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APPEAL
ALL POSTAL, RMS & GDS (NFPE) COMRADES ARE REQUESTED
TO MAKE MAXIMUM EFFORTS TO MAKE THE ALL INDIA ONE DAY GENERAL STRIKES, 2ND
SEPTEMBER, 2015 A HISTORIC SUCCESS.
LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED
KEEP TEMPO HIGH
(R.N. Parashar)
General Secretary
AIPEU
Group-C
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Make the 2nd September 2015 All India Strike a historic success.
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001
Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com
Email: confederationhq@gmail.com
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Dt.31st August 2015
Dear Comrades,
We have placed on our website the synopsis of the discussion the leaders of the Central Trade Unions had with the Group of Ministers on the 12 point charter of demands. The Central Trade Unions evaluated the Government’s response to the strike call and have come to the conclusion that in the absence of any tangible result, the strike action must take place. The only issue on which there had been a concrete proposal from the Government was on the question of raising the bonus ceiling. In fact such an assurance has been given by the earlier Government also. Due to the pressure exerted by the employing class, the said assurance could not be translated into reality. To have the assurance to be put into practice, the Bonus Act has to be amended and that is possible only in the next session of the parliament. In other words, if one is to believe the assurance held out by the Government on the question of raising the ceiling for bonus computation, it can only have prospective effect i.e. for the next year 2016. We firmly believe that the corporate would not allow the present government to give effect to this assurance. The acrimonious ceiling on bonus while allowing unlimited extraction of profit for the companies is to be fought out through bitter struggles.
There had been no word from the Government on the question of rolling back its proposals on the labour reforms. The proposed labour reforms will hurt the working class most. The regularization of contract workers, payment of minimum wage, ensuring statutory Pension benefit, the registration or recognition of trade unions within a stipulated time limit to enable the workers to have the right to collective bargaining, the non implementation of the agreements reached at the various tripartite Labour conferences were some of the significant issues on which the working class sought settlement. Introduction of 100% FDI in Railways, 49% in Defence, corporatisation & privatisation of government entities, end for contract/casual temporary employment also met with stoic silence or rejection. The Group of Ministers has successfully eluded the issues. The BMS unions have declared that they would withdraw from the strike action. Their decision being political based is understandable, but is difficult to appreciate. We can only hope against hope that they would realize the reality of the situation in the days to come and become part of the joint struggles very soon.
The 7th CPC has sought further time to submit its report. They are now likely to submit their report by 31st December, 2015. Given the way the commission had acted on this vital issue, we are not certain of it. It is on the specious plea that they would be submitting their report within the stipulated time, they had rejected our demand for interim relief. They ought to have submitted an interim report to the Government before seeking further time on the memorandum submitted by the Staff Side on merger of DA and Interim relief. Even if the report is submitted say by 31st December, 2015, which we feel is unlikely, the Government is bound to take another six months to take a view on the Commission’s recommendations. It is incumbent upon the National JCA to meet immediately and take appropriate decision in the light of the unexpected step taken by the Commission in seeking further time to submit its report. They must go ahead with the decision to go on strike from 23rd November, 2015 demanding the Commission to submit urgently an interim report on merger of DA and Interim relief.
There had been no positive steps taken by the government to revive the functioning of the JCM at National or Departmental levels. There appears to be no intention on their part to cause discussion on our charter of demands. In this background we must revitalize and rejuvenate the functioning of our Organizations at all levels. We have received excellent reports of the strike preparation from all over the country.
DO EVERYTHING NEEDED TO MAKE THE 2ND SEPTEMBER, STRIKE A STUPENDOUS SUCCESS.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
M.Krishnan
Secretary General
Confederation
Confederation
Saturday, August 29, 2015
FLASH NEWS
28t h August 2015
COUNTRYWIDE GENERAL STRIKE ON 2ND SEPTEMBER STANDS
CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS REASSERT THE CALL FOR UNITED ACTION
MARCH AHEAD UNITEDLY, MAKE THE COUNTRYWIDE GENERAL STRIKE ON 2ND
SEPTEMBER A MASSIVE SUCCESS
After two rounds of
discussion between the Group of Ministers and the central trade unions on the
12-point charter of demands of the trade unions held on 26th and 27th
August 2015, the GoM headed by Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley sent an
appeal through the press release dated 27-08-2015 (Press Information Bureau)
after 10 pm urging upon the trade unions to reconsider the call for countrywide
general strike on 2nd September 2015 claiming that the Govt has
given concrete assurance to consider most of the demands of the trade unions and that the trade unions
agreed to consider the Govt’s proposals. Similar appeal was also made in the
meeting of 27th August. Both
the claims of the Govt are totally incorrect.
To put the facts
straight, the joint platform of central trade unions have been pursuing with
successive governments at the centre with their basic demands since 2009 and
observed three rounds of countrywide general strike since 2010, the last being
for two days in February 2013. In the two rounds of meeting between the CTUOs
and the Group of Minister, nothing transpired in concrete terms except vague
statements by the ministers on steps to be taken or being taken on some of the
issues, that too not in the right direction.
The Govt’s press release
mentioned, inter alia, certain issues in support of their unfounded claim.
1.
The Govt stated about “appropriate
legislation for making formula based minimum wages mandatory and applicable”
for all. But despite concrete pointers made by the trade unions that such
formula should be what has already been unanimously recommended by the 44th Indian
Labour Conference in 2012 and again reiterated by 46th Indian Labour
Conference in July 2015 in which the Govt of India is also a party, the Ministers did not give any concrete
commitment on the same. In fact said formulae recommended by 44th
ILC in 2012 and reiterated by 46th ILC in July 2015, makes minimum
wage around Rs 20000/- at 2014 price level and the Trade Unions demanded only
Rs 15,000/. The Ministers’ vague formulation does not ensure even half of that.
Is such a position worth consideration?
2.
On contract workers, the Govt assured
that they will be guaranteed minimum wages. What is there to assure except
spreading deliberate confusion? Existing
laws of the land lawfully ensures payment of minimum wages to contract workers.
The Govt’s statement regarding “sector specific minimum wages for the contract
workers” also does not make any sense. The trade unions demanded “same wages
and other benefits as regular workers in the concerned industry/establishment
to be paid to contract workers.” The 43rd Indian Labour Conference
held in 2011 recommended the same and 46th ILC unanimously
reiterated the same in 2015, in which, again, the present Govt is a party. How
could they deny the unanimous recommendation of the highest tripartite forum in
the country like Indian Labour Conference?
3.
The steps taken by the Govt on Labour
Law amendments, are meticulously designed to throw out more than 70% of the
workers on industries and other establishments from the purview and coverage of
almost all basic labour laws and also to eliminate almost all
components/provisions of rights and protections of the workers. This was
supplemented by more aggressive steps already taken by a good number of state
governments to already amend the labour laws in the similar lines. On this
issue, the Govt stated only that they will hold tripartite consultation before
taking such steps. The trade unions
demanded scrapping of such proposals by the central govt and also not to give
assents (through President) to the unilateral amendments made by the state
governments. Even in all the tripartite consultations held on some of the
proposals of the Govt, the trade unions’ unanimous suggestions has been ignored
by the Govt in favour of loud supportive applauds of the employers. Once these
retrograde changes in labour laws totally dismantling the rights and protection
measures for the workers and also throwing more that 70% of the workers out of
the purview of labour laws are enacted, thereby rendering the almost entire
working people a right-less entity in their workplace, what would ensure even
payment of minimum wage and other social security benefits for them, even if
those provisions are improved ? Can any
trade union, worth its name accept such a machination designed to impose
conditions of virtual slavery on the working people ?
4.
Despite repeated insistence by all the
trade unions, the Govt refused to concede to the demand for recognizing the Scheme workers, viz., Anganwadi, Mid-day
meal, ASHA, Para-teachers and others as “worker” with attendant rights of
statutory minimum wages and other benefits in gross violation of the unanimous
recommendation of the 45th Indian Labour Conference in 2013,
reiterated again by the 46th ILC
in 2015. These workers and all the schemes have been put to further
crisis threatening their existance owing to drastic cut in budgetary
allocations for those schemes. In such a situation, does the assurance of the
Govt to “extend social security measures” and “working out ways” for the same
carry any meaning?
5.
On bonus issue, the Govt has assured
to revise the eligibility and calculation ceiling to Rs 21000/- and Rs 7000/-
respectively from existing Rs 10000/- and Rs 3500/-. Trade Unions’ demand has
been that since there is no ceiling on profit, all ceilings in the Payment of
Bonus Act should be removed altogether. Trade unions also demanded substantial
upward revision of the formula for gratuity calculation and remove the ceiling
on gratuity payment. The Govt has negated the demands.
6.
On price rise situation, claim of the
Govt that it has gone down does not match with ground reality in respect of
commodities for daily necessities of the common people. The demands of the
trade unions for putting a ban on speculation/forward trading in essential
commodities and services along with universalisation of public distribution
system throughout the country have been totally ignored.
7.
Trade Unions demanded stoppage of
disinvestment in public sector undertakings playing crucial and supportive role
in advancement of the national economy. Govt totally ignored the same, rather
has been going on aggressively in disinvestment route in all the major PSUs much to the detriment of
the interest of the country’s economy.
On the demands for stoppage of further FDI in defence, railways and
financial sector, the stance of the Govt is continuing to be a total denial. Rather,
the Govt has been aggressively pursuing deregulation and privatization in
strategic sectors like electricity, Port & Docks, Airports etc in a big
way.
There are other issues
as well, statement of Govt continued to be totally vague and their claim is
unfounded. How can anybody, rather any trade union worth its name can consider
above stands taken by the Govt on vital demands of the workers as a positive
development and move out from the programme of united strike action ?
Therefore, there is
absolutely no reason for reconsidering the decisions of the Central Trade
Unions for countrywide general strike on 2nd September 2015. Rather,
the situation demands that there should be no vascillation in carrying forward
the call for general strike on 2nd September 2015 throughout the
country in all sectors of the economy with firm determination.
The Central Trade Unions
appeal to all working people irrespective of affiliations to make the call for
countrywide general strike against the anti-worker, anti-people policies of
Govt a massive success.
Tapan Sen
General Secretary CITU
Friday, August 28, 2015
PHOTOS OF ONE DAY DHARNA ORGANIZED BY POSTAL JCA IN FRONT OF DIVISIONAL, REGIONAL & CIRCLE OFFICES ON 26-08-2015.
BHIMAVARAM
GUDUR HO
ONGOLE
BANGALORE
RAJASTHAN
KAKINADA
PALAMAU
VIZIANAGARAM
Thursday, August 27, 2015
NFPE WRITES TO THE SECRETARY POSTS
NON IMPLEMENTATION OF DG POST ORDERS REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF WAGES OF CASUAL LABOR- REG
No. PF-CL/2015 Dated: 27th August, 2015
Ref- DG POST LR. NO. 2-53/2011-PCC DT. 22-1-2015 & 1-5- 2015
This is regarding non implementation of orders of Directorate regarding revision of wages of casual labor. Even though Directorate issued orders in the month of January vide memo cited u/r the same is not being implemented at lower level in some circles particularly, TAMILNADU, ANDHRA PRADESH,WEST BENGAL & MAHARASTRA .CIRCLES. The situation is that in AP, KARNATAKA & W.BENGAL circles in some divisions new wages were paid but arrears are not drawn on the plea of non availability of budget.
Those circles are raising some hypothetical objections which are not related to the issue. Wages are to be paid to those who worked against post without any objection along with arrears.
Even though it was clearly mentioned in the order to implement 50% DA merger also as per the orders dt. 31-5-2004, the same is totally ignored in almost all circles.
As such you are requested to issue instructions, so that orders are implemented very soon uniformly throughout the Country very soon at least by 15th September 2015 by which all casual labor the low paid employees will be benefitted.
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDERS ON STOPPAGE OF DEDUCTIONS FROM TRCA OF GDS EMPLOYEES- REG
No. PF-CL/2015 Dated: 27th August, 2015
Ref- DG POST LR. NO. 18-3/2002-WELFARE& SPORTS DT. 19-9-2002
This is regarding stoppage of recoveries of CO-OPERATIVE SOCITIES from GDS employees issued vide letter cited u/r issued stating that TRCA cannot be treated as pay.
In this connection we would like to bring to the notice of Madam, that Appendix 29 of FHB VOL -1 says that “a member of a society providing that this employer shall deduct from his SALARY or WAGES such amount as may be specified in the agreement and to pay the amount so deducted to the society”. This clearly envisages that the deduction can be made from SALARY or WAGES OF A MEMBER of the Society. It does not specify the PAY/TRCA or any other name. all payments of GDS are being paid from the head “ SALARY” only. As such even though the name is deferent payment is done from the same head from which regular employees are paid.
Further it is to bring to your kind notice, that many changes taken place in the payments after 2002. GDS re allowed to have PLI, RPLI POLICIES and deductions are done from their salary every month. Number of advances are sanctioned to GDS and recovered from their TRCA every month. In addition any court attachments are also recovered from them.
At present, as Department allowed as payment bank, it is a must to relax this condition. Now GDS are being benefited by getting loans immediately if required for education of their children. Marriages of their children etc from CO-OPERATIVE SOCITIES without any problem. This stoppage has removed this facility resulting in hard ship to GDS to get loans otherwise.
In this changed scenario you are requested to reconsider the issue and they may be permitted to obtain loans from CO-OPERATIVE SOCITIES by allowing deductions from salary, so that they will b e brought out of tensions and work with more vigor.
We hope that, you will consider the issue positively.
An early action is solicited.
FIXATION OF PAY OF RE EMPLOYED EX SERVICE MEN-REG
No. PF-CL/2015 Dated: 27th August, 2015
Ref: - DEPT.OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES&PENSION MEMO NO3/19/2009-ESTT [PAY] DTD.THE 5TH APRIL 2010.
This is regarding non implementation of DOPT orders on re-fixation of pay of re employed ex service men in our department. Even though nearly 5 years lapsed the above said orders were not implemented in our Department whereas the same are being implemented in about all other Central Govt. Departments including Railways, Income tax, all Nationalized Banks & PSU’s
Further it was observed that in our Department also in U.P., BIHAR & DELHI Circles these orders are implemented. This clearly proves that the orders are very clear and needs no clarification. But unfortunately most circles wants clarifications which are not at all required.
As such you are requested to issue instructions to implement the orders as early as possible so that the feelings of ex-servicemen that they are let down by the department will be removed from their minds.
An early action is requested.
EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE 7th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
The Union Cabinet
chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for
the extension of the term of the 7th Central Pay Commission by four months up
to 31.12.2015.
Background:
The 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Central Government on 28.2.2014. According to the Resolution dated 28.2.2014, by which the Commission was constituted, it is to make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution that is by 27th August, 2015.
The 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Central Government on 28.2.2014. According to the Resolution dated 28.2.2014, by which the Commission was constituted, it is to make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution that is by 27th August, 2015.
In
view of its volume of work and intensive stake-holders' consultations, the 7th
Central Pay Commission had made a request to the Government for a four month
extension up to 31.12.2015.
NW/AKT/NT/SH
(Release ID : 126354)(26.08.2015)
(Release ID : 126354)(26.08.2015)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
POSTAL JCA STRUGGLE PROGRAMME ON 26-08-2015
Postal JCA
NFPE & FNPO – AIPEU GDS (NFPE) & NUGDS
one day dharna
in front of all
DIVISIONAL OFFICES
REGIONAL OFFICES
CIRCLE OFFICES
On
26-08-2015
Demanding :-
Include GDS in 7th CPC for wage revision and other service related matters
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Implement cadre restructuring proposals in all cadres including Postal Accounts & MMS in Department of Posts
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Fill up all vacant posts in all cadres of Department (i.e., PA / SA / Postmen / Mail Guard / GDS Mailmen, Mailmen, MMS Drivers and other staff in MMS, PACO, SBCO, PO Accounts & Civil wing.
NFPE & FNPO – AIPEU GDS (NFPE) & NUGDS
one day dharna
in front of all
DIVISIONAL OFFICES
REGIONAL OFFICES
CIRCLE OFFICES
On
26-08-2015
Demanding :-
Include GDS in 7th CPC for wage revision and other service related matters
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Implement cadre restructuring proposals in all cadres including Postal Accounts & MMS in Department of Posts
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Fill up all vacant posts in all cadres of Department (i.e., PA / SA / Postmen / Mail Guard / GDS Mailmen, Mailmen, MMS Drivers and other staff in MMS, PACO, SBCO, PO Accounts & Civil wing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Seventh Pay Commission May Recommend Permanent Pay Panel
The Seventh Pay Commission is likely
to recommend the government to form a permanent pay panel to give
recommendations to the government from time to time on issues pertaining to pay
structure of central government employees.
The permanent pay panel would recommend regular salary hikes
in keeping with the rate of inflation.
The formation of the permanent pay panel would help raise
the salaries and allowances of central government officials and employees, an
official of the pay panel said.
He added the permanent pay panel would recommend salary and
allowance hikes in keeping with the rising inflation rate, which will be
implemented by the government. “Then it will not be necessary to form a new
commission during the next several years for central government employees.”
However, the Seventh Pay Commission got one month extension
to submit its recommendations.
Accordingly it is expected to submit its report by the end
of September. The time allotted for the commission ends this month.
The government appointed the Seventh Pay Commission on 28
February 2014 under chairman, Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur, with a time frame of
18 months to make its recommendations
“There are some data points that are missing, which we hope
to get by this month end. We are trying to submit the report by 20 September,”
the official of the pay panel also said.
The government’s salary bill will rise by 9.56% to Rs
1,00,619 crore with the implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh
Pay Commission, according to a statement tabled in Parliament by Finance
Minister Arun Jaitley on August 12.
The recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, is likely
to be implemented in April, next year.
Source: The Sen Times, 22.08.2015
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