HR ISSUES [SNEA CHQ & SNEA TN NEWS]

ON 19-3-2014 Discussed details:-

1.Replace existing non standard pay scales by standard pay scales of E2, E3, E4 etc for JTO/JAOs, SDE/AOs and equivalent cadres up to SGJAG.

The joint committee already constituted for the purpose will consider implementation of E2, E3 etc scales once Govt takes final decision on pension contribution by BSNL on actual basic pay

or

by suitably neutralizing the cascading effect that would arise on account of pension contribution by BSNL on maximum of scale in case Govt does not agree on pension contribution by BSNL on actual basic.

2.Promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) under 67% quota for the vacancy years 2009-10 onwards, JAO to AO promotions, holding of LDCE from JTO(T) to SDE(T) against 33% quota for the vacancy years 2010-11 onwards, SDE to DE promotions in all streams, DE to DGM promotions.

 Management pointed out that some litigations are going on regarding list no 6 and 147 seniority.

Mgt side informed that on 147 seniority, legal opinion is already sought for from the Supreme Court lawyer and action will be taken for promotions as per the legal opinion received.

3.Settlement of long pending pay anomalies i) Pay protection during officiating promotion till the implementation of TBP 

ii) Antedating of increment 

iii) Senior drawing less pay than Junior after promotions.

DIR(HR) agreed that the committee finalize the issue within 2 to 3 weeks time. 
ii) Antedating: The issue will be examined and resolved after citing cases were actual anomaly exists. 
iii) Senior drawing ----: The issue will be examined and resolved expeditiously. 

4) Increase the number of Management Trainees (Intl) from the proposed 150 to a minimum of 300 and take expeditious action to complete the recruitment process.

DIR(HR) informed that when MT rect is done, their future career prospects also to be seen. Huge rect simultaneously will lead to stagnation at later level and rect can be done keeping this aspect also into account.

ALREADY DISCUSSED ISSUES

ON 18-3-2014

1.            BSNL/ MTNL merger: Assn mentioned that before taking any decision on merger, issues like market liability of MTNL, disinvestment of MTNL and HR related issues to be sorted out

CMD assured us that merger will take place only after the related issues are addressed.

2.            Formation of subsidiary for towers and land banks: Assn pointed out that subsidiary formation will lead to disinvestment and no way it will help BSNL as the decision making and other aspects will be the same.

 CMD assured that Mgt will share all the details regarding the tower subsidiary formation within a couple of days with the Association.

3.            Implementation of Time Bound Functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy:

Mgt side had made some proposal on 14th March. It will be further discussed in the Committee.  

4.            30% superannuation benefits to BSNL directly recruited employees:

The HLC will seek the opinion of the assn also before taking a decision

5.Pension contribution on actual of basic instead of maximum of the pay scale:

Secretary/DoT and Jt Sec/DoT assured us that the matter will be once again taken up with DoPT and DoE. CMD assured to pursue the matter in DoT.

6.            Strategy to counter Reliance JIO: 

We have to improve the existing services like 3G, FTTH and Broadband. On implementation of NGN switch, we can work out on Fixed Mobile convergence. CMD welcomed the suggestions from the Assn on this subject.