Thursday 31 October 2019

Veteran Trade Union Leader Gurudas Dasgupta expired.

Com. Gurudas Dasgupta, a Veteran Trade Union Leader, former MP and a great politician expired on 31.10.2019 in Kolkata.

Gurudas Dasgupta became a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1985. He was elected as the General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 2001.

 In 2004, he was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from Panskura in West Bengal. In 2009, he was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Ghatal in West Bengal.

 He is a member of JPC on 2G spectrum case and accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "dereliction of duty", alleging that he (the PM) was fully aware of irregularities in dispensing of telecom licences. He cited a note from then Cabinet Secretary, stating the value of licences of spectrum should be increased.

On behalf of NFPE, Odisha State CoC, we convey our deep condolences  to the bereaved family members.

Let the divine soul rest in eternal peace.

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Warm Congratulations to.                       Com Bruhaspati Samal  for being elected as  organising Secretary to All India union CHQ , I  convey it on behalf of the AIPEUPostmen and MTS Odisha Circle.

Sunday 13 October 2019

the  Open Session of Joint Biennial Conference of AIPEU, Gr-C  and Postman & MTS, Mayurbhanja  Division on 13.10.2019 at Baripada.                                   









Monday 7 October 2019

PJCA DHARNA AT JANTAR MANTAR – NEW DELHI
ON 04TH OCTOBER-2019

Postal JCA comprising , NFPE,FNPO , AIPEU-GDS and NUGDS was held at Jantar Mantar , New Delhi on 4th October-2019 for settlement of 25 Points Charter of demands ( a new demand added was implementation of Supreme Court Decision on payment of two additional increments to Postmen  Staff   from 01.01.1996).

Dharna was grand success.

An instant meeting was convened by the Department of Post in Dak Bhawan , New Delhi in the afternoon of 4th October-2019 after Dharna programme was over under Chairmanship of Shri P.K. Bisoi, Member (Personal) and designated Secretary (Post). Smt. Manju Kumar, DDG (P) Smt. Smriti Sharan, DDG (Estt) & DDG(SR), Shri Sachin Kishore, DDG(FS) , Shri S.R. Amin, Director (SR) and other officers were present.

Department gave a written reply which is exhibited below:

Besides this some important information given during the discussion in meeting are as below:

1.    In future the Recruitment of PA/SA Cadre will be conducted by the Department itself. This was our demand since long and Secretary (P) Shri A.N. Nanda, had assured in our last AIC held at Bangalore in August-2017. The problem of delay in recruitment by SSC will be mitigated.

2.    For filling up of vacant posts of HSG-II and HSG-I , Department has submitted a concrete proposal to DOPT to grant one time relaxation as was given earlier. It has been told by officers of our Department to DOPT that there will be no  financial implications in it so most probably the proposal will be accepted and approved by DOPT early.

3.    Adequate budget is being allotted under head MR and TA very early.

4.    Cash conveyance limit to Postmen is also being revised.

5.    Proposal for enhancement of OSA to RMS Staff has been sent to Finance Ministry for approval.

6.    Cadre restructuring proposal for RMS has been sent to Finance Ministry.  Regarding MMS it will again be sent after approval of its recruitment rules.

7.    Committee on special allowance for PO & RMS Accountants is going to give its report positively very soon.

8.    GDS Membership Verification process will be started soon.

9.    IP Examination may be postponed keeping in view the AIC of AIPE Union Group-C and ongoing Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.







Friday 4 October 2019

Friday, October 4, 2019


IMPORTANT & MOST URGENT
HOLD PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS FROM TODAY ONWARDS

PROTEST AGAINST ABNORMAL DELAY IN DECLARATION OF BONUS & DA

Dear Comrades,

THERE IS ABNORMAL DELAY  IN DECLARATION OF BONUS & DA. NORMALLY BONUS AND DA IS DECLARED BEFORE PUZA HOLIDAYS AND DA NORMALLY DECLARED AND PAID WITH THE PAY OF SEPTEMBER RESPECTIVELY. BUT THIS TIME, TILL TODAY NO ANNOUNCEMENT / ORDERS ARE MADE.

ALL RANK AND FILE OF NFPE AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE   CALL UPON TO HOLD PROTEST AND DEMONSTRATION IN FRONT OF ALL OFFICES FROM TODAY AND ONWARDS TILL BONUS AND DA IS DECLARED.

    R.N. Parashar
Secretary General
        NFPE

Thursday 3 October 2019

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019


IMPORTANT & MOST URGENT ................HOLD PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS FROM TODAY ONWARDS ... Protest against abnormal delay in declaration of Bonus & DA .....


NFPE CIRCULAR

 National Federation of Postal Employees
1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771                                             e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com
Mob: 9868819295/9810853981                           website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com




No.PF-1(e) 2019                                                                                             Date: 04th Sep, 2019

To,
            All General Secretaries / NFPE Office bearers
All Circle / Divisional and Branch Secretaries of NFPE Affiliated Unions

Comrades,

            AIPEU GDS has launched below noted agitational programmes as per the decision taken in its CWC held at Pudukottai (TN) on 8th & 9th September-2019  for the settlement of 20 Points Charter of Demands (Enclosed herewith).:

17.10.2019:   Submission of Memorandum to Hon`ble Minister of Communications &
                      IT & Secretary Department of Posts. Copy of Memorandum will submit
                      to all Divisional Heads/Regional PMsG/CPMsG.

15.11.2019: Mass Dharna in front of all Divisional Heads.

12.12.2019: Mass Dharna in front of all Circle Offices/CPMG Offices

We as NFPE appeal entire rank and file of NFPE to extend all solidarity support and Co-operation to make all the programmes a grand success.

With fraternal greetings.
                                                                                        Yours Comradely,


                                                                                        (R.N. Parashar)
                                                                                      Secretary General
CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1.  Grant civil servant status to all Gramin Dak Sevaks as per the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court which categorically ruled that GDS are ‘holders of civil post”
2.  Minimum five hours pay scale (wage scale) and maximum 7 ½ hours pay scale may be granted (instead of 4 hours & 5 hours. Remove artificial and unjustified cap of maximum 5 hours limit for GDS. Grant pay scale up to 7 ½ hours.
3.  GDS wage revision may be given effect from 01-01-2016 as already implemented in case of Central Government Employees and grant revised pay scales as per the formula recommended by Kamlesh Chandra Committee from 01-01-2016 and full arrears of TRCA may be paid instead of 2.57 multiplication.
4.  Complete Membership verification under Gramin Dak Sevak (EDA) Recognition Rules 1995 immediately and grant recognition to AIPEU-GDS and extend all Trade Union facilities. Order recovery of subscription to the members of AIPEU-GDS, being the participant union during last verification.
5. Count GDS service for pension in the case of (a) GDS who are promoted as MTS, Postman & Mail Guard (b)GDS who retire from GDS service without any promotion as per the judgement of CAT, Chennai Bench (upheld by Hon’ble High Court & Hon’ble Supreme Court), CAT, Bangalore Bench (upheld by Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka) and CAT, Principle Bench, New Delhi judgement dated 17-11-2016. Amend Rule-6 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2011.
6. Grant Medical Reimbursement facility to GDS. Union Cabinet had already given in principle approval for introduction of Health Insurance Scheme for GDS while approving the Natarajamurthy Committee recommendations. This should be implemented immediately.
7.  Grant of full Composite Allowance @ Rs.2400/1600/800 as recommended by Kamlesh Chandra Committee.
8.  Ceiling on ex gratia gratuity to be enhanced to Rs.5,00,000/-,
Ø  Enhance coverage of GDS Group Insurance Scheme to Rs.5,00,000/-,
Ø  Enhance Department contribution to Rs.300/- per member in the Circle Welfare Fund,
Ø  10% hike in the prescribed limits of grants and assistance from welfare fund,
Ø  One week paternity leave for male GDS,
Ø  Leave accumulation and leave encashment upto 180 days,
Ø  Further relaxation of limited transfer facility for GDS,
Ø  Provision of one-time discharge scheme for guaranteed employment &
Ø  Voluntary retirement scheme after 20 years of service,
Ø  Enhance cash conveyance allowance,
Ø  Enhance ex gratia allowance during put off duty,
Ø  Shifting of retirement date to the last date of the month,
Ø  Revision of eligibility for appearing to departmental promotion examinations to Minimum one year qualifying service for GDS.

9. Drawal of arrears to substitutes worked in place of vacant posts of GDS & stop gap arrangements, after fixation of new wages from 01-01-2016.

10. Financial upgradation at 10 / 20 / 30 years of service.

11.Govt contribution to Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) to be enhanced to 14% and GDS contribution to 10% as in the case of regular employees.

12. Instead of fixing wage level of new entrant at minimum TRCA (level-1), the same may be fixed at the corresponding wage level of the previous incumbent who worked in the same post, without waiting for six months for review and revision.

13.  Avoid combination of duties wherever it is not feasible due to heavy workload in BOs.

14.  ‘Service weightage’ increment for every three years service to be granted while fixing pay in the new scale to avoid fixing of TRCA of senior with more service equal to that of junior / new entrants.

15. Stop proposed move to Corporatize various functions of Postal Department.

16. Fill up all vacancies in the Department of Posts.

17. Stop fixing unjustified and unrealistic targets for canvassing business under IPPB, RPLI etc,.

18. Provide better infrastructure and basic amenities including band width for hassle free functioning of RICT / Darpan in BOs.

19. Withdraw the orders issued by the Department imposing break-in-service on GDS who participating in strike.

20. TRCA once granted should not be reduced under any circumstances even if the workload comes down due to circumstances beyond the control of BPM/ABPM.
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