Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
CONFEDERATION
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES
Observe
6th March 2017
as
BLACK
DAY
v Against
the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by Group of
Ministers of NDA Government.
v Demanding
increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.
Dear
comrades
We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for
making the 16thMarch Strike action a great success. As has been
explained in the article, which we have placed on our website, the NDA
Government, led by BJP has exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the
post independent era of our country. This Government has treated its own
employees as its worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on
29th June, 2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high
level committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the
setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing will come
out of that. Even the NPS Committee on which the young comrades had pinned some
hope of at least getting a minimum guaranteed pension will produce nothing.
The discussions at the JCM fora has been converted into mostly monologues i.e.
the official side simply listening and not reacting. The Government, it
appears, has made the Pension department to reject the one and only
recommendation of the 7th CPC which was considered to be positive
i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on the specious ground that the same is not
feasible to be implemented. The allowances committee has dilly dallied its
deliberation and would now submit its report after the extended period of 6
months expires on 22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation,
which is seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it. They have
very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15
months.
In the face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no
Government in the past has every indulged in, it is surprising that some of our
friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the Central Government
employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and watch. It appears that they have
chosen to wait endlessly hurting the cause of the workers.
We have no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the
right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the working
class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever, powerful they may
be. We must realize that those who are in the saddle of power today are not
permanently posted there. We were witness to the abysmal downfall of persons who
were arrogant personified. It appears that the reasonableness, righteousness
and patience we had exhibited have been taken as signs of cowardice. The
undeniable fact is that those who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to
you to carry on with conviction and courage.
Eight months will be over on 6th March, 2017, when the Group of
Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting the minimum wage and
multiplication factor. It is now crystal clear that that was an act of
chicanery. No committee was set up and no discussions were held to seriously
consider the issue. We, therefore, appeal to all of you to ensure that the day,
i.e. 6thMarch, 2017 is observed as a day of betrayal and all our
members are requested to wear a Black badge with the following words inscribed
on it in bold letters and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central
Government offices.
HONOUR
THE COMMITMENT MADE ON
30th June
& 6th JULY, 2016
REVISE
THE MINIMUM WAGE AND
MULTIPLICATION
FACTOR
6TH March
2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their
participation in the 16th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately
win all the demands in the charter.
We fight to win and we shall win.
With greetings,
Yours
fraternally,
(M
Krishnan S/G Confd.)
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
SETTING UP OF ANOMALY COMMITTEE TO
SETTLE THE ANOMALIES ARISING OUT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEVENTH PAY
COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS.
No.11/2/2016-JCA
Government
of India
Ministry
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department
of Personnel & Training
Establishment
JCA Section
North
Block, New Delhi
Dated
the 20th February, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Setting up of Anomaly
Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the
Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations.
The undersigned
is directed to refer to DoPT’s OM of even number dated 16/8/2016 and to
incorporate the following modification in the definition of anomaly:
“Where the
Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and
horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay
Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.”
2. With the
incorporation of the above para in the O.M., the definition of anomaly will
read as follows:
(1) Definition of
Anomaly
Anomaly will
include the following cases;
a) Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion
that any recommendation is in contravention of the principle or the policy
enunciated by the Sixth Central Pay Commission itself without the Commission
assigning any reason;
b) Where the maximum of the Level in the Pay Matrix corresponding
to the applicable Grade Pay in the Pay Band under the pre-revised structure as
notified vide CCS(RP Rules 2016, is less than the amount an employee is
entitled to be fixed at, as per the formula for fixation of pay contained in
the said Rules;
c) Where the Official side and the Staff Side are of the opinion
that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result
of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.
3. The
rest of the content of the O.M. dated 16.08.2016 shall remain unchanged.
sd/-
(D.K.Sengupta)
Deputy
Secretary (JCA)
Click to view the order Authority: http://dopt.gov.in/
Monday, February 20, 2017
Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee-III to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System with employees’ Associations held on 10.02.2017 at Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Saturday, 18 February 2017
Saturday, February 18, 2017
CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Observe 6th March 2017
as
BLACK DAY
v Against the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by group ministers of NDA Government.
v Demanding increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.
Dear comrades
We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for making the 16thMarch
Strike action a great success. As has been explained in the article,
which we have placed on our website, the NDA Government, led by BJP has
exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the post independent era
of our country. This Government has treated its own employees as its
worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on 29th June,
2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high level
committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the
setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing
will come out of that. Even the NPS Committee on which the young
comrades had pinned some hope of at least getting a minimum guaranteed
pension will produce nothing. The discussions at the JCM fora has been
converted into mostly monologues i.e. the official side simply listening
and not reacting. The Government, it appears, has made the Pension
department to reject the one and only recommendation of the 7th CPC
which was considered to be positive i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on
the specious ground that the same is not feasible to be implemented. The
allowances committee has dilly dallied its deliberation and would now
submit its report after the extended period of 6 months expires on
22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation, which is
seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it. They have
very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15
months.
In the
face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no
Government in the past has every indulged in, it is surprising that
some of our friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the
Central Government employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and
watch. It appears that they have chosen to wait endlessly hurting the
cause of the workers.
We have
no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the
right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the
working class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever,
powerful they may be. We must realize that those who are in the saddle
of power today are not permanently posted there. We were witness to the
abysmal downfall of persons who were arrogant personified. It appears
that the reasonableness, righteousness and patience we had exhibited
have been taken as signs of cowardice. The undeniable fact is that those
who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to you to carry on with
conviction and courage.
Eight months will be over on 6th March,
2017, when the Group of Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting
the minimum wage and multiplication factor. It is now crystal clear
that that was an act of chicanery. No committee was set up and no
discussions were held to seriously consider the issue. We, therefore,
appeal to all of you to ensure that the day, i.e. 6thMarch, 2017 is
observed as a day of betrayal and all our members are requested to wear
a Black badge with the following words inscribed on it in bold letters
and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central Government offices.
HONOUR THE COMMITMENT MADE ON
13TH June & 6TH JULY, 2016
REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE AND
MULTIPLICATION FACTOR
6TH March 2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their participation in the 16th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately win all the demands in the charter.
We fight to win and we shall win.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(M Krishnan)
Secretary General
Confederation
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com
Friday, 17 February 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
29TH SCOVA MEETING UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HONORABLE MOS (PP) - MINUTES OF THE MEETING (Click the link to view)
http://document.ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/scovaom.pdf
HANDLING OF COURT CASES ON THE ISSUE OF APPLICABILITY OF CCS (PENSION) RULES INSTEAD OF NPS IN RESPECT OF GDS APPOINTED TO REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL POSTS AFTER 01-01-2004
RAJYA SABHA Q & A-ON GDS DESIGNATION ETC
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.220
TO BE ANSWERED ON 3RD FEBRUARY, 2017
CHANGING THE NAME OF POSTMAN AS POSTMASTER
†220. SHRI MOTILAL VORA:
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:
(a) whether Government has changed the designation of Postman distributing letters in villages to Postmaster;
(b) whether this change in designation has been done only in the State of Rajasthan or it has been done at national level;
(c) whether it is a fact that the pay scale of Postmaster ranges from ` 4500 to ` 13,000;
(d) whether this pay scale remains even lower than that a Central fourth class employee; and
(e) if so, the steps being taken by Government to provide proper pay scale to Postmaster distributing mails from one village to another?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) No, Sir. Gramin Dak Sevak Branch Postmaster (GDS BPM) or Gramin Dak Sevak Mail Deliverer distribute letters in villages.
(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c) No, Sir.
(d) Yes Sir. However, there is no comparison in the pay scales of these two cadres since Central fourth class (now termed as Multi Tasking Staff – MTS) are regular employees whereas Gramin Dak Sevaks are part-time sevaks.
(e) The allowances of Gramin Dak Sewaks are revised periodically as in the case of Central Pay Commission.
Thursday, 16 February 2017
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
OBITUARY
Com. R. D. Purohit Bereaved
Smt.
Vimla Ben Purohit respected mother of Com. R. D. Purohit, Circle Secretary,
AIPEU Group ‘C’, Gujarat Circle, aged 84 years, expired on 13.02.2017 after
brief illness at their native place Junagarh (Gujarat).
NFPE
HQ conveys heartfelt condolences to Com. Purohit and his bereaved family and
pray to almighty to give eternal peace to departed soul.
GRATUITY BENEFITS UNDER NPS LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
COM. S. K. VYAS JI REMEMBRANCE DAY
ON 13th FEBRUARY 2017
Com. SK Vyas Ji remembrance
day observed at Confederation & NFPE CHQ North Avenue, New Delhi on 13th
February 2017. Floral tribute was paid by the present comrades and remembered
the contribution of Vyas Ji for Central Government Employees and Working Class.
MATERNITY LEAVE LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 672
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2017
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 672
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2017
MATERNITY
LEAVE
672. DR. SHASHI
THAROOR:
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:
(a)whether the Government proposes to extend the time span of the compulsory paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks in private organizations;
(b)if so, the details thereof;
(c)whether the Government also proposes to amend section 4 of the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, to ensure that women employed in various public sector undertakings receive the same benefit; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The
Government has decided to enhance the paid maternity leave from existing 12
weeks to 26 weeks and an Amendment Bill in this regard was introduced in the
Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 11.08.2016. With
regard to women workers covered under Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948,
such enhancement has already been effected by amending the ESI (Central)
Rules,1950.
(c) & (d): There is no proposal to amend Section 4 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The benefits under this Act are already applicable and available to women employed in various public sector undertakings.
MINIMUM
WAGES LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO.48
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2017
STARRED QUESTION NO.48
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2017
MINIMUM WAGES
48.
SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:
PROF.
RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND
EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:
(a)whether
the Government proposes to amend the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and formulate a
uniform wage policy for the entire country and if so, the details and salient
features thereof;
(b)whether
minimum wages fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 varies amongst States;
(c)if
so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise along with the reasons for differential
wages especially on gender basis and also between urban and rural areas;
(d)whether
any monitoring mechanism exists to ensure that all the workers are paid minimum
wages and not subjected to any form of exploitation; and
(e)if
so, the details thereof along with other labour welfare measures being
implemented by the Government for betterment of labour force in the country?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
STATEMENT
REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.
48 FOR 06.02.2017 BY SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL AND PROF.RAVINDRA
VISHWANATH GAIKWAD REGARDING MINIMUM WAGES.
(a): The proposed amendments to the Minimum Wages Act, 1948,
inter-alia, includes applicability of minimum wages to all employments, changes
in the definition of “Appropriate Government”, fixation/review/revision of
minimum rates of wages by the State Government, introduction of National
Minimum Wage by the Central Government, enhancement of penalty, etc.
As a step towards a uniform wage structure, the concept of
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) was introduced by the Government in
1996 on a voluntary basis. It is revised from time to time taking into account
the increase in the Consumer Price Index Number. NFLMW has been revised to
Rs.160/- per day w. e. f 01.07.2015.
(b) & (c): Under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act,
1948, both Central and State Governments are appropriate Governments to fix,
review and revise the minimum wages of the workers employed in the scheduled
employment under their respective jurisdictions. As regards minimum wages in
States, there is disparity due to variations in socio-economic and
agro-climatic conditions, income, prices of essential commodities, paying
capacity, productivity and local conditions. As per the available information,
a statement showing the range of rates of minimum wages in all the States/Union
Territories is at Annexure.
The Act does
not discriminate on the basis of gender and the female workers are entitled to
same wages and other facilities as fixed by the Central Government for the
workers engaged in the scheduled employments. No separate wages are fixed for
urban and rural areas.
(d) & (e): The implementation of the Act is carried out by
the Centre as well as the States in respect of their respective jurisdiction.
In the Central Sphere, the enforcement is secured through the Inspecting
Officers of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) commonly designated as
Central Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM), the compliance in the State
sphere is ensured through the State Enforcement Machinery. They conduct regular
inspections and in the event of detection of any case of non-payment or
under-payment of minimum wages, they advise the employers to make payment of
the shortfall of wages. In case of non-compliance, penal provisions against the
defaulting employers are invoked.
The labour
welfare measures recently initiated for betterment of labour force include
minimum pension of Rs.1000/-per month to the pensioners under Employees’
Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, portability of provident fund account, National
Career Service portal, Employees State Insurance Corporation 2.0(Health Reforms
of ESIC), Revision in eligibility and calculation ceiling under the Payment of
Bonus Act, 1965 etc.
THE FUNDAMENTAL (AMENDMENT)
RULES, 2017
*********
Launch of National Career
Service (NCS) & Jeevan Pramaan Facility for EPFO pensioners through Post
Offices by Hon'ble Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour & Employment
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya Indiapost, Hyderabad
COM.M.KRISHNAN, SECRETARY GENERAL, CCGEW ADDRESSING AIPEU
GDS MEETING AT KANNUR (KERALA)
COM.K.RAGHAVENDRAN, GENERAL SECRETARY, AIPRPA,
ADDRESSING AIPEU GDS
MEETING AT MADURAI (T N)
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Review of Essential
Qualifications/ Selection criteria for engagement to posts of Gramin Dak Sevak
Branch Postmasters.
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM MD & CEO OF THE INDIA POST PAYMENTS BANK (Click the link below to view)
DEMONSTRATION & STRIKE NOTICE SUBMISSION
PROGRAMME AT NADIA SOUTH DIVISION (UNDER WB CIRCLE)
Next
PHASE CAMPAIGN TOUR PROGRAMME OF ALL INDIA LEADERS OF NFPE FOR NOTHERN STATES
FOR 16th MARCH 2017 ONE DAY Strike
SN.
|
Circle
|
Place
|
Leaders attending
|
Date
|
1.
|
BIHAR
|
Barauni
Patna
|
Com. Giriraj Singh, President , NFPE & G/S R-III
|
09.02.17
10.02.17
|
2.
|
CHATTISGARH
|
Raigarh
|
Com. R.N. Parashar S/G NFPE
|
07.03.17
|
3.
|
DELHI
|
Delhi
|
All General Secretaries
|
27.02 to 02.03.17
|
4.
|
GUJARAT
|
|||
5.
|
HARYANA
|
Ambala
|
Com. Giriraj Singh, President , NFPE
& G/S R-III
|
22.02.17
|
6.
|
H P
|
Shimla
|
Com. R. Seetha Lakshmi Dy. S/G NFPE &
G/S P-4
|
22.02.17
|
7.
|
JHARKHAND
|
Dhanbad
|
Com. R.N. Parashar S/G NFPE
|
22.02.17
|
8.
|
M P
|
Ratlam
|
Com. Giriraj Singh, President , NFPE
& G/S R-III
|
12.02.17
|
09
|
PUNJAB
|
Ludhiyana
|
Com. Giriraj Singh, President , NFPE
& G/S R-III
|
23.02.17
|
10
|
RAJASTHAN
|
Jodhpur &
Pali Marwar
|
Com. R.N. Parashar S/G NFPE
Com. R.Seetha Lakshmi Dy. S/G NFPE &
G/S P-4
|
25.02.17
26.02.17
|
11
|
U P
|
Saharanpur
|
Com. R.N. Parashar S/G NFPE,Com. Giriraj Singh President NFPE
& G/S R-III , Com. R. Seetha Lakshmi Dy. S/G NFPE & G/S P-4
|
26.01.17
|
Nodia/Ghaziabad
|
Com. R.N. Parashar , S/G NFPE
|
21.02.17
|
||
Agra
|
05.02.17
|
|||
Lucknow
|
12.02.17
|
|||
Kanpur
|
02.03.17
|
|||
All;ahabad
|
Com. Virendra Tiwari G/S SBCO
Com. S.B. Yadav G/S Postal Accounts
|
20.02.17
|
||
Varanasi
|
21.02.17
|
|||
Gorakhpur
|
22.02.17
|
|||
14
|
UTTARAKHAND
|
Deharadun
|
Com. R.Seetha Lakshmi Dy. S/G NFPE & G/S P-4
|
21.02.17
|
1. All General
Secretaries of NFPE will consult with Circle leaders and if any change is
required can make suitable change.
2. Leaders whose
names are given should compulsorily attend the meeting.
3. Circle
Secretaries of NFPE should take initiative to arrange the joint meeting.
They should consult each other and finalise the programme and arrange grand
meetings.
4. Maximum
publicity should be given to campaign programme and maximum participation of
employees should be ensured.
5. Circle Unions /
Divisional Unions should make maximum effort to make the strike a grand
success. Joint campaign programme by Circle / Divisional Union Leaders
may be organized in all Circles / Divisions.
Note: The dates may be adjusted
after discussing with Circle leadership.
Dt.11.02.17 (R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General
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