increase of 6 members as per recovery statement provided by Accounts officer of July 2011.

3-08-2011 : Com. Chita Ranjan Prasad District Secretary NFTE (BSNL) Eastern Telecom Project Patna expired on 02/08/2011. He was disciplined and prominent organiser in the circle. CHQ pay respect full homage & condolence to departed soul.

2-08-2011 : Rousing farewell to Com. Mahendra Prasad, NFTE Leader at Ludhiana :- The staff and officers organised a grand and rousing farewell on the 30th July on the eve of retirement of Com. Mahendra Prasad. Com. Prasad has been a very courageous leader of NFTE. The mass gathering was addressed by Com. Islam, President CHQ, Com. M.L.Sharma Circle Secretary Punjab, SNEA and Snatta leaders. DGM (Admn) attended the function. BSNLEU tried at their level best to disturb the meeting but they utterly failed.

1-08-2011 : 70 members joined NFTE at Nellore SSA in Andhra Pradesh Circle. CHQ welcomes Comrades to NFTE.

30-07-2011 : A Paper for discussion on VRS.Click Here.

29-07-2011 : NFTE representatives met GM (Restg). There is no decision on VRS. DOT is enquiring status of BRPSE recommendations.

29-07-2011 : Exodus from BSNLEU to NFTE (BSNL) in Western UP Circle. Ghaziabad 320 and Agra 85. Hearty greetings to all comrades who have joined NFTE (BSNL) congratulations to Circle Secretary,District Secretaries of Ghaziabad and Agra for the achievement.

29-07-2011 : Introduction of solar panel system for stand by power supply in Bihar Circle No.TF-40 Date 29/7/2011.Click Here.

29-07-2011 : Non-redressal of staff grievances in Chhattisgarh Telecom Circle No.TF-39/1 Date 29/7/2011.Click Here.

28-07-2011 : Posting against TTA posts without training.Promotion & posting to the cadre of TTA under 40% quota :- Case of Chhattisgarh Telecom Circle No.TF-24/2 (d) Date 28/7/2011. Click Here.

27-07-2011 : Accounting for sanctioned strength of live cadre & excluding the wasting cadres.Click Here.

27-07-2011 : Revenue Targets for 2011-12 from leasing of vacant staff quarters.Click Here.

27-07-2011 : Integration of Civil / Electrical / Architect wings with the Mainstream No.TF-28/10 Date 27/7/2011.Click Here.

27-07-2011 : Functioning of Circle & local Councils :- Case of Bihar Telecom Circle No.TF-2/1 Date 27/7/2011.Click Here.

26-07-2011 : Implementation of social security measures (EPF / ESI) to Casual Labourers including TSMs-reg F.No.273-5/2006-Pers-IV / LE Date 20th July 2011.Click Here.

25-07-2011 : JAO Part-II Internal Competitive Examination against 40% quota held in January 2010 by U.P. (East) Telecom Circle :- Declaration of result No.4-14/2009-SEA Date 21/7/2011.Click Here.

25-07-2011 : Upgradation of qualified & trained regular mazdoors as Telecom Mechanic No.TF-24/2 Date 23/7/2011.Click Here.

25-07-2011 : Settlement of pay aberrations of non-executives No.TF-9--7 (a) Date 25/7/2011.Click Here.

23-07-2011 : Dharna / Demonstration at Bijnore in West U.P. Click Here.

23-07-2011 : No Further reliefs and concessions to BSNL from MOF. Hon’ble MOF replied to MOC and IT. All capex proposals / project estimates of BSNL should be taking into account the profitability and purely on business requirement of the company. Social obligation be undertaken only on compensation received by USO / DOT resulting to profit CMD, BSNL Letter No.CA/CP&M/1-212/2010-12 Date 15th July 2011. Click Here.

22-07-2011 : BSNL Workers Alliance demonstration at Patna on 21/7/2011. Photo views.Click Here.

22-07-2011 : Dharna / Demonstration at BSNL Corporate office organised by BSNL Workers Alliance. Photo views.Click Here.

22-07-2011 : 127 employees belonging to BSNLEU and Teppu have joined NFTE (BSNL) at Chennai. CHQ extends Hearty welcome to Comrades.

22-07-2011 : Hearty congratulations and greetings to Comrades for organising successful Dharna / Demonstration programme on 21st July 2011.

22-07-2011 : Reports of Dharna / Demonstration Programme of 21st July, 2011 from different circles.Click Here.

21-07-2011 : News about migration of members from NFTE to BSNLEU at Lucknow is false and motivated. As a matter of fact more than 50 employees have joined in NFTE at Lucknow.

21-07-2011 : Building seniority is not the criteria for transfer. No. 250-7/2007-Pers.III (Part) Dated 14/7/2011.Click Here.

21-07-2011 : Dharna taking place at BSNL Headquarter.

20-07-2011 : 50 members joined NFTE from BSNLEU at Chhatisgarh Circle.SSA wise :- Rayapur 25, Bilaspur 25. We whole heartedly welcome the Comrades.

20-07-2011 : Meeting with the PGM (SR) BSNL Headquarter :- Dharna / Demonstration programme stands.Click Here.

20-07-2011 : Notice for Trade union action Programme for settlement of demands :- reg. F.No.BSNL / 7-3 / SR / 2011 Date 18/7/2011.Click Here.

19-07-2011 : 30 members joined in NFTE from BSNLEU in Jamshed pur SSA (Jharkhand Circle) we heartly welcome comrades to NFTE.

19-07-2011 : 252 members joined in NFTE (BSNL) from BSNLEU in Punjab Circle. Hearty Welcome to Comrades to NFTE. SSA Wise :- 1. Sangrur 40 2. Patiala 82 3. Jallandhar 51 4. Ropar 30 5. Ferozpur 21 6. Amritsar 8 7. Hoshiar pur 12 8. Bathinda 8

19-07-2011 : National Executive Committee meeting at Coimbatore :- The meeting of NEC is fixed from 15/10/2011 to 17/10/2011, the reception committee constituted and started preparations. All the CHQ office bearers / circle secretaries / special invitees are requested to book Journey tickets well in advance to avoid hardship. For all deatils of NEC, please contact to Com. R.PattabiRaman, Circle Secretary Tamil Nadu on mobile no. 094443865366 and Com. S.S. Gopal Krishnan, General Secretary, Reception committee on mobile no. 09443057220.

19-07-2011 : Circle Executive Committee Meeting of Gujarat Circle :- The Circle Executive Committee meeting was held on 16 & 17th July 2011 at Junagarh (Gujarat) under the presidentship of Circle President Com. Tiwari. All amongst all District Secretaries and office bearers attended the meeting. A seminar was also organised on 17/7/2011, which was well attended by the local staff. Com. Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary, Com. R.R.Verma CHQ Vice President, Com. Jabia special invitee of CHQ and Com. N.J.Bhatia Circle Secretary, Gujarat addressed the meeting. The General Secretary deliberated the latest development in respect of VRS / CRS, ITI / MTNL merger in BSNL and recognition to NFTE as Second Union. He appeal the workers to make the agitational programme called by BSNLW Alliance on 21st July 2011 a grand sucess.

19-07-2011 : Congratulations from CHQ to Orissa Circle :- 170 members of BSNLEU joined NFTE (BSNL) in Bhuvaneshwar SSA.Click Here.

16-07-2011 : Com.K.K.Singh, Secretary Federation joined in CHQ on 14/7/2011.

16-07-2011 : Pay Fixation in case of Group "C&D" officials absorbed in BSNL who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion after 1/1/2000 regarding No.1-15/2011-PAT(BSNL) Date 14/7/2011.Click Here.

14-07-2011 : Pay Fixation in case of Group "C" & "D" officials absorbed in BSNL who have opted for IDA pay scale from the date of promotion after 1/10/2000 regarding No.1-15/2011-PAT(BSNL) Date 12/7/2011.Click Here.

14-07-2011 : To increase revenue for BSNL, Corporate office issues instructions to civil wing to undertake outside works.Click Here.

13-07-2011 : Outsourcing of Broadband Provisioning & Maintenance No.64-183/2011-BB/Outsourcing Date 8/7/2011.Click Here.

13-07-2011 : Regarding sports & cultural programme No.27-1/2010-BSNL (Sports) Dated 12/7/2011.Click Here.

Com.O.P.Gupta firmly against disruption.Click Here.

Circle Secretaries to Note:- Please send your E-mail address, if available, on csingh465@gmail.com OR nfte.chq@gmail.com

Com. A.Rajmouli Secretary CHQ joined at Delhi on 11/7/2011 in NTR Circle on Temporary transfer. Now he will attend CHQ office daily to discharge responsibility as secretary Headquarter. Presently he is staying at Dada Ghosh Bhawan Telephone no. 011-25706166.

Notice for Dharna by Workers Alliance on 21/07/2011 at Circle and District Head Quarters.Click Here.

11-07-2011 : Left eye of Comrade Islam Ahmad President operated on 11/7/2011 at Lucknow. He has been advised to take rest.

11-07-2011 : Reception Committee formed for the next National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) to be held from 15th to 17th October, 2011 :- Com. B. Arunachalam, Com. S.S. Gopalakrishnan and Com. L. Subbaroyan were elected to the reception Committee as working president. General Secretary and Treasurer respectively.Com. C.K. Mathivanan Dy. General Secretary.

9-07-2011 : Revision of pay scale of Sr. TOAs from CDA Rs.4000-6000 (prerevised IDA 5700-8100) to Rs.4500-7000 (pre-revised IDA 6550-9325) No.TF—9/1 (c) Dated 9 /7/2011.Click Here.

9-07-2011 : As per notification & call of BSNL Workers Alliance :- Observe Programme of agitation on 21/7/2011.Click Here.

9-07-2011 : General Secretary Tour Programme :- 12th & 13th July, 2011 :- Ara to attend District Conference. OR 16th & 17th July, 2011 :- Junagarh (Gujrat) to attend CWC of Gujrat Circle.

8-07-2011 : Organise Shram Shakti. Click Here.

8-07-2011 : Clarifications on NEPP :- More than 30 clarifications are further expected.

8-07-2011 : News from Himachal :- 55 members of BSNLEU have joined NFTE BSNL in Dharmshala SSA.

7-07-2011 : Meeting held with the management.Click Here.

6-07-2011 : NFTE BSNL at Sangrur in Punjab strengthened :- A branch of NFTE BSNL of 40 employees has been formed at Dhuri. The branch of BSNLEU is also merged with the NFTE BSNL HQR extends greetings to all comrades.

5-07-2011 : Grant of Medical Allowance and reimbursement of Medical claims with vouchers on revised pay scale :- NFTE BSNL represented the matter and held discussions with the management pointing out the discrimination being faced by non-executive employees. Matter is getting serious consideration to pay on revised pay scales.

5-07-2011 : NFTE BSNL at Sangrur in Punjab strengthened :- A branch of NFTE BSNL of 40 employees has been formed at Dhuri. The branch of BSNLEU is also merged with the NFTE BSNL HQR extends greetings to all comrades.

5-07-2011 : Meeting between NFTE (BSNL) and Management on 7th July,2011 at 1400 hours to discuss conciliation issues (Recognition of unions, Holding of Deptt examination for promotion to JTO Cadre, upgradation of Sr TOAS, Promotion of qualified and trained personnal to the cadre of Telecom Machanic, Pension to RMs regularised on or after 1/10/2000, Regularisation of casual labourers and Asset Distribution) BSNL Letter No. BSNL / 9-11 / SR / 2010 Date 4th July, 2011.Click Here.

5-07-2011 : Pension Liability of BSNL towards pensionery benefits including family Pension to its employees. No.TF-11/3 Date 4/7/2011.Click Here.

4-07-2011 : Letter No.TF-15 (b) date 4/7/2011 to General Secretary BSNLDEU.Click Here.

4-07-2011 : Com. G.Ananthan elected as General Secretary of BSNLEU at Chennai :- More than 1,000 employees dissociated from BSNLEU and formed BSNLDEU. Com. G.Ananthan has been elected as General Secretary. NFTE HQR Congratulate him and appeal to join BSNLWA and participate in Dharna / Demonstration programme of 21st July, 2011.

4-07-2011 : Uttarakhand Circle Meeting decided to maintain unity of NFTE (BSNL).Click Here.

4-07-2011 : Retrenchment & Merger Unacceptable.Click Here.

2-07-2011 : District Union of NFTE (BSNL) formed at Nagaland on 29th June 2011.

2-07-2011 : Hold massive Dharna and Demonstration on 21st July 2011 :- Circle and District Secretaries are requested to organize meeting of BSNLWA unions at respective levels and hold massive meeting on 21st July 2011. Wear black badges also.

1-07-2011 : Widowed / Divorced / unmarried daughter and dependent disabled siblings of CG servants / pensioners will be eligible for family pension wef date of issue of respective orders.Click Here.

1-07-2011 : Monitor the revision of pension of pre-2007 retirees BSNL No. 40-11/2011-Pen(B)/ Pt date 30/6/2011.Click Here.

1-07-2011 : Clarifications on encashment of Earned Leave alongwith LTC BSNL No.1-10/2010-PAT (BSNL) date 30/6/2011Click Here.

1-07-2011 : General Secretary Shri Chandeshwar Singh is attending District Conference 1st July 2011 at Bhagalpur.

1-07-2011 : Com. Islam Ahmad will attend circle working committee meeting of Uttarakhand on 2/7/2011 at Dehradun.

1-07-2011 : Functioning of works committees is doldrum as NTSU BSNL has filed a case in Industrial Tribunal at Nagpur.

1-07-2011 : Replacement Scheme for Voluntary Retirement Scheme :- NFTE representatives met GM (Restg) and stressed for introduction of Replacement Scheme and consideration of extension of weightage for left out service.

1-07-2011 : Weightage of left out service :- The proposal for grant of notional increment for left out service in case of voluntary retirement is still not cleared by the BSNL management.

30-06-2011 : No IDA Increase.

30-06-2011 : Why no revision in Medical Allowance and Medical reimbursement amount in respect of non-executive employees?Click Here.

29-06-2011 : Remove discrimination between executive and non-executive in grant of Medical reimbursement (with vouchers) and Medical Allowance. Letter No. TF-32—6 Date 29/6/2011 to CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

28-06-2011 : Wear black badges, organise Dharna and demonstration on 21st July, 2011 at HQR / Circle and SSA levels alongwith Alliance partners BSNLWA has served the notice to CMD, BSNL and CLC.Click Here.

27-06-2011 : Promotion against JAO 40% quota of vacancies :- Case of Uttarakhand Circle No.TF-14--2--C Date 24/6/2011.Click Here.

27-06-2011 : Upgradation of T.T.As in NEPP No.TF-36/2 Date 27/6/2011.Click Here.

27-06-2011 : Recruitment of Middle Level officers (STS/JAG) in BSNL No.TF-36--2 Date 24/6/2011.Click Here.

27-06-2011 : Change of designation of cadres no.TF-12/7 date 27/6/2011.Click Here.

27-06-2011 : Meeting of NFTE with BSNL management on 7/7/2011 at 1500 hours on issues referred by Dy CLC.

25-06-2011 : Reclassification of Saharanpur as "Y" Class City for the purpose of H.R.A No.TF-20--3 Date 22/6/2011.Click Here.

25-06-2011 : LICE for promotion to the grade of Private Secretary against 33% quota in the field units of BSNL No. 66-1/2011-DE date 23/6/2011.Click Here.

25-06-2011 : Let us increase our BSNL, Sales by at least 25% over the last year’s achievement CMD BSNL Do. No. 104-cordn I / 2011 date 23/6/2011.Click Here.

25-06-2011 : Comrades of Bengal met Shri Saugat Roy, Central Minister in connection with recognition of NFTE (BSNL).

25-06-2011 : National Executive Meeting of NFTE (BSNL) from 15th to 17th October at Coimbatore. The Central office bearers and circle secretaries and special invities may book their tickets.

24-06-2011 : Meeting with CMD BSNL :- President and General Secretary held meeting with the CMD on 22nd June and discussed the following issues. 1) Effect of past average entries in ACRS of employees in NEPP. Union requested for review of the matter in view of Supreme Court Judgement. 2) Displacement / Transfers of staff in June in violation of orders of BSNL HQR. 3) Early disposal of pending disciplinary cases of employees including those who have retired.

23-06-2011 : Food Allowance / Diet Allowance Discontinued BSNL Letter No. 15-8/2006-PAT (BSNL) date 14/6/2011.Click Here.

23-06-2011 : Presidential order for retention of assets by DOT BSNL No. 482-14/202-BT/BG Vol III date 17/6/2011 and DOT 482-14/2002-BT/BG/ Vol III date 17/6/2011.Click Here.

23-06-2011 : Propagandists must know what is stand of NFTE (BSNL) on VRS and MTNL / ITI merger with BSNL.Click Here.

21-06-2011 : Supreme Court held that every entry in the ACR viz “Poor”, “Fair”, “Average” etc must be communicated to the employee Letter No.TF-26/6 date 21/6/2011 to Shri Upadhyay, CMD requesting him not to consider past “average” entries as stigma for promotion.Click Here.

21-06-2011 : Provocation unnecessary :- NFTE-BSNL has put the CPM resolution on VRS verbatim in the website. But BSNLEU is provoked without reason and cause. Truth is unpalatable :- NFTE’s stand on VRS is well known. NFTE stands for voluntary Replacement Scheme in place of Voluntary Retirement Scheme. The Workers cannot be misled by malicious propaganda of BSNLEU.

21-06-2011 : Departmental Examination for promotion to JTO Cadre :- The Kerala “Cat” verdict has been sent for legal Opinion / clarification relating to retrospective or prospective effect of revision in R/R. In Judgment prospective and retrospective effect both are mentioned. After getting legal opinion the Corporate office will act i.e. either will issue notification for exam or again go to court for clarification. Vacancies upto year 2011 will be taken into account for the exam. Near about 10,000 vacancies will be available but the eligible candidates will be 7000 only according to reliable sources. The NFTE pursued the matter seriously through conciliation proceedings with Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner due to which BSNL submitted its reply in the Court and after this only verdict was delivered.

20-06-2011 : Champa branch of BSNLEU at Bilaspur SSA in Chhattisgarh closed and merged with the NFTE (BSNL).

20-06-2011 : Recruitment of Junior Hindi Translators through Limited Internal Competitive Examination to be held on 25th September 2011.No.50-1/2011-DE Date 18/6/2011.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : BSNL DEMOCRATIC EMPLOYEES UNION FORMED BREAKING BSNLEU :- The dissident and dissatisfied employees owing allegiance to BSNLEU held 1st conference at Chennai and formed BSNLDEU. Com. G. Anandan is elected General Secretary.

18-06-2011 : Transfers & displacement of staff against the orders of BSNL Headquarters No.TF-20/3 Date 18/6/2011.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : Faulty cables be repaired within next 60 days BSNL No.7-12/2004-PHM (Pt-I) date 17/6/2011.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : Medical reimbursement with vouchers.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : Well done Burdwan Comrades.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : Concession in vocational / summer training to the words of BSNL employees.No.25-3/2011-BSNL-(WL) Date 16/6/2011.Click Here.

18-06-2011 : Grant of one extra BCR increment to non-executive employees covered under OTBP / BCR one year before retirement No.TF-26/3 (b) date 18/6/2011.Click Here.

17-06-2011 : IIT, MTNL merger with BSNL :- The BRPSE recommended merger of ITI, MTNL with BSNL. The NFTE (BSNL) has opposed the recommendations. In Action Taken Report to DOT the BSNL administration has also not favoured the merger.

17-06-2011 : There is discrimination in Medical reimbursement with vouchers between Executive and non-executive. Matter has been brought into the notice of appropriate authority.

17-06-2011 : Restoration of one extra BCR Increment to BCR employees one year before retirement. Matter is still under consideration. NFTE (BSNL) is pursuing the matter.

16-06-2011 : CPM CC ON VRS :- If individual employees avail of the scheme, they cannot be prevented by the unions.Click Here.

16-06-2011 : Expansion of Broadband services No. 64-07/06-Broadband (Pt-II) Dated 16/6/2011.Click Here.

15-06-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) delegation met Director (HR) and discussed about unwarranted and untimely transfers of staff some other issues were also discussed.

14-06-2011 : Temporary transfer :- Case of Shri A. Rajamouli, STS (O), from Karimnagar, A.P. Telecom Circle to Northern Telecom Region, New Delhi No. 252-18/2011-Pers-III dated 14/6/2011.Click Here.

14-06-2011 : BRPSE'S recommendation for VRS to BSNL staff and stand of corporate Hqr in Action taken Report.Click Here.

14-06-2011 : Follow up action on the recommendation made by BRPSE in its 86th meeting held on 21.12.2010 and its review by DOT on the Action taken report in the meeting held in Sanchar Bhavan on 25.5.2011 No. 1-207/2010/CP&M Date 9/6/2011.Click Here.

13-06-2011 : Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communication and IT, has been requested to order for enquiry against officers involved in providing 323 Telephone lines to Shri D.Maran, former Telecom Minister.Shri Maran has done immoral act and must leave the cabinet.

13-06-2011 : DOT is considering to evolve procedure to coordinate the functioning of Telecom PSUS viz BSNL, MTNL and TCIL in such a way so that all the three may cooperate and help each other.

13-06-2011 : NFTE Tamilnadu Circle held its Circle working Committee meeting on 11th June 2011 and decided to fight against blatant violation of orders in Transfer and harassment of staff at the instance of BSNLEU.

11-06-2011 : Com. Rajendra Prasad Juyal Circle President of NFTE (BSNL) Uttarakhand refused to accept bogus nomination of union made by disruptors. Beware of such bogus nominations.Click Here.

10-06-2011 : Sponsorship of officers for DOPT sponsored Long Term Management Courses.Click Here.

10-06-2011 : 40 employees have joined NFTE BSNL at Burdwan in West Bengal. Migration has started to NFTE BSNL after assembly election.

10-06-2011 : CMD, BSNL has been requested to order investigation against the officers involved to provide 323 Telephone lines to Ex Telecom Minister, Mr Maran.

8-06-2011 : Organizational strength of Goa district union fully intact :- There is no set back in the organizational strength of NFTE BSNL at Goa, only two members (husband and wife) migrated from NFTE due to personal interest. Transfers issued, cancelled on the intervention of circle union.

8-06-2011 : Send report of partisan and irregular transfers :- Circle unions are requested to send report of partisan and irregular transfers by 14.06.2011 for proper action at Head Quarter level.

6-06-2011 : DO No. BSNL/20-10/SR/2011 Dated 30/05/2011 from Honble CMD BSNL New Delhi to Shri Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE(BSNL).Click Here.

6-06-2011 : Facilities to the registered & unrecognised unions & grant of recognition for more than one union in BSNL.Click Here.

4-06-2011 : Non-holding of scheduled meeting of NFTE-BSNL at ALTTC Ghaziabad.Click Here.

4-06-2011 : Expansion of Broad-band services.Click Here.

4-06-2011 : Effective date of I.D.A pay scale in NEPP where Disciplinary / Vigilance case is involved after due date of upgradation.Click Here.

4-06-2011 : Conciliation proceedings between NFTE (BSNL) & Management under Industrial Dispute Act.Click Here.

4-06-2011 : Shri A.N. Rai, CGM Orissa has reportedly been selected as Director (Enterprise) of BSNL Board Hearty congrats.

4-06-2011 : Consultation with Administrative Ministry (DoT) in respect of cases of withholding pension / gratuity or withdrawing pension in respect of absorbed employees of BSNL DOT Letter Dated 6/5/2011. Click Here.

4-06-2011 : BSNL bifurcated into four zones to be headed by Director, BSNL Board BSNL No. 4-2/2010-Restg date 25-5-2011.Click Here.

3-06-2011 : NFTE’s meeting with C.M.D on 2nd June, 2011 :- The General Secretary accompanied by President met the CMD BSNL and discussed some problems viz facilities to the unions. Relaxation in J.A.O. Part – II examination held in 2010, Disciplinary cases accruing after the due date, 1-10-2004, of promotion and adverse effects on promotion and hurdles in expansion of broad-band service.

3-06-2011 : Heroic struggle at Dhanbad in Jharkhand :- The employees belonging to NFTE (BSNL) organized heroic struggle on 1st and 2nd June against inattention and hostile approach of local management towards staff problems and grievances. The Central Headquarter and Circle union intervened for amicable settlement. The Central Headquarter congratulates the workers of Dhanbad and appeal to them to maintain peace and concentration on the business of BSNL.

2-06-2011 : Effective date of I.D.A pay scale in NEPP where Disciplinary / Vigilance case is involved after due date of upgradation No.TF-26/6/ Date 2/6/2011.Click Here.

2-06-2011 : Settlement of Problems as per conciliation proceedings. Letter to Director (HR) BSNL for fixing update for meeting.Click Here.

1-06-2011 : J.T.O. Departmental Quota Examination :- The General Secretary and President discussed the issue on 1/6/2011 in the corporate office. It appears from discussion that Corporate Headquarter is keen to hold the examination. However, there is hitch if the change in Recruitment Rules from 7 to 10 years, should be prospective or retrospective. Corporate office is considering to file review petition for clarity. In the meantime year wise vacancies are also being assessed.

1-06-2011 : BSNL being bifurcated into zones. MOC declared !!!Click Here.

1-06-2011 : BSNL being bifurcated into zones. MOC declared !!!Click Here.

1-06-2011 : Selection is in process to fill up the post of Director (Enterprise) in BSNL. The NFTE (BSNL) and BSNLWA had taken up the matter with PM and MOC for filling up the posts of CMD and Directors. It is bringing result.

1-06-2011 : Com. Islam Ahmad is back at HQR but will go again for eye check up on 6th June 2011.

31-05-2011 : MOU Signed with Corporation Bank for extending various Loan Schemes to BSNL Employees No. 1-9/BBF/Staff Loan / 11-12 dated 26/5/2011.Click Here.

31-05-2011 : BSNLMRS :- Guidelines regarding extension of medical facility to suspended employees during the period of suspension No. BSNL / Admn.I / 15-3 / 10 Dated 26 May 2011.Click Here.

30-05-2011 : LICE / Separate LICE for promotion to the grade of Personal Assistant in the field Units of BSNL No. 72-1/2011-DE Date 24th May 2011.Click Here.

27-05-2011 : Performance Monitoring of Territorial Circles / Metro Districts :- Incentivizing Performances / Dis-incentivizing non-performers No. 3-3-/2011-Restg. Dated 25-5-2011.Click Here.

27-05-2011 : APPEAL :- All Circles / Districts and Branch Secretaries are requested to complete their Elections by the end of June 2011 if over due as per constitutional provisions. General Secretary.

26-05-2011 : Com. Islam Ahmad President NFTE (BSNL) has gone under Eye operation on 23/5/2011 at Lucknow. He is relaxing at Allahabad.

14-05-2011 : Attention circle / District Secretaries. :- Please send details of offices which are functioning in rented building at your circle / SSA despite availability of accommodation.

14-05-2011 : Demonstration to improve the service and to provide basic amenitiesClick Here.

12-05-2011 : Non-grant of Pension on upgradation as per NEPP No.TF—26/6 Dated 12/5/2011.Click Here.

12-05-2011 : NFTE meets separately with CMD BSNL.Click Here.

12-05-2011 : BSNLWA meets CMD, BSNL. Click Here.

11-05-2011 : Grant of one extra BCR increment :- NFTE is vigorously pursuing the above for restoration. Due to persistent efforts by NFTE recoveries upto 23-3-2010 will not be made. Restoration is also under active consideration.BSNLWA led by NFTE (BSNL) will meet CMD on 12th May 2011.

10-05-2011 : A great Occasion at Chennai :- A marvelous building has been built by Tamil Nadu Comrades for Circle union of NFTE-BSNL. Inaugural function took place on 9th May in presence of galaxy of leaders Comrades, D. Gnaaiah, O.P.Gupta, Chandeshwar Singh (General Secretary), Islam Ahmad (President), C.K.Mathivanan (Dy. General Secretary) Sheshadri (Secretary, Headquarter), Chandra Shekhar (Asst. General Secretary, FNTO), Leaders of Executive unions and AITUC and others addressed the huge gathering. Comrades of Tamil Nadu have done a great job and Headquarter extends warmest greetings and salute them for the task. (Further details will follow).

9-05-2011 : Employees are being denied NEPP benefit due to average entries TF-26/6 date 9/5/2011 to Sr GM (Est) BSNL.Click Here.

9-05-2011 : Wage cut due to participation in December, 2010 [Letter No. TF-38/3 date 9/5/2011].Click Here.

9-05-2011 : Why discrimination for manning CSCS. [Letter No.TF—19/1 (b) date 9/5/2011 to shri Garg, Director (HR)].Click Here.

9-05-2011 : Mandatory Training under Executive Promotion Policy :- Change of mode -- regarding No. 32-27/04/Trg Pt-VII date 5/5/2011.Click Here.

9-05-2011 : Grant of Special Casual leave to Members of National Executive Committee of NFTE-BSNL for attending National Executive Meeting of NFTE-BSNL from 15.4.2011 to 16.4.2011 at Bhopal No. BSNL / 39-2 / SR / 2011 Date 29/3/2011.Click Here.

7-05-2011 : Filling up of the vacant posts of Rajbhasha Adhikari on the basis of LICE as per Recruitment Rules - 2005 No. 30-01/2011-Pers.II date 4/5/2011.Click Here.

7-05-2011 : Grant of one extra BCR increment to non-executive employees covered under OTBP / BCR one year before retirement. No.TF--26/3 (b) date 7/5/2011. Click Here.

7-05-2011 : A great Occasion :- Tamil nadu circle of NFTE-BSNL has built Jagan Bhavan at Chennai. Inaugural function will take place on 9th April, 2011.President and General Secretary will attend the inaugural function. It will be a great occasion indeed !

6-05-2011 : Review of results of failed SC / ST candidates of LICE held on 10/1/2010. BSNL Letter No. 138-1/2010-CSS Date 28/4/2011.Click Here.

6-05-2011 : We should not loose heart ups and down area part of the fortunes of organisation BSNL'S condition is wakeup call [Message from new CMD BSNL].Click Here.

6-05-2011 : MASSIVE SEMINAR AT CHENNAI ON BSNL’S FINANCIAL VIABILITY.Click Here.

6-05-2011 : EMPLOYEES AWARNESS DAY AT PATLIPUTRA, PATNA.Click Here.

6-05-2011 : BCR extra increment granted before 23-3-2010 should not be recovered No. 13-2/2010-TE dated 4/5/2011.Click Here.

6-05-2011 : Create proper forum for redressal of staff grievances to achieve the goal No.TF--4/6 date 6/5/2011 to CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

5-05-2011 : AVERAGE ENTRIES :- Detailed discussions took place with GM (Restg) about the effect of old average entries. Matter is receiving attention.

5-05-2011 : PROTECTION OF PENSION LOSS IN CASE OF VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT :- On 29th April NFTE (BSNL) representatives met GM (Restg) in BSNL HQR and enquire how BSNL can protect Pension loss in case of voluntary retirement of an official. Pension does not fall in the domain of BSNL. During discussions it transpired that the matter will be taken up with the DOT for grant of notional increment in case of voluntary retirement.

5-05-2011 : Please Contact General Secretary Sh. Chandeshwar Singh on Cell Phone Number 09431200383 as cell phone number 09868256622 is Temporarily closed.

4-05-2011 : FULL REPORT OF JOINT CONVENTION OF JAC BSNL BIHAR FOR "AWARENESS OF EMPLOYEES PROGRAMME" WAS HELD ON 29.04.2011 AT UPTRC R-BLOCK PATNA. PHOTO VIEWS.Click Here.

4-05-2011 : A Grand Success Seminar on Customer Care at Patna :- A Seminar was organized by all the unions/Associations in BSNL, Bihar Circle, Patna. All the District Secretaries/District President of NFTE, FNTO, WRU, SNEA, AIBSNLEA, AIBC TES, SNATTA and ATM were participated in the seminar. Shri Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary, NFTE addressed on the occasion and appeal to the mass to take serious care upon the customers to provide a satisfactory service to them. He explained the present financial position of BSNL and asked the workers to work hard to bring back the glorious position of BSNL. The meeting was presided over by Shri R.P. Sinha, Circle Secretary FNTO and addressed by all the Circle Secretaries of participant union. The BSNL E Union did not participate in the meeting. In totality the meeting was a grand success.

4-05-2011 : Facility of 'Deduction of union subscription' to all the applicant unions in BSNL :- Stoppage of union subscription regarding F.No. BSNL / 39-6 / SR / 2008 Date 23 / 09 / 2009.Click Here.

4-05-2011 : Below Benchmark gradings in ACRs prior to the reporting period 2008-09 and objective consideration of representation by the competent authority against remarks in the APAR or for up gradation of the final grading.Click Here.

4-05-2011 : Survival of BSNL DO No. BSNL / 20-7 / SR / 2011 Date 27th April 2011.Click Here.

4-05-2011 : LDCE for promotion to the grade of SDE (Civil) / SDE (Electrical) & AE (Arch.) to be held on 18th & 19th June, 2011-reg.Click Here.

30-04-2011 : May is Customer Care Month :- BSNLW Alliance has decided to celebrate the month of May as customer care month. The Circle, District and Branch Unions are requested to hold meetings and educate the workers to take care of the customers. All out efforts be made to bring new customers and sustained efforts be launched for restoration of landline phones.

30-04-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) Head Quarter extends May Day greetings to all workers. Let us Pledge on the auspicious day to defend BSNL & its workers.

30-04-2011 : Holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion from Group C to JTO (E) for the vacancy year 2009-10 under 20% quota :- Examination to be held on 15th May 2011.Click Here.

30-04-2011 : CMD BSNL’S SELECTION :- Shri R.K.Upadhyay, ITS but absorbee has been selected to head the crisis ridden BSNL Company. Presently he is CMD TCIL who has lifted the company from dirt. NFTE (BSNL) has opposed the bifurcation of chairman and MD post and opposed induction of outsider. Our stand is vindicated. We are confident he will lead the company to progress

30-04-2011 : AVERAGE ENTRIES DEPRIVING EMPLOYEES NEPP :- The NFTE (BSNL) representatives met Director (HR) and apprised him about injustice that sizeable employees are being denied upgradations due to Average entries in the CRS of staff. He assured for sympathetic consideration of the matter.

29-04-2011 : Average entries and grant of financial upgradation No.TF--26/6 Date 29/4/2011.Click Here.

29-04-2011 : Wasteful expenditures and lootings through limited tenders & power to spend Rs.25,000/- as per will & fancies No. TF--36/1 Date 29/4/2011.Click Here.

28-04-2011 : Empanelment of Hospitals / Diagnostic Centres at Delhi under BSNLMRS. No. BSNL / Admn.I / 14 / 09 / 09 Date 26/4/2011.Click Here.

27-04-2011 : Espousing the service matters of BSNL employees by Unions / Associations :- reg. F.No. BSNL / 39-1 / SR / 2009 Date 26/4/2011.Click Here.

26-04-2011 : Board level posts and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) :- Regarding payment of IDA at the revised rates for employees drawing their pay in revised IDA scales w.e.f. 01.01.2007 No. 14-3/2010-PAT(BSNL) / revised scale dated 21.4.2011.Click Here.

23-04-2011 : SEMINAR AT PATNA (BIHAR) ON 29/4/2011 :- A Seminar on the subject to save BSNL is organized by NFTE (BSNL), FNTO, SNEA, AIBSNLEO, BTEU, WRU, SNATTA, ATM & AIBCTES, (Except BSNLEU) on 29/4/2011 at U.P.T.R.C R, Block Patna, Com. Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE (BSNL) will attend and address on behalf of NFTE HQ.

23-04-2011 : Circle Executive Committee of U.P. East circle is meeting at Lucknow today i.e. on 23/4/2011. Com. Islam Ahmad President CHQ & Com. Sachidanand Roy Secretary CHQ will attend & address on behalf of NFTE Headquarter.

21-04-2011 : D.P.E released I.D.A. increase order w.e.f. 1.4.2011.Click Here.

20-04-2011 : Pension cut stalemate is likely to be resolved :- There are sufficient employees whose disciplinary cases are yet to be resolved due to reason as who will order reduction in pension in case of punishment. It is now decided that the pension cut will be decided by CMD, BSNL in consultation with the DOT. Expert hardship of suffering retired employees will come to an end soon.

20-04-2011 : NO VRS and no 58 years :- In the meeting between NFTE (BSNL) and management it is clear there will be no VRS and no 58 years but the management will use CDA Rule 2006 to retire the employees on the plea of unsatisfactory performance.

20-04-2011 : Conciliation meeting between NFTE (BSNL) and BSNL management held on 20th April, 2011. The Conciliation officer, Dy CLC, has directed the management to hold bilateral meeting to sort out the issues.Click Here.

20-04-2011 : BSNL Workers at Arrah protest against callous approach and attitude :- The BSNL Workers protested against the approach of T.D.M. Arrah for not resolving the grievances raised by NFTE-BSNL. The Local Council Meeting was postponed due to protest of Workers.Arrah Comrades showed the path against callous and indifferent management.

20-04-2011 : National Executive Meeting at Bhopal on 15th / 16th April 2011 Photos.Click Here.

19-04-2011 : Purposeful meeting of the National Executive at Bhopal.Click Here.

19-04-2011 : JAO Part II Internal Competitative (40% quota) examination held from 4th to 6th January, 2010. No.TF---14/2 (C) Dated 19/4/2011.Click Here.

19-04-2011 : Board of Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprise (BRPSE) recommendations: - resolution thereon No.TF---55 Dated 19/4/2011.Click Here.

19-04-2011 : ON BRPSE (Board of Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises) RECOMMENDATIONS.Click Here.

18-04-2011 : LICE for 35% departmental quota examination No.TF--14/2 (b) Date 18/4/2011.Click Here.

18-04-2011 : Meeting of NFTE (BSNL) with Director (HR) on 20th April, 2011 at 1100 hours regarding road map for BSNL viability, realignment of staff as per requirement, review of standards for performance measures, Incentive for good performance etc.Click Here.

13-04-2011 : Conciliation meeting between BSNL management and NFTE (BSNL) will take place on 20th April, 2011 at 1430 hours.

13-04-2011 : Unwarranted and irregular transfers in Andhra Circle No.TF—20—3 Dated 13/4/2011.Click Here.

11-04-2011 : No Negative items for discussions in the Circle / Local Councils.No. BSNL / 39-2 / SR / 2007, Date 2/8/2007 to All CGMs, BSNL and DDG (Admn.), BSNL C.O.Click Here.

11-04-2011 : JTO departmental quota (35% and 15%) examination :- CAT, Ernakulam branch has delivered judgement on 15th March. HQR will make suitable representation after studying the judgement as well as consultations with concerned personnel. NFTE (BSNL) will press for early notification of examination.

11-04-2011 : RESTORATION OF GRANT OF ONE BCR INCREMENT :- It is being processed by Corporate HQR.

11-04-2011 : Notice for observing 25th February, 2009 as the Anti Victimisation Day by the BSNL Workers Alliance :- regarding no. BSNL / 7-1 / SR / 2009 Dated 18th February, 2009.Click Here.

11-04-2011 : Pension and Terminal benefit cases of BSNL employees are not being settled timely due to in attention at the level of SSA Heads Sr GM (Est) vide D.O.No. – 29/2009—Pen (B) date 8/4/2011 has the drawn the attention of all CGMS in this regard.Click Here.

9-04-2011 : Denial of upgradation in NEPP due to average / satisfactory entries in ACRS No.TF—26/6 Date 9/4/2011.Click Here.

9-04-2011 : Stoppage of check off system in respect of NFTE (BSNL) in Maharashtra & Bihar Circles. reg F.No. BSNL / 39-2 / SR / 2011 Date 31/3/2011.Click Here.

8-04-2011 : Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2011 :- Birthday of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar No. 12-1/2004-TE-II date 7/4/2011.Click Here.

8-04-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) has submitted suggestions against VRS, 58 years retirement age and ITI-MTNL merger with BSNL.Click Here.

8-04-2011 : Meeting with the CMD :- 1) President and General Secretary met CMD on 7/4/2011 and handed over NFTE’s reaction against BRPSE recommendations. 2) Pitiable condition of BSNL Services in Chhattisgarh has again been brought to his notice.

8-04-2011 : Com. O.P.Gupta, former Secretary General NFTE (BSNL) is now 90 years old. The NFTE congratulate him on his birth day 8/4/2011 and wish him happy life.

8-04-2011 : Non-settlement of Problems and Grievances of employees :- Joint Letter of all BSNLWA unions to CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

8-04-2011 : NFTE Tamilnadu circle building :- The circle union has built a very good building and the inaugural function is scheduled to take place on 9th May 2011.

8-04-2011 : VRS and lowering of retirement age to 58 years :- The BSNL management has not accepted the VRS, Retirement age 58 years, reduction in allowances recommendations of Board of reconstruction of Public Enterprise (BRPSE). The NFTE and BSNLWA are submitting comments and suggestions on the recommendations. The NFTE HQR appeals to workers to ignore rumours in these regard and devote themselves to enhance the prestige of company. We are watchful and vigilance and Management cannot dare to take us for ride.

8-04-2011 : PENSION REVISION OF PRE-2007 PENSIONERS :- BSNL Vide No. 40-06/2011- Pen (B) date 4/4/2011 has endorsed DOT letter No. 40-17/2008-Pen (T) – Vol III date 15/3/2011 to all CGMS etc.Click Here.

5-04-2011 : Lowering of retirement age from 60 to 58 years and VRS etc :- A delegation of NFTE (BSNL) consisting of Comrades Islam, Chandeshwar Singh and Rajpal met CMD on 3rd April 2011 and again drew his attention on the issues CMD has again asserted that there is no cause of alarm. Present period should be used to improve the image of BSNL. Let us concentrate on this. However, NFTE (BSNL) is closely watching the developments.

5-04-2011 : TSMS regularised on or after 1/10/2000 are DOT absorbees and be granted financial upgradation after 4 years in NEPP Letter No. TF-26--6 Date 4/4/2011 to CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

5-04-2011 : Orders issued for grant of special casual leave for the National Executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL scheduled to be held on 15th / 16th April, 2011 at Bhopal BSNL / 39-2 / SR / 2011 date 29/3/2011.Click Here.

4-04-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) is opposed to VRS and lowering of age from 60 to 58 years. Letter No. TF--11/8 (c) date 4/4/2011 to Shri Misra, CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

4-04-2011 : Participation in JAC programme not possible Letter to Com. Namboodri, Convenor JAC.Click Here.

4-04-2011 : Western UP Circle working committee Meeting :- The western UP Circle working committee meeting of NFTE BSNL concluded on 2nd April in Chamber of Commerce Hall at Meeruth. President, General Secretary and Com. Jabbar khan attended the session and seminar. Shri Shamim Akhtar, GM (A) addressed the seminar and Shri Raj Veer Singh presided the meeting. Addressing the meeting and Seminar the CHQ leaders made it clear that lowering of age to 58 years and VRS are not in the agenda of BSNL and DOT. This has been made clear by CMD, BSNL and Member (Services). The BSNL Workers Alliance will resist with full force as and when needed. NFTE HQR is watchful and vigilent Com. FatehSingh Rana o/o GM, TD Meeruth has been elected as circle President in respect of Com. Tyagi.

1-04-2011 : Holding of Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion to the grade of Private Secretary against 33% quota in the field units of BSNL No. 66-1 / 2011-DE Dated 31/3/2011.Click Here.

1-04-2011 : Meeting with Honoble MOC. :- On 29/3/2011 a meeting was arranged with Honable Minister for communication and I.T. Shri Kapil Sibal. Com. Gurudas Gupta General Secretary AITUC Com. G.L.Dhar Secretary AITUC Com. Islam Ahmad president and Com. Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE (BSNL) attended the meeting. NFTE (BSNL) appealed to the minister to recognize NFTE (BSNL) also as no single union had secured majority support of more than 51% workers in the membership verification held on 01/02/2011 through secret ballot. The minister heard our view points and conveyed that our demand for recognition to NFTE-BSNL is reasonable. He also assured us early action on our demand.

1-04-2011 : Meeting convened by Labour ministry to review the rule of recognition of unions in PSUS: - The labour ministry convened a meeting of all central trade unions in New Delhi on 29/03/2011 mainly to discuss about the trade union recognition in public sector enterprises. This meeting was attended by all central trade unions. AITUC was represented by Com.D.L.Sachdev & CITU was represented by its president A.K. Padmanabhan. In this consensus was arrived among the central trade unions on the following points. 1. The age-old code of discipline needs to be reviewed and modified to suit the present day conditions of the Industry.2. Multiple trade unions may be recognized in big establishments.3. Grant of proportionate representation in negotiating council for all unions as per their vote share.These issues may be finalized in near future and help NFTE (BSNL) also to get recognized in BSNL.

1-04-2011 : IDA increased from 43 to 47.2.

31-03-2011 : Declaration of rate of interest on EPF for the year 2010-2011.Click Here.

31-03-2011 : Lowering of retirement to 58 years not possible :- The NFTE (BSNL) delegation consisting of President, General Secretary and Secretary (Com. Rajpal) met CMD and enquired about so called recommendation to lower the retirement age to 58 years. Lowering of retirement age to 58 years is not in the agenda of BSNL and DOT. Ignore motivated propaganda and let us concentrate to improve the Telecom Services. We also requested the CMD to consider proper representation of workers in the Negotiating Machineries in the interest of harmony and peace in BSNL.

31-03-2011 : JTO Examination :- NFTE delegation demanded with the CMD that the eligibility condition of candidates for JTO departmental quota (35%) should be from the date of examination as has been done in JTO (Electrical) examination. Discrimination must end.

31-03-2011 : Circle working committee meetings of East UP and West UP Circles are taking place on 2nd April at Lucknow and Meerut respectively.

31-03-2011 : The elder brother of Com. R.N.Pande, circle Secretary East UP and former All India President met an accident and expired. HQR shares the grief of Com. Pande and offer condolences.

29-03-2011 : Andhra Pradesh Circle Executive Committee Meeting Photo view of Open Session.Click Here.

29-03-2011 : Photo Views All India Presidents & General Secretaries Meeting on 24th & 25th March 2011 at Tirupati (A.P.).Click Here.

29-03-2011 : CMD BSNL selection :- Reportedly the interview of more candidates has taken place and now selection process is over.

29-03-2011 : Shri A.K.Garg CGM Kolkata TD has takenover the charge of Director (HR) in BSNL we heartily welcome him and expect he will play positive and not escapist role.

29-03-2011 : VRS (Golden Hand Shake) cannot be for BSNL Workers :- (I) There is no money with BSNL to pay the golden hand shake amount. (II) BSNL Management and Govt. know there will be serious resistence from unions causing labour unrest. (III) The DOT employees absorbed in BSNL are entitled for Govt. Pension and cannot be forced to accept Golden handshake. NFTE has, therefore, proposed voluntary Replacement Scheme like Railways.

29-03-2011 : Recommendations of Board of Restricting (BRPSE) of Public Sector Enterprises :- BRPSE has recommended VRS, lowering of retirement age from 60 to 58 years; stoppage of Allowances etc lowering of retirement age is not within the competence of BSNL and DOT. It can be done only through cabinet decision. NFTE and BSNLWA will oppose the recommendation as BSNL employees get Govt. pension and their retirement age is of 60 years like Central Govt Employees. There is no cause of alarm and workers should not become panicky.

28-03-2011 : Shri A.K.Garg has takenover as Director HRD.

28-03-2011 : Power of lowering of retirement age from 60 to 58 years vests with the Cabinet and none else.

28-03-2011 : Attack on job security.Click Here.

25-03-2011 : BSNLWA MEETING APPEALED TO FNTO TO STRENGTHEN THE ALLIANCE IN LARGER INTEREST OF WORKERS.

25-03-2011 : ANDHRA CIRCLE WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 26TH AND 27TH MARCH 2011.

25-03-2011 : BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE MEETINGS HELD ON 24/03/2011 AT TIRUPATI ANDHRA PRADESH.Click Here.

25-03-2011 : Recommendations of BRPSE in respect of VRS, ETP for BSNL Workers Letter No. 1-207/2010/CP&M/ Date 22/3/2011.Click Here.

24-03-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) at ALTTC Ghaziabad fully intact. Please ignore propaganda of frustrated people.

24-03-2011 : There is a meeting on 26th / 27th March 2011 in Andhra Pradesh. The Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE (BSNL) and Islam Ahmad President is attending the meeting.

22-03-2011 : BSNLWA MEETING :- (1) BSNL Workers Alliance Meeting is taking place on 24th / 25th March 2011 at Tirupate in Andhra Pradesh. The issues of 5th verification result and action thereon, VRS / CRS. Vindictive Transfers, Relation with JAC will be discussed. The General Secretary and President will represent NFTE (BSNL) in the meeting. (2) Beware of disgruntled elements: - At the instance of BSNLEU, the disgruntled leaders are making attempts to lure the NFTE comrades. They are promising to accommodate in local and circle councils. The NFTE HQR appeal to reject the offers of the disgruntled forces.

22-03-2011 : Seminars on financial viability of BSNL.Click Here.

18-03-2011 : Holi Milan Festival is known for love and affection. Forget all bitterness and meet heart to heart. We wish you all happy and colourful holi.

17-03-2011 : Letter from Convenor, JAC regarding meeting on 18th March, 2011. :- The Secretariate of NFTE (BSNL) has taken decision not to attend JAC meeting till holding of National Executive meeting on 15th / 16th April at Bhopal.Click Here.

17-03-2011 : Conciliation meeting with DY CLC (C) on 28/03/2011 at 1430 hours for settlement of demands.Click Here.

17-03-2011 : National Executive Meet of NFTE (BSNL) at Bhopal on 15th / 16th April 2011 :- Receiption committee has been formed . Please contact the following when required. Com. Habib Khan, circle Secretary = Mobile Number 9425015786. Com. Totare Secretary Reception committee = Mobile Number 9425015545 Com. K.S.Thakur = Mobile Number 9425006000

17-03-2011 : Circle and District Executive Meetings at Ludhiana :- The Circle and District executives Meeting took place on 16th March 2011. Under the chairmanship of Com. Dhillon. Com. Islam attended the meeting. Speaking on the occasion Com. Islam mentioned details of verification Recognitions and present litigations pending at Chennai and Ernakulam High Courts. He also gave details of VRS, Transfers and CMD’s appeal to workers to improve quality of service. The Central HQR has decided not to attend JAC meeting as convenor is functioning arbitrily and encouraging splinter groups. Moreover, all unions participate in the struggle but they alone take credit. During last struggle period BSNLEU propagated that NFTE is divided in two parts. This cannot be tolerated and none can appreciate such approach for achieving unity. These issues will be discussed at NE Meeting at Bhopal and final decision will be taken about JAC. Com. Islam Ahmad exhorted the house to act and face situation boldly and fearlessly as CHQ is at your back. Com. Hakim Singh, TTA has been elected as circle President of NFTE (BSNL) in Punjab circle.

16-03-2011 : Revision of pension of pre-2007 pensioners / family pensioners of BSNL dated 15th march 2011.Click Here.

15-03-2011 : Real Estate and Telecom most corrupt sectors :- According to global consultancy firm, KPMG, Real Estate is most corrupt sector followed by Telecom. Even Premier Investigation Agency, CBI, in its survey had said earlier that Telecom, BSNL, is second in corruption.

15-03-2011 : Meetings at Ludhiana in Punjab :- The meetings of circle and District working committees of NFTE (BSNL) will be held on 16th March 2011. Com. Islam Ahmad will attend.

15-03-2011 : ONE EXTRA BCR increment etc :- The NFTE (BSNL) representatives met CMD, BSNL on 14th March 2011 and requested him to restore the orders of grant of one extra BCR increment in lieu of grade IV promotion otherwise non-optees of NEPP will be placed in great disadvantageous position. He agreed to get the matter considered sympathetically. The delegation also pointed out the pathetic condition of BSNL services in Chhattisgarh due to digging of roads and non-availability of cables.

15-03-2011 : IGNORE EXAGGERATED NEWS :- BSNLEU is spreading exaggerated news about Satara and Goa. Ignore it as same is motivated. Transfers have been banned by BSNL HQR and it is now known to workers.

15-03-2011 : Views of Second National Labour Commission.Click Here.

14-03-2011 : Conference at Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh Circle. Photo views.Click Here.

12-03-2011 : Chhattisgarh Circle Conference is being held today Com.Islam attending.

12-03-2011 : Pension revision orders within a week.

11-03-2011 : Conciliating Meeting scheduled for 17th March 2011 Postponed and fresh date will be fixed by DY CLC.

11-03-2011 : Com. Islam Ahmad president NFTE (BSNL) enroute to attend Circle Conference of CHHATTISHGARH dropped at DURG and addressed the workers in GM Office premises at 16 00 hours on 10 march. The employees gathered in large number. Speaking at the occasion Com. Islam congratulated the workers for continuous victory in all verifications in CHHATTISGARH. He gave details of the present situation relating to recognition to NFTE (BSNL) and assured the workers that the CHQ is fully alive to meet the situation.

9-03-2011 : Introduction of CDR system: - Request for remedial action. No.TF—19/3 Date 7/3/2011.Click Here.

9-03-2011 : Transfer Policy: - clarification regarding No.TF-No.TF—20/3 Date Date 8/3/2011.Click Here.

8-03-2011 : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING OF NFTE BSNL ON 15TH / 16TH APRIL, 2011 AT BHOPAL.Click Here.

8-03-2011 : Withdrawl of concession of one BCR extra increment is not correct (TF-26/6 DATE 8/3/2011 to CMD, BSNL).Click Here.

8-03-2011 : BSNL HQR VIDE NO.13-2/2010-TE DATE 4/3/2011 HAS WITHDRAWN GRANT OF ONE EXTRA INCREMENT IN LIEU OF GRADE IV.Click Here.

8-03-2011 : MESSAGE OF SHRI S.C.MISRA CMD TO ALL GENERAL SECRETARIES OF UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS IN BSNL.Click Here.

7-03-2011 : Employees lost one more facility / Benefit :- During the regime of NFTE-BSNL the management issued orders on 18/11/2003 for grant of one extra increment one year before retirement to all those employees in BCR Category who could not get the Grade IV promotion prior to their retirement. It was also agreed then to take this extra increment for pension calculations. But now due to the NEPP agreement signed by the BSNLEU this concession is taken away arbitrarily by the Management vide its clarifications issued on 4/03/2011. Ever since the BSNLEU got recognition our employees are loosing one (or) THE other benefit every year. Last year we lost bonus. This year now the extra increment is lost.

7-03-2011 : Kerala Circle Executive Committee Meeting at Kollam :- On 5th March, 2011, the Circle Executive Committee Meeting of Kerala was held at Kollam under the Presidentship of Com. Radhakrishnan, Circle President. Com. C.K.Mathivanan, Dy.General Secretary inaugurated the Executive Committee Meeting and explained the developments after the 5th membership verification. Com.Dharmadoss, Circle Secretary analysed the results of the Kerala Circle. Com.Abilash, Circle Cooridinator of SNATTA also addressed the meeting. Com.Pushparajan, Assistant Circle Secretary called upon all Comrades to work hard with determination to expose the silence of BSNLEU on VRS / CRS etc. A decision was taken to hold the next Circle Executive Committee Meeting at Ernakulam on 7th May,2011. Com. Basheer, the District Secretary of Kollam SSA made excellent arrangements for the Circle Executive Meeting.

7-03-2011 : Cut off date for counting of qualifying service for LICE for promotion to JTO cadre in 35% departmental quota.No.TF—14/2 (a) Date 7/3/2011.Click Here.

7-03-2011 : Hardships and suffering to staff due to non-grant of GPF advance. No.TF—11/11/GPF Date 7/3/2011Click Here.

7-03-2011 : BSNL'S EMPLOYEE TRANSFER POLICY--REGARDING No. 250-7/2007-Pers.III(Part) dated 07/03/2011.Click Here.

7-03-2011 : Com. Ravi no more :- Com. Ravi, NFTE BSNL leader in Karnataka and former circle Treasurer of union breathed his last on 3rd March 2011. HQR mourns his death and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

5-03-2011 : Fixation of pay of Direct Recruit TTAs in Revised scale of pay from 01/01/2011:- Request to protect erosion in pay. No.TF—9/9 Date 5/03/2011.Click Here.

5-03-2011 : Benefit of FR 22 (1) a (I) in Pay fixation to officiating JTOS.No.TF—9/7 (b) Date 5/3/2011.Click Here.

5-03-2011 : Attention Circle and District Secretaries :- CHQ is intending to submit a detailed note to CMD about CDR system. Please send your comments by mail or fax by 07/03/2011 positively.

5-03-2011 : Ignore Wage cut rumour :- There is no wage cut proposal at BSNL HQR. Ignore malpropaganda.

5-03-2011 : Progress on Conciliation issues :- (A) J.T.O. LICE (35% Quota) :- There are 11 Court Cases. The BSNL Headquarter has obtained details of such cases and appropriate action is contemplated. During informal discussions it is gathered the management is likely to introduce “cut off date” for service eligibility condition from the date of examination in the analogy of J.T.O. (Electrical). (B) Promotion to T.M. Cadre :- Orders have been issued to promote trained personnel to T.M. Cadre in Bihar Circle. (C) Pension to regularised casual labourers :- Clarificatory orders are expected. (D) Upgradation of Sr TOAs :- Corporate office is contemplating to propose for withdrawl of CDA scale of Rs.4500-7000 (IDA 6550-9325) to Sr. TOAs, approved by BSNL Board.NFTE has drawn the attention of C.M.D in the matter.

5-03-2011 : Voluntary Replacement Scheme:- NFTE BSNL representatives met the officers and held informal discussions. The management has asked for details of 2003-04 proposal NFTE will submit details shortly.

4-03-2011 : Pension Revision of retirees prior to 1st January, 2007 :- Internal Finance of DOT is consuming time in vetting the Memo. Reportedly the orders will be in about 70 pages. We expect orders in March, 2011.

3-03-2011 : Recognition of NFTE (BSNL) as second union in the PSU (BSNL) No.TF—1/1/ (C) Date 3/3/2011.Click Here.

3-03-2011 : Shri S.C.Misra, CMD BSNL held meeting with the representatives of all unions / Associations after taking over charge on 1st March, 2011.This is 1st time that a CMD preferred to talk to unions leaders same day. He stressed on improvement of quality of service, Accountability and performance. Today revenue receipt is less than the expenditures. He outrightly rejected any outside help to tide over the crisis and appealed to stand united and achieve the goal to make company financially strong. Shri Misra has choosen right path and it is definitely a good beginning.We wish his stay as CMD be for a longer period.

1-03-2011 : Victory Celebrations at Vishagapattinam on 28/02/2011 :- The district union of the Vizag SSA (Andhra Pradesh) celebrated ‘its’ victory in the 5th membership verification at the G.M. Office Complex on 28/02/2011 in which more than 300 Comrades participated. The meeting was chaired by Com. Kondal Rao, District president and was addressed by Comrades C.K.Mathivanan, Dy. General Secretary, Rajmouli, Circle Secretary, Somasundaram, District Secretary and Naidu, Branch Secretary of the G.M. office. The leaders explained the results of the 5th membership verification and ‘its’ impact on the management and the employees. Com. C.K. Mathivanan explained in detail the legal action taken by the CHQ to obtain the recognition for NFTE-BSNL since the BSNLEU could not secure 51% support of the employees and hence lost the ‘sole bargaining agent’ status in BSNL. He also cautioned the activities of the management to reduce the staff strength for which a VRS committee has been formed on 01/02/2011.

1-03-2011 : TAMIL NADU CIRCLE EXECUTIVE MEETING :- On 26/02/2011 the circle Executive Committee Meeting of the Tamil Nadu Circle was held at Puduchery under the presidentship of Com. Tamil Mani. Nearly 120 Comrades participated. Com. C.K. Mathivanan, Dy. General Secretary inaugurated the meeting and explained the post verification developments. Com. R. Pattabiraman, Circle Secretary brilliantly analysed the results of 5th membership verification and introduced the agenda points for the Executive Committee Meeting. Com. G.Jayaraman, Secretary (CHQ) and S.S. Gopala Krishnan, Organizing Secretary (CHQ) also addressed the gathering. Earlier on 25th Feb. evening the district Union of Puduchery had arranged a victory celebrations at the Main Telephone Exchange in which Comrades C.K. Mathivanan, R. Pattabiraman and G. Jayaraman participated. Puduchery SSA being the home district of the General Secretary of BSNLEU, the victory of NFTE-BSNL there for the second consecutive time is laudable

1-03-2011 : VRS / CRS to staff :- Request for introduction of Replacement Scheme in BSNL No.TF—11/8(a) Date 28/2/2011.Click Here.

1-03-2011 : SHRI S.C.MISRA, MEMBER (SERVICES) Telecom Commission has taken over as CMD, BSNL, NEW DELHI FROM 01/03/2011.

28-02-2011 : Implementation of approval scale of Rs. CDA 4500-7000 (IDA 6550-9325) in respect of Sr. TOAS. No.TF—9/1 (e) Date 28/2/2011Click Here.

28-02-2011 : Verification to identify Majority non-executive union in BSNL Letter no. TF-1/1 (C) / 5th date 21/02/2011 to CLC, New Delhi with the request to intervene to ensure maximum representation of workers in the Negotiating Machineries.Click Here.

23-02-2011 : Grant of Recognition to NFTE (BSNL) as second union No.TF—1/1 (d) Date 23/2/2011.Click Here.

23-02-2011 : Financial position of BSNL :- Till date BSNL has not taken loan from banks for payment of salary to staff. However, now company has started consulting banks for loan.

23-02-2011 : Massive Parliament March :- The Central Trade Unions organized massive Parliament March on 23rd instant against Disinvestment of PSUS, Retrenchment etc. NFTE (BSNL) participated in the programme. PHOTO VIEWS.Click Here.

22-02-2011 : BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON 24TH / 25TH MARCH 2011 AT TIRUPATI :- Two representatives from each union may attend the meeting.

22-02-2011 : A delegation of NFTE (BSNL) consisting of President,GS,Secretaries ( Comrades K.K.Singh and Rajpal) met CMD, BSNL on date and impressed upon him about recognition to second union in BSNL, restriction on transfers.

22-02-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) representatives met Sr GM (SR) / Sr GM (Est) on 21st February 2011 and discussed the issues of recognition, Transfer etc.

21-02-2011 : Recognition of more than one union of non-executive employees in BSNL.Click Here.

21-02-2011 : TRUNCATED BSNL MANAGEMENT REQUEST TO MOC FOR INTERVENTION.Click Here.

21-02-2011 : JAC MEETING ON 22TH FEBRUARY 2011 NFTE (BSNL) AND BSNLWA NOT TO ATTEND.Click Here.

21-02-2011 : Circle Conference :- The conference of Chhattisgarh Circle of NFTE (BSNL) will take place on 12th March, 2011 at Bilaspur.

21-02-2011 : National Executive Meeting of NFTE (BSNL) will take place on 15th and 16th April, 2011 at Bhopal. The circle union has already booked necessary accommodation for the purpose. The Central office bearers, Circle Secretaries and special invitees are requested to reserve their TO and FRO journey to avoid inconveniences. Formal notice will be issued.

21-02-2011 : 35% JTO, Departmental Quota examination is not being held due to case in CAT at Kerala. NFTE (BSNL) has requested management to get the stay vacated.

19-02-2011 : Punjab Circle working Committee meeting is taking place on 20th february 2011at Jalandhar city. The comrades of Punjab Circle worked hard to register victory in verification. CHQ Congratulates the comrades for untiring efforts and convey greeting.

19-02-2011 : Bereavement :- Mrs. Kamla w/o Com. R.K.Kohli, erstwhile leader of NFTE (BSNL) breathed her last at early hours of 19th February, 2011. Mrs Kamla during her service period was leader of E-3 UNION. Com. Islam visited the residence and consoled Com. Kohli on behalf of CHQ.

18-02-2011 : WHAT IS UTILITY OF J.A.C..Click Here.

17-02-2011 : Conciliation proceedings between BSNL management and NFTE (BSNL) F.NO. BSNL / 9-11 / SR / 2010 DATED 15TH FEBRUARY 2011.Click Here.

17-02-2011 : Conciliation meeting between NFTE (BSNL) and BSNL Management was held with Dy CLC on 15th february 2011Grant of Recognition to NFTE (BSNL) as second union.Click Here.

17-02-2011 : NFTE BSNL is now party in writ Petition filed at Ernakulam High Court by NUBSNLW (FNTO). Necessary affidavit has also been submitted. The writ Petition is yet to be heard.

15-02-2011 : Grant of facilities to the "BSNL EMPLOYEES UNION", the recognised representative Union of non-executive employees in BSNL-regarding.Click Here.

15-02-2011 : Recognition of a majority representatives union of non-executive employees in BSNL for a period of two years as per the results of 5th membership verification conducted through Secret ballot on 1/2/2011 no.BSNL / 5-1/ SR/ 2010/VOL.II (ii) date 14/2/2011.Click Here.

14-02-2011 : Department of Telecommunications Order No. 30-4/2008-Pen (T) Dated 24th November 2010. Click Here.

14-02-2011 : NUBSNLW (FNTO) has been requested to join BSNLWA to defend workers and to defeat ulterior motives of BSNLEU.

14-02-2011 : BSNLW Alliance Meeting will take place at the earliest. Date will be finalised after consulting the partners.

09-02-2011 : Who swooped to lower levels? Click Here.

09-02-2011 : The Secretariate Meeting of NFTE (BSNL) has taken place on 9th February 2011 to take stock of situation arising out of the result of 5th verification. After deliberations the Secretariate meeting took following decisions.Click Here.

07-02-2011 : Holding of J.A.O. Departmental quota Examination.Click Here.

07-02-2011 : 5th verification to identify the Majority Non-Executive union in BSNL.Click Here.

07-02-2011 : The Secretariate of NFTE (BSNL) will meet on 9/2/2011 at 1100 hours to discuss issues including of 5th verification. The Circle Secretaries and central office bearers of nearby stations are requested to attend.

07-02-2011 : Conciliation proceedings with Deputy CLC will now take place on 15th instead of 9th February, 2011.

05-02-2011 : 5th membership verification Comparative Statements of region wise voting.Click Here.

04-02-2011 : Results of 5th membership verification conducted through secret ballot for electing a majority representatives union of non-executive employees in BSNL-regarding.Click Here.

04-02-2011 : Result of 5th membership verification for electing a majority union of Non-executive employees in BSNL held on 1st february, 2011.Click Here.

04-02-2011 : We thanks the BSNL Workers who supported / voted us in 5th membership verification. We Salute the wisdom of those who have voted BSNLEU inspite of their failures on so many important demands / issues.Click Here.

02-02-2011 : RESULT SHEET OF 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION HELD ON 01/02/2011.Click Here.

01-02-2011 : WELL DONE COMRADES HQR EXTENDS YOU WARMEST GREETINGS. REPORTS ARE VERY ENCOURAGING AND CONFIDENT FOR VICTORY.

01-02-2011 : PENSION REVISION OF BSNL RETIREES OF PRIOR TO 01/01/2007 :- Orders will be issued by DOT within the month of February.

01-02-2011 : FNTO'S COURT CASE IN VERIFICATION AT KERALA.Click Here.

01-02-2011 : NFTE BSNL Satara District SSA, Maharashtra Circle sponsored panel for Doorsanchar Pat Sanstha Election Won by all 13 Seats in the Society. All Seats Won by more than 250 leading Votes in the Election.Click Here.

01-02-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) STALWARTS TO NOTE :- Please be alert, active and vigilent with dirty tricks and action of BSNLEU.Com.Islam will be at Corporate office during polling hours Report if any wrong is being done on 9868230506.

01-02-2011 : Vote NFTE BSNL at Serial No.13 of Ballot paper to get.Click Here.

31-01-2011 : Grand election meeting in Chennai on 29/01/2011.Click Here.

31-01-2011 : NFTE’s Commitment.Click Here.

31-01-2011 : 5th Verification and NFTE’s approach.Click Here.

31-01-2011 : Impressive rally of employees at Kolkata Telephone Bhavan :- NFTE and alliance partners organised a very big and grand election meeting at Kolkata Telephone Bhavan. Com.Chitra Basu, V.P. (CHQ) addressed the gathering and impressed upon the workers to vote for NFTE-BSNL.

31-01-2011 : NFTE BSNL will make clean sweep in verification at NTR and Corporate office. Comrades Islam Ahmad and S.P.Sharma addressed a very large meeting on 31st January 2011 at Delhi.

31-01-2011 : BSNLEU MIS-LEADS TTAs and OFFICIATING JTOs.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : BSNLEU do not mean what they way.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : Conciliation Proceedings.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : IS BSNLEU GUILTY OR NOT?Click Here.

30-01-2011 : KNOW THE BARGAINING CAPCITY OF BSNLEUClick Here.

30-01-2011 : Meeting at JaipurClick Here.

30-01-2011 : Please be alert and active.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : Promises of BSNLEU in Election.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : NEWS FROM PUNJAB.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : DETERMINATION OF EMPLOYEESS.Click Here.

30-01-2011 : ELECTION CAMPAIGN MEETING AT AURANGABAD IN MAHARASHTRA CIRCLE :- In the last leg of election campaign Com. Islam president NFTE along with the Circle Secretary Com.Iyre toured Aurangabad in Maharashtra circle. The representative and the office bearers of AIBTES, SEWA BSNL and SNATTA were present and addressed the meeting. Lady Comrades were present in large number. The Dist Secretary Com.Nimbalkar, Com.Pahare CS.SNATTA, Com.Iyre CS NFTE, Com. Muske CS SNATTA ,etc addressed the gathering and appealed to vote for NFTE BSNL . Com. Islam while addressing the meeting urged the Comrades to oust the BSNLEU to SAVE BSNL and the interest of the employees. In last six years the BSNLEU has killed the future of the BSNL and the employees. NFTE will not be vindictive after getting victory and all employees will be treated without discrimination Maharashtra comrades must strive hard to repeat the glory of the 1st verification when NFTE DEFEATED THE BSNLEU BY MORE THAN 25000 VOTES in Maharashtra. LET THE HISTORY BE REPEATED AGAIN. The meeting was conducted by COM.DANI.

30-01-2011 : Plight of Sr TOAs :- BSNL Board has approved the scale of Rs.4500/- (IDA 6550-9325) for Sr TOAs and orders issued vide BSNL HQR No.250-69/2001-Pers III date 11/10/2001 but not yet implemented. NFTE BSNL has taken up the matter for conciliation. The Dy Chief Labour Commissioner (C) will hold conciliation proceedings on 9/2/2010 for implementation of the upgraded Pay Scale for Sr TOAs.

30-01-2011 : Himachal Circle secretary Com.Balbir Singh and Ex Circle Secretary Com.Lal Singh met each employee at GMTD Office, Telephone Exchange and CSC Hamirpur and addressed the meeting.

29-01-2011 : Landslide victory is guaranteed in Gujrat.

29-01-2011 : N F T E (BSNL) – RAJKOT dated 28.01.2011. Com. C. N. Javia, N.K.Trivedi, Varma Dharmendra, Anilkumar & R. P. Joshi etc.. leaders of BWA are addressing a huge staff meeting at Rajkot. About 725 employees were present in the meeting. The meeting was in need a grand success. A view of gathering (Photos).Click Here.

29-01-2011 : The GUNTUR SSA in AP CIRLE, District NFTE (BSNL) election meeting was conducted under the presidentship of Com. Vasudas and the District Secretary NFTE Com. K.Poornachandra Rao, AP ex--Circle Secretary Com.MADHUSUDANA RAO and allied union chiefs participated on 27-01-2011 in the premise’s of o/o GM GUNTUR ,Chandramouli Nagar GUNTUR. The meeting was encouraging and all ensured success of NFTE (BSNL). The gathering more than hundred (100). Com Madhusudhana Rao spoke in his style and adumbrated the plait of the BSNL employees role in future and drive home, how the issues still pending unattended because of in-experienced unions fall in confusion to understand the workers problems in time. Thus meeting was grand success.

29-01-2011 : WHY BSNLEU SHOULD BE DEFEATED ? Click Here.

29-01-2011 : Flash News: - Com.Janardhan Kumar Singh (A.C.S.) and Shri Deepak Kumar Assistant Circle Secretaries of BSNLEU in Bihar have joined NFTE (BSNL).

29-01-2011 : NFTE-BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE Election meeting held on 28-01-2011 at Old Telephone Exchange Premises, ONGOLE in Andhra Pradesh Circle. More than 200 employees including ladies attended the meeting .The meeting was addressed by K.Babu Rao General Secretary of SC/CT Welfare Association ,comrade K.Anjaiah Circle President, NFTE AP Circle, BSNL ATM AP Circle Secretary, SNATTA Dist.Secretary,Prakasam District, V.Ramalingam NFTE Dist.Secretary,Ongole. The Election meeting convened by UNNAM KRISHNAMURTHY Sr.SS(op),%GMTD,BSNL,.Ongole.Click Here.

29-01-2011 : PENSION REVISION CLEARED BY THE CABINET: - The pension revision of the retirees of retired prior to 01/01/2007 has been cleared by the cabinet.The pensioners will get 30% fitment with 68, 8% IDA merger.

29-01-2011 : Photos of Fifth Membership Verification Meeting address by Com. Islam Ahmad at Circle Office Maharashtra.Click Here.

29-01-2011 : THREE MEETINGS OF NFTE BSNL AT MUMBAI:- On 28 January 2011 Com.Islam Ahmed President NFTE addressed the three election meetings at Mumbai Telecom Factory, Circle Office and Central Telegraph Office. The meetings were unscheduled but the workers assembled quickly to listen the leaders .Com Islam addressed to the workers at Telecom Factory and declared that the Telecom Factory will remain intact with BSNL and work will be allotted to the factory and the worker. Technician cadre is a dying cadre and all other cadre of the factory will be brought to the main stream of BSNL. The meeting AT CIRCLE OFFICE WAS mammoth the workers were explained how the BSNLEU has mortgage the interest and HONOUR of the group C and D staff in NEPP ,BONUS ,WAGE REVISION ,78.2% IDA merger ,Allowances During Period ,Scale Of 9200,SR,TOA pay up gradation, CDA RULE 2006, etc. BSNLEU has not cared for the interest of the company in six years and the company is on the verge of collapse. NFTE after winning the election will clear the garbage and will ensure the growth of the company. Speaking at meeting of Central Telegraph Office Com. Islam told that the telegraph traffic workers at Mumbai and Delhi have been transferred due to court case filed by the representatives of the BSNLEU at Central Administrative Tribunal(CAT) at Delhi. The court verdict was not challenged by the recognized union the BSNLEU in the high court .The management got chance to handle and displace the workers with full cannabis of the leaders of the BSNLEU. COM ISLAM promised to ensure a congenial atmosphere so that worker may work freely without fear of being transferred .The NFTE leaders will take each and all workers along with them .The wind change is going very fast, He appealed to workers in MAHARASTRA CIRCE to rise to the occasion and give a crushing defeat to the BSNLEU. The workers all over INDIA have decided to vote out BSNLEU and defeat it for its numberless wrong doings. Further, the election meeting will be addressed by COM. Islam at Aurangabad on 29 Jan 2011.

27-01-2011 : Grand Election Campaigning Meetings in Satara District SSA, Maharashtra Circle.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : In the evening at Madurai (Tamilnadu) Tallakulam telephone exchange a grand election meeting was held under the presidentship of K.Murugesan DS/NFTE in which nearly 400 employees took part. The meeting started at 05.30 PM and concluded at 09.00 PM.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : Inspiring Election Tour.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : UP (East) to give crushing defeat to BSNLEU.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : Circle Secretary ATM, Circle Secretary BAHUJAN TRADE UNION , Vice President ATM, President SNATTA , and Com Bhagwan Das DS NFTE also addressed the meeting.Com kayam Singh Kushwaha conducted the meeting . ON THESE OCCASION COM. ASHOK KUMAR DUBEY DS FNTO, COM. R K TRIPATHI VP FNTO JOINED NFTE BSNL ALONG WITH HIS FOLLOWERS. NFTE HEARTLY WELCOMES THE COMRADES IN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO THE SERVICE OF THE EMPLOYEES AND THE BELOVED BSNL COMPANY. CHALEY THE AKELE KARWAN BARHTAA GAYA , MANJIL DUR NAHIN ,ZARA DHAKKA TO LAGAWO YARON. JASN MANAWO YARON

27-01-2011 : M.P. CIRCLE NOT TO LAG BEHIND IN VERIFICATION IT IS GOING FOR A LAND SLIDE VICTORY OF NFTE :- COM.ISLAM president NFTE BSNL COM.HABIB KHAN CS NFTE, COM YADAV CS ATM ,CS BTU and circle president SNATTA and representative of SEWA BSNL addressed a well attended gathering of the workers at GAWALIAR on 25 January . In the course of the election campaign ,speaking on the occasion COM ISLAM ridiculed the so called historic achievements of the BSNLEU in NEPP, wage revision, job securities ,bonus, it stands on all achievements are called historic but these contained nothing .CDA rule 2006 has unsecured the workers and destroyed the financial health of the BSNL. The recognized union is responsible for all these MISS HAPPENNINGS , the interest of the workers have been completely surrendered and scarified in promotion scheme, wage revision ,78.2% IDA merger ,bonus ,departmental promotion exam. SR. TOA pay scale could not be up graded even after the approval of the BSNL board, it reflects the capacity and capability of the BSNLEU leaders. COM.ISLAM appealed to the workers to give majority verdict to NFTE , THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NFTE WILL HONOUR THE COMMITMENT AND WILL FULFILL THE ASPIRATION OF THE BSNL EMPLOYEES.

27-01-2011 : Kannur Convention on 25-1-2011 :- Kannur district election convention of Workers alliance unions held under leadership of Com.Sugunan (D/S-NFTE) at Central exchange club Hall at Tellichery. Workers of NFTE, ATM and SNATTA gathered in mass. Com.Michael PM (CHQ-NFTE) inaugurated the convention and addressed. Com.Radkakrishnan (C/P, NFTE), COM. Francis (ATM C/S Kerala), Com. Abhilash (Central Coordinator, SNATTA), Com.Manoj (Circle Secretary-SNATTA), also addressed the gathering. Com.Lakshmanan (D/P-NFTE) presided. The need to recognize NFTE-BSNL led workers alliance on the scenario of big failures of BSNLEU during the last 6 years was on debate.

27-01-2011 : Trichur Convention on 23-1-2011:-Trichur district election convention of alliance unions held at Trichur Central exchange club Hall. Workers of NFTE, ATM and BSNL Employees Congress attended. Com.Michael PM (CHQ-NFTE), Com.Radkakrishnan (C/P, NFTE), Com.Francis (ATM C/S Kerala), Com. Vasudevan ( C/P, BSNLEC),Com.Jose M L (D/S NFTE), Com.Jayaraj (D/P. ATM) addressed the gathering. The need to recognize NFTE-BSNL led workers alliance on the scenario of big failures of BSNLEU during the last 6 years was on debate.

27-01-2011 : BSNL Bachao - BSNLEU Bhagao !!!! Click Here.

27-01-2011 : A Grand Election Champaning Meeting of NFTE-SNATTA-ATM Alliance was held at Jorawar Palace Conference hall Palanpur.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : Unprecedent gathering at Chandigarh Meeting :- More than 300 employees assembled at Chandigarh Circle office meeting which was addressed by Com.M.L.Sharma, Circle Secretary NFTE (BSNL) and other Alliance partners leaders. The employees listened the leaders with patience and decided to vote out BSNLEU from the majority Status as it failed to protect the interest of workers and company. The presence of large number of workers was surprising as NFTE (BSNL) was a bit weak at Chandigarh. The plight of Sr TOAs has worsened as the BSNLEU could not get the upgraded scale of Rs.4500/- (CDA), implemented dispite BSNL Board's approval.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : Photo Bangaluru Election Campaign.Click Here.

27-01-2011 : U.P.WEST :- 40 members joined NFTE (BSNL) & formed the district union branch at Pilibhit in U.P.WEST. CONGRATULATION, WE WELCOME THEM ALL.

25-01-2011 : CROCODILE TEARS OF BSNLEU :- General Secretary BSNLEU once called Com.O.P.Gupta in a meeting that "A BLACK MAN IS SEARCHING BLACK COAT IN THE DARK ROOM". BSNLEU Journal's has been full of abuses for Com.O.P.Gupta and R.K.Kohli. But now General Secretary, BSNLEU has developed a special effinity and said in the meeting at Allahabad that "NFTE is not caring O.P.Gupta and as such workers should vote for BSNLEU. A great about turn on the part of BSNLEU. NFTE is taking much care of Com.O.P.Gupta but no effinity with the betrayer. Workers are well aware of the crocodile tears of General Secretary BSNLEU. There were hardly 40 employees in the meeting on 24th January at Allahabad.

25-01-2011 : A view of GRAND MEETING AT JABALPUR MP.Click Here.

25-01-2011 : A view of meeting JABALPUR TELECOM FACTORY RICHAI. Click Here.

25-01-2011 : A view of meeting held on 21/1/2011 at Lucknow.Click Here.

25-01-2011 : Sh. Swaroop Singh Sapehia joined NFTE with his fellows in HAMIRPUR (Himachal Pradesh) SSA.

25-01-2011 : COM. CHANDESWAR SINGH GS NFTE BSNL and president BWRU COM. SP SHARMA held election meeting at Nagpur and COM. RAJ KISHORE GS BWRU , U.P. (east) Circle Secretory COM. R. L. PANDEY held election meeting at JHANSI .

25-01-2011 : JAN SAILAB AT JABALPUR TELECOM DISTRICT :- A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF employees including ladies attended election meeting of NFTE BSNL at CTO JABALPUR Premises .The meeting was addressed by COM.ISLAM AHMED president NFTE BSNL ,MANISH SAMADHIYA president SNATTA ,Circle Secretaries of NFTE BSNL , ATM and many veteran line staff leaders including former circle president NFTE BSNL COM.SS.DUBEY . Earlier the leaders held two meetings at RICHAI and RIGHT TOWN TELECOM FACTORY. Speaking on the occasion ,comrades elaborated how BSNLEU has spoiled the BSNL and the future of the workers . The BSNLEU failed to honour its promises in NEPP ,bonus and job securities. The NFTE leaders promised to remove the condition of the sphere and bring the new hope at all fronts. The NFTE BSNL will win election at JABALPUR TELECOM DISTRICT at both the factories ,the circle leaders have also assured to ensure victory of NFTE BSNL in M.P. circle as a whole

25-01-2011 : PATHANKOT IS MOVING TOWARDS A HISTORIC VICTORY :- A mammoth meeting took place at PATHANKOT-SSA more than 300 employees were present. The meeting was addressed by Com.M.L.Sharma Circle Secretary NFTE.Com.Tejinder Pal Singh CC SNATTA, Com.Mahinder Singh All India Vice President NFTE.Com. Lekh Ram Circle Vice President SEWA BSNL, Com.Singara Singh Circle Vice President NFTE. The leaders exposed the BSNLEU and reminded good work done by NFTE in past and told to do better in future. The employees assured for a land slide victory. The Pathankot is going to create a history by winning the SSA in 5th time continuously.

25-01-2011 : Yeotmal (Maharashtra) 60 members left BSNLEU and joined NFTE (BSNL).We welcome all comrades.

25-01-2011 : KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT PROMOTION SCHEME.Click Here.

24-01-2011 : 5th verification to identify the majority union and use of unfair practices by BSNLEU.Click Here.

24-01-2011 : Partisan and harassing attitude of local management in verification at Bhatinda in Punjab Circle.Click Here.

24-01-2011 : AT SHOLAPUR CITY (MAHARASHTRA) :- Under the leadership of Com.Rafiq Sheikh, 30 members have left BSNLEU and joined NFTE (BSNL) today. We welcome all of them with assurance to safeguard the interest of workers. Defeat is sure for BSNLEU because old rejected horses cannot win the race.

24-01-2011 : President NFTE, President SNATTA & former veteran leader (Line Staff) Com.S.S.Dubey addressed well attend gatemeeting at Richhai Telecom factory at Jabalpur.

24-01-2011 : AB TO COMRADE (13) TERA NUMBER AAYEGA !! "Ghanghor Andhera Jayenga" NAYA "Sawera" Layenga......! (13) Tera Number.

24-01-2011 : Why the Lips of the Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri Kept silent when a lady (Workers of BSNLEU) asked some question at Jodhpur in the meeting of BSNLEU.

24-01-2011 : A VERY GRAND AND IMPRESSIVE GATHERING AT KANPUR IN U.P. (EAST) CIRCLE :- A very grand and impressive meeting took place on 22nd Dec at Kanpur in GM T/D premises. The GS of BWRU and NFTE, President of NFTE and SNATTA addressed the mass gathering. The leaders cautioned the workers not to led away by whistlering rumor of BSNLEU. The leaders of BSNLEU are resorting to unethical and immoral act and have scanned the signature of Com Chandeshwar Singh GS NFTE and issued an appeal to vote for BSNLEU. It is not only immoral but a sure sign that BSNLEU is going to taste defeat. The workers have decided to oust the BSNLEU and on account of its failures on all front. Their promise remains a miss and are again making the same promises after six years. It is ridicules! They have no agenda or issue except to propogate that NFTE is divided in two parts .The NFTE is fully united and intact like a rock. It cannot be divided by the elements .The BSNLEU has split in the big states like GUJARAT ,RAJASTHAN ,HARYANA, BIHAR etc, in the majority of circles including in U.P. (EAST/WEST), the NFTE is marching ahead. The employees including ladies remained in meeting for almost five hours. The NFTE leaders made it clear to compel the management to hold JTO examination. Recruitment rule will be modified to ensure eligibility of all to appear in JTO/TTA/TM promotion exam. Bonus formula will be revised. The lost dignity of group C and D staff will be restored. Earlier on the same day ,all the above leaders addressed a mass meeting in UNNAO Dist and exposed the fouls done by BSNLEU in past six years which led to great loss for employees and the BSNL COMPANY . APPEAL TO THE EMPLOYEES: -- NFTE KE NAU HAATH AAP KE SAATH (Nine hands of NFTE is always with you) VOTE FOR NFTE FOR THE BETTER FUTURE OF WORKERS AND THE BSNL.

24-01-2011 : AGREEMENT BETWEEN NATIONAL BAHUJAN TRADE UNION OF BSNL AND NFTE (BSNL).Click Here.

22-01-2011 : JOINT ELECTION MEETING AT LUCKNOW IN U.P.EAST CIRCLE :- Com.Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE (BSNL), Com.Raj Kishore General Secretary BWRU, Com.Manish Samadhiya President SNATTA, Com.R.N.Pandey Circle Secretary NFTE BSNL and Com.Gulab Rai Circle Secretary BWRU addressed a very large meeting at GHAZIABAD telephone exchange premises in LUCKNOW in U.P. East Circle. Com.Islam President NFTE presided the meeting. Speaking at the occasion Com.Manish Samadhiya President SNATTA exposed the bargaining capacity of the BSNLEU. He told that the BSNLEU in league with Shri A.RAJA EX-Information. Minister has spoiled the condition of the BSNL. Corruption is abundant since General Secretary of the BSNLEU gave a clean chit to the Minister in 2G Spectrum allotment. Com.Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary NFTE BSNL and Com.Raj Kishore General Secretary BWRU listed the failures of the BSNLEU in last six years. The BSNLEU has sacrificed the interest of the employees including job securities. They appealed to vote for NFTE (BSNL) in this verification on 1st February 2011. Com.Islam in his concluding speech assured the workers to strive hard to achieve the commitments. Job will be over once NFTE (BSNL) gets majority status. No employee will be denied opportunities to appear in the departmental examination on the basis of qualification.

22-01-2011 : EXODUS FROM BSNLEU IS CONTINUING :- Com.Harkesh Singh, Com.Gajraj and Com.Om Prakash have left BSNLEU along with 150 colleagues and joined NFTE BSNL at GHAZIABAD in the West U.P.Circle. HEARTLY WELCOME TO COMRADES FOR JOINING THE NFTE BSNL IN RIGHT CAUSE.

22-01-2011 : BEWARE OF RUMOURS.Click Here.

21-01-2011 : Details of Circle-wise total number of polling booths and revised number of Voters- Conduct of 5th membership verification in BSNL.Click Here.

21-01-2011 : Conduct of 5th membership verification for election of a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-- Circle wise details of total number of Polling booths and voters regarding.Click Here.

21-01-2011 : List of Asstt.Labour Commissioners (ALCs) and Labour Enforcement officers (LEOs) nominated by the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) who are posted to act as observers for conduct of 5th membership verification of non-executive employee's union in BSNL.Click Here.

21-01-2011 : CONDUCT OF 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION ON 01/02/2011 FOR ELECTION OF A MAJORITY REPRESENTATIVE UNION OF NON-EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES IN BSNL --- APPOINTMENT OF OBSERVERS FROM THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR REGARDING.Click Here.

21-01-2011 : HELLO SC/ST BROTHERS YOU WANT SELF RESPECT AND RESERVATION IN NEPP :- WILL VOTE AND SUPPORT TO NFTE BSNL IN THIS VERIFICATION VOTE ON SL NO. 13 ON THE BALLOT PAPER GENERAL SECRETORY SEWA BSNL.

21-01-2011 : GENERAL SECRETARY OF SEWA BSNL APPEALs TO SC/ST STAFF :- The GS of SC/ST WELFARE ASSOCIATION COM.BABU RAO has appealed to SC/ST/ EMPLOYEES to vote for the NFTE BSNL to protect their respect and dignity . The NFTE is committed to achieve reservation benefit in NEPP after getting it suitably modified to benefit SC/ST EMPLOYEES.

21-01-2011 : MASSIVE MEETINGS AT VARANASI ,GORAKHPUR AND JAUNPUR :- Massive election meetings have held which have been addressed by Com. Chandeshwar Singh GS NFTE, Com. Raj Kishore GS BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA UNION and other veteran leaders at Varanasi and Jaunpur. Com Islam Ahmed President NFTE BSNL addressed a very large meeting at Gorakhpur along with Circle Secretaries of NFTE and BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA UNION. The representatives of , SEWA BSNL, ALL INDIA BC Association and SNATTA were also present. Meetings lasted for more than four hours .The employees heard the leaders with rapt attention and assured their support to the NFTE BSNL in 5TH verification . The representatives of NFTE, SNATTA, BSNL WORKERS RASTRIYA UNION ,SEWA BSNL and ALL INDIA BC UNION are holding meetings in different districts. A very stormy and brisk campaigning is being done in eastern U.P. UP (EAST) IS GOING TO IMMERGE WITH THE BEST VICTORY IN THE VERIFICATION.

21-01-2011 : EXODUS FROM BSNLEU IS CONTINUING IN GUJRAT:- Exodus is continuing of employees from BSNLEU to NFTE BSNL . The outgoing Circle President Com. Trivedi [N.K.Trivedi] of BSNLEU in GUJRAT who had earlier resigned from BSNLEU and has joined NFTE BSNL .Some dist. Secretaries have also resigned and have joined NFTE BSNL.District President of Rajkot Com.R.P.Joshi has resign from BSNLEU and joined NFTE (BSNL).

20-01-2011 : INSPIRING REPORTS FROM RAJASTHAN.Click Here.

20-01-2011 : NEWS FROM KERALA :- Kerala State Election convention of alliance unions held at Triprayar, Trichur District. Workers of NFTE, ATM and SNATTA attended. Com.Michael PM (CHQ--NFTE), Com.Radhakrishnan (President NFTE), Com.Dharmadas (Circle Secretary NFTE), Com.Anil Kumar (General Secretary--ATM), Com.Argyaraj (ATM-C/S-TN), Com.Francis (ATM C/S Kerala) addressed the gathering.

20-01-2011 : NEWS FROM UP EAST CIRCLE :- Com.Islam Ahmad President NFTE (BSNL), General Secretary NFTE (BSNL) Com.Chandeshwar Singh and General Secretary BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA UNION have begun Tours in UP East they will be addressing meetings at Kanpur, Varanasi, Lucknow Jaunpur and Gorakhpur From 20th to 22nd January 2011.

20-01-2011 : MESSAGE FROM KARNATAKA CIRCLE :- The Circle Secretary Com.Sheshadri and other circle office bearers are touring the entire circle. They are meeting each and every employees personally. There is positive response from the workers and NFTE (BSNL) will register a very convincing victory in this verification in the Karnataka circle.

20-01-2011 : NEW DELHI NEWS :- 98 employees Left BSNLEU of NTR Circle and joined NFTE BSNL. 80 members Left BSNLEU of Corporate office and joined NFTE BSNL.

19-01-2011 : President NFTE-BSNL met Sr.G.M. (SR) on 19/1/2011 and mentioned the following points.Click Here.

19-01-2011 : 200 Workers from United Forum have joined NFTE BSNL at Muzaffarnagar UP West.

19-01-2011 : Flow changes in UP West. Com.Shiv Singh Branch Secretary BSNLEU ShastriNagar Meerut has joined NFTE BSNL today with 60 members.

19-01-2011 : CAMPAIGN MEETING AT ALTTC GHAZIABAD :- A well attended meeting of employees took place at ALTTC which was addressed by Comrades Islam Ahmad and Rajpal (Secretary), NFTE BSNL is sure to win the election at ALTTC.

19-01-2011 : HOW WORKERS ARE HURT AND INJURED WITH BSNLEU.Click Here.

19-01-2011 : Com.Baburao is General Secretary of SEWA BSNL and BSNL HQR has recognised him also BSNL NO. 65-3/2009-SCT/485 Date 10/12/2010.Click Here.

19-01-2011 : FRUSTRATED BSNLEU Functionaries. Click Here.

19-01-2011 : Election tour of Rewari SSA :- Massive meeting of employees were held on 18/01/2011 at Narnaul and Rewari which was attended by almost all staff of Narnaul and Rewari beside CHQ Vice President, Com.S.P.Malhan and Circle Secretary, H.K.Goel meetings were addressed by Com.Dharam Bir Singh, Circle Secretary SEWA Haryana, Com.Tejvir Punia and young leaders of SNATTA Com.Dharmender, Com. Moolchand Yadav ACS, Com.Shri Ram, Circle Vice President and Com.K.C.Yadav, District Secretary addressed the meeting at Rewari, Com.Dalip Kumar, Circle Vice President addressed the meeting at Narnaul. There was overwhelming response from members at Rewari and Narnaul and massive victory was assured by the gathering.

19-01-2011 : Election tour Faridabad SSA :- The election tour of Palwal, Hodal, Balabgarh, Nehru Ground and G.M.office Faridabad was held on 18/01/2011 which were addressed by Com.S.P.Malhan, Com.H.K.Goel, Com.Tejvir Punia, Com.Keshav, District Secretary, Com.Sharma, District President and Com.L.S.Narwal, Circle Treasurer young leaders of SNATTA, Com.M.P.Singh, Com.Danvir Singh and Com.Sube Singh also participated and addressed the meeting.

19-01-2011 : Election News from Haryana :- Haryana itching towards massive victory in 5th verification of membership. First round of campaigning have been completed. A massive meeting was held at Circle office Ambala on 13th January 2011 which was addressed by Com.S.P.Malhan CHQ Vice President, Com.H.K.Goel, Circle Secretary Com.Rakesh Suklani Circle Secretary SNATTA. Com.Ashok Kumar, A.C.S, Com.V.P.Sahni, District Secretary and Com. Kiranpal Singh, District President. Circle office assured full support for NFTE-BSNL.

19-01-2011 : Bikaner greeted the BSNL Workers leaders with a massive gathering on 16.1.2011 and meet at Ganganagar.

19-01-2011 : HECTIC AND WIND BLOWING CAMPAIGNING IN WESTERN U.P :- Com.Chandeshwar Singh GS NFTE BSNL, Com.Saini Circle Secretary NFTE BSNL, along with Com. Rajkishore General Secretary BSNL WORKERS RASTRIYA UNION have made hectic and wind blowing campaigning in Muradabad, Rampur, Bijnore, Meerut and Noida. There was a tremendous response of the workers and they are determined to make NFTE BSNL / BWA victorious in this election.

19-01-2011 : SEWA BSNL SUPPORTING NFTE BSNL WHOLE HEARTEDLY :- SC / ST WELFARE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION is supporting NFTE BSNL in almost all circles specially MAHARASTRA, ANDHRA PRADESH, ALLTTC, UP (EAST), TAMILNADU, NTR, CHENNAI T/D, PUNJAB, KOLKATA TELEPHONE DIST, WEST BENGAL, UTTRAKHAND, MP and RAJSTHAN etc whole heartedly NFTE is very much thankful to the SEWA BSNL comrades.

19-01-2011 : NFTE BSNL IS ON STRONG POSITION IN UTTRAKHAND :- A large number of employees have joined NFTE BSNL and because of that Today it is on very strong position in the all over circles. A large number of staff have joined in the CIRCLE HEAD OFFICE also. ACTUALLY WIND IS FLOWING IN FAVOUR OF NFTE BSNL.

19-01-2011 : TTAs ARE WORKING HARD IN THIS VERIFICATION :- All the TTAs are doing commendable job in favour NFTE BSNL / BWA in 5th verification in the all circles including UTTRAKHAND. NFTE / BWA IS VERY MUCH THANKFUL TO THE TTAs ALL OVER INDIA.

18-01-2011 : FIRST LEG OF CAMPAIGN BEGINS FROM HARDWAR IN UTTARAKHAND CIRCLE :- Com.Islam Ahmed and Com.Rajpal (Secretary) along with Circle Secretary (Com.Uniyal), Vice President (Com.Jagvir Rana) and Snatta Coordinator (Com.Joshi) started campaign from Hardwar. The employees on hearing arrival of Central leaders assembled in the hall and listened the leaders and promised to vote NFTE-BSNL. All above leaders proceeded to Rishikesh and addressed the workers.

18-01-2011 : Com.Arvind Kumar Verma, District President of BSNLEU, Barabanki SSA joined NFTE BSNL with their 50 members on 15.01.2011 in presence of Com.Anwar Mohd., Circle Organising Secretary and Com.Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, ACS. Com.Syed Hassan Raza, District Treasurer of NFTE BSNL, Barabanki SSA is still member / District Treasurer of NFTE BSNL. The information regarding his joining the BSNLEU is totally false and incorrect.

18-01-2011 : BEWARE OF FORGERY :- Some Comrades of BSNLEU in Kolkata T.D. have scanned the signature of Com.Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary NFTE-BSNL and issued appeal to employees to vote for BSNLEU. It is most condemnable and unethical act and NFTE may take legal action. The leaders at all level are advised to be very vigilent of such activities.

17-01-2011 : BSNLEUS ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE PERIOD OF SIX YEARS OF RECOGNIZED STATUS.Click Here.

17-01-2011 : Election campaign in Rajasthan :- Election campaign is in full swing in the Circle. Circle leaders are visiting different places and addressing the meeting campaign in Uttarakhand Com.Islam Ahmad and Rajpal will be at Hardwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.

17-01-2011 : NFTE strengthened in Andhra :- 50 employees left BSNLEU and joined NFTE-BSNL at Adilabad. 45 workers from BSNLEU and other unions joined NFTE in G.M. South area.

17-01-2011 : Joint Meeting at Kolkata :- Joint meeting of all Circles Secretaries of NFTE-BSNL (Kolkata T.D., West Bengal and Telecom Factory) and District Secretaries etc took place on 16th January in CTO Union office at Kolkata. President Com.Islam Ahmad advised them to work together and intimate partisan deeds of management. Acts of harassment and atrocity be promptly reported to President / G.S. for firm action. President appealed to them to work fearlessly and boldly to achieve success. The present political scenario is quite favourable to NFTE-BSNL.

17-01-2011 : M.P.NEWS :- 30 employees from BSNLEU joined NFTE (BSNL) at in UJJAIN M.P.

17-01-2011 : NELLOR & ANANTHAPUR of AP ensured heavy majority in favour of NFTE/BWA in 5th Membership Verification.Click Here.

17-01-2011 : All BSNLEU Leaders / members resigning all over India due to Anti-Worker attitude of BSNLEU towards employees and our BSNL Company.

17-01-2011 : DESERTION FROM BSNLEU TO NFTE IS TAKING PLACE IN ALL CORNERS IN PUNJAB CIRCLE :- 113 members left BSNLEU by submitting Union subscription forms in favour of NFTE in Bathinda SSA. This will lead to great success to NFTE in Punjab Circle.

17-01-2011 : DESERTION FROM BSNLEU AT FAIZABAD :- Com.Akhtar Ali along with 20 employees joined BSNL Workers Rastriya Union.Com. Lalji Pandey Branch Secretary of BSNLEU left BSNLEU and joined NFTE along with 20 employees at FAIZABAD.

17-01-2011 : 20 members of BSNLEU have left and joined NFTE BSNL at FAIJABAD in East U.P.

17-01-2011 : Election Campaign in Punjab complete and wave in favour of NFTE Alliance Photo views. Click Here.

15-01-2011 : 20 employees from BSNLEU joined NFTE at Faizabad in East U.P.

15-01-2011 : WEST BENGAL NEWS :- Last leg of campaign by President, NFTE BSNL concluded at Burdwan. The workers took courage to hold meeting First time of NFTE BSNL which was addressed by Circle Secretaries of NFTE, SNATTA, SEWA BSNL besides Com.Islam. The atmosphere is quite changed and workers look forward to vote NFTE-BSNL to protect their interests and Company. Com.Chitra Basu, Circle Secretary accompanied Com.Islam at all the SSAs although her husband is suffering from Caner. A great sacrifice and commitment indeed.

15-01-2011 : Com.Pritpal Singh, District President BSNLEU Hoshiarpur (Punjab) resigns from BSNLEU union and started campaign for BSNL Workers Alliance NFTE.

15-01-2011 : Verdict to decide destiny.Click Here.

15-01-2011 : A SHOCK TO BSNLEU :- Shri N.K.Trivedi Circle President of BSNLEU Gujrat Circle resigns from the post of President.

15-01-2011 : CHANGE OF WIND IS FLOWING IN THE WEST BENGAL :- A Change of wind is flowing in the West Bengal circle very fast.Com. Madam Chitra Basu Circle Secretary NFTE BSNL ,Com. Sikdar Circle Secretary SNATTA and representatives of SEWA BSNL addressed a well attended meeting at SURI . The meeting lasted for more than three hours . Ladies in large numbers were also present from beginning to the end .The employees assembled listened all the leaders including Com.Islam Ahmad President NFTE BSNL.On this occasion Circle Secretary Jharkhand Com. Mahaveer Singh was also available and gave a very fiery speech . The leaders appealed to the workers to vote for NFTE BSNL in the fifth verification to end the misdeeds and nonperformance of the BSNLEU , which has not only ruined the company but also mortgaged the interest and respect of the BSNL workers.IT IS QUITE VISIBLE THAT THE WIND IS MOVING VERY FAST FOR A CHANGE THROUGH OUT INDIA INCLUDING WEST BENGAL.

15-01-2011 : PHOTO VIEW OF INDORE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.Click Here.

15-01-2011 : MEETING HELD AT SONIPAT IN HARYANA,COM. RAJPAL SECRETARY AND GOYAL ADDRESS THE MEETING. WORKER ASSURED TO VOTE FOR NFTE (BSNL).

14-01-2011 : VOTE FOR NFTE (BSNL).Click Here.

14-01-2011 : IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY MEASURES (EPF / ESI) TO CASUAL LABOURERS AND TEMPORARY STATUS MAZDOORS.Click Here.

14-01-2011 : NON-EXECUTIVE PROMOTION POLICY (NEPP) FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE IDA PAY SCALES OF NE-1 TO NE-10 OF BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD :- CLARIFICATION THEREOF NO.13-2/2010-TE DATE 6/01/2011.Click Here.

14-01-2011 : MIGRATION FROM BSNLEU TO NFTE :- (a) 25 employees from BSNLEU have migrated to NFTE BSNL GHAZIPUR SSA in UP(EAST) circle ,under the leadership of Comrade Narayan Rai (District Secretary). (b) 25 employees have joined NFTE BSNL at AZAMGARH in EAST U.P.We welcome them and appreciate their right decision to join NFTE to defeat BSNLEU for its misdeeds.

14-01-2011 : POSITVE RESPONSE OF WORKERS IN WEST BENGAL CIRCLE :- There was a grand meeting at BERHAMPUR in WEST BENGAL circle ,which was addressed by circle secretaries of NFTE ,SEWA BSNL,SNATTA and PRESIDENT SEWA BSNL. Comrade ISLAM President NFTE mentioned about the achievements of NFTE in 2 (two) years and listed the failures of BSNLEU in 06 (six) years .There was a very good response of the workers in favour of NFTE BSNL as they are fed up with the BSNLEU.

13-01-2011 : FROM NEWSPAPER 13/01/2011 :- Today several newspapers have flashed that Airtel and Bank of India have signed an agreement to work together in Banking as well as in Telecom Sector.This will effect BSNL badly but our recognised union BSNLEU is sleeping. (G.S.)

13-01-2011 : BSNLEU STAND ON BONUS :- GS BSNLEU said at NAGPUR meeting that the employees getting Rs.10,000/-(Ten Thousand) as pay are not entitled for bonus.Wonderful stand after depriving payment bonus to the BSNL workers. What about payment of bonus to the tune of Rs. 25000/- to the executive officers in the past.

13-01-2011 : DHARNA KAA DRAMA.Click Here.

13-01-2011 : PHOTO JODHPUR AND RAJASTHAN.Click Here.

13-01-2011 : AN IMPRESSIVE MEETING AT KRISHANA NAGAR IN WEST BENGAL :- An impressive and mass meeting took place at Krishana Nagar (W.B.) on 12th January which was addressed by the circle secretaries of NFTE ,CS SNATTA ,CS SEWA BSNL and the President NFTE BSNL . The leaders listed the failures of the BSNLEU and urged the workers to vote for NFTE BSNL to protect the interest and dignity of the employees and to save the BSNL .THE CHANGE IS DEFINITE.

13-01-2011 : NEWS FROM SNATTA (UP EAST CIRCLE) :- Com. Islam addressed SNATTA meet at Lucknow on 9th Jan 2011. He also meets active Comrade of NFTE BSNL and others and advised to work hard to achieve victory. Circle Secretary Com. Pandey, Circle President Com.Verma with DS Hardoi, Pratapgarh, Lucknow, Secretary NFTE (Com. Rai) and other were also present.

12-01-2011 : LOHRHI DHAMAKA IN PUNJAB CIRCLE 12/01/2011.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : LET US SUPPORT NFTE BSNL (SERIAL NO.13) TO SAVE COMPANY AND SERVICE.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : Flying Start of Election Campaign in ANDHRA PRADESH (VIJAYAWADA).Click Here.

12-01-2011 : CWC meeting of NFTE (BSNL) Rajasthan was held On Dated 09-01-2011 at Jodhpur.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : NFTE (BSNL) District Jodhpur holds a massive election campaign meeting alongwith alliance partners on dated 08.01.2011.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : POSTER BSNL WORKERS RASHTRIYA UNION.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : 11 JANUARY DHARNA BY BSNLEU IS ONLY A DRAMA :- BSNLEU is conducting Dharna on 11 January on 78.2 IDA merger ,modification in NEPP etc, after signing the agreements with the management . It is only a Drama and workers can’t be misled by such gimmicks BSNLEU is treating 10 days leave with LTC without debiting leave account a wasteful expenditure . BSNLEU is not worried about lavish expenditures being encored by officers . LTC facility has been granted by govt. of India .

12-01-2011 : KOLKATTA TELECOM DIST (CTD) WILL GIVE MORE THAN EXPECTED VOTES TO NFTE BSNL.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : NEWS FROM PUNJAB.Click Here.

12-01-2011 : Migration of Firozpur SSA from BSNLEU.Click Here.

11-01-2011 : Circle Executive body meeting of NFTE (BSNL) Haryana will be held on 12/01/2011 at Manav Sewa Sangh near bus stand karnal,10.00 hrs. CHQ vice president Com.S.P.Malhan, circle secretary SC / ST Employees Welfare Association (SEWA) Haryana. Com.Dharam Bir Singh, circle secretary SNATTA Haryana. Com.Rakesh Suklani and circle secretary NFTE (BSNL) Haryana Com.H.K.Goel will address the meeting. Election campaign in Haryana circle is in full swing. The meeting will take mid term appraisal of 5th verification of membership in Haryana.

11-01-2011 : BRAVO :- NFTE BSNL with its allies is leading with thumping majority in NTR, Corporate office, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujrat, Karnatka, AP and Tamil Nadu circles. Dissatisfaction prevails throughout against BSNLEU.

11-01-2011 : MASS MEETINGS HELD AT ALIPUR AND GOPALGANJ TELECOM FACTORIES. Click Here.

11-01-2011 : Siliguri Meet of NFTE BSNL appeal to BSNL Workers to caste their votes on 1.2.2011 in favour of NFTE BSNL and give crushing defeat to BSNLEU for failures to keep their promises, misdeeds and mortgaging the interests and honour of Group 'C' and 'D' staff. Click Here.

10-01-2011 : Poster with Photo of Alliance General Secretaries. Click Here.

10-01-2011 : Assam, NE-I and NE-II Circles :- General Secretary and Secretary (Com.K.K.Singh) have undertaken intense tours and got very encouraging response from employees. Verification results may be surprising.

10-01-2011 : SNATTA NEWS. Click Here.

08-01-2011 : Conciliation proceeding took place with Dy.C.L.C. on 6th January 2011 on following demands :-

1. Rules for recognition of non-executive unions in BSNL.

2. Upgradation of Sr. TOAs as per BSNL Board Letter No. 250-69/2001-Pers.III dated 11-10-2001.

3. Relaxation of service period from 7 to 5 years to appear in J.T.O. departmental quota examination.

4. Pension to regularised employees.

5. Regularisation of Casual labourers.

6. Upgradation of qualified and trained regular Majdoors as Telecom Mechanic.

7. Distribution of DOT assets.

DyGMs (SR), (Pers), (Est) and AGM (SR) represented management side. Comrades Islam and Rajpal represented NFTE BSNL.Click Here.

08-01-2011 : NFTE is winning but don't relax work hard. Click Here.

08-01-2011 : BSNL management specially SR cell is neither fair nor impartial in the 5th verification. We have drawn the attention of CMD and CRO both.

07-01-2011 : 3RD Phase Programme of General Secretary..

1. 8-1-2011 & 9-1-2011 ---- Jodhpur (Rajsthan).

2. 11-1-2011 ---- Bhopal (M.P.).

3. 12-1-2011 ---- Indore (M.P.).

4. 13-1-2011 ---- Amritsar (Punjab).

5. 14-1-2011 ---- Ludhiyana (Punjab).

6. 15-1-2011 ---- Shimla (H.P.).

07-01-2011 : 4th Phase Programme of General Secretary.

1. 17th Jan to 19th Jan Barely and other places in U.P.West .

2. 20th Jan to 22th Jan U.P.East Six cities of U.P.East.

3. 24th Jan 2011 Nagpur (Maharashtra).

4. 25th Jan 2011 Mumbai & Pune (Maharashtra).

5. 27th Jan 2011 Jamshedpur (Jharkhand).

07-01-2011 : General Secretary returned at Headquarter at 15.00 hrs on 7/01/2011 after completing 2nd phase of his tour programme. He visited the following places and addressed well attended meetings of the workers. Com.K.K.Singh Secretary CHQ was associated with the General Secretary during the tour.

1. 2-1-2011 ---- Kolkata.

2. 3-1-2011 ---- Dispur and Guahati CGM office.

3. 4-1-2011 ---- Dimapur—NE—II.

4. 5-1-2011 ---- Kohima----NE---II.

5. 6-1-2011 ---- Shilong ---- NE—I.

At every places hundreds of workers attended the meeting and soughted slogan in favour of NFTE alliance (BSNL Workers Alliance). General Secretary reports that a deep anger was seen amongst staff against non-performance and negative deeds of BSNLEU.

07-01-2011 : BSNLEU False Claims. Click Here.

07-01-2011 : Falsehood will not help :- Telecom Mechanic Cadre was introduced in 1993-94 and thousands of RMs, Telegraph Messengers and TSMs appeared in the departmental quota of examination without any qualification restriction. After Corporatisation no examination has taken place except in 2010. In this examination non-matriculates RMs, TSMs and Telegraph Men have not been permitted and denied opportunity of promotion. Strange enough now BSNLEU stalwarts are telling and blaming NFTE for this . What BSNLEU was doing for six years ? The BSNLEU should understand falsehood will not help them as workers are now well aware of their tactics of lies.

07-01-2011 : Snatta has created Snatta (Taken a back) in BSNLEU Camp. The young and dynamic TTAS are working day in and day out in verification and exposing the misdeeds and non-performance of BSNLEU. This has made them nervous and panicky and the “Snatta” is now prevailing in their camp.

06-01-2011 : Com.Islam Ahmad will attend Snatta meeting on 9th January 2010 at Lucknow and proceed to West Bengal from there same day.

06-01-2011 : Com.C.K.Mathiavanan, Dy.General Secretary will be attending election meeting at Vellore, Cuddalore, Nellore, Bangalore and Kolar.

06-01-2011 : ONE MORE UNION JOIN’S BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE :- The Worker’s Alliance is strengthened further on 6th January 2011 when the BSNL employees Congress (BSNLEC) agreed to support NFTE-BSNL in the 5th membership verification. An agreement was reached in Chennai on 06/01/2011 between Com.Ramasundaram General Secretary, BSNLEC and Com.C.K.Mathivanan, Dy.General Secretary, NFTE-BSNL. Now Our Workers alliance has nine partners including NFTE-BSNL.

06-01-2011 : NEW YEAR GOOD WISHES.Click Here.

06-01-2011 : Maharashtra News. :- 153 employees led by Com.Guljar joined NFTE BSNL leaving BSNLEU at Nasik.

06-01-2011 : Punjab Circle News. :- Near about 200 employees left BSNLEU and joined NFTE in Bhatinda. Com.Jainarayan, Branch Secretary Fazilka in Ferozpur closed the branch of BSNLEU and joined NFTE BSNL alongwith 17 friends. Increase of more than 30 member in NFTE at Ferozpur.

06-01-2011 : NFTE BSNL in Punjab will register convincing victory. :- Com.Islam Ahmad made hectic tour of Bhatinda and Moga (Ferozpur) and addressed the employees on 4th and 5th January 2011. The alliance partners specially Snatta are working shoulders to shoulder to register convincing victory. Ignore the propaganda of BSNLEU against Snatta as they are whole heartedly supporting NFTE.

06-01-2011 : Snatta made BSNLEU nervous and perturbed. :- Joining of Snatta in BSNLWorkers Alliance led by NFTE has made BSNLEU nervous and perturbed. NFTE is in commanding position today in verification. March Ahead March Ahead Victory at your door step. (Symbol 13).

06-01-2011 : Encouraging response for NFTE BSNL in Assam, NE-I and NE-II Circles :- General Secretary and Com.K.K.Singh (Secretary) have almost toured Assam, NE-I and NE-2 Circles. Workers are disappointed and disillusioned with the BSNLEU and there is encouraging response in favour of NFTE BSNL. Com.Vizo, circle secretary and other comrades in NE-2 are working hard and NFTE will definilety win the election making history. NFTE circle union of has been formed in NE-2 very recenlly.

05-01-2011 : One Cannot Cheat / befool Workers everytime.Click Here.

05-01-2011 : DRTTA's of Punjab starts their campaign to ensure the Victory of NFTE (BSNL) in the 5th Membership Verification. A grand campaign of the NFTE (BSNL) and SNATTA alliance was held in the Teachers Home, Bhatinda. Almost all the DRTTAs of Bhatinda SSA participated in the campaign braving the severe cold wave showing the true and real Punjabi Spirit and unvaouring Punjabi determination to defeat BSNLEU . The meeting was addressed by Comrade Islam Ahmed, All India President, NFTE (BSNL) and Comrade Mohan Lal Sharma, C.S. NFTE (Punjab) and leaders of SNATTA, Shri Hakam Singh, C.S. (Punjab) and Shri Inderpreet Singh.. Comrade Islam Ahmed promised to fulfill the demand of 30% fitment to the DRTTAs recruited after 1.1.2007 and an early conduct of JTO LICE. Shri Karamjit Singh District President, SNATTA and Amit Kumar ,District Secretary, SNATTA, Bhatinda pleged their full faith in the decision of CEC SNATTA held on 17.12.2010 and promised the support and vote of each and every DRTTA to NFTE (BSNL) only.NFTE BSNL Zindabad...Zindabad..Zindabad.Click Here.

05-01-2011 : WE PROMISE TO FULFILL OUR COMMITMENTS [ POSTER ].Click Here.

03-01-2011 : FINALISATION OF BALLOT PAPER INCLUDING ELECTION SYMBOLS FOR CONDUCTING 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION THROUGH SECRET BALLOT ON 1.2.2011- REGARDING BSNL LETTER nO BSNL/5-1SR/2010/Vol.II Dated 16th December 2010 . Click Here.

03-01-2011 : Siliguri Meet of NFTE BSNL appeal to BSNL workers to caste their votes on 1.2.2011 in favour of NFTE BSNL, Symbol and give crushing defeat to BSNLEU for failures to keep theirpromises, misdeeds and mortgaging the interests and honour ofGroup 'C' and 'D' staff Serial Click Here.

01-01-2011 : AN APPEAL SC/ST EMPLOYEES WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF BSNL. Click Here.

01-01-2011 : IDA increase, Let us pledge, United forum Disintegrated and disunited, Gimmik to misled and hurt the workers Click Here.

01-01-2011 : Conduct of polling for the staff of NE-1 Telecom Circle, posted at Guwahati (CTSD) and Silchar (SE Civil & SE-Elect.) in reference to 5th membership verification process to be held on 01.02.2011 BSNL Letter No BSNL/5-1/SR/2010/Vol.II Dated 24th Dec. 2010 Click Here.

01-01-2011 : Condonation of delay in submission of medical claim-case of smt. sarojben W/o Late Shri S. S. Tewari, TM Oo PGM, TD, Ahmadabad in Gujarat Circle. BSNL Letter No BSNL/Admn.I/14-2/09(pt) Dated 20th Dec. 2010 Click Here.

01-01-2011 : Flying Start of Election Campaign in Chennai:Click Here.

01-01-2011 : Election Campaign at Palakkad in Kerala: Election campaign meeting held on 29th which was addressed by General Secretary and DY. Gs.

30-12-2010 : Conduct of 5th membership verification of non-executive employees unions through secret ballot--transfers regarding. Click Here.

30-12-2010 : Com.Islam Ahmad will be in Punjab on 4th and 5th January, 2011. Ignore and beware of rubbish propaganda.Beware of disruption activities and ignore all rumours propagated by BSNLEU People are nervous as NFTE BSNL supported by seven unions is heading towards victory. Our main target is to achieve majority. None is above the organization NFTE is marching ahead.

30-12-2010 : Departmental examination to the Cadre of JTO Request to relax service period from 7 to 5 as well as educational qualification. Click Here.

30-12-2010 : Tamil Nadu Mass Election Campaign debunks BSNLEU’s Humbug Claims. Click Here.

29-12-2010 : We promise to settle our commitments with all sincerity and devotion. Click For List in English and Hindi Both.

29-12-2010 : KNOW YOUR BSNLWA LEADERS PHOTO VIEWS.Click Here.

29-12-2010 : BSNL Workers Alliance consisting of NFTE BSNL, BSNLWRU, SNATTA, BSNL ATM, BSNLES, AIBCTE Sangathan, BSNL PEWA and S/C S/T Welfare Employees BSNL (SEWA BSNL) appeal in English and Hindi to BSNL employees to vote for NFTE BSNL at Serial 13 of Ballot Paper.Click Here.

28-12-2010 : Conciliation proceedings held with Dy CLC between NFTE BSNL and BSNL Management :- Conciliation proceedings held today with Dy CLC on settlement of issues viz. Rules for recognition of unions in BSNL, upgradation of Sr. TOAs CDA Rs.4000-6000 (IDA 5700-8100) to 4500-7000 (IDA 6550-9325) as approved by BSNL Board, Relaxation of service period from 7 to 5 years for JTO departmental quota, Pension to regularized employees. Regularization of casual labourers, upgradation of trained RMS to TM Cadre and Distribution of Assets Further meeting will take place on 6th January, 2011 at 1400 hours. Dy CLC expressed BSNL Board’s decision for upgradetion of Sr TOAs should be implemented and Pension issue of RMs be resolved and clarified. He asked further details on points 2,4 and 6.Management stated that with 7 years service condition more than 8000 employees will be eligible for JTO departmental examination. We disputed this as not more than 500 will be eligible with 7 years service condition and educational qualification union demanded that court case at Kerala should be seriously contested.

28-12-2010 : BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE. Click Here.

27-12-2010 : IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR AVAILABILITY OF CLC (C) FOR 5TH VERIFICATION. BSNL / 5-1 / SR / 2010 DATE 14/12/2010.Click Here.

27-12-2010 : SECY, DOT REQUEST SECY, LABOUR TO MAKE AVAILABLE OF THE SERVICES OF CLC (C) FOR 5TH VERIFICATION D.O.NO.BSNL / 5-1 / SR / 2010 DATE 18/11/2010.Click Here.

27-12-2010 : BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE FURTHER STRENGTHENED :- All India Backward class Telecom Employees Sangathan, AIBCTES, has walked out from united Forum due to non-performance of BSNLEU and ignoring the interest of employees. AIBCTES has signed agreement with the NFTE to work and face the 5th verification jointly AIBCTES is now in BSNL Workers Alliance and NFTE’s Alliance Partner. NFTE and AIBCTES leaders at circle and District levels should coordinate with each other to face the ensuing election.

27-12-2010 : History will be created in Chhattisgarh Circle :- BSNLEU has put in the website that history will be created in verification at Chhattisgarh Circle. It is very correct assessment of BSNLEU as it will be badly defeated in the 5th verification also. This will be history indeed!

27-12-2010 : Massive election meeting at Sabhagar in CTO New Delhi. :- A massive meeting of workers was held on 23rd December 2010 in Sabhagar at CTO New Delhi which was addressed by President / General Secretary (NFTE BSNL), President BSNLWRU and General Secretary, BSNLES (Com.Narain Reddy). The leaders appealed to workers to support and vote for NFTE for bright future of company and workers both. Earlier, Com. Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary was given a very warm welcome by NTR leaders and workers. NFTE will sweep election in NTR.

25-12-2010 : NON-TRANSFER OF NON-EXECUTIVE STAFF TILL COMPLETION OF 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION PROCESS IN BSNL--REGARDING.Click Here.

25-12-2010 : Karad Branch of NFTE has been formed at Satara with 85 members.Congratulations and greetings to all comrades.

25-12-2010 : MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL COMRADES.

25-12-2010 : BSNLEU splits in Gujrat------Com.R.T.Sharma, founder leader of BSNLEU alongwith reportedly 2500 employees severed their relation with BSNLEU and have joined NFTE BSNL. The NFTE HQR heartily welcomes all the comrades and offer greetings. The brave comrades of Gujrat have choosen the right path by reposing confidence in NFTE as this alone can defeat BSNLEU and remove discrimination and ill treatment. More desertions, exodus and splitting from BSNLEU in offing as workers cannot forget how they have been treated in wage revision, NEPP, 78.2% IDA merger, Bonus etc.Now workers are determined to teach lesson to BSNLEU in 5th verification.

24-12-2010 : VICTORY IS AT YOUR DOOR STEP. Click Here.

24-12-2010 : BSNL WORKERS ALLIANCE. Click Here.

24-12-2010 : Bahujan Trade Union of BSNL will face 5th Membership verification independently. They have severed their relation with BSNLEU and united forum.Click Here.

23-12-2010 : 1. NFTE BSNL and BSNL Employees Sangh have signed agreement today to face the 5th verification together to save BSNL and the employees.

2. NFTE BSNL and BSNL ATM have signed agreement today to face the 5th verification jointly to defeat BSNLEU and to protect the interest of BSNL and its workers.

23-12-2010 : Siliguri Photo view.Click Here.

23-12-2010 : Siliguri Natioanl Executive Meet of NFTE BSNL Appeal to BSNL Workers to elect it in the 5th Membership Verification as majority Union.Click Here.

21-12-2010 : Siliguri Natioanl Executive Meet of NFTE BSNL Appeal to BSNL Workers to elect it in the 5th Membership Verification as majority Union.Click Here.

21-12-2010 : MESSAGE OF SHRI GOPAL DAS HON'BLE CMD BSNL ON THE EVE OF SILIGURI EXTENDED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING.Click Here.

21-12-2010 : BSNL PEWA EXTENDED SUPPORT TO NFTE (BSNL).Click Here.

18-12-2010 : AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH SNATTA :- An agreement signed by General Secretary NFTE (BSNL) and the General Secretary SNATTA on 18/12/2010 to face the forth coming membership verification jointly. The General Secretary NFTE assured and accepted to make all efforts to settle the issues of DRTTA simultaneously General Secretary and other representatives of SNATTA agreed to transfer votes of all the members of SNATTA on the symbol of NFTE (BSNL) at Seriol No.13 of the ballot paper in the election scheduled on 01/02/2011.

16-12-2010 : CONGRATULATIONS AND GREETINGS FOR LAUNCHING WEBSITE OF NFTE IN M.P.CIRCLE.

15-12-2010 : NFTE COMMITTED FOR CHANGE OF DESIGNATION OF ALL CADRES. Click Here.

15-12-2010 : WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR NFTE BSNL ? Click Here.

15-12-2010 : CONCILIATION UNDER ID ACT, 1947 BETWEEN NFTE AND BSNL MANAGEMENT.Click Here.

14-12-2010 : NFTE IS COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE.Click Here.

14-12-2010 : ALLIANCE STRENGTHENED.Click Here.

11-12-2010 : BSNL MANAGEMENT TO DISCUSS S/C S/T WELFARE MATTERS WITH SEWA BSNL BSNL NO. 65-3/2009-SCT/485 DATE 10/12/2010.Click Here.

11-12-2010 : ALLIANCE FORMATION.Click Here.

11-12-2010 : SEMINAR ON RESERVATION BENEFITS TO S/C S/T staff in PSU and Private Sectors.Click Here.

11-12-2010 : NFTE-BSNL invited to the second CWC meeting of SEWA-BSNL at New Delhi.Click Here.

11-12-2010 : CONGRADULATIONS TO COM.K.BABU RAO,GENERAL SECRETARY, SEWA-BSNL.Click Here.

10-12-2010 : MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 23/02/2011.Click Here.

10-12-2010 : CAMPAIGN FOR 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION PICKS UP IN CIRCLES.Click Here.

10-12-2010 : NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEET AT SILIGURI FROM 17TH TO 19TH DECEMBER, 2010 AT SILIGURI.Click Here.

10-12-2010 : ELECTION MEETING AT PATIALA IN PUNJAB. Click Here.

09-12-2010 : RELAX R/R FOR PROMOTION TO JTO CADRE AGAINST DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA NO.TF-14/2 (B) DATE 09/12/2010. Click Here.

09-12-2010 : NFTE HAS REQUESTED CMD NOT TO ENFORCE WAGE CUT ORDERS NO.TF-13/3 DATE 09/12/2010. Click Here.

09-12-2010 : GRANT OF SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE FOR NE MEETING AT SILIGURI.Click Here.

09-12-2010 : FEBRUARY 23 PARLIAMENT MARCH. Click Here.

09-12-2010 : FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS ON NEPP SOON.Click Here.

09-12-2010 : ANDHRA CIRCLE PROGRESSING ORGANISATIONALLY EVERY DAY.Click Here.

09-12-2010 : VOTE FOR NFTE BSNL.Click Here.

08-12-2010 : NFTE REPRESENTATIVES MET CMD, BSNL.Click Here.

07-12-2010 : JAC meeting held on 6th December, 2010.Click Here.

07-12-2010 : CRO NOTIFIED 5TH VERIFICATION TO ELECT MAJORITY UNION IN BSNL.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : FIXATION OF PAY OF TTAS (D/Rs) IN REVISED SCALES (NE-9) FROM 1ST JANUARY 2007 LETTER NO. TF--9--9 DATE 02/08/2010.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : PARTICIPANTS OF SILIGURI MEET TO NOTE PLEASE.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : CONDUCT OF 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION OF NON-EXECUTIVES UNIONS IN BSNL-- EXTENSION OF FACILITIES REGARDING NO. BSNL / 5-1 / SR / 2010 Dated 3rd DECEMBER 2010.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : CONDUCT OF 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION TO ELECT A MAJORITY REPRESENTATIVE UNION IN BSNL--REGARDING.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : JAC FUNCTIONING.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : HOMAGE.Click Here.

06-12-2010 : NFTE ignored provocation in larger interest .Click Here.

03-12-2010 : HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND GREETINGS TO ALL COMRADES OF BSNL FOR GLORIOUS AND HEROIC STRUGGLE.

03-12-2010 : STRIKE AND SETTLEMENT OF DEMANDS.Click Here.

02-12-2010 : NFTE MEMBERS KNOW GAME PLAN OF GENERAL SECRETARY BSNLEU.Click Here.

02-12-2010 : PENSION REVISION OF RETIREES PRIOR TO 1ST JANUARY 2007.Click Here.

02-12-2010 : MEETING WITH CMD BSNL IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT 1500 HOURS.

02-12-2010 : NFTE BSNL CIRCLE UNION FORMED IN NE—2 CIRCLE. Click Here.

02-12-2010 : BSNLEU LIVING IN FOOLS PARADISE. Click Here.

02-12-2010 : MEETING BETWEEN JAC AND SECRETARY, DOT WILL TAKE PLACE AT 1030 HOURS ON 2ND DECEMBER, 2010 ON STRIKE DEMANDS.

30-11-2010 : Strike will take place

30-11-2010 : BSNLEU AT THE VERGE OF SPLIT ? Click Here.

30-11-2010 : Meetings regarding 3 days strike from 1st to 3rd December,2010.Click Here.

30-11-2010 : REQUEST FOR SPECIAL RELAXATION TO FILL UP THE DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA OF VACANCIES OF TELECOM MECHANIC CADRE IN ANDAMAN & NICOBAR TELECOM CIRCLE No. TF-14/2 (d) date 30/11/2010.Click Here.

29-11-2010 : NOTICE FOR 3 DAYS STRIKE FROM 1ST TO 3RD DECEMBER 2010 REGARDING NO. BSNL / 7-15 / SR / 2010 DATE 29TH NOVEMBER 2010.Click Here.

29-11-2010 : 3 DAYS STRIKE FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2010 TO DEFEND AND SAVE BSNL.Click Here.

29-11-2010 : CROCODILE TEARS OF BSNLEUClick Here.

29-11-2010 : COM. O.P.GUPTA FIRMLY AGAINST DISRUPTION (LETTER DATE 29/11/2010 TO GENERAL SECRETARY, NFTE BSNL).Click Here.

27-11-2010 : KARUNANIDHI DEFENDS RAJA.Click Here.

27-11-2010 : TO SAVE THE SKIN ? Click Here.

27-11-2010 : BREAKING UNITED STRIKE—THE INIMITABLE STYLE OF BSNLEU SHEDDING CROCODILE TEARS FOR GUPTA OR REPENTING AS A PRODIGAL SON.Click Here.

26-11-2010 : REBUFF TO GENERAL SECRETARY BSNLEU.Click Here.

25-11-2010 : Inauguration of Campaign for 5th membership verification by NFTE BSNL PHOTO VIEWS. Click Here..

25-11-2010 : Inauguration of Campaign for 5th membership verification by NFTE BSNL.Click Here..

25-11-2010 : 5th Verification campaign begins from Kurnool in Andhra Circle. Com.Islam Ahmad President addressed the meeting.

23-11-2010 : INAUGURATION OF CAMPAIGN 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION. Click Here.

23-11-2010 : NEWS FROM CIRCLE Click Here.

22-11-2010 : 5TH MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANT UNION.Click Here.

22-11-2010 : Extended National Executive Committee Meeting 17th December to 19th December 2010 at Siliguri Notification.Click Here.

22-11-2010 : DECISION OF J.A.C MEETING Click Here.

22-11-2010 : Core Committee. Click Here.

22-11-2010 : Regarding nomination of Circle Level representatives for fifth membership verification.Click Here.

20-11-2010 : 5th membership verification.Click Here.

20-11-2010 : 5th membership verification :- Nomination of circle representative.Click Here.

19-11-2010 : Com.K.K.Singh Secretary joined at Headquarter on 14/11/2010 and continued to work upto 24/11/2010.

19-11-2010 : Most Important.Click Here.

19-11-2010 : Parliament March on 15/11/2010.Click Here.

15-11-2010 : Memorandum from the JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE of BSNL Unions/ Associations of Non-Executives /Executive on the issue of financial viability of BSNL and other demands.Click Here.

13-11-2010 : NFTE STRENGTHENED AT KANPUR :- More than 100 BSNL Workers have joined NFTE BSNL at Kanpur under the leadership of Com.Vijay Singh. Hearty Congratulations.

13-11-2010 : WRIT PETITION IN CHENNAI HIGH COURT :- The case is now listed for 18th November 2010.

13-11-2010 : THE NFTE WILL REMAIN SOLID AND STRONG AS BEFORE :- Ignore all mischievous propaganda.

13-11-2010 : NFTE WILL REMAIN INTACT :- Let there be no doubt and apprehension that the NFTE will not remain intact due to act of some disgruntled elements.

13-11-2010 : Non-settlement of Problems :- Request for conciliation Letter No. TF--38/6 Date 09/11/2010 Click Here.

13-11-2010 : Payment of Bonus to staff :- Request for review Letter No. TF--7/1 date 12/11/2010 Click Here.

12-11-2010 : Recruitment Rules of Telecom Mechanics Letter no. 250-74/2001-PERS-III Dated 20/02/2002Click Here.

12-11-2010 : Forwarding of Scheme and Syllabus for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Telecom Mechanic (As per Recruitment Rules of Telecom Mechanic issued Vide No. 250-74 / 2001-PERS--III Dated 20/02/2002 Letter No. 250-20 / 2008- PERS -- III Dated 04/09/2008. Click Here.

12-11-2010 : GOOD RIDDANCE INDEED. Click Here.

12-11-2010 : Com. Islam Ahmad President and Com.C.K.Mathivanan, Dy.General Secretary will participate in the branch Secretaries Convention of Karnataka Circle at Hubli on 24/11/2010.

11-11-2010 : OBITUARY: - Com. K.K.Behal, former Circle Secretary of E—3 in Haryana and dedicated leader of NFTE has left for heavenly abode on 9th November 2010. Hqr conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

10-11-2010 : Holding of 5th membership verification process through Secret ballot for electing a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-Finalisation and Supply of electrol rolls to the authorized representatives of participating unions regarding. Letter No. BSNL /5-1/SR/2010 Dated 09th November, 2010.Click Here.

10-11-2010 : Preparation of Voter List Click Here.

10-11-2010 : Conduct of 5th membership verification process being conducted through secret ballot for electing a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-List of eligible unions regarding. Letter No. BSNL /5-1/SR/2010 Dated 09th November, 2010. Click Here.

10-11-2010 : Recognition of Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai for special disease Cancer. Letter No. BSNL/Admn.I/15-10-04 Dated 19th October, 2010. Click Here.

10-11-2010 : Convention at Hubli in Karnataka: The Convention of Branch / District Secretaries of Karnataka is being held on 24th November, 2010 foundation day of NEPTE, at Hubli.

10-11-2010 : Notice for observing 25th February, 2009 as the Anti Victimisation Day by the BSNL Workers Alliance :- regarding Letter No. BSNL / 7-1 / SR / 2009 Dated 18th February, 2009. Click Here.

09-11-2010 : No Bonus to workers but enough money to provide Black Berry to officers costing crores of Rs. Click Here.

09-11-2010 : Pension revision of retirees prior to 01-01-2007. Click Here.

09-11-2010 : Implementation of Pitroda Committee recommendations Click Here.

09-11-2010 : MAHARASHTRA CONFERENCE VIEWS: Click Here.

08-11-2010 : DON'T FAIL AT ANY COST Click Here.

06-11-2010 : EXTENDED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING AT SILIGURI.Click Here

06-11-2010 : NFTE delegation met CMD BSNLClick Here

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04-11-2010 : DIWALI GREETINGS TO ALL.

04-11-2010 : NFTE will participate in the Three Day StrikeClick Here

04-11-2010 : Why no hue and cry for BonusClick Here

04-11-2010 : Payment of Bonus in BSNL employees for the Year 2009-2010 Letter No. TF-7/1 Dated 04/11/2010. Click Here

04-11-2010 : Elected Circle Office Bearers of NFTE-BSNL in MP Circle List.Click Here

04-11-2010 : Policy for utilization of vacant staff quarters in BSNL.Click Here

04-11-2010 : BSNL Distance Learning Scheme - Reg. BSNL/1-1/SR/2010 Dated 28-10-2010Click Here

03-11-2010 : Relaxation for JAO part II examination, held on 4,5, and 6th January, 2010 against 40% department Quota. Letter No. TF-14/2(C) Dated 3/11/2010Click Here

03-11-2010 : Core Committee of NFTE-BSNL will meet on 15Th November 2010 at Delhi.

03-11-2010 : Not much hope for Bonus Payment.

02-11-2010 : District conference of Siliguri SSA held on 30/10/2010 to 31/10/2010. Com Subrata Roy, Com Polok Kumar Ganguli and Partha Purkait Elected as President, District Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Com. K. K. Singh, Secretary Headquarter and Com. G. C. Bhawal President WB addressed the conference.

01-11-2010 : Bonus issue is been sent to management for consideration.

01-11-2010 : Revised eligibility of CDA / IDA pay for availing LTC by BSNL employees Regarding. Click Here

01-11-2010 : Beware of false rumours Click Here

30-10-2010 : Introduction of CDR System :- Request for remedial action. Letter No. TF-19/3 Dated 30-10-2010 Click Here

30-10-2010 : Encashment of Leave Click Here

30-10-2010 : "WHISTLING" IN THE DARK? Click Here

30-10-2010 : Filling up of Senior posts in BSNL Recognition Rules. Click Here

30-10-2010 : Change in Code of Discipline Click Here

30-10-2010 : Gujrat Circle launched website congratulation from CHQ.

30-10-2010 : Writ petition to evolve new rule of recognition. The case will be heard on 12th November 2010 at Chennai High Court.

30-10-2010 : NFTE BSNL has submitted application on 29th October 2010 to participate in 5th verification.Click Here

29-10-2010 : Encashment of Earned Leave while availing Leave Travelling Concession (LTC) for the staff of BSNL (absorbed, directly recruited & un-absorbed employees) without deducting the same from the maximum amount of Earned Leave encashable at the time of retirement. Letter No 1-10/2010-PAT (BSNL)/encashment of EL Dated, the 27.10.2010 Click Here

29-10-2010 : Com. C Singh, General Secretary NFTE-BSNL attended and addressed the open session of BSNL WRU on 25th October at varanasi. Comrades S. P. Sharma and Raj Kishore have been elected as President and General Secretary. Hqr. extends hearty greetings.

29-10-2010 : Patna District Conference (Bihar Circle) Click Here

>29-10-2010 : Our Future to Shine at every stage with NFTE-BSNL Click Here

29-10-2010 : West Bengal Circle Executive Committee Meeting Click Here

28-10-2010 : Demonstration for Bonus: NFTE-BSNL organized demonstration / Dharna through out the country in support of Bonus demand.

28-10-2010 : Maharashtra Circle Conference of NFTE BSNL completed Click Here

28-10-2010 : March a head—Bravo. Click Here

27-10-2010 : Circle Conference Madhya Pradesh Circle Conference held at Ujjain on 24th , 25th October 2010 has unanimously elected Shri A.K.Mishra Sr TOA Jabalpur, HabibKhan TM Bhopal and M.D. Salodkar STS Bhopal, as Circle President, Circle Secretary & Treasurer respectively along with ten vice President, 9 Asstt C/Secretaries and 11 organising secretaries.

26-10-2010 : Meeting of BSNL Board will be held on 27.10.10 at evening. Bonus issue may be discussed latest wait for result but DHARNA Programm on 28.10.2010 will remain unchanged.

26-10-2010 : Protest against Dadagiri Click Here

26-10-2010 : Regarding PLI (Productivity Linked Incentive) for the year 2009-2010 Letter No. 12-3/2010-PAT (BSNL) Date 22/10/2010 Click Here

23-10-2010 : Board level posts and below post includig non non-unionised supervisor in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) - Regarding payment of IDA at the revised rates for employees drawing their pay in pre-revised IDA scales w.e.f. 01.01.1997 BSNL Letter No. 14-3/2010-PAT(BSNL) /Pre-revised scalesDated 22-10-2010Click Here

22-10-2010 : Reservation of SC/ST employees in NEPP. Letter No TF-26/6 Dated 22-10-2010Click Here

22-10-2010 : Conciliation under ID act. Letter No TF-38/6 Dated 22-10-2010Click Here

22-10-2010 : Clarification on NEPP: Orders are expected within few days. NFTE leaders met and urged for early issue of orders and extension of option date.

20-10-2010 : Guidelines for Issue of two separate Medical cards.No.BSNL/Admn.I/14-2/09 Dated 15-10-2010 Click Here

20-10-2010 : मध्या प्रदेश परिमंडल अधिवेशन Click Here

19-10-2010 : Pension revision Note is reportedly approved by Minister. Now it will go to Cabinet.

18-10-2010 : Record of Discussion and decisions taken in the meeting held with the participating Unions presided over by the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner ( C ) at 11.00 hrs. on 12.11.2008 in the Conference Hall, 9th floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, New Delhi, with regard to holding of 4th membership verification process for electing a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL Letter No. BSNL / 5-1/SR/2008 dated 18th December,2008Click Here

16-10-2010 : Headquarters extends Dusshera & Durgapuja to all BSNL Workers.

16-10-2010 : Resolution in Hindi Click Here

16-10-2010 : Joint Action Committee post-pond the Demonstration for Bonus to 28th Oct. 2010. Instead of 19th Oct. 2010.

16-10-2010 : Bonus in Hindi
BSNL performed well in Sept in GSM connection Click Here

15-10-2010 : Issue a Bonus will be placed before next BSNL Board Meeting.

15-10-2010 : Resolutions adopted at National Executive Meeting held at Jalandhar Click Here

15-10-2010 : Majority union verification :- Resolution adopted at Jalandhar NE Meeting. No-TF-1/5(b) Dated 15-102010 Click Here

15-10-2010 : Grant of Bonus for the year 2009-2010 :- Resolution adopted at National Executive Meet at Jalandhar. No-TF-7/1 Dated 15-102010 Click Here

15-10-2010 : Clarifications on NEPP :- Resolutions adopted in the National Executive Meeting held at Jalandhar.. No-TF-26/61 Dated 15-102010 Click Here

15-10-2010 : Circle Conference :- 1) Maharashtra Circle is holding its conference at Kolhapur on 26th and 27th October,2010 President and General Secretary will attend. 2) MP Conference is on 24th October,2010 at Ujjain. 3) All India Conference of WRU is being held from 24th October, 2010 at Varanasi. General Secretary will attend the open session on 24th October,2010. 4) Com. Kohli and Rajpal are on hunger strike at Corporate office Today on Bonus Demand.

13-10-2010 : Replacement Scheme introduced in Railways. Railway Board Letter No. E (P and A) I-2001 / RT-2 (KW) date 02/01/2004. Click Here

13-10-2010 : Majority union verification resolution adopted at Jalandhar Click Here

13-10-2010 : Core Committee for 5th Verification. Click Here

13-10-2010 : Regret :- On account of Phonetic confusion the NFTE could not attend meeting held between CMD and JAC on 12th at 1445 hours our General Secretary, Com. Chandeshwar Singh was informed of the meeting by convenor JAC. We regret for the confusion

13-10-2010 : JAC’s Call for agitation on Bonus demand. :- 1. General Secretaries will sit on hunger strike on 15/10/2010 at Corporate office. 2. Mass Dharna at SSA / Circle levels on 19th October,2010. must organise Dharna effectively. Regret :- On account of Phonetic confusion the NFTE could not attend meeting held between CMD and JAC on 12th at 1445 hours our General Secretary, Com. Chandeshwar Singh was informed of the meeting by convenor JAC. We regret for the confusion

12-10-2010 : Double standard of BSNL Management in verification for recognition of union. No. BSNL/31-2/SR/2009 dated 11th September, 2009. Click Here

12-10-2010 : JAC Meeting Held on 12th October, 2010
JAC meeting with CMD on Bonus Click Here

12-10-2010 : MASSIVE DEMONSTRATION AT CORPORATE BSNL Hqr on 12th October,2010. Click Here

12-10-2010 : NFTE-BSNL delegation met CMD on Bonus etc. Click Here

11-10-2010 : Notice given by the NFTE BSNL for lunch hour Demonstration on 12-10-2010 regarding No. BSNL/7-13/SR/2010 Dated 11-10-2010 Click Here

11-10-2010 : Departmental Examination for promotion to the Cadre of JTO. TF-14/2 (b) Dated 11-10-2010 Click Here

11-10-2010 : Bonus for the year 2009-2010. No. TF-7/1 Dated 11-10-2010 Click Here

11-10-2010 : Com. Islam Ahmad will be at Haldwani, Almora, Pithoragarh etc in Uttarakhand Circle from 19th to 21st October 2010.

11-10-2010 : Conduct of 5th membership verification to elect a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-Preparation of revised Electroal Rolls regarding No BSNL/5-1/SR/2010 Dated 1-10-2010 Click Here

11-10-2010 : Recognition of majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-holding of 5th membership verification process regarding No BSNL/5-1/SR/2010 Dated 1-10-2010 Click Here

>11-10-2010 : Appintment of Chief Retruning Officer-Conduct of 5th membership verification for electing a majority representative union of non-executive employees in BSNL-regarding No. BSNL/5-1/SR/2010 dated 29th September 2010 Click Here

>11-10-2010 : Formation of circle union of NFTE-BSNL and name of office bearers. No TF-18/NE-11 Dated 30-09-2010 Click Here

09-10-2010 : Non-transfer of non-executive staff till completion of 5th membership verification process in BSNL—regarding Letter no. BSNL / 5-1 / SR / 2010 date 01/10/2010 Click Here

09-10-2010 : Notice for Nationwide demonstration on 12th October, 2010 demanding payment of bonus before Pooja :- reg. Letter No.TF—7 date 08/10/2010 Click Here

07.10.2010 : Com.Ashok Kumar one of the founder of BSNLEU in Himanchal Circle
joined NFTE along with his 40 friends at MANDI SSA HQ in presence of Com.K.K.Singh Secretary CHQ on 01/10/2010.

06.10.2010 : National Executive Committee Meeting at Jalandhar has decided to hold lunch hour demonstration on 12th October, 2010 at all Circle and SSA HQr. for payment of Bonus before Dashahara Puja.
All the Circle Secretaries / District Secretaries are requested to start preparation to make the demonstration a grand success.

03.10.2010 : NFTE Filed writ Petition in Chennai High Court praying. 1. BSNL should evolve its own recognition rules. 2. Proportionate representation to unions in Negotiating Machineries. 3. Extension of Minimum Trade union facilities to all unions. 4. Notices issued to all unions, BSNL and CLC. 5. Case will be heard on 12th October, 2010.

01.10.2010 : Meeting with Member (Services) on 01-10-2010:
Comrades Islam and Rajpal held meeting with member (services) and discussed about progress in Pension revision and Pitroda Committee recommendations.

01.10.2010 : Verification will be mockery without participation of all unions. Click Here

01.10.2010 : Pension revision of BSNL employees retired prior to 01/01/2007:
Reliable sources reveal that the reports from all the concerned Ministries have been received by DOT. Now memo will be sent to govt.
I for cabinet decision. Issue is most likely to be resolved by November,2010.

30-09-2010 : IDA Increased 4.7%.

30-09-2010 : NFTE Circle Union formed at NE-2:
The circle union of NFTE-BSNL is formed at NE-2 circle. Comrades P. Boro (Sr. TOAs), N. Vizo and Rohit Gahatraj (TTA) have been elected as President, circle secretary and Treasurer respectively. HQr have recognized the list of office bearers and congratulate them.

30-09-2010 : Clarification on NEPP:
Clearance from finance wing of BSNL is still awaited. After clearance clarificatory orders will be issued.
Clarification on points relating to vigilance and disciplinary cases will be issued on receipt of comments from CVO.

29-09-2010 : ३० सितंबर का प्रदशर्न स्थगित Click Here

29-09-2010 : Is BSNL Management really worried about BSNL’s Financial Health?

29-09-2010 : Andaman and Nicobar Completed its conference Click Here

29-09-2010 : CWC MEMBERS TO NOTE PLEASE:
1. Jalandhar weather :- Nights are a bit cool. Bed sheet is required.
2. Place to be visited :- Museum at Khatkar Kalan, the native village of Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh—53 Kms from Jalandhar, Amritsar, Golden Temple, Jallian Wala Bagh—83 Kms from Jalandhar.
3. Delegation fee is Rs.250/- per member.
Secretary Receiption Committee—Com.M.L.Sharma (Mobile—09417008544). Assistant Secy.Recp. Committee—S.K.Verma (Mobile—09417639474). Convener accommodation Committee—Com.Shakti Sharma (Mobile—09417864553).

29-09-2010 : Demonstration Programme of 30th September 2010 postponed :- In view of Ayodhya Judgement on 30th September 2010 and prohibitory orders in many States demonstration programme of 30th September 2010 is postponed. We will decide serious programme including Indefinite Hunger Strike for evolving new rules of recognition after National Executive Meeting at Jalandhar. The other unions will also be consulted before chalking out the programme of action.

28-09-2010 : Appeal from BSNL to defer programme of Demonstration of 30-09-2010 BSNL/7-12/SR/2010 Dated 28-09-2010. Click Here

28-09-2010 : Another Loss to BSNL. Click Here

28-09-2010 : Pension revision of retirees prior to 1/1/2007: Report from DPE is still awaited.

28-09-2010 : Clarifications on NEPP:Clarifications on about 25 points are still in process and may be issued in 1st week of October 2010.

27-09-2010 : Grant of Bonus for the year 2009-2010. Click Here

25-09-2010 : Retirement age of DOT absorbed employees is 60 years and not 58 Click Here

24-09-2010 : Departmental Examination for promotion to JTO Cadre.No.TF-14—2 (b) Dated 20/09/2010 . Click Here

24-09-2010 : Amendment to BSNL "TA/DA Rules, 2002". Click Here

24-09-2010 : Supplementary Examination for promotion to TTA Cadre in 40% Quota. Click Here

24-09-2010 : A GRAND WELCOME OF GENERAL SECRETARY AT SASARAM on 14-09-2010. View of Camera: Image, Image, Image, Image, Image

23-09-2010 : GENERAL SECRETARY RETURNED HEADQUARTER :- After a visit of Jaipur General Secretary returned at Headquarter on 22nd September 2010 evening. In Jaipur a mass meeting was held in premises of PGMTD office which was attended by the members of all most all the unions. The meeting was presided over by Sr. Com. Kishori Lal Sharma, Shri Sharma C.S.FNTO, Com. M.L.Tanwar C.S.NFTE, Com. Dixit D.S NFTE addressed the meeting Com.Chandeshwar Singh G.S.NFTE explained thoroughly in respect of Wage revision, Promotion policy, Misuse of transfer policy, Sam Pitroda recommendation etc. The arrangement done by the Comrades of Jaipur was well appreciated.

23-09-2010 : JAC Meet at Ludhiana :- JAC Convention in Punjab has been organized at Ludhiana in which about 1,000 employees participated. Comrades Mahendra Kumar (Vice President CHQ), ML Sharma (Circle Secretary) represented the NFTE and addressed the convention.

23-09-2010 : Record of discussion of the meeting held with the applicant unions on 16th september, 2010 under the chairmanship of Sr. GM (SR) to consider the issues realted to change in code of discipline and conduct of 5th verification of non-executive employees in BSNL. Click Here

23-09-2010 : JAC meeting held on 23rd September, 2010 Click Here