Notice for two Days General strike on 20-02-2013 and 21-02-2013

Dear Comrades,

Tele/Fax: 23697701

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

(Central Head Quarter)

First Floor, Post Office Building, Padamnagar, Delhi 110007

President:                D.N. Giri

General Secretary:     S.S. Mahadevaiah

GDS/CHQ/2013                                              Dated 30^th January, 2013

To

The Director General

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan

New Delhi – 110001

NOTICE

Sir / Madam,

 

In accordance with the provisions of Sub Section (1) of Section 22 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, we hereby notify that all the Gramin Dak Sevaks will go on Two Days General strike on 20-02-2013 and 21-02-2013 The demands for acceptance on which the employees embark upon this Two Days Strike are detailed in the Charter of Demands enclosed.

 

                          Yours faithfully,                                                                                         

                                 Sd/-
                   (S.S. Mahadevaiah)      
                    General Secretary

 

Appeal

The CHQ call upon the All CWC Member's/Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries and active member's call upon is to make the two days General strike on 20.02.2013 and 21.02.2013 programme a resounding success. It is requested you made press conference and other publicity to poplies our demand. A report may also be sent to the CHQ.

                                                                                 

We request you kindly to translate this circular letter in local language and circulate among the staff. This fact may be explained to the membership through group meetings are meetings and general body meetings.

CHARTER OF DEMANDS

PART-A

1.        Take concrete measures to contain Price rise.

2.        Take concrete measures for linkage of employment protection with the

        concession / incentive package offered to the entrepreneurs.

3.        Ensure strict enforcement of all basic labour laws without any exception or exemption and stringent punitive measures for violation of labour laws.

4.        Universal social security cover for the unorganised sector workers without any restriction and creation of a National Social Security Fund with adequate resources in line with the recommendation of NCEUS and Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour.

5.        Stoppage of disinvestment in Central and State PSUs.

6.        No Contractorisation of work permanent/perennial nature and payment of wages and benefits to the contract workers at the same rate as available to the regular workers of the industry / establishment.

7.        Amendment of Minimum Wages Act to ensure universal coverage irrespective of the schedules and fixation of statutory minimum wage at not less than Rs.10,000/-.

8.        Remove all ceilings on payment and eligibility of Bonus, Provident Fund; Increase the quantum of gratuity.

9.        Assured statutory Pension for all.

10.     Ensure Compulsory registration of trade unions within a period of 45 days and immediate ratification of the ILO Conventions Nos.87 and 98.

PART-B

11.     Include Gramin  Dak Sevaks in 7th CPC and Grant Status/Regularisation as government servant to GDS employees as recommended by Justic Talwar Committee. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its land mark judgement date 22-04-1977 held that the Extra Departmental agents (now Gramin Dak Sevaks) are holders of civil posts. He is doing multifarious activities viz.,RPLI,Savings/NREG,Business etc. and most of the GDS are working more than 5 hours and it is high time to consider the demand.

12.     Grant Bonus ceiling of Rs. 3500/- at par with Departmental staff. It is grass injustice and discrimination done to Gramin Dak Sevaks by denying Bonus ceiling of Rs. 3500/-.

13.     Grant compassionate appointments in all cases by removing irrational conditions and restrictions/norms prescribed recently.

14.     Scrap new recruitment rules of Postman/Mailguard and MTS. Restore the previous recruitment rules.  The promotion from GDS to postmen and MTS is direct recruitment in the version of the department.  Promotion under seniority quota should be restored.

15.     Grant immediate pro-rata revised scales to Casual labourers including part time and full time and MMC workers and restore DA which has been stopped for the last four years.

                                                                     Sd/-

   (S.S. Mahadevaiah) 

                                                                                                                  General Secretary

Clarifications on the issues related to filling up of the vacancies of MTS, Postman and Mail Guard

Dear Comrades,

Circle Office, Bhubaneswar No.RE/30-13/75(Rlg)/Corr Dated 06.11.2012 is reproduced hereunder for necessary information.

I am directed to forward herewith the Directorate letter No.45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 02.11.2012 containing clarifications on the issues related to filling up of the vacancies of MTS, Postman and Mail Guard for information, guidance and further action accordingly.

Yours faithfully,

B B Mohanty, Asst. Director (Accounts/Recruitment)

For Chief PMG, Odisha Circle, Bhubaneswar 751001, Telefax: 0674-2391507

 

 

 

 

Holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations for filling up of posts of Posts of Postman/Mail Guard and MTS: Fresh Notification will be issued.

Dear Comrades,

Department of Posts, India,

Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Circle,

Bhubaneswar – 751 001

To

The PMG, Sambalpur / Berhampur (GM).

All the SSPOs / SPOs/SSRM “N” Division, Cuttack / SRMs in Odisha Circle.

The Officer-in-Charge, P&T Admn. Cell, C/o 56 APO.

No.RE/30-13/75(Rlg)/Corr,         dated at Bhubaneswar the    01-11-2012.

Sub:     Holding of Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations for filling up of posts of Posts of Postman/Mail Guard and MTS.

I am directed to invite reference to this office letters No. RE/30-22/2012, dtd.15.10.2012 and No.RE/30-13/2012, dtd.15.10.2012 wherein notifications for holding the Postman / Mail Guard Examination on 20.01.2013 and MTS Examination on 27.01.2013 were issued respectively in pursuance of examination schedule communicated vide Directorate letter no.A-34012/01/2011-DE, dtd.8.10.2012.

In the meantime, the Directorate vide letter no.A-34012/01/2012-DE, dtd.19.10.2012 has withdrawn its earlier letter no.A-34012/01/2012-DE, dtd.8.10.2012 mentioning that instructions issued by the Nodal Branch Staff Section of the Directorate vide letter no.45-2/2011-SPB.I, dtd.18.10.2012 are to be followed in the matter.

In view of the above, the notifications issued by this office on 15.10.2012 as mentioned above for holding the Postman /Mail Guard Examination on 20.01.2013 and MTS Examination on 27.01.2013 are hereby withdrawn. The schedule of activities mentioned in the notifications may be ignored.

Fresh notification for holding the Postman / Mail Guard and MTS Examination will be issued in due course.

(B B Mohanty)

Asst. Director (Rectt.), For Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Circle,

Bhubaneswar-751001

 Copy for kind information to:

1.       The ADG(DE), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110 001 w.r.t. Directorate letter no.A-34012/01/2012-DE, dtd.19.10.2012.

2.       The ADG(SPN), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 w.r.t. Directorate letter no.45-2/2011-SPB-I, dtd.18.10.2012.

3.       Circle Secretaries of all recognized Union / Association in Odisha.

4.       Sr. PS to CPMG, Odisha.

5.       PA to DPS(HQ) / PA to DPS(BD)

6.       The APMG(Vig), Circle Office, Bhubaneswar.

7.       The AD(Staff), Circle Office, Bhubaneswar.

8.       The AD(EST), Circle Office, Bhubaneswar.

9.       Office copy.

Asst. Director (Rectt.), For Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Circle,

Bhubaneswar-751001

A DRAFT REPLY FORMAT IS GIVEN FOR SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

Dear Comrades,

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE FOR PARTICIPATION OF STRIKE IS BEING ISSUED IN A FEW DIVISIONS. IT IS AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE DIRECTORATE BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF STRIKE. 

 

A DRAFT REPLY FORMAT IS GIVEN FOR SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

 

The matter was brought to the notice of the Director, SR and DDG (Est) during the course of discussion on 22.10.2012 and it was assured to instruct the concerned wherever such problem is noticed.  Hence there is no need to agitate over the issue, please maintain peace.  A draft reply format is given:

From:                                                                       Date: ……………….

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To:

The Sr. Supdt/Supdt/ASP

   

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Sir/Madam,

                                      Sub: Show cause notice – representation reg.

                                      Ref:

   

I humbly submit that I have acted as per the direction of the union which has given notice for strike w.e.f 16.10.2012.  Since I have not acted in any manner to attract disciplinary action the principle of no work no pay may be applied in my case as the strike was peaceful. 

   

I sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused in this regard as the circumstances was beyond my control.                                     

Thanking you,

                                                            Yours faithfully,

CHQ CIRCULAR ON STRIKE CALL OFF

Dear Comrades,

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

(Central Head Quarter)

First Floor, Post Office Building, Padamnagar, Delhi 110007 

President:               D.N. Giri

General Secretary     S.S. Mahadevaiah

 

GDS/CHQ/1/1 /2012                                                                 Dated: 23-10-2012

To:

1. All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries

2. CWC members,

Dear Comrade,

Revolutionary Greetings and Hearty congratulations to all GDS comrades who have participated in the struggle of INDEFINITE STRIKE, went for 7 days, with strong conviction and dedication. We also sincerely thank those who have extended their support for the cause.

As per the collective decision of the highest forum of AIPEDEU that is Central Working Committee and All India convention, the notice for Indefinite strike was issued.  Accordingly there was tremendous response from the GDS this time all over the country.  There was no strike in Kerala Circle and in West Bengal Strike it was partial for the first time in the history of Struggles.  No federation, including Confederation of Central Government where Com.S.S.Mahadevaiah, General Secretary AIPEDEU is one of the All India office bearers, Asst Secretary, supports this justified cause.  Even moral support was also NOT extended till the end of the Strike.  Despite the fact GDS employees exhibited extraordinary courage during the strike period and conducted the programme of INDEFINITE STRIKE beyond our imagination.  It was almost total in most of the circles, cent percent in good many divisions. Hats off to one and all for their timely action in making the struggle a thundering success.   We need to know the correct picture of the number of participants’ division wise of each circle for publishing the same in the next Rural post, in the following format.

Name of the Division:       Total GDS in the Division:     No. of GDS participated in strike:

Total percentage division wise and circle wise:

DURING STRIKE:

We had four rounds of discussion on Strike Charter during Strike.   Director (SR), DDG(EST), Member(P) and Secretary from department and Com.D.N.Giri, Com.S.S.Mahadevaiah, Com.B.V.Rao,Com.Raju Diwakar, Com.Lakwinder Singh,Com.Rambbir Singh,Com.Ram Singh, Com.S.S.Manjunath from the union side have participated in the discussion. 

On 15.10.2012, during first round of discussion Protection of TRCA of BPM was handed over to us.  We appreciated the positive reaction of the department and thanked for the same. 

When the Strike went 3^rd day, the department requested us to withdraw strike on the basis of the order dated 15.10.2012.  There was no consensus on Strike Charter and we insisted that at least a Committee may be set up to examine the major No.1 demand of Departmentalisation of GDS employees.  We have submitted a document, RTI information revealing the facts about extracting work of GDS up to 8 hours.  The document is under examination.  However it was suggested to take up the issue with the next pay Commission.  Our suggestion to constitute a committee including staff side on this issue was not agreed to.  Since the issue of Bonus was rejected by Finance for the last 4 years we insisted that it should be resolved immediately.  Thus we had no other way but to continue Strike.

The Strike was intensified and we also sought the help of various MPs, Ministers and Union leaders in order to bring pressure upon the Department and the Finance Ministry. 

A good number of GDS from neighboring circles arrived at the Delhi headquarters and staged demonstration on 18^th and 19^th of this month before Dak Bhavan and later in Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.  Since it was a peaceful strike we did not allow them to resort to violent action. 

Some local officers in the divisions/circles started issuing notices to the GDS participating in the strike. Misleading activities to dilute Struggle was also seen during Strike. But the GDS employees were firm on their stand and continued to be in struggle till the end.

When the Strike entered 7^th Day, we tried to meet Minister for Communication in vain as he was in tight schedule at Sanchar Bhavan.  Our efforts to bring pressure from MPs, Minister for Home, Labour etc. continued.  Reviewing the entire situation of Strike and possibility of consideration of demands like Bonus, regularization of GDS etc., it was decided to enter into an agreement with the department.  Accordingly another meeting was held with departmental officers who were cordial and discussion was with open mind.  We finally decided to call off the strike. 

 

ON STRIKE DEMANDS:

1.    Departmentalisation of GDS- Grant of Status:  Not agreed, asked to take up with the next Pay Commission.  We already have a demand of 7^th Pay Commission for GDS and reviewing it at our level.  We also explore other remedies also.

2.     Bonus ceiling of Rs: 3500/- - Finance ministry approval is awaited positively soon

3.    Health scheme – RSBY expected soon

4.    Abolition and filling up of posts – Department releasing instructions

5.    Compassionate appointment – note from union demanded and will be examined.

6.    VP Singh’s committee on Cash handling, pay protection, Cash conveyance etc. -  Order on protection issued for BPMs and another order for other under examination, other issues still  under consideration.

7.    New recruitment of Rules – Already under process, not agreed to.

8.    Casual labors – Being looked into.

 

We once again thank the organizers, well-wishers and GDS employees who have made the event possible for EFFECTIVE STRUGGLE, THE ULTIMATE FORM OF DIRECT ACTION A THUNDERING SUCCESS.  This struggle is a milestone in the history GDS TU movement.  We shall advance with same commitment and determination towards realizing our justified DEMANDS.

     LONG LIVE WORKER’S UNITY, AIPEDEU ZINDABAD, GDS UNITY ZINDABAD.

 

    With warm revolutionary Greetings,

     Comradely Yours,

           Sd/-                                                                                                 S.S.MAHADEVAIAH

 General Secretary

Seven Day Strike ended with heroism ......... Let's wait for the result.... when and what.... most demanded item: Departmentalisation of the Poor GDS employees......., but until then do not remain silent... let's remain prepared for the ultimatum... Long Live GDS Unity

Dear Comrades,

Message from CHQ

Revolutionary Greetings and Congratulations to all GDS comrades who have participated in the INDEFINITE STRIKE with strong determination and dedication for 7 days .  The Strike was almost total in most of the circles.  It was partial in a few circles because of confusion created by Anti-GDS elements and disruptive forces.

The GDS leadership left no stone unturned for the success of the Strike.  Apart from series of discussions with the administration the leaders sought for the intervention of the MPs, Ministers to bring pressure on the Government/Department.  Today the leadership with active leaders met Home Minister who is from Maharastra, our All India president Com.D.N.Giri is also from the same state/circle.  Since Sri.Kapil sibal minister(MOC) was totally busy today we could not meet him.  However we have ensured that he had taken sincere action in the matter.  Some senior MPs have spoken to Hon’ble MOC today on our Bonus issue, with positive response.

In the above background talks with the administration was held, with Director S/R and DDG(est) at 3.30 pm.   Meeting lasted for about  one  hour in a congenial atmosphere.  The demands viz.,Protection of TRCA, Bonus and Health insurance(RSBY) received attention.  As regards other demands are it was agreed to consider them sympathetically. 

Thus, taking all aspects into consideration it was decided to Call Off the STRIKE with immediate effect.  The Dte., orders are also printed herein.  However at last the Secretary Madam remarked that the Department was considerate to the demands of GDS. 

  Comrades, we once again extend revolutionary Greetings to you for your swift action in making the Strike a historic one.  That itself is the victory over the attacks on you in various ways.  Even though Kerala did not take part in the struggle, West Bengal partially participated in Strike, there was total struggle in all other circles.  This shows the readiness of the GDS to fight for the cause independently.  

LONG LIVE GDS UNITY, LONG LIVE AIPEDEU.

WORKERS’ UNITY –ZINDABAD.

INDEFINITE STRIKE CALLED OFF

Dear Comrades,

INDEFINITE STRIKE CALLED OFF

 

The Indefinite Strike is called off, details will be given in the website shortly. 

 

We thank one and all for their steadfast courage, participation and co-operation extended during STRIKE.

INDEFINITE STRIKE ENTERED 6TH DAY TODAY THE 21ST Oct,2012.

Dear Comrades,

INDEFINITE STRIKE ENTERED 6^TH DAY TODAY THE 21^ST Oct,2012.

The Striking employees’ organized meetings and processions all over the country.  In Karnataka massive rally was organized at Freedom park, Bangalore for the last two days attended by GDS in large number including comrades from the neighboring divisions of Bangalore. Com.P.S.Prasad, Gen.Secretary, COC and various local leaders addressed the meeting.

At all divisions mass rallies and processions are reported from Karnataka.  Hassan comrades visited the house of former Prime Minister Sri.H.D.Devegowda and submitted a memorandum.  There was naked procession also at Haradanahalli. 

In Channapatna division also there was a massive meeting and padayatra despite heavy downpour.

This time reportedly GDS employees are participating in Strike more enthusiastically, willfully and spontaneously.  Their only urge is that there should be honorable settlement!

We also met several MPs and sought their help in bringing pressure upon the Fiance Minister and Minister for Finance.    

Pressure needs to be brought on our Communication minister and Finance minister we strongly feel as the powers of the postal Directorate is limited. 

WE THEREFORE LOOK FORWARD FOR MASS MEETINGS AND DEMONSTRATION ON 22^ND Oct, 2012 which will strengthen our talks.

Comrades, Follow the directions of the AIPEDEU WITHOUT FAIL AND HELP US FOR BETTER BARGAINING POWER.

MEMORANDUM TO THE COMMUNICATION MINISTER Hon’ble Kapil Sibal at UJJAIN in Madhyapradesh:  Our comrades submitted a memorandum to the Hon’ble Minister at a function in Ujjain.  There was a press news in the new paper today about our GDS demands including Bonus ceiling of Rs.3500/-

Comrades, continue strike till honorable settlement. 

With warm regards,

  S S Mahadevaiah, Gen Secy. AIPEDEU.

Circle Secretary, Odisha Circle

STRIKE CONTINUES, IT WILL CONTINUE TILL SETTLEMENT OF OUR DEMANDS HONORABLY.

Dear Comrades,

Please DO NOT listen to FALSE messages. 

STRIKE CONTINUES, IT WILL CONTINUE TILL SETTLEMENT OF OUR DEMANDS HONORABLY.

DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO SEND E.POST TO PRIME MINISTER   TO SETTLE DEMANDS OF GDS. 

Also request villagers and prominent persons to write to Prime Minister by e.Post. 

BE FIRM, COURAGEOUS.  Don’t give any importance to any notice or letter of the department.  It is a mere formality. 

Do not be afraid, we are ready and capable of  tackling any situation effectively.  This is NOT the first time we are on STRIKE.

NO WORK, NO PAY PRINCIPLE WILL BE APPLICABLE FOR ANY STRIKE NOW.  WE ARE IN DEMOCRACY AND NO DICTATORSHIP WILL BE FORCED ON US. 

PLEASE MAINTAIN PEACE AND ENSURE 100% STRIKE PARTICIPATION IN YOUR PLACES.

With revolutionary regards,

-     S.S.Mahadevaiah,

  Gen.Secretary, AIPEDEU

 

 Circle Secretary, Odisha Circle