Tuesday 29 October 2013

1.    

   Minutes of the meeting held on 23-10-2013under the Chairmanship of Member (O) regarding  implementation of MNOP and L-1/L-2 System.

          In  pursuance of the meeting held on 02/08/2013 under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (P) to discuss the issues raised by Postal JCA, a meeting was held with the staff side under the Chairmanship of Member (O) on 23-10-2013. Following were present in the meeting.

1     .    1.Shri S.K. Sinha, CGM (MB)

2.       2.Shri Rishikesh , Director (Mail Mgt)

3.     3.Shri M.B. Gajbhiye, ADG(MO)

                 Postal JCA Side

1.    Shri M. Krishnan, Secretary General ,NFPE.

2.    Shri Giri Raj Singh, General Secretary , AIRMS & MMS EU, Group `C`

3.    Shri P. Suresh, General Secretary, AIRMS & MMS EU, MG & MTS.

4.    Shri Devender Kumar, Circle Secretary, National Union R-III, Delhi Circle.

2  On the issue of revised norms for CRCs, it was brought to the notice of staff side that the norms fixed for different operational activities at Speed Post Hubs, Intra-circle Hubs and CRCs are based on the recommendations of work Study Team of the Directorate. The issue of productivity norms as well as establishment norms have also been clarified to all concerned vide Dte. O.M.No. 28-8/2011-D dated 13-08-2013. Therefore, the issues stands settled now. It was decided to supply a copy of Work Study Report to the staff side.

3   The issue regarding shifting  /transfer of staff from L-1 office to L-2 office and vice versa was discussed with staff side and  the staff side was satisfied with the circumstances under which the staff was transferred  from L-1 office to L-2 office in Gujarat Circle. The issue , is therefore, stands settled.

4. The staff side requested that more L-1 offices were needed in some Circle. In response , it was informed that requirement of more L_1 offices was examined and it was felt that any more L-1 offices not needed in view of the following:

(i) All L-1 and L-2 mail offices located within  a Circle have been           allowed    to close bags for each other.

(ii)  Circles have been given enough exceptions in terms of closing of bags by mail offices based on volume of mail.

In view of the above, the issue of identification /creation of L-1 /L-2 offices stands settled. It was decided to supply a copy of list of exceptions granted to L-2 offices for closing of direct bags to the staff side.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.

(M.B. Gajbhiye)

Assitant Director General (MO)

    No. 28-9/2011-D                                                              Dated 28/10/2013

Constitution of the NFPE Mahila Sub Committee.

Sunday 27 October 2013

VII CPC - TERMS OF REFERENCE - LATEST POSITION

Dear Comrades,

VII-CPC – Terms of reference-

            The members of the National Secretariat of the Confederation available at New Delhi met on 23^rd Oct. 2013 and again on 24^th October, 2013 to discuss and formulate our views on the 7^th CPC terms of Reference.  On the basis of the discussions, we prepared a draft terms of reference and submitted it for consideration of the Staff Side.  The important points we placed in our draft for the consideration of the staff side were:-

(a)   The Commission to examine the present structure of pay and allowances and suggest changes.

(b)   To give effect to its recommendations from 1.1.2011 i.e. wage revision must be after       every five years.

(c)   D.A (50%) to be merged with pay with effect from 1.1.2011.

(d)   To determine Interim relief taking into account the erosion in the value of wages over the years,

(e)   To include GDS within the ambit of the 7^th Central Pay Commission.

(f)     To revise the retirement benefits and accord pension maintaining parity in quantum in respect of past, present and future pensioners.

(g)   To extend the statutory defined benefit pension to those who have entered service after 1.1.2004.

(h)   To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM on a priority basis and within a specified time frame.

(i)     To provide cashless/hazzle free Medicare to employees and pensioners.

The Government of India had convened a meeting of the Staff side representatives on 24.10.2013 to discuss the terms of reference.  The meeting took place at 3.00PM on 24^th under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Personnel.  Besides the points mentioned above, the staff raised many other matters connected with the setting up of the CPC. viz. the inclusion of labour Representative as a Member of the Commission; the anomalous  situation brought about by the Grade pay based MACP Scheme; the requirement of a mechanism to settle the 6^th CPC related anomalies;  the need to allow the proposals of Cadre Review to be examined by the Government independently without referring it to CPC;  to have members in the Commission who have gained  expertise to impart to the Commission the nuances and functional requirements of various Departments;  to relook at the new Pay Structure brought in by the 6^th CPC in the light of the experience between 2008 to 2013 etc.  In conclusion the staff side requested the Government to provide it with a draft terms of reference taking into account the views placed by them.  It was also proposed by the Staff Side that on exchange of the draft terms of reference prepared by the Staff Side and the  Official Side, a meeting with the Secretary, Personnel and Secretary, Expenditure could be arranged to iron out the differences, if any.

The Staff Side met again on 25^th at its office and deliberated upon various views presented by different organisations and finalised the draft terms of reference. We shall publish the said draft terms of reference as and when the same is submitted to the Government.

It is obvious that despite the unanimous position taken by all the organisations, the Government may not necessarily agree with many of the basic issues, viz. Date of effect, merger of  DA, Interim Relief, Coverage of GDS etc.  We appeal to our affiliates/ State COCs to continue the campaign amongst the employees to generate necessary sanctions.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(M.Krishnan)

Secretary General.

Saturday 26 October 2013

Constitution of the NFPE Mahila Sub Committee.

As per the decision of the Federal Council of NFPE held at Hyderabad from 9^th to 12^th

 June 2013, the Mahila Sub Committee of NFPE is constituted with the following

 members from the affiliated unions.

1. Com. C. P. Sobhana, Vice President, P3 (CHQ), SPM Kannur Civil Station, Kannur (Kerala)

2. Com. Nanda Sen, AIPEU Group ‘C’, PA (BCR), Siliguri HPO (West Bengal)

3. Com. Mausumi Majumdar, AIPEU Group ‘C’, Dibrugarh Division (Assam)

4.  Com. Nasreen, P4, Sorting Postmen, Daragamitta SO, Nellore (Andhra Pradesh)

5.  Com. Lakhamti Wahlag, P4, Postmen Shillong GPO (North East)

6.  Com. K. C. Prabha, P4, Postman, Manyithara Market, Cherthala (Kerala)

7. Com. M. N. Nalini, R3, Mahila Sub Committee HSG-I, HSA, Hyderabad City,

      Sorting Division (Andhra Pradesh)

8.  Com. Anu Dandyal, R3, Accountant, Delhi Sorting Division (Delhi)

9.  Com. C. Krishna Kumari, R-3, OA, O/o SSRM, RMS ‘TV’ Division, Trivandrum (Kerala)

10. Com. S. P. Adisundari, Admn (P) Unon SS O/o PMG Vijayawada (AP)

11. Com. Saly George, AIPEU GDS (NFPE), GDS MD, Kulakada East, Kulakada, 

        Kottarakkara (Kerala)

12.  Com. Yasmintaj, AIPEU GDS (NFPE), BPM, Peduvalappai, Hassan (Karnataka)

13.  Com. Nisha Bhardwaj, SBCOEA, PA, SBCO, HPO Dausa (Rajasthan)

14.  Com. M.N. Fharte, R-4, MTS, Pune RMS (Maharashtra)

15.  Com. A. Lakshmi, R-4, MTS, Coimbatore RMS (Tamilnadu)

16.  Com. Chandramma Lingaraju, AIPAEA, Senior Accountant O/o DAP,

         Bangalore (Karnataka)

17.  Com. Manushi Bhattacharya, AIPAEA, Senior Accountant, O/o DAP,

       Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)

COM. S.C.JAIN REINSTATED

                                            Flash News

 COM. S.C.JAIN  REINSTATED

             Orders reinstating into service  Com. S.C.Jain  Ex-Circle
 Secretary P3 NFPE Madhya Pradesh Circle  who was compulsorily
 retired from service for trade union activities, issued today 
asper the direction given by Directorate to the CPMG.

             NFPE and P3 CHQ has taken up the case with Secretary, 
Department of Posts. This is the great victory of NFPE in the fight
 against trade union victimization.

                                     Red Salute to all comrades

== M.Krishnan  Secretary General NFPE

HANDBOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS ON FOREIGN ASSIGNMENTS

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Direct Recruitment Results of PA/SA for the year 2011 & 2012

CLICK BELOWKERALA CIRCLE RESULT
KARNATAKA CIRCLE RESULT
ANDHRA PRADESH CIRCLE RESULT

EXIT GUIDELINES UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM – OPTION FOR COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF ACCUMULATED PENSION WEALTH BY SUBSCRIBER

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PRIORITY ALLOTMENT TO THE PERSONAL STAFF ATTACHED WITH UNION MINISTERS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES LIST OF CENTRAL AREAS AND NON-CENTRAL AREAS

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TIMELY PAYMENT OF DUES OF ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE TO GOVERNMENT SERVANTS RETIRING ON ATTAINING THE AGE OF SUPERANNUATION — NEED TO OBVIATE DELAYS IN PAYMENT OF SUCH DUES – REGARDING CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICAFION OF SERVICE — ADHERENCE TO THE REVISED FORMAT - REGARDING. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Thursday 24 October 2013

DISCUSSION WITH MEMBER (OPERATIONS)

ON MNOP AND L1, L2 RELATED ISSUES DATED 23.10.2013

On 23.10.2013, Member (Operations), Postal Services Board, Shri. Kamaleshwar Prasad, held discussion with Staff side on MNOP and L1, L2 related issues. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE, Com. Giriraj Singh, General Secretary, R3 (NFPE), Com. P. Suresh, General Secretary R-4 (NFPE), Com. Devender Kumar, Circle Secretary, NUR-3 (FNPO) Delhi Circle attended the meeting Com. D. Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO & General Secretary NUR-3 (FNPO) could not attend the meeting due to sudden illness. A joint note of NFPE & FNPO was presented to the Member (O). The following are the outcome of the meeting. Minutes will be published later.

(1)      Modifications in the norms fixed for CRCs.

Official side informed that the norms are fixed as per the scientific work study conducted by Directorate in the field units. Further Directorate has issued an order on 13.08.2013 in which it is clarified that – Establishment norms for “Sorting of Articles” has been fixed as 0.079 minute per article (i.e. 760 articles per hour). However time factor for productivity pertaining to sorting of articles would continue to be 0.063 per article (i.e; 950 articles per hour).”

Staff side demanded reduction in number of article for productivity also. Staff side want change in norms for scanning and other items mentioned in their letters submitted earlier. Finally it is decided to give copy of the work study conducted by Directorate to the staff side. Staff side shall submit concrete proposal with scientific basis with supporting facts and figures justifying their arguments. Based on the staff side proposal Directorate will re-examine the case.

(2)   Administrative jurisdiction of Speed Post Hubs (SPH)

Official side reiterated that powers for deciding the administrative jurisdiction was already given to Chief PMGs. It is upto the Circle Unions to discuss the case at Circle level and settle the deserving cases. Staff side pointed out that in many Circles Chief PMGs are not ready to accept the views expressed by the Circle Unions. Finally it is decided that (1) As a first step Circle Unions should discuss the cases with Chief PMGs in formal meetings and get a reply in writing from the Circle Administration showing the reason for not accepting the demand of the Circle union and then staff side may submit a note to Directorate justifying their stand in each case with reference to the Stand taken by Chief PMGs. After that Directorate shall review each case. Discussion with CPMGs in the formal meetings and getting a reply with reasons, is a must.

(3)   L1 Status to more L2 offices

The proposal submitted by staff side will be examined. Staff Side may discuss the cases at circle level also so that Chief PMGs may submit proposal to Directorate in deserving cases. The details of the case by case examination already conducted by Directorate will be made available to the staff side.

(4)   Discontinuance of closing “NIL” bags

The proposal of the Staff side will be considered in a positive manner and detailed examination of the case will be done.

(5)   All other issues raised in the staff side note will be examined in detail by the Directorate and action will be taken.

(6)   The orders issued by the Karnataka Circle Administration implementing unilateral increase in norms in FMC from 7000 to 9000 in BG City RMS/1 and from 11000 to 13000 in BG City RMS/II in violation of Directorate orders was discussed. Member (O) agreed to issue instructions to CPMG not to violate Directorate orders.

M. Krishnan                                                     D. Theagarajan

Secretary General, NFPE                                 Secretary General, FNPO

HANDBOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS ON FOREIGN ASSIGNMENTS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Direct Recruitment Results of PA/SA for the year 2011 & 2012

CLICK BELOWKERALA CIRCLE RESULT
KARNATAKA CIRCLE RESULT
ANDHRA PRADESH CIRCLE RESULT

EXIT GUIDELINES UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM – OPTION FOR COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF ACCUMULATED PENSION WEALTH BY SUBSCRIBER

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DEATILS

PRIORITY ALLOTMENT TO THE PERSONAL STAFF ATTACHED WITH UNION MINISTERS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES LIST OF CENTRAL AREAS AND NON-CENTRAL AREAS

   http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20287.pdf

TIMELY PAYMENT OF DUES OF ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE TO GOVERNMENT SERVANTS RETIRING ON ATTAINING THE AGE OF SUPERANNUATION — NEED TO OBVIATE DELAYS IN PAYMENT OF SUCH DUES – REGARDING CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICAFION OF SERVICE — ADHERENCE TO THE REVISED FORMAT - REGARDING. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Thursday 24 October 2013

DISCUSSION WITH MEMBER (OPERATIONS)

ON MNOP AND L1, L2 RELATED ISSUES DATED 23.10.2013

On 23.10.2013, Member (Operations), Postal Services Board, Shri. Kamaleshwar Prasad, held discussion with Staff side on MNOP and L1, L2 related issues. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE, Com. Giriraj Singh, General Secretary, R3 (NFPE), Com. P. Suresh, General Secretary R-4 (NFPE), Com. Devender Kumar, Circle Secretary, NUR-3 (FNPO) Delhi Circle attended the meeting Com. D. Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO & General Secretary NUR-3 (FNPO) could not attend the meeting due to sudden illness. A joint note of NFPE & FNPO was presented to the Member (O). The following are the outcome of the meeting. Minutes will be published later.

(1)      Modifications in the norms fixed for CRCs.

Official side informed that the norms are fixed as per the scientific work study conducted by Directorate in the field units. Further Directorate has issued an order on 13.08.2013 in which it is clarified that – Establishment norms for “Sorting of Articles” has been fixed as 0.079 minute per article (i.e. 760 articles per hour). However time factor for productivity pertaining to sorting of articles would continue to be 0.063 per article (i.e; 950 articles per hour).”

Staff side demanded reduction in number of article for productivity also. Staff side want change in norms for scanning and other items mentioned in their letters submitted earlier. Finally it is decided to give copy of the work study conducted by Directorate to the staff side. Staff side shall submit concrete proposal with scientific basis with supporting facts and figures justifying their arguments. Based on the staff side proposal Directorate will re-examine the case.

(2)   Administrative jurisdiction of Speed Post Hubs (SPH)

Official side reiterated that powers for deciding the administrative jurisdiction was already given to Chief PMGs. It is upto the Circle Unions to discuss the case at Circle level and settle the deserving cases. Staff side pointed out that in many Circles Chief PMGs are not ready to accept the views expressed by the Circle Unions. Finally it is decided that (1) As a first step Circle Unions should discuss the cases with Chief PMGs in formal meetings and get a reply in writing from the Circle Administration showing the reason for not accepting the demand of the Circle union and then staff side may submit a note to Directorate justifying their stand in each case with reference to the Stand taken by Chief PMGs. After that Directorate shall review each case. Discussion with CPMGs in the formal meetings and getting a reply with reasons, is a must.

(3)   L1 Status to more L2 offices

The proposal submitted by staff side will be examined. Staff Side may discuss the cases at circle level also so that Chief PMGs may submit proposal to Directorate in deserving cases. The details of the case by case examination already conducted by Directorate will be made available to the staff side.

(4)   Discontinuance of closing “NIL” bags

The proposal of the Staff side will be considered in a positive manner and detailed examination of the case will be done.

(5)   All other issues raised in the staff side note will be examined in detail by the Directorate and action will be taken.

(6)   The orders issued by the Karnataka Circle Administration implementing unilateral increase in norms in FMC from 7000 to 9000 in BG City RMS/1 and from 11000 to 13000 in BG City RMS/II in violation of Directorate orders was discussed. Member (O) agreed to issue instructions to CPMG not to violate Directorate orders.

M. Krishnan                                                     D. Theagarajan

Secretary General, NFPE                                 Secretary General, FNPO

Thursday 24 October 2013

7^th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

FINALISATION OF TERMS OF REFERENCE

GOVERNMENT INVITED JCM STAFF SIDE FOR DISCUSSION ON 24.10.2013

Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training will hold discussion with JCM National Council, Staff Side today (24.10.2013) at 3 PM. Meeting of the Staff side will be held at 11 AM to formulate the staff side approach. Confederation available National Secretariat members met on 23.10.2013 in the presence of Com. S. K. Vyas and finalized the draft terms of reference of Confederation. Details will be published after the meeting with Secretary, DOP&T.

            CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING OF GROUP C, AIPEU WILL
            BE  HELD AT GUWAHATI FROM 14TH TO 15TH DECEMBER/2013 AND A
            SOUVENIR WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THIS OCCASSION. SO, WILLING
            COMRADES ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO SEND THEIR ARTICLES TO
            PUBLISH IN THE SOUVENIR TO  COM. PANKAJ KAKATI, SECRETARY
            AIPEU,GR C,LOCAL BRANCH, GUWAHATI G.P.O. ON OR BEFORE
            20TH NOVEMBER/2013.

            LPS,C/S
              

Tuesday 22 October 2013

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

1^st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi - 110001

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS

T-24, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi - 110001

1. Inclusionof Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts under the purview ofterms of reference of 7th Central Pay Commission.

2. Itemdiscussed and decision taken in the PJCA meeting held at New Delhi on19.10.2013.

3. Notesubmitted to Member (Operations), Postal Services Board, Dak Bhawan, New Delhiin the meeting convened on 23.10.2013 to discuss the issues relating to MNOPand L1, L2 offices.

4. Conveningof the meeting of the Cadre Restructuring Committee of the Group ‘C’ employeesof the Department of Posts.

5. Requestto arrange meeting to discuss the issues relating to various cadres.

6. Unilateral increase in norms for RMS Bangalore City TMO Units in violation of Directorate orders on the subject

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

DECISION OF THE NFPE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT MEETING HELD AT NEW DELHI ON 19.10.2013

1. The decision taken by the Postal Joint Council of Action (NFPE & FNPO) to go on nationwide indefinite strike on the following demands is discussed and fully endorsed.

        (a)   Inclusion of GDS under the purview of 7^th CPC

      (b)   Revision wages w.e.f. 01.01.2006 and regularization of casual, part-time and contingent employees.

       (c)    Grant of 50% DA merger to all employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks.

2.  Reviewed the arrangement made for conducting the inaugural ceremony of the year long Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of NFPE on 24^th November 2013. The Venue of the function will be MP’s club Hall, North Avenue, Near NFPE office, New Delhi. The function will be arranged at 4 PM. Leaders and other member of NFPE and Leaders of fraternal organizations will be invited to the function.

3. Reviewed the arrangement made for the successful conducting of the GDS Parliament March on 11^th December 2013 under the banner of AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) Decided to extend full support to make the programme a historic success.

4.      Decided to ensure participation of delegates as per quota fixed from all the affiliates of NFPE in the All India Trade Union Education Camp organized by Confederation at Mumbai on 15^th & 16^th November 2013. NFPE Circle Union shall raise maximum funds for meeting the expenditure for accommodation of NFPE delegates. For other details please see websites. Delegate fee is Rs. 600/- per delegate.

5. Decided to ensure maximum participation of lady delegates on the All India Women’s convention of Confederation to be held at New Delhi on 25^th & 26^th November 2013. Accommodation is being arranged by Reception Committee. As the weather will be cold in Delhi, all delegates are requested to bring warm clothes also. Delegate fee is Rs. 600/- per delegate. For other details please see websites.

6. Decided to extend all support to the newly formed “All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association” under the leadership of Com. D. K. Rahate, Chairman (Ex-President, NFPE) Com. Narasimhan, Vice Chairman (All India Vice President, Confederation and Ex-NFPE) and Com. K. Raghavendran, General Convener (Ex-Secretary General, NFPE). It is decided that all Circle/Divisional unions of NFPE affiliated unions shall make special efforts to form the Divisional/District/circle branches of the Pensioner’s Association in a phased manner before the end of December 2013.

7. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation and NFPE will be attending the Trade Union Congress organized by “Southern Initiative on Globalization and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR)” at Perth (Australia) from 2^nd to 6^th December 2013.

8. See the decision of the Central JCA meeting (NFPE & FNPO) held on 19.10.2013, published separately.

Yours fraternally,

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General