25.12.2010 Com. A K Kaushik, G.S, TEAM and Com. V.K.Thomar, GS, MEA wrote letter to Dir(HR), MTNL requesting him to extend the date of last datle for Pro-rata Pension. Click here for the copy of the letter.

22.12.2010 Com. A K Kaushik, G.S, TEAM wrote letter to CMD, MTNL regarding mis-utilisation of manpower, case of posting of 9 JAO's in GM(CPSL) unit. Click here for the copy of the letter.

22.12.2010 Transfer orders of 95 SDEs released in Delhi unit. Click here for the copy.

20.12.2010 Today United Forum Convenor Com. M.K. Bagchi is writting letters to CMD, MTNL on the approach of MTNL towards Pension issue and requesting Secretary Telecom for grant of an interview to discuss about MTNL Pension issue. Click here for the text of the letters. Letter to CMD and Letter to Secretary Telecom.

14.12.2010 Com. A.K.Kaushik, General Secretary, TEAM wrote letter to CMD, MTNL, regarding the abnormal delay in Posting of Accounts/Finance personnel in Delhi by Delhi Unit. Click here for copy of the letter dated 14.12.2010.

6.12.2010 Delhi unit issued Local officiating promotion order for Sr Manager/DEs for 23 Executives and transfer orders for three. Click here for the list.

3.12.2010 Promotion to the post of DE(off), Transfers in the cader of DE and List of JTOs proposed for Rotational transfer are upload in the Mumbai Intranet.

2.12.2010 CRs for executive upgradation from E2 to E3 grade in Accounts wing at Delhi Called. Click here for copy o f the letter.

26.11.2010 United Forum decided to postpone the ongoing Protest Action demanding Pension to the MTNL Executives by Government and Revision of Pension in view of the assurance given by CMD in the core committee meeting held today, 26-11-2010.  Accordingly United Forum wrote letter to CMD, MTNL informing its decision to postpone the ongoing Protest Actions with immediate effect. Click here for copy of the Appeal from CMD and copy of letter written by United Forum. United Forum call upon all our members to devote themselves to restore normalcy earnestly at the earliest.

23.11.2010 Today CMD MTNL again called convener of United forum and made appeal for deferment of the on going agitation; in reply to appeal of CMD, Sh. M K Bagchi conveyed that without any concrete proposal it is difficult to deffer the current agitation . CMD also apprised about deteriorating services in MTNL Delhi. But keeping in view the gravity of our demands the leadership of united forum decided to further intensify the current  agitation.

23.11.2010 United Front Demonstration on 9th Nov 2010 in the Eyes of the Press:

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23.11.2010 CR's called for Executive Promotion from E2 - E6 Grades in Telecom and Civil wing at Delhi unit. Click the link for details.

Telecom    E2-E3     E3-E4        E4-E5      E5-E6        Civil    E3-E4       E4-E5      E5-E6       

20.11.2010 'Today CMD MTNL called us in a meeting at 4 PM. The representatives of all 16 organisations along with the convener of United forum of union and association attended the meeting. CMD made an appeal to stop/postpone the agitation programme. To this we responded that as there is no concrete development in respect of our demands, we cannot reconsider the programme of protest actions for any extraneous reason. We call upon our members to intensify the prgramme of non co-operation.'

18.11.2010 Today on 18-11-2010 UNITED FORUM OF MTNL UNIONS & ASSOCIATIONS held a massive rally from K. L. Bhawan to PM house. Rally with a huge number of participants (approximately 16000) from all corners of MTNL Delhi irrespective of cadres, associations/unions ;successfully marched from K.L.Bhawan to PM house. But on
Sansad Marg due to security reasons, it was requested by Police authorities, not to proceed further. The request was duly considered by our responsible leaders and rally was converted into a huge meeting on Sansad Marg. Thousands of Peace loving workers , executives set down on road itself and listened to their respected leaders with lot of patience. The meeting was addressed by all worthy leaders of all constituents of united forum. The meeting was also addressed by comrade O.P.Gupta a veteran leader of Telecoms industry. Every leader thanked
the huge crowd for making this rally a grand success and further appealed  for their respective contribution for non cooperation moment from today itself. Sh. M.K.Bagchi Convener of united front along with Sh.Mange Ram Sharma President of United forum were escorted by Police Authorities to submit the memorandum on this issue to respected Prime Minister of India. Click here for the text of the memorandum.
In Mumbai more than 10,000 Officers and Officials gathered in front of Telephone house under the banner of United Forum and submitted memorandum to ED, MTNL, Mumbai.

18.11.2010 CR for IDA pay upgradation under Executive promotion policy from E3 to E4 grade called by Delhi unit. All are requested to arrange for the CRs at the earliest. Click here for the copy of the letter.

18.11.2010 "Chalo PM Office" - Join Enmass Rally to PM office today to submit memorandum to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on Pension at par with BSNL, revision of pension and completion of absorption process or repatriation of absorbed officers & employees back to DOT. Rally will start from Eastern Court at 12.30 PM. and non-cooperation successful.

12.11.2010 The Joint CEC Meeting of TEAM and MEA Delhi will be held on 16.11.2010 in CTO Dormitory Eastern Court at 10.00 AM sharp to discuss the agitational programmes given by United Forum. All CEC members are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting without fail.

11.11.2010 CR called from Officers of E3 Grade in Delhi unit for up-gradation to E4 Grade. Officers listed in the list are requested to arrange for the CR at the earliest. Click here for copy of letter calling CRs. Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10

11.11.2010 Mandatory In-service Training for Accounts Personnel at New Delhi E4 to E5 and E5 to E6 approved. Click here for the Copy of the letter.

10.11.2010 MTNL Delhi unit called for CR for IDA up-gradation of Accounts Executives from E4 to E5 grade. Click here for the copy of the letter.

09.11.2010 'United forum of MTNL Associations and unions observed Massive demonstration at Jantar Mantar on 09-11-2010. Nearly 15,000 Employees and officers have participated to demand Pension at par with BSNL, Revision of Pension and to finalise the absorbption in MTNL by absorbing ITS officers or bring back all the absorbed employees and officers on Deemed deputation.' Click here for the Text of Press Release.

United forum of Unions & Associations of MTNL Mumbai held launch Hour demonstrations in front of all Area GM offices (at 12 Locations) on 9.11.2010 and submitted memorandum to all GMs of MTNL Mumbai.

United Forum Zindabad !!! Long Live MTNL Employees Unity !!!

02.11.2010 Last date for exercising for Pro-rata Pension for MTNL Executives have been extended up to 31.12.2010. Click here for the copy of the letter.

29.10.2010 UF, Mumbai issued Notice of protest action. Click here for the copy of the letter. 9.11.2010 Mass Demonstration at Area GM Officers during Lunch Hours.                          18.11.2010 Mass Demonstration at Telephone House during Lunch Hours.

29.10.2010 Com A K Kaushik, GS, TEAM write to CMD, MTNL demanding immediate grant of Bonus for the year clearly highlighting DoT/Govt is purely responsible  for the present status of MTNL and not the employees. "Bonus is a legitimate claim of employees and should be paid before Diwali" he asserts. Click here for the copy of the letter.

29.10.2010 Com A K Kaushik, GS, TEAM along with Com. V P Bharatwaj, AGS TEAM and Com. Ram Gopal, CS TEAM met CMD on 29.10.2010 and discussed about the working of ED, Delhi which is affecting the performance of MTNL, Delhi. Click here for the points discussed.

28.10.2010 Com A K Kaushik, GS, TEAM Wrote letter to Dir(HR) requesting to expedite issue of regular promotion orders in the cader of Sr. PS who are on the verge of retirement. Click here for the copy of the letter.

28.10.2010 United Forum of Unions & Associations of MTNL Mumbai is formed today with members from all Unions and Associations of Non-Executives and Executives from Mumbai in a meeting concluded at BKC Telephone Exchange Building. Following members are also nominated unanimously for the conduct of the United Forum.

Chairman - Com. K. Jawahar, Advisor, RTOWA

Convener - Com. Arvind Sawant, President, MTNL Kamgar Sangh

Jt. Convener - Com. J.S.Yadav, CS, TEAM, Mumbai

Jt. Convener - Com. S.N. Prasad, GS, MEA, Mumbai

Jt. Convener - Com. V. Ragavan, GS, MTNLOA, Mumbai

Jt. Convener - Com. Pradeep Savle, GS, MTNL Karmachari Front

Jt. Convener - Com. Kishore Kedar, GS, MTNL Workers Union

The UF unanimously decided to send letter to Prime Minister regarding payment of Pension by Govt to all staff absorbed in MTNL from DoT at par with staff absorbed in BSNL from DoT and Financial health of MTNL. Click here for the copy of the letter. Forum also unanimously decided to serve notice of agitation and follow the programme in line with notice served by United Forum of Delhi.

26.10.2010 Vigilance and CR screening for regular promotion to E5 grade called for Finance personnel. Click here for the copy of the letter.

18.10.2010 Schedule of United Front Meetings at MTNL, New Delhi.

15.10.2010 United Forum of MTNL serves notice to Dot on Security of job, security of pension and survival of MTNL. Click here for the Text of the Notice.

9.10.2010 United forum of MTNL Executives’ Associations and Non-Executives’ unions had taken a decision in the meeting held at CTO, New Delhi on 08-10-2010 to Launch protest action programme to achieve the issues related to Pension payment at par with BSNL, Revision of Pension and immediate completion of absorption of ITS Officers.

Protest action programme is as follows:

1. Lunch hour demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 09-11-2010.

TEAM request all comrades to come forward and make the movement successful.

Programme of action at Mumbai will be announced shortly as soon as all the Associations and Unions meet and decide.

28.09.2010 TEAM had already written to MTNL Management with request to extent last date for exercising option for Pro-rata Pension till the issue of payment of pension at par with BSNL is resolved by Govt/DOT. MTNL Management has assured that the option date for the Pro-rata Pension will be further extended up to 31.12.2010. Hence Association has decided none of the executive will exercise option for pro-rata pension. It is the stand of TEAM that no body will give option for pro-rata pension under any situation.

28.09.2010 Govt Panel to look into MTNL's pension issue - Press Clips - Economic Times 28th Sep, 2010 Click here for the text of the Press Clips.

27.09.2010 MTNL United Forum writes to H'ble Prime Minister on Pension issue and request for:

 (1)    Stop discrimination against MTNL and MTNL’s absorbed employees, executives and retirees.

(2)     Stop irregular practice of payment of pension and pensionary benefits of the absorbed employees and executives (since retired) from the wage and salary heads of MTNL. Instead DOT should pay the pension and other pensionary dues  as it is done in the case of BSNL. DOT can not and should not evade its responsibilities to its employees and officers simply because they have been pushed to the fold MTN in the name of half-baked restructuring.

(3)     Complete the absorption process including all sections of officers for honest and full implementation of Govt. policy of restructuring scheme immediately or allow us  to get out of this scheme and revert back to DOT set up so that we also can continue to work with the deemed deputation status  till end.

Click here for the text of the letter addressed to the PM.

25.09.2010 PMO office set up committee to study Pension issue. Click here for the press clip.

25.09.2010 "DoT to seek legal view on footing MTNL's pension bill" Press note as appeared today in Business Line today. Click here for the copy.

24.09.2010 Com. Kaushik, GS TEAM wrote letter to Dir(HR) on Modification on Medical rule 2001 and two letters to CMD, MTNL on Non Grant of ED, New Delhi for resolving long pending issues and Request for GSM Connection to all executives. Click here for the copies of the letter.

24.09.2010 CHQ President Shri N.Chandrasekaran had a meeting with CMD and Dir HR on 24.9.10 at Mumbai after the board meeting and discussed the issue of pension on par with BSNL, extension of date for prorata option and conducting DPCs for regular promotion in all cadres. CMD and Dir HR informed us that the pension issue was highlighted by the Management in the COPU (COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC UNDERTAKINGS)review meeting in which DOT was also present. Management has assured to extend the date for prorata till Dec'2010 and to take further necessary action on conducting DPCs for promotion in all cadres.

Comrades, the issue of pension is gaining momentum and TEAM is continuously pursuing the issue through all channels. We will again seek political intervention to resolve the issue once the CWG are over. Our GS will highlight this issue to the new Telecom Secretary when he meet him next week.

4.09.2010 Request for extending last date of option for Pro-rata Pension given to Dir(HR), MTNL. Click here for the copy of the letter. Association had decided to request all our members "Not to Opt" for "Pro-rata Pension".

4.09.2010 Com. Kaushik, GS TEAM met Dir (HR) on 3.9.2010 and discussed issues. Dir (HR) assured the following:

1) Option date for pro-rata will be extended if the issue was not sorted out by DoT.

2) DPC for regular promotion will be conducted for all Grades shortly.

3) Case of Hindi Officers and Personnel Staffs will be resolved to the satisfaction of TEAM at the earliest.

4) Issues pertaining to Pension at par with BSNL and Revision of Pension will be taken up seriously with DoT and resolved at the earliest.

1.09.2010

CR's called for Regular Promotion to E-5 Grade in Electric Wing. Click here for List.

Vig Clearance and CR Screening reports called for Regular DPC to E5 Grade in Sr. Manager (Telecom). Click here for List.

Vig Clearance and CR Screening reports called for Regular DPC to E-5 Grade in Sr. Manager Civil Wing. Click here for the list.

27.08.2010 TEAM Submitted letter to ED, MTNL, New Delhi regarding problems of Executives of MTNL Delhi. Click here for the copy of the letter.

26.08.2010 Mrs. Anita Soni, Dir (Fin) who had completed her 5 years tenure 3 months back, has now been given extension upto her retirement in May 2013. GS along with AGS, OS and PS, Com Arun Dixit met her and congratulated for her next tenure in MTNL as Dir (Fin). The issue of pension at par with BSNL and financial viability of MTNL was discussed in length. She said that she was trying her level best to see that pension in MTNL is decided at par with BSNL. She appreciated GS for his letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister on the subject of Pension and refund of Spectrum charges of 3G & BWA and asked him to continue to pursue these two important issues at all levels. GS asked her to draw a turn around plan for MTNL. She informed that already a turn around plan of MTNL has been drawn and some points of it will be approved tomorrow after which they will be given to Association for getting them to be implemented smoothly.

21.08.2010 Com Kaushik GS, TEAM Visited Mumbai while returning from Goa after attending BSNL Conference. He had attended TEAM, CEC at Mumbai on 20.8.2010. He briefed that the issues like Pension, Revision of Pension Rates, DA rates, Regular Promotion to Executives, Comprehensive approach to Promotional Policy are on the top of the agenda.

17.08.2010 Last date for Pro-rata Pension is extended up to 30.9.2010. Order to this effect is issued by Corporate office. Click here for copy of the letter.

04.08.2010 Corporate Office order on APAR Communication of all entries for fairness and transparency - Certificate regarding - Click here for copy of the order.

30.07.2010 Transfer orders from Mumbai to Delhi in the cadre of JAO 1 & 2, JTO/AM issued by corporate office.

29.07.2010 8 JAOs are transferred from Mumbai to Delhi unit. Click here for copy of order.

24.07.2010 ED, MTNL Delhi  Office has issued E4 to E5 time bound upgradtion list of 24 Executives. Click here for the copy of the order.

13.07.2010 Com A.K.Kaushik wrote letter to Dir(HR) MTNL to transfer back the 8 JAOs posted from Delhi to Mumbai. Click here for copy of the letter.

13.07.2010 Prorata-Pension Option. Request for extending Option date for the pro-rata pension submitted to Dir (HR) MTNL. Click here for the copy of the letter.

13.07.2010 Reminder on Upgradation of CAO's Post given to Dir(HR) on 12.7.2010. Click here for the copy of the letter.

13.07.2010 MTNL EN ND office has issued Time bound promotion orders for E7 scale. Please click the links. Click here for list1 list2.

9.07.2010 Meeting E3 to E4 grade promotion order issued in Delhi unit. Click here for the copy of the order.

6.07.2010 Meeting with Jt.GM(HR):-   Com A.K.Kaushik, GS, TEAM along with Sh. V.P.Bhardwaj, AGS, Sh. Ram Gopal, C.Secy and other office bearers met Jt.GM(HR) on 03.07.2010 and discussed the status of various pending issues like holding of regular DPC’s of various cadres, filling up to 75% sanctioned posts in group-A(DE’S/CAO’s)  Upgradations of 19 posts of CAO,s , Transfer of 8 JAO’s and  7 JTO’s(Civil) from Mumbai to Delhi, Long pending issues of Hindi Officers, Discrimination of Medical entitlement between Executives and Non-Executives and inclusion of working spouse for the purpose of medical treatment, sanction of mobile service connection to JAO’s/JTO’s with GSM SIM instead of Guarda SIM,  filling of CR’s and annual property return on old pattern, Financial up gradation with respective designation to all cadres etc.

             Jt GM(HR) assured to take up all these matters on priority.

6.07.2010  Sh. A.K Kaushik General secy. TEAM met with Executive Director MTNL Delhi unit on 29-06-2010 along with Sh. V.P.Bhardwaj  Asst General Secy. TEAM , Sh. Ram Gopal Cicrcle Secy.TEAM Delhi Circle,SH. K.C. Vats Organising Secy. TEAM Delhi Cicrle ,Sh. Ajay Sharma  Asstt. Circle secy. TEAM Delhi Circle and Sh. Somnath Asst. Circle Secy. TEAM Delhi circle, Many points discussed with him in a healthy and Peaceful atmosphere. Click here for the points of discussion.

4.06.2010  Higher CDA Pay Scales for JAOs & AAOs effective from 01-01-1996 were restored by C.O. in its order issued in March 2009. Due to this revision of CDA pay scales dating prior to 01-10-2000, many of the officiating AAOs were demanding allowing fresh option to switch over to IDA scale from the date of regular promotion as AAOs instead of 01-10-2000. TEAM was pursuing the case with Corporate Office for the last one year. This pursuit by TEAM has now resulted in C.O. issuing orders on 03-06-2010, revising its stance taken in the year in 2006. As per this orders, such JAO/AAOs can exercise fresh option to choose the date of switch over to IDA pay scale within 30 days of the issue of orders. Click here for the copy of the Order. TEAM ZINDABAD !!!

1.06.2010  CEC meeting of TEAM Delhi Circle will be held on 02.06.2010 at 1400 hrs in room no 756, Kidwai Bhavan. The issues are very sensitive and urgent. Kindly ensure that all CEC members presence will be well in time. Ram Gopal, Circle Secretary.

20.05.2010  To clarify the fitment, option and any doubts with regard to implementation of revised scales etc., TEAM has arranged a meeting of all office bearers and other interested members at 15th Floor, Telephone House, Prabhadevi on 21.05.10 at 17.30 hours. All office bearers and interested members are requested to attend. CS TEAM
 

18.05.2010  Ad-hoc payment in lieu of I installment of arrears is being made by Mumbai unit. For details Click here.

JTOs/JAOs/AMs belonging to 2005 batch but received offer letter for joining as trainee in April/May 2006 shall not get the fitment benefit of 30% as per existing orders. It has created an analomous situation between two sets of officers in the same batch. TEAM has taken up with CO, MTNL for addressing the justified grievance of such officers on the lines of decision taken by BSNL in this regard. The case will be pursued for its logical conclusion.

14.05.2010 Congratulations !!! Exactly after One year of Struggle against the 5 % fitment order released by Corporate office on 15.5.2009, today Corporate office issued implementation of the 2nd Pay committee recommendation with 30 % fitment. Click here for the copy of the order. Long ling Unity !!! Long Live Joint Forum of Executives.

Revision of Wages for Non-Executives of MTNL w.e.f. 01/01/2007 is also released. Click here for the copy of the order. 

12.05.2010 Today , Joint Forum Representatives met Dir(HR), MTNL, CO, for early notification of the 30% fitment orders. Dir(HR) has assured that orders will soon be issued by tomorrow or the day after .

12.05.2010 TEAM Mumbai invites all comrades to the farewell programme organised  tomorrow Thursday, the 13th May, 2010 at 1630 hrs in 7th Floor, conference room at Telecom Building, Prabhadevi to facilitate Com. K. Balasubramanian who retried on superannuation on 31st March, 2010. All members are requested to attend and grace the occasion.

11.05.2010 MTNL management and non-executive settlement done. arrears to be paid in in two installment in may and july 2010. Check out the attachment. Click here for copy of agreement.

11.05.2010  Word of Appreciation from Shri R.Ramchandran, Ex-General Secretary, AFSOA. Pl click here for the copy.

10.05.2010 Today Presidential Orders  for 30% fitment for MTNL Executives has been issued from DoT and sent to MTNL Corporate Office  for implementation. Click here for copy of the presidential orders pl.

l 04.05.2010 Congrads !!! Congrads !!! Congrads !!! Today, MoC&IT has approved the PAY REVISION of EXECUTIVES WITH 30% FITMENT. Ultimately we have succeeded, it is because of unity & consistent efforts of Joint Forum of Executives (TEAM & MTNL Executives Association). Orders from DoT are expected in a day or two.                        

Long Live Forum Unity !!!

l 28. 04.2010 It is reliably learnt that today Secretary, DoT cleared the file of 2nd Pay revision with 30 % fitment to Executives of MTNL and forwarded to MoC &IT for its final approval. GS. TEAM.

27. 04.2010 Meeting with Secretary( telecom) shri. P.J.Thomas--- GS, TEAM & GS,MEA along with AGS, MEA & CS, TEAM met with secretary (Telecom). The pay revision with 30% fitment and pension issue were discussed in length. Secretary (T) assured that DOT approval for pay revision order for executives of MTNL will be issued at the earliest. Secretary has also assured that pension issue at par with BSNL will be persued expeditiously. 

27.04.2010 MTNL Board clears E5 recruitment rules.  As per which the eligibility criteria for E5 competitive quota has been set as B.Sc.( First Class).  All the members are requested to go through the order & intimate the discrepancies & objectionable clauses to the Association at the erliest.  You can downlaod the letter for the link & unzip it. Download CoverPage Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 and Page9.

23.04.2010 TEAM Mumbai met Hon'ble Minister of State for Communication and IT Shri Gurudas Kamat and submitted a memorandum on Implementation of Revised pay scales for Executives and Pension on par with BSNL. Click here for Copy of the memorandum. Hon'ble Minister gave a patient hearing and responded favorably to our request for his intervention in DOT for fitment approval and with Ministry of Finance for pension.

Subsequent to the meeting, TEAM, Mumbai had meeting with CMD and Dir HR and discussed the following issues:-

1. Fitment and pay revision: - CMD informed us that MTNL is pursuing vigorously with DOT at all levels for its approval and its decision is expected early. It is understood and gathered that the proposal is moving in the positive direction so for.
2. Pension: - Management has included this item in their presentation made to-day to the Hon'ble Minister and highlighted its importance and urgency. Queries/clarification from Ministry of Finance are being replied by MTNL/DOT.
3. Annual Property Return : - HR unit in corporate office is examining our contention that the new format is not applicable to middle level executives. They wanted some more time. A decision is expected early.
4. CR in new format: Management has agreed to our view that it is not possible to implement the same for the reporting year 2009-10 and the existing procedure has to continue for the year 2009-10. A formal communication in this regard is expected soon. Dir HR has told that for its implementation from 2010-2011, targets for all functional units have to be identified from now on wards.
5. Reporting structure for CR writing: - We brought to the notice of the Management the practical difficulties and they have agreed to review the instructions. A formal communication is expected soon.

CHQ President, Circle Secretary and Circle President along with other office bearers participated in the meeting.

22.04.2010 MEETING OF JOINT FORUM WITH MEMBER(TECH) & MEMBER(FIN) DOT: GS TEAM & GS MEA  met Member(Tech) & Member (Finance) DOT today & apprised them about our issues of pay revision with 30% fitment . Member(Tech) informed that our issue has been cleared with positive note. Member (Fin) has assured to clear our case at the earliest with a positive note. We are hopefully expecting the approval of DoT for pay revision for Executives by next week.

22.04.2010 Order issued for 6.5 % DA increase effective from 1.4.2010. This will be drawn in the salary bill of April, 2010.

20.04.2010 Joint Forum of MTNL Executive Association represented by  the GS TEAM and GS MEA alongwith Office Bearers of both the Association met DOT top Officers -Member Services, DDG (Establishment), DDG (Security) and DDG (TPF) on 19th and 20th April  2010 for getting updates on pay scale revision and pension Issues and the persuance thereof. Joint Forum put forth Associations views to Member Services and DDG(Estab) regarding payment of pension at par with BSNL to the MTNL retirees. We have also drawn the attention of DoT Officers towards issues of revision of Pension on the same lines as is being done by the Govt. for Central Govt. retired Employees. We also persued vigorously the issue of immediate approval of pay revision of Executives with 30% fitment, which has been sent to DoT by MTNL after due approval.  It is being told that , this issue is going ahead with positive nod , the file has been cleared by DDG (Security) & presently lying with Finance wing of DOT. We met DDG (TPF) in this regard & requested for early clearance of our case for which he has assured for the same.

15.04.2010 Joint Front writes to Secretary DoT about  the ABNORMAL DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF PAY REVISION WITH 30 % FITMENT w.e.f. 01.01.2007. Please click here for the  Letter.  For immediate implementation of PAy revision as per the Government Orders & resolution of Pension Issue Joint Forum has requested Secretary DoT for granting time for meeting. The text of the letter can be seen here click.

8.04.2010 MTNL Corporate Office has issued fresh instructions regarding ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL hierarchy. Click for copy of the letter.

7.04.2010 MTNL Corporate Office issued the promotion list of 20 SDE to DE cadre on regular basis . Click here for the copy.

5.04.2010 Meeting with CMD--- GS, TEAM, Com A.K.Kaushik & GS, MEA, Com V.K.Tomar along with other office bearers met CMD on 05-04-2010 and expressed their concern about the delay in implementation of pay revision. CMD assured for early implementation and told that he along with Dir Fin) & Dir (HR) is going to meet Secretary, DoT in a day or two to get the pay revision case approved by DoT at the earliest.    

29.03.2010 IDA DA revision is due from 1.4.2010 by 6.5 % (3.9 % after revision of Pay scale).

29.03.2010 Office bearers of TEAM, Mumbai met CMD and  Director HR on 29.3.2010. ED, Mumbai was also present in the meeting. Click here for the Minutes of Meeting.

29.03.2010 Last date for opting for the Pro-rata Pension Scheme extended to 31.7.2010. Click here for the copy of the letter.

23.03.2010 Clarification regarding Ist time bound financial up gradation from E2 to E3 -  MTNL corporate office has clarified that Ist time bound financial up gradation from E2 to E3  will remain in 4-5 years as and when one touches the minimum of next grade. Now pending DPC from E2 to E3 and E3 to E4 in Delhi unit can be held accordingly. Click here for the copy of the letter addressed to GM(A) Delhi dated 19.3.2010.

23.03.2010 ED MTNL Delhi has issued the rotational transfer orders of 32 DE’s. Click here for copy of the order.

23.03.2010 OPD Medical Expenses to Retired Employees of MTNL - Copy of the order.

20.03.2010 Clarifications on retrospective scale up-gradation under Time bound promotion/Post based Promotion Policy for Gr B level Executives/Officers of MTNL issued. Click here for copy of the letter Page1 Page2

19.03.2010 MTNL to get Rs 1,380-crore as tax refund. Click here for the news item. Business Standard, Financial Express and Total Telecom.

19.03.2010 Transfer order for 10 DE's transferred from Delhi unit to Mumbai unit issued transferring them back to Delhi unit.

4.03.2010 Com. A.K Kaushik, GS TEAM,  Com VK Tomar, G.S,. MEA, Com Ramgopal, Circle Secretary, TEAM New Delhi, Com B.P. Bharadwaj and Com. R.K. Mudgil, MEA met CMD, MTNL Delhi today under the banner of Joint Forum and discussed about implementation of 2nd Pay Committee report. CMD informed that MTNL Board approval for 30 % fitment has been send to DoT on 3.3.2010. He assured that we will get 30 % fitment approved by DoT at the earliest. He further assured that our Executives should not worry about it.

3.03.2010 Govt may divest 30% in BSNL, up from 10% TOI report dated 3.3.2010

26.2.2010 It is understood that MTNL Board has taken on record and recorded its approval for the the proposed 30% fitment to Executives for communicating to DOT, in the Board meeting held on 26.02.10. GS TEAM.

25.2.2010 Com. A.K Kaushik, GS TEAM conducted meetings at Prabhadevi, City Telephone Exchange, Nithyanand Nagar, Goregoan, BKC Vashi, Thane, CETTM and Wadala Exchanges at MTNL, Mumbai and Combined CEC of TEAM and MEA at Prabhadevi as per schedule. Members showered him with tremendous turnouts to hear our veteran leader who was confident and determined to get 30 % fitment as recommended by the 2^nd Pay Committee, encouraged all the members and led the struggle march ahead in spite of discouraging factors that raged from various corners. He addressed the gatherings at all these venues and explained hurdles that came in its way and how it was faced. At the flag end of meetings at all places he requested the members to put in more efforts in order to sustain growth and viability of MTNL. Members expressed their solidarity and dedication. Had he relented and succumbed to the pressure tactics adopted by management at various stages of the struggle this achievement could  have remained a distant dream for every one.                                                           Long Live TEAM !!! Long live Unity !!!

24.2.2010 DoT had quried about the view of MTNL Board on implementation of 2nd Pay Committee report with 30 % fitment for Executives.  MTNL will be communicating the Boards approval after the scheduled Board meeting on 26th Instant.

24.02.2010 Joint CEC of TEAM and MEA Mumbai: - Joint CEC of Mumbai was held on 23-02-2010 at 7th Floor, Conference Hall, Telephone House at Prabhadevi Mumbai. Joint  CEC was addressed by Com AK Kaushik, Com. Chandra Sekar, Com. J.S. Yadav, Com VK Tomar, Com Sunil Kumar and Com. R.R. Mishra. One after the other appraised the house about the efforts of Joint Forum for getting 30% fitment orders and how MTNL Management agreed to implement 30% fitment and thanked all members for the active support during the struggle. Com. AK Kaushik, GS TEAM apprised about the pension issue in depth and informed that our next priority is to get the pension issue resolved to our satisfaction so that pension will not be a tension after retirement. He informed the house that Mrs. Anita Soni, Dir (Fin), MTNL is putting all out effort in materializing the same. Both Com. Kaushik and Com. Thomar clarified various queries raised by CEC members. At the flag end of his speech Com. Kaushik appealed all members to work hard for financial viability and stressed on increasing revenue of MTNL. He told members that all the suggestions aired by members during interactions will be taken up with the management.

Important among the suggestions that came from Members on improving the financial viability of MTNL are Improvements in BB and Mobile services, Proper Network Management and improved coverage, Bill distribution by MTNL Staffs and incentive thereof, acquisition of customers through aggressive marketing, customer friendly approach at customer service interface, ways and means of reducing operational expenses etc.  

19.02.2010 Order issued for release of 9.4 % DA effective from Jan, 2010. Click here for copy of the order.

19.02.2010 General Secretary TEAM Com. A K Kaushik along with Com. Ram Gopal, Circle Secretary, TEAM Delhi Addressed the gatherings at Prabhadevi and City Telephone Exchanges today. All along we maintained that 30 % fitment is our right and we will never compromise even a single penny less than that. No one can snatch away our  rightful dues. He informed that the file forwarded to Dot for implementation of the 2nd pay with 30 % fitment will be received back as soon as the Advisor resumes duty on 22nd Feb, 2010. He thanked the houses and told that all this could be materialized only because of your active involvements in the organized movements. We decide and dedicate for the causes and never rest until achieving the goals. He added that we are not leaving any stone unturned and not engage ourselves in propaganda mechanism. He informed the house our struggle for Pension will also be sorted out by March, 2010. He had requested members to remain patient and watch out the website for any development and not to rely on the rumor mill.

!!! Long Live Unity. Long Live TEAM.

17.02.2010 General Secretary TEAM Com. A K Kaushik is visiting MTNL Mumbai  from 19th Feb. to 25th Feb 2010. He will be holding various meetings in Areas. Click here for the schedule.

12.02.2010 MTNL ED ND Office has issued endorsed list of promotion order of 64 JTOs to SDE cadre on regular basis . This order is a follow up order for earlier order released by Earlier MTNL Corporate Office. Click here for the copy of the order.

9.02.2010 Meeting with CMD---GS, MEA & GS, TEAM along with other office bearers met CMD on 6th Feb and thanked him for recommending implementation of new pay package with 30% fitment to executives as per Govt orders. CMD told that he was fully convinced from the very beginning that 30% fitment is the legitimate right of executives and they deserve for it that is why he did no take much time in agreeing 30% fitment for executives. He also told that after implementation of new pay package, there will be extra burden of 300 crore on company for which every one will have to work hard to meet this extra burden otherwise this increase will not be sustainable for a long time. He also asked Association representatives to convey his message to all executives that every executive should ring to 10 customers daily to know his problems and views on MTNL services and try to solve their problem and get them convinced with the services of MTNL.  

We appeal all executives of MTNL that they should not leave any stone unturned to get our esteemed customers satisfied with the services of MTNL And all executives are also requested to ring to 10 customers daily as desired by CMD. We all know that our survival is with the survival of MTNL. Pl do your level best for the improvement of services of MTNL

8.02.2010 Com. A. K. Kaushik, GS, TEAM confirmed that the proposal for 30% fitment to the MTNL Executives has been been delivered today at DoT for approval.

8.02.2010 General body  meeting of HQ (Tel House & Telecomm Bldg) Prabhadevi held on 6th Feb 2010 during lunch period 1pm to 2pm. About 78 members attended the meeting. CHQ & Circle office bearers addressed the gathering. more...

2.02.2010 CEC Meeting of TEAM Mumbai will be held on 3rd Feb, 2010, Wednesday at 1730 hrs in the Class room at 15th Floor, Telephone House, Prabhadevi. All Office bearers and HQ Office bearers in Mumbai are requested to attend the meeting. J.S.Yadav, Circle Secretary, TEAM, Mumbai.

1.02.2010 Pay & Arrear calculator is attached along with for calculating the pay & arrears as per new pay commission implementation. For any discrepancy & clarity please contact Sh. Vivek Goel 9868133933. Click here for the Pay Calculator.

30.01.2010 Due to our persistent efforts, stipend amount of JTO/JAO/Management Trainees newly recruited by  JTOs, MTNL management has been increased from Rs.12000/- per month to Rs. 17000/-per month. Click here for copy of the order.

29.01.2010

CONGRATULATIONS ! CONGRATULATIONS!

Our persistent, tireless efforts and unparalleled struggle has brought the result of our legitimate right of wage revision with 30% fitment --

In continuation of our meetings with Dir(HR) on 12.01.10 & 25.01.10 , in which 30 % fitment was principally agreed , today GS(MEA) & GS(TEAM) had a meeting with Dir(HR),  in which it  was finally decided that

1.      30% fitment with 68.8 % IDA will be given to Executives.

2.      There will be no HRA capping and HRA will be at the rate of 30% of revised Basic Pay & shall be payable on revised pay w.e.f. 15.05.2009 ( the date on which MTNL management issued our earlier fitment order). However HRA on existing pay scales shall continue till 30^th June 2010 or till the pension issue is decided , whichever is earlier. The Arrear on account of HRA from 15.05.2009 till 30.06.2010 shall be paid along with salary of July 2010.

3.      All perks and allowances including re-imbursement of OPD expenses shall continue un changed  as it was on 01.04.2008 (on the old Basic & DA) . However the OPD expenses shall be reimbursed only on production of bills.

Dir (HR) said that, the Decision of 30% fitment with 68.8% IDA for Executives will be sent to DoT in a day or so , for administrative approval & new Pay Package will be implemented in the month of February 2010.

Arrears will be paid in three bi-monthly installments, first will be in February 2010.

We thank to all of you for full support & co-operation in the struggle to achieve 30% fitment for Executives as per DPE orders. We also thank to MTNL management for agreeing to implement the Govt. Orders of Wage revision of Executives with 30% fitment.

Dear Comrades, we hope that you will continue to maintain the same unity and solidarity in the days to come to achieve our other demands.

29.01.2010 MoU has been signed between non-executives & MTNL Management on wage revision and fitment. Click here for the Copy MOU Page 1 & 2.

29.01.2010 DA rate has been revised to 71%. Click here for the order.

23.01.2010 Joint Forum wrote letter to Shri. Kuldeep Singh, CMD, MTNL for a meeting to discuss implementation of 2nd Pay committee report. Click here for the text.

20.01.2010 CMD MTNL declare that MTNL is not starved of funds for investment abroad. Click following links for the Press News.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/MTNL-keen-on-acquisitions-in-Africa-no-dearth-of-funds-CMD/articleshow/5476767.cms

http://www.dailypioneer.com/230414/MTNL-keen-on-acquisitions-in-Africa;-no-dearth-of-funds-CMD.html

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/15191831.htm

19.01.2010 MTNL Corporate Office issues inter circle request transfer orders for JTO/AMs. Click here for the list.

16.01.2010 MTNL Corporate Office issues the regular promotion list of 137 JTO to SDE cadre and around 73 AOs. Click here for the list of JTO to SDE. Click here for the list of AOs.

16.01.2010 GS TEAM and GS MEA along with other Office Bearers met new CMD, Sh. Kuldeep Singh and welcomed him by presenting bouquets. Association representatives assured him of full co-operation and support. CMD also assured that things  will move smoothly with mutual co-operation. He also asured that pending isues of executives will be settled amicably

13.01.2010 In view of JF  discussion with Dir (HR) on dated 12-01-2010 regarding implementation of new pay package with 30% fitment, JF representatives have  decided to defer our non co-operation programme w.e.f 14-01-2010 already notified by our earlier letter no JF/MTNL/Delhi/CMD dated 07-12-2009. We hope that MTNL management will expedite the whole exercise to implement new pay package with 30% fitment to avoid any industrial unrest and inconvenience to our esteemed customers. Click here for the letter.

12.01.2010 Joint Front representatives today had a meeting with Dir (HR). & discussed the implementation of pay revision with 30 % fitment. Dir (HR) told  that as soon as the new CMD joins, this issue will be put up before him. Joint Front representatives  will be called again for discussion on this issue

08.01.2010 Joint Front wrote to Dir (HR) regarding lack of seriousness in resolving the issue of implementation of new pay package with 30% fitment as per DPE. Click here for copy of the letter.

08.01.2010 MTNL BSNL Merger plan could be back on the card.... click for the press clips.... http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/01/08/stories/2010010853300400.htm

07.01.2010 Meeting of joint group of Joint Front representatives and Management representatives was held on 6/1/10. The issue of implementation of new pay package with 30% fitment was discussed. Joint Front maintained its stand of 30% fitment. Management side representatives informed that CMD is going to participate in a meeting in PMO regarding expansion plans of MTNL/BSNL on 6/1/10 and he will also make a presentation regarding MTNL pension issue in front of Prime Minister and there is a review meeting on 7/1/10 in DoT.  So the issue of implementation of pay package will further be discussed in next meeting which expected on 11/1/2010.

04.01.2010 CMD MTNL asked the government to pay pension to the company’s retired employees in a bid to cut down wage costs. Following are the links for the press clippings.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/biz/india-business/MTNL-wants-DoT-to-pay-for-its-pension-bill/articleshow/5408279.cms

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mtnl-wants-govt-to-pay-its-pension-liability/381596/

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/biz/india-business/MTNL-wants-DoT-to-pay-for-its-pension-bill/articleshow/5408279.cms

02.01.2010 Committee setup by Corporate Office to discuss the modalities of implementation of the 2nd Pay committee report remain inconclusive today and the committee is expected to meet on 6th Jan, 2010 to continue the discussion further. In view of the latest development, Joint Executive Forum at Delhi and MTNL Executive forum at Mumbai had suspended Rally planned on 6th instant. Further agitational program remains as scheduled.

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