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Monday, February 28, 2011

Whoes Budget !!

PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL CONFEDERATION ON THE BUDGET PRESENTED BY SHRI PRANAB MUKHARJEE, FINANCE MINISTER

PRESS STATEMENT.
Dated. 28.02.2011

The Union budget 2011 presented by the Finance Minister today in the Parliament must be very disappointing for the common man for there is no proposal to combat the ever increasing inflation in the economy. The subsidies all on  fuel, fertiliser and food has been reduced by all most 20,000 crores compared to what was provided in the last fiscal. While there is a reduction of Rs 11500 crores in Direct Taxes the resource mobilization has been made through an increase of a similar amount in indirect taxes the objective seems to be to rob the poor to pay  the rich. 5 lakh crores of rupees is stated to be the revenue foregone in 2010-11 of which a whoping sum of Rs. 88000 crores is the concessions given to the Corporate Sector.The budget provision for agriculture development is also less than what it was earlier, indicative of an insensitiveness to the agonies of people below the poverty line.

            The expectation of the middle class  that the personal income taxation limit will be raised  to Rs. 2 lakhs has been belied. The meager increase of Rs. 20,000 would not even be sufficient to maintain the real value level of non taxable limit of 2010-11.The announcement on direct tax concession is followed by the statement of an increased outsourcing of the Governmental functions to private corporate houses like Infosys. The eulogy for the CPC set up by the I.T. Department at Bangalore in the Budget speech of the Finance Minister is designed to seek the approval of the house for such vehicles out outsourcing elsewhere in the country.  The Finance Minister has also announced that further financial sector reforms is also on the anvil. Therefore, contrary to the comments made by certain sections of the media this budget is right on the track of reforms enunciated by the Dr. Manmohan Singh two decades ago.

            Since the huge demonstration and rally of workers traversed through the streets of Delhi on 23rd   Feb.  2011 has not created any impact on the thinking of this Government, as is evidenced by this budget it is incumbent upon the trade union movement to strengthen its opposition towards the neo liberal economic policies by waging sustained and united struggles.
KKN Kutty
Secretary General

WE CAN NOT TAKE THE ONSLAUGHTS LYING DOWN -- HIT BACK


STOP THIS WANTON DESTRUCTION

                We are really shocked to read the contents of Directorate's letter No. 40-06/2010/Plg dated 225.01.2011 addressed to all CPMGs/PMGs wherein it is directed to complete the process of closure/merger/relocation of about 9797 Post offices functioning at present in Urban areas on the plea that they do not conform with the distance condition prescribed by the Directorate for opening of new Post offices.  The total number of Departmental Post Offices as on 31.03.2010 is 27360.  Closure of 9797 Post offices means reduction of about 36% of the existing Postal network.  We cannot accept the argument put forward by the Department justifying such mass-scale closure/merger/relocation.  We are at a loss to understand why our Department is resorting to such mass-scale closures, when all other private couriers and companies are competing to canvass our customer by opening more and more outlets in the urban areas for extending their services to the doorstep of the customer.  We fear that in the name of rationalization and optimization, our department is giving more space for the private companies to occupy more share in the mail market segment.  We have already made it clear that we are not against relocation of offices to the needy areas.  Large scale closure of Post offices and RMS offices will not only lead to inconvenience to the public leading to discontentment but also adversely affect the interest of the employees.  Further this is nothing but abrupt violation of strike agreement made on 12.07.2010 in which it was categorically assured that there will be no closure/merger of Post offices.  We strongly protest against such unilateral closure/merger of offices.

            We have already pointed out the adverse impact of the introduction of speed post hubs without taking into account the ground realities.  The experience for the last six months has proved that the speed post hubs had resulted in abnormal delay in transmission and delivery of speed post articles and thereby in eroding the faith of the general public in the speed post system itself.  We have already requested the Department to review the functioning of the speed post hubs and take remedial measures or to revert to the old system.  We regret to note that the staff side has been totally sidelined and the department is blindly going ahead with unscientific proposals of the multinational consultancy called Mckensy.  Much damage has been done and it is high time that a thorough review be conducted for removing the deficiencies by rolling back to the old scheme.  A damage control exercise to regain the lost faith of the customer is the need of the hour.

            The new Recruitment rules for the Postmen notified recently by the Department states that direct recruitment from open market is to be resorted to for filling up 25% Postmen vacancies.  This clause virtually snatches away the right of the Gramin Dak Sevaks to get appointed against 50% of the Postmen vacancies hitherto ear-marked for GDS employees.  Further unilateral orders have been issued restricting the compassionate appointment of GDS to 10% of the vacancies, tightening of norms for cash handling and stamp sale etc.  Further the discrimination in payment of bonus to GDS still continues.

            In spite of the assurance given by the Secretary, Department of Posts on 12.07.2010, many issues mentioned in the 13th July strike Charter of demands and also in the minutes of the JCM Departmental council meeting held on 27.08.2010 still remains unsettled.  The issues relating to the Postmen staff such as fixing of minimum and maximum distance to be traversed are yet to be resolved.  The issue of cadre review, even though assured to be completed before November 2010, is still in the initial stage and formal discussion is delayed indefinitely.

            The Department is going ahead with the proposal for decentralization of postal Accounts work in the name of accrual based accounting system.  Similarly move is on for decentralization of PLI/RPLI work.  Induction of new technology in accounting and providing online facilities at post offices shall lead to centralization and not decentralization.  We oppose decentralization of the above mentioned work.

            The revision of wages of the causal, part-time contingent employees with effect from 01.01.2006 is pending for the last three years.  Even the eligible DA is denied in many circles.  Further the work done hitherto by the casual, part time and contingent employees are indiscriminately outsourced and large scale reduction in the wages are ordered.  All this has resulted in making the life of the poor, low paid employees more miserable.  It is high time that justice is done to this most downtrodden and marginalized section of employees of the Postal department.

            All the above issues are agitating the minds of the Postal and RMS employees and resentment among them is mounting day-by-day.  The releasing of the orders for closure of large scale post offices has further aggravated the situation.  Unless the Department comes forward to discuss the above issues with the Staff side for an amicable settlement, the situation may go from bad to worse.

            We appeal to the Govt. of India and Secretary, Department of Posts to desist from the move to implement the retrograde orders mentioned above and also to keep the orders in abeyance, failing which we will be compelled to resort to trade union action including indefinite strike.  We earnestly want to avoid such an unpleasant situation as it may adversely affect the efficiency and productivity of the Postal Services and may put the public also to inconvenience.

            We hope that the Department will come forward for the negotiated settlement of the issues mentioned above and take the staff side also into confidence, so that the peace, tranquillity and the better relationship between the staff side and administration shall remain unaffected.  Or else, confrontation shall become inevitable as we cannot take the onslaughts lying down.  When driven to the wall we have no option but to hit back with all the forces at our command.  Be prepared to face such contingency if situation warrants.  Get ready for a total indefinite strike

Sunday, February 27, 2011

JAC CIRCULAR



JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE OF
ACCOUNTS & AUDIT EMPLOYEES & OFFICERS ORGANISATIONS
AUDIT LEKHA BHAWAN
15/1089-90, VASUNDHARA, P.O.VASUNDHARA, DT. GHAZIABAD, U.P, 201012
Ph. 0120-2881727/011-2578 5070
E-mail: auditflag1923@gmail.com/  v.aicaea@gmail.com

No: JAC/Circular -02/2011                                                                                     Dated: 26th February, 2011

To
Chief Executives of Constituent Organizations &
Conveners, Local JACs

Dear Comrades,
            The Apex JAC met in Delhi on 22nd February 2011. Following were present.
1.       Com. M. S. Raja, Chairman, Apex JAC and Secretary General, All India Audit & Accounts Association
2.       Com. V. Bhattacharjee, Convener, Apex JAC & Secretary General, NFCAA
3.       Com. S. Mohan, Secretary General, All India Audit & Accounts officers Association
4.        Com. T. Satyanarayana, General Secretary, All India Postal Accounts Employees Association
5.       Com. G. P. Dutta, Secretary General, All India Defence Accounts Employees Association
6.       Com. N. Srinivasan, General Secretary, All India Railway Accounts staff Association
7.        Com. S.V. Deshpande, President All India Audit &  Accounts officers Association)
8.        Com. R. N. Gupta, ex-Secretary General, All India Association of  Pay and Accounts officers (Civil)
9.        Com. G. K. Gohain, Convener, JAC, Guwahati and Vice President All India Audit & Accounts Association
10.    Com. A. K. Mehta, Convener, local JAC, Delhi and Vice President All India Civil Accounts Employees Association
11.    Com. Partha Bhattacharjee, Working President, All India Railway Accounts Staff Association attended the meeting and
12.   Com. S. K. Vyas, Chairman, Confederation of Central Government Employees and workers and Member, Standing Committee NC (JCM)
            The meeting took the stock of the situation with reference to the call given for observance of Awakening Day on 15/02/2011. The reporting received so far by Apex JAC indicates that the programme has been implemented in select stations only.
            As far as the issue of implementation of Arbitration Award on grant of higher pay scale to Sr. Accountants/Auditors with effect from 01.01.1986 is concerned, the meeting noted that through the matter was placed in the Parliament during monsoon session of 2010, it could not be tabled in the Parliament by the Government due to the intervention of Com. Basudeb Acharia, M P. Loksabha and also due to disruption of Parliament in the winter Session. It is expected that in all likelihood it would be introduced in the budget session of Parliament for rejection.
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The meeting observed that, though the demand of grant of higher pay scale has been met with effect from 01.01.1996, but it is necessary to continue persuasion for settlement of this issue in the form of implementation of arbitration award to avoid danger of downgradation of status and Pay Scales of Accounts and Audit Cadres in future. The meeting therefore, decided that the issue shall be pursued.
            The meeting also reviewed the status of Charter of Demands adopted by apex JAC and decided that on the following issues views of the Constituent organisations- after discussion in the respective decision making forums - may be sought for taking a final call.
  1. The demand “implement arbitration award on pay scales” may either be taken out of the charter of demands and pursued separately placed appropriately in the re-oriented charter of demands (furnished below).
  2. The JAC may focus on core/functional issue of Accounting and Auditing Organizations as the system is facing grave threat from the executive by holding a National Convention and through wide campaigns etc demanding Functional Independence to Audit & Accounting organisations. The issue of demanding “functional integration” may also be discussed and opinion there-on may be communicated.
The Apex JAC shall meet at Hyderabad on 11th April 2011. It is requested that every constituent organisation communicate their views on the above proposal before 11th April 2011.


With warm greetings,


(V.Bhattacharjee)
Convener

Charter of Demands

1.    Implement arbitration award by granting higher pay scale notionally w.e.f.1-1-1986 and effectively w.e.f 1-1-2006.
2.   upgrade LDCs by re-designating them as Acctts/Audit Assistants and following pay sales to different cadres-
Acctts/Audit Assistant                                           PB-1 with Grade Pay Rs.2400
Accountant/Auditor                                            PB-2 with Grade Pay Rs.4200
Sr. Accountant/Auditor/ Steno Gr.I                       PB-2 with Grade Pay Rs.4600
SO/AAO/PS                                                           PB-2 with Grade Pay Rs.4800
                                                                    PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs.5400
                                                                          On completion of 4 years.
Accounts/Audit Officer                                          PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs.6600
 Sr. Accounts/Audit Officer                                   PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs.7600
3.    Grant ACP on departmental hierarchy basis.
4.     Grant one increment and Grade pay of Rs.4800 from the day of passing JAO/SOG examination.
5.    Grant three increments on passing departmental confirmatory examination.
6.     Step up pay of Senior Promotees who exhausted ACP in the event of junior drawing more pay and getting ACP in compliance with apex court judgment.
7.      Grant recognition to Railway Accounts Staff Association.

RECEPTION BY TRIVENDRUM COMRADES/ SOME IMAGES OF OUR CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

Dear Comrades
AIPAEA  Trivendrum  unit has hosted a reception on 17-02-2011 to honour our veteran leaders Com. A.P. Sastry, former President(CHQ), Com.P. Rajanayagam, former General Secretary, Com. S. Santosh Kumar, President(CHQ) and  the General Secretary.
Com. Mohanan Nair, President AIPAEA, Kerala Circle has sent the pictures. I am placing them on the blog. I convey my thanks to the Kerala unit for the hearty reception.
Com. Mohanan Nair has also sent some of the pictures of the Central Working Committee meeting taken by him. 
Thank you Com. Mohanan.
Click here for TVM Reception Pictures
Click here for images of CWC meeting 

Friday, February 25, 2011

NFPE OPPOSING THE CLOSURE OF POST OFFICES AND OTHER ANTI EMPLOYEE POLICIES - SWIFT REACTION

FLASH NEWS

Com. P. Rajeev, Member Parliament and also Standing Committee Member of Communication & I.T. has raised the issue of mass scale closure of posts offices with Sh. Sachin Pilot, State Minister for Communication and I.T. on 25.02.2011. Minister has agreed to intervene.
NFPE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT MET AND DISCUSSED THE ISSUES AND DECIDED TO PREPARE A CHARTER OF DEMANDS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE JCA, WHICH INCLUDE THE ISSUE OF DECENTRALIZATION OF POSTAL ACCOUNTS.
Postal JCA is also proposing to conduct immediate agitational programmes culminating to indefinite strike in the event of non drop of unilateral mass closure move of post offices.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

MOST RETROGRADE ORDER FROM DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
9797 POST OFFICES IN URBAN AREAS ARE TO BE
CLOSED / MERGED OR RELOCATED

In the name of Rationalisation and consolidation of urban network the DOP wants to close the Post offices in urban areas vide order D.G. Posts No. 40-06/2010Plg dated 25.01.2011. 
For complete order visit the NFPE blogspot.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 23-02-2011 --- A HUGE SUCCESS

MAMMOTH PROTEST BY THE WORKERS AND EMPLOYEES


A WRITTEN REPLY GIVEN BY THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS&I T, SHRI SACHIN PILOT ON MODERNIZATION OF POST OFFICES


Modernisation of Post Offices

                 The Department of Posts has decided to improve the Look and Feel of its post offices through Project Arrow. The project has been launched with the objective of modernising departmental post offices across the country in a phased manner with an aim to make visible, tangible and noteworthy difference in post office operations. It aims at comprehensive improvement of the core operations of the post office as well as the ambiance in which postal transactions are undertaken.
 The IT Modernization Project Phase II of India Post under XIth plan envisages computerization of all the non-computerized Post Offices in the country (Departmental single handed Post Offices) and all Extra departmental Post Offices phased over the financial years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13.
The number of Post Offices modernized in 2008-09 and 2009-10 are:
2008-09 -           45 post offices were computerized, computer hardware was upgraded in 1847 post offices and 500 post offices were modernized under Project Arrow.
2009-10 -           2920 post offices were computerized, computer hardware was upgraded in 92 post offices and 500 post offices were modernized under Project Arrow.
            Total investment to be made on modernization in 2010-2011 and 2011-12 are:
2010-11-            Rs. 209.76 crores has been allocated for computerization of post offices at the RE stage and `84 crores has been allocated for modernization of post offices under Project Arrow.
2011-12 -           Rs. 626.41 crores has been earmarked for computerisation of post offices             and Rs. 9 lakh for carrying out internal review of selected post offices already covered under Project Arrow.
The Department has diversified its activities to utilise its network by introducing services like selling of passport forms in identified post offices, accepting of utilities bills in the post offices, providing railway reservation facilities etc.
            The Department has also tied-up with various Government departments to provide social security services especially in rural areas and with financial institutions to sell their product through post offices like :
(i)   National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)-for disbursement of wages to NREGS beneficiaries through Post Office Savings Bank accounts. 
(ii)   Collection of Rural Price Index Data 
(iii) Payment of Old age pension- through Post Office Savings accounts in Bihar, Chattisgarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, M.P., Maharashtra, North-East and Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh  and through money order in Karnataka, Kerala, M.P., Maharashtra, N.E., Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu , Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. 
(iv) Sale of gold coins by tying-up with Reliance Money Limited.
(v)   On Line Acceptance of RTI Applications.
(vi) Provision of New Pension Scheme through Post Offices.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Sachin Pilot in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today. 
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Friday, February 18, 2011

REPORT ON THE CWC MEETING OF AIPAEA HELD AT THEKKADY, KERALA FROM 13-02-11 TO 15-02-11

 DEAR COMRADES
OUR CWC HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND THE DETAILED REPORT IS PLACED HERE UNDER FOR YOUR INFORMATION.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REPORT
GENERAL SECRETARY/AIPAEA

MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 23-02-2011

Dear Comrades,
It has been informed by the Secretary General of Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers, New Delhi that the Central Government employees should reach Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 23-02-2011 before 10AM, as that will be the starting point of the rally for Central Government employees.
T.Satyanarayana
General Secretary





Wednesday, February 16, 2011

PICTURES FROM THEKKADY STUDY CAMP

NATIONAL ANOMALY COMMITTEE MEETING - ITS OUT COME

Comrades,
The out come of the much awaited meeting of the National Anomaly Committee meeting is on the expected lines. VERY DISAPPOINTING ! VERY DISAPPOINTING!! It is reflecting the Government attitude towards the demands of the employees. It is also reflecting the JCM mechanism's helplessness, hollowness and disconnectedness with  the employees concerns. It is time to  react. It is time to raise up under the banner of CCGEW and agitate. The gist of the out come is provided by the Secretary General, Confederation, is given here under.

     CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES  & WORKERS.
A-2/95,Manishinath Bhawan, Rajouri Garden,
New Delhi-110 027

Tel: 011-2510 5324:  Mobile: 98110 48303

CONF/3/2011                                                                                                       Dated: 16.02.2011
Dear Comrade,
                 The third meeting of the National Anomaly Committee was  held on 15/02/2011. The following items were taken up for discussion.  No final decision on any item could be arrived at.  It was more or less an exercise to understand the points of view of both sides on these items. We shall in our next communication indicate the outcome of discussion on each item.
                 Item Nos. 11, 12&13, 14, 20, 28,29&30, 31,37, 38,39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50 and 51.       
                During the discussion the Staff brought to the notice of the official side that the issues pertaining to the employees of Andaman  and Nicobar islands, which were taken out of the agenda on the plea that the same would be discussed separately by a Committee to be set up by the Andaman Administration have not been settled.  The NGO Association of A & N Islands have brought to the notice of the staff side that the A & N Administration has not taken any steps to resolve the problems even though similar issues pertaining  to the employees of Pondicherry and Delhi were settled.  The Official side has promised to take up the issue with the concerned in the Home Ministry to ensure that the issues are addressed expeditiously.
                The official side has in the Action Taken State has indicated their inability to concede the demand raised by the Staff Side on the following two issues.
 (a)    Grant of increment in the case of employees whose increment falls between Feb and June. 2006.
 (b)   Fixing the pay of the promotees on par with the Direct recruits. 
Though these issues were not discussed, the Staff Side has said that a resolution to them are urgently needed .   
The official side has requested the Staff Side to indicate the items on which further discussions are needed; further details are required; and alternative suggestions could be made  within 10 days so that the next and final meeting of the Committee could be convened before 31st March, 2011.  It was also decided that the sub-committee of the MACP related issued will meet once again and their report submitted to the NAC . 
 With greetings,
                                                                                                                                       K K N KUTTY
                                                                                                                                     Secretary General



Tuesday, February 15, 2011

FOUR ADVANCE INCREMENTS - C&AG ORDER

C&AG HAS ISSUED ORDER GRANTING 4 ADVANCED INCREMENTS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED CONFIRMATORY EXAM DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN 1973 TO 1981.CLICK HERE FOR THE COPY OF THE ORDER

Thursday, February 10, 2011

NFPE - - STUDY TOUR PROGRAMME



national federation of postal employees
all india study camp
2011 February, 13,14,15      thekkady (kumily)
 idukki division - kerala circle.

programme
08.00 am       :       Registration of Delegates
09.30 AM       :       Flag Hoisting and Homage to Martyrs.
10.00 AM       :       Inaugural Session
Welcome Speech     :       Com: P.S.Rajan,  Chairman, Reception Committee,
                                         General Secretary, Kerala  Plantation Labour Federation.
Presided by          :            Com: D.K.Rahate,  All India President, NFPE.
Inaugural Address   :       Class - I
Subject                                   :       Imperialist Globalisation and the Role of Working  Class.
                                                        By Com.P.Rajeev, MP,
                                                                     Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee for Communications & IT
11.30 AM                               :       Class - II
Subject                                   :       History of the Postal Trade Union Movement and our present day task.
                                                        by: Com: M.Krishnan,  Secretary General, NFPE.
03.00 PM                               :       Class - III
Subject                                   :       Policy Offensives in the  Dept. of Posts and our role.
                                                        by: Com.K.Raghavendran, Ex-Secretary General, NFPE.
05.00 PM                               :       Class - IV
Subject                                   :       Central Govt. Employees - Indian Working class Movement.
                                                        by: Com: C.C.Pillai, Ex-Secretary General, NFPE.
                  14-02-2011 - Monday
09.00 AM                               :       Class - V
Subject                                   :       Service Matters and the role of Trade Union Activists.
                                                        by: Com: K.V.Sridharan,General Secretary, AIPEU Gr.C (Chq)
11.00 AM                               :       Class - VI
Subject                                   :       Disciplinary Rules -  Role of Defence Assistants & Unions.
                                                        by: Sri.M.Chandrasekharan Nair
                                                                     Rtd. Senior Superintendent Post Offices.
13.00 PM                               :     Presentation of Credential Report.
                                                        by: Com: R.N.Parashar, Asst.Secretary General, NFPE.
02.00 PM                               :       Seminar
Subject                                   :    Future of India Post - Challenges and Opportunities.
Welcome Speech                :       Com: M.Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE.
Presided by                           :      Com: D.K.Rahate, President, NFPE.
Presentation by Chief Guest: Sri. P.K.Gopinath,Member (P) Postal Services Board.
Speech by                             :       Mrs. Shoba Koshy
                                                                   Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle.
Interaction with the Delegates
4.00 PM                                  :       Vote of Thanks
                                                        by: Com: Iswar Singh Dabas, General Secretary, PIV Union.
04.15 PM                               :       Felicitation to Com: T.M.Peerumuhammed
                                                                  All India Vice President P-IV, and Working Chairman,
                                                      Reception Committee , (Retired from service on 31.1.2011).
04.30 PM                                 :      CAMP REVIEW AND ORGANISATIONAL DISCUSSION.
Lead by                                  :     Com: M.Krishnan, SG, NFPE
                                                      Com: K.V.Sridharan, GS, P-3
                                                      Com: I.S.Dabas, GS, P-4
                                                      Com: Giriraj Singh, GS, R-3
                                                      Com: P.Suresh, GS, R-4
                                                      Com: Pranab Bhattacharjee, GS,  Admn.(P) Union.
                                                      Com: T.Sathyanarayanan, GS, AIPAEA
                                                      Com: Appanraj, GS, AIPSBCOEA
                                                      Com: S.A.Rahim, GS, AIPCWEA.
Vote of Thanks                     :       Com: T.D.Jose,
                                                  General Convener,
                                                        Reception Committee.
06.30 PM                               :       Camp  Concludes
15-02-2011 - Tuesday
               08.00AM                                  :      Trip to Munnar Sight Seeing.


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