The Meeting of All Unions and Associations of BSNL was held in the office of NFTE CHQ, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi. This meeting was attended by General Secretaries and representatives of BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA, SEWA, AIBSNLEA, DEWAB and CBOWA.
Shri. C. Singh, Chairman presided over the meeting. Shri Animesh Mitra, Conveyor briefed the meeting about the issues discussed in the last meeting held on 19/02/2026 and updated about further progress on all these issues and also shared the agenda to be discussed in the meeting.
The following issues were discussed and unanimously decided in this meeting.
- The progress of the decision for taking matter with all Hon. MP was discussed. The efforts taken by some of the Circles were appreciated and it has been decided to expedite the process further so that issue is taken with each and every Honourable MP by all Circle/District Level leaders.
- To write a letter to CMD BSNL and to have a Meeting with CMD BSNL for preparatory works for resolving pending HR issues of BSNL Executives and Employees in the Month of April 2026 as assured for the last six months.
- To oppose any Lateral Entry at Managerial level above JTO/JAO and demand for immediate review of ongoing SET Recruitment process with priority to available Internal Talent in BSNL.
- The issue of undue delay in positive consideration of illegal and unethical Chargesheets to Office Bearers of SNEA & AIGETOA with Major Punishment of reduction of two increments for two years just for entering office of Shri Partibhan, CGM CHTD Circle was discussed in length and it was decided to believe on one more assurance by BSNL Management for its positive consideration before retirement of Shri Partibhan CGM CHTD/TN by 31/03/2026.
- It was also decided that if appeals submitted by these OBs against Punishment orders are not decided before the last week of March 2026, then start a protest action by observing Black Week before retirement of Shri. Parthiban i. e. from 25/03/2026 to 31/03/2026 with the special Twitter campaign for entire week on this single issue projecting wrong doings, vindictive attitude, biased approach and anti BSNL activities of Shri Partibhan CGM TN/CHTD Circle its blind support by the BSNL Management.
- On transfers of CGM TN, GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD, it was decided to drop the demand for transfer of CGMShri Partibhan, as he is retiring this month.
- It is decided escalate the demands of immediate transfers of GM HR TN and CHTD with Secretary DoT as after repeated assurances BSNL Management has not transferredShri Bhaskar, GM HR TN who is involved in anti BSNL activities is retailed in CHTD Circle for last 16 years and Shri. Tulasi Raman, JtGM Arch who is illegally and unofficially given charge of GM HR by CGM TN.
- It is decided to take up the issue with the PMO for posting of Regular CMD BSNL by elaborating issues faced by BSNL due to non-Posting of Regular CMD BSNL for a prolonged period.
- It was updated that the IDA enhancement issue is being reviewed by DPE and decided to continue its further persuasion so that it is implemented in Salary of March 2026 with arrears. It was also decided that if no action is taken for implementation of enhanced IDA w.e.f 01/01/2026, then the further course of action will be decided in the next AUAB Meeting.
- The meeting discussed repeated rumours being spread on social media about different issues and activities in BSNL and it has been resolved to demand CMD BSNL to take action against culprits who are spreading negative and non-factual information on Social media including rumours damaging the image of BSNL.
- It has been decided to oppose any proposal of VRS and implementation of 3rd PRC for all executives and employees with tagline No VRS, Ensure Third PRC and to take up a matter of waiver of Affordability clause with DoT/Government of India with keen persuasion with DoT for further progress of Wage Negotiation agreement sent by BSNL to DoT.
- The meeting discussed proposal by PMO for reduction of officers on deputation and appreciated initiatives by PMO and resolved that the same should be started with immediate effect starting with replacement of all DGMs from DoT working in BSNL on Deputation by posting substitutes among working DGMs/AGMs of BSNL and to take up matter further for having own Management of BSNL in this Silver Jubilee Year of BSNL.
- About proposal of Reduction of Employees of BSNL by PMO, it was discussed and decided that AUAB will oppose any such proposal for reduction of staff by taking up matter with PMO for this misleading information by BSNL and DoT. AUAB will take up matter further with all relevant details for immediate recruitment of some JTOs/JEs in BSNL and to stop wrong comparison between BSNL employees and employees of other private telecom operators and if it is to be done them it should be case by cases basis.
- The meeting unanimously condemned the wrong propaganda damaging the image of BSNL in society about Prayagraj visit of Director CFA in a totally cooked and planned manner. The meeting expressed to stand with the Director CFA who is known for high ethical values and who has contributed much to the growth of BSNL over the years. It is decided to take up matter with CMD BSNL as well as with the office of Honourable MoC to take action against the culprits who are involved in this act of defaming the name and fame of BSNL in the manner which never happened in BSNL.
- Matter to be taken with CMD BSNL for restoration of earlier practice of Monthly interaction with General Secretaries of Unions and Associations updating about Growth and development issues of BSNL.
- It was discussed in length and decided to continue with the name All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) by designing a separate logo for correspondence by AUAB.
- The issues related to Membership verification are to be taken up individually and separately by the concerned Unions/ Associations .
- To stop discussing issues in length on WhatsApp group and to discuss all issues in the Meeting itself.
- It was also decided that the meetings this forum of All Unions and Associations of BSNL should be attended and addressed by General Secretaries personally by giving it priority and only in case of emergencies the representatives can be deputed with proper authorization and in meetings GS should convey views of his Association/Union and not of others.
- It was decided that the HR issues common to Executives and Employees to be taken on the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL and other issues related to only executives to be taken by Associations and issues of Non-Executives to be taken by Unions.
- Issues taken on the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL should not be taken on other platforms and vice versa.
- All leaders should attend the meeting in a given time and from next time the meeting will start at a given time without waiting for anybody.
- The next meeting of AUAB will be held on 24/03/2026 in the Office of BSNLEU at 1130 Hrs.
After elaborate discussions from 1130 Hrs to 1400 HRs, the meeting concluded with vote of thanks and appreciation by host of the meeting Shri. C Singh, GS NFTE and Chairman AUAB.
