RETIREMENT FUNCTION OF MEMBERS OF IOFGO ASSOCIATION, VEHICLE FACTORY JABALPUR BRANCH ON 23rd Jan 2014

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No. IOFGOA/NEHQ/SAF/2014 Date :22/01/2014

Brief on scheduled meeting with Member/PER,

OFB held on 22th Jan 2014 at OFB from 11:30

PM to 04:00 PM.

The meeting was held under Chairmanship of Member/PER, in presence of all

officers of OFB concerned to the issues, office bearers of IOFGOA and office

bearers of NDGBOA.

Views of IOFGOA on Long Pending legitimate Grievances of Group-B Gazetted

Officers of Indian Ordnance Factories were efficiently & effectually raised in the

meeting by our representatives before the authorities for acceptance with

request for timely appropriate action.

Comments of OFB authorities /decision taken on the agenda points raised by

IOFGOA are appended below for information to all concerned.

Sl.

Grievances / Issues of Concern

Comments / decision taken in the

meeting

1

Need for Exchange of views & expectations of

the Cadre of Group B Gazetted Officers before

decisions of OFB on vital cadre related issues.

Agreed

2

Promotion from JWM to AWM against DPC Year

2012-13 & 2013-14.

Member/PER expressed that OFB has

taken the issue with MoD to complete

the DPC provisionally AS PER THE

PROPOSAL SUBMITTED.

On request it was agreed that OFB will

submit a certificate to UPSC through MoD

mentioning that the DPC may processed

with condition that OFB shall review the

DPC in future, if required in light of

outcome from GoI on Hon’ble Supreme

Court decision.

3

Suitable steps should be taken by OFB to restore

the 42 posts of AWM which were

surrendered earlier by OFB through ADRP.

Agreed for examination & further

processing by OFB.

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INDIAN ORDNANCE FACTORIES GAZETTED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

(RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AS PER CCS (RSA) RULE,1993)

( FOUNDED ON 19-08-1994 )

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

HD.QTR.:SMALL ARMS FACTORY, KALPI ROAD, KANPUR-208009

President: B. K. Singh

Ph(O): 0512-2295042-46 Ext-5513

Mob: 09936402553

Fax(O): 0512-2296229

email: singh.brajeshkumar44@gmail.com

General Secretary: S. B. Chaubey

Ph(O): 0512-2295042-46,Ext-5539

Ph(R): 0512-2512063

Mob: 09450727794

email: sb.chobey@gmail.com

Sl.

Grievances / Issues of Concern Comments / decision taken in the

meeting

4

Advance DPC for promotion from JWM to AWM

for DPC year 2014-15: Process for Advance DPC

for promotion from JWM to AWM for the year 2014-

15 be started the concept of advance DPC be

implemented in true spirit by completing DPC before

April-2014 (and for every year in future) followed by

issue of promotion orders with date of effect 1st April

followed by remaining promotions on monthly basis

against resultant vacancies in the year.

Agreed

5

Conduction of advance DPC on regular basis to

ensure issue of promotion orders in the month

of April of each year against the accumulated

vacancies and issue of promotion orders on

monthly basis against the resultant vacancies

arisen during the year.

Agreed

6

Promotion from JWM to AWM in quantity equal

to the inducement of DR AWM with effect from

01.01.2006 till date.

Agreed

7

Actions to fill up promotion & DR Quota in all the

three cadres Chargeman, JWM & AWM be

initiated as per rules timely and regularly every

year to ensure balance amongst incumbents, to

avoid anomalies in seniority and to avoid

disparity in promotions in future due to un

regulated & irregular entries in the cadre of

chargeman, JWM & AWM.

Agreed

8

Stagnation in the post of JWM: as immediate

measure sanctioned strength of AWM & WM

should be increased appropriately by 2000

numbers.

Agreed in principle to increase post in

AWM/WM , but it needs further data &

discussion separately regarding quantity.

9

Redressal of anomaly in Seniority List published

as on 01-01-2009.

(To increase a column of “ date of holding the

post of JWM in seniority list as per standard

practice and to address other representations on

seniority in light of rules.)

Agreed to address the anomalies raised.

It is also agreed to incorporate the

column of “Date of Holding the post of

JWM” in seniority list.

10

Publication of Seniority List as on 01/01/2014 It was assured that seniority list of JWM

as on 01/01/2012 will be published by

31st January 2014. After that action

would be taken to publish the Seniority

List as on 01/01/2014.

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Sl.

Grievances / Issues of Concern Comments / decision taken in the

meeting

11

MACP in the hierarchy of Post in light of CAT

Chandigarh, High Court Chandigarh, Principal

CAT New Delhi judgments and rejection of SLP

by Supreme Court.

The case needs directive from DOP&T &

OFB has taken up the matter with MoD &

DOP&T.

It is agreed to expedite.

Copy of the

Letter written by OFB on this matter

would be provided to the association.

12

Classification of post of JWM as “Group-B

Gazetted Managerial” in Place of Group-B

Gazetted Ministerial” in SRO.

Proposal has been sent by OFB as

“Group-B Gazetted non-Ministerial”

13

Early Amendment in SRO of JWM(T/NT) &

Approval before constitution of 7th CPC.

Agreed

14

IOFGOA’s views on OFB’s proposal to create the

post of JWM/SG in the grade pay of `5400/- in

PB-2 is not meeting the aspirations of the cadre.

IOFGOA has proposed to increase the

sanctioned Strength of AWM up to the 50 % of

calculated strength of JWMs with inter grade

ratio “JWM-50% : AWM-50: which becomes

4245 or to create 5608 posts of Section

Manager at par with AWM in PB-3- Grade Pay

Rs. 5400/- with inter grade ratio “CM-50% :

JWM-25% : Section Manager 25% “ with

provision of direct promotion to the post of WM.

Any post must not be created in Grade Pay-

5400/- PB-2. Creation of post be considered in

the Grade Pay of Rs.5400 PB-3 only. (Ref:

Cadre Review Proposal of IOFGOA

submitted to OFB vide Letter No:

IOFGOA/NEHQ/SAF/CR/2013 dtd:

25/10/2013)

On our proposal to create one more post

in PB-3 (Grade Pay 5400 ) only. Decision

was taken as follows.

1.Dir/NG will provide copy of OFB’s

Cadre review proposal (already sent to

MoD) to both the associations.

2.Both associations will study the

proposal with respect of their cadre

interest.

3.Both associations will come out with

common proposal & submit to OFB for

further discussion & processing.

4. OFB will consider the proposal &

discuss with both the Associations before

taking final decision & provides copies

before forwarding to OFB.

15

Cadre Review/planning/ restructuring for Group

‘B’ Gazetted Officers (JWM T/NT ) along with

cadre review for Group - A officers to harmonise

the pyramid of hierarchy of posts from

Chargeman up to DGOF & Chairman.

Harmonised Pyramid will be considered

at the time of Cadre Review of IOFS.

16

Status of Cadre Review/planning/ restructuring

proposal for Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officers (PS/Sr.

PS).

Cadre review has been approved by MoD

& re-structuring is in process

accordingly. The copy of the approval

will be provided to the associations by

Dir/NG.

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Grievances / Issues of Concern Comments / decision taken in the

meeting

17

Fixation of pay on promotion to a post carrying

higher duties and responsibility where merger of

posts are involved.

Dir/Admin stated that it needs separate

discussion with relevant orders before

taking up with P C of A. Discussion will

be held on 23/01/2014 in the office of

Dir/Admin.

18

Restoration of compassionate ground transfer

order which was cancelled earlier without

applying any transfer policy.

It was hard pressed upon OFB

authorities to revive the cancelled

compassionate ground transfer order

without applying any transfer policy with

provision for date of release in April

2014. Lastly it was agreed by

Member/Per to process such cases on

first priority & to discuss the same in the

meeting of Transfer Committee on 27th

Jan 2014.

19

Processing of pending cases of compassionate

ground transfers before finalization of transfer

policy under consideration.

Agreed to process on second priority

with date of release in the month of April

2014 as per new transfer policy.

It was raised by us to order all transfer

in public interest irrespective of

residency period, but not agreed.

20

Transfer of willing DR & LDCE candidates of

2008-09 to their home/choice station without

applying any transfer policy.

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21

Restoration of transfer of office bearer of

IOFGOA.

(Secretary OLF Branch of IOFGOA has been

transferred by OFB to OFMK just after 3 years of

service in OLF after joining on transfer from OFM to

OLF. This has caused irreparable damage to the

functioning of the Association in Dehradun. He must

be brought back to OLF or his choice /home station

immediately. MOD U.O. No. 34(33)/66/D(Lab) dated

13.3.1968 circulating MHA OM No. 25/5/68/Tst(A0

dated 17.2.1968 forwarded under DGOF letter no.

1287/A/Vig dated 8.4.1968)

Issue was referred to DGOF &

Chairman/OFB.

22

Requirement of taking care by officials of OFB

and Factories/Units under OFB to maintain the

Status and amenities associated with Group – B

Gazetted officers and to avoid undue

discriminatory behavior with them.

Agreed to issue directive to factories.

23

Issue of Instruction by OFB to all Factories to

reimburse news paper allowance to Group-B

Gazetted Officers. Some Factories are

reimbursing but many are not reimbursing the

same.

Instructions have been already issued to

factories before meeting.

24

Issue of instruction to All Factories to issue

briefcase or to grant its cost to all Group-B

Gazetted Officers as being done by OFB for

Group-A and Group-B Officers working in OFB.

Agreed to issue directive to fys to

provide briefcases/ to reimburse the cost

of the briefcase to all Group-“B”

Gazetted Officer in factories/Units as

done in OFB.

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Sl.

Grievances / Issues of Concern Comments / decision taken in the

meeting

25

Forwarding of applications for outside

employment for better career prospects without

any bar and without hindrance within the

specified time limit as advertised by the

concerned employer .

Agreed to forward the applications with

comments that applications received at

OFB has been forwarded with any

regret.

It was specifically raised that some

factories are not forwarding the

applications. It was requested to direct

factories to forward minimum four

applications of interested individuals

irrespective of UPSC advertisement in a

year.

26

Provision for Bi-Monthly meeting of concerned

Associations with OFB officials followed by

circulation of minutes and review of old points in

next meetings along with discussion on new

points keeping in view that IOFGOA has no

representation in JCM-III

Agreed for quarterly scheduled meeting

with OFB authorities, including MoD

authorities.

27

Provision for Quarterly meeting of concerned

Associations with officials of DDP(MOD)

followed by circulation of minutes and review of

old points in next meetings along with discussion

on new points keeping in view that IOFGOA has

no representation in JCM-II

-- do --

28

Implementation of incentive scheme as per

recommendation of Shri A K Singh committee

OFB authorities suggested to raise the

point before 7th CPC & same will also be

forwarded by OFB to 7th CPC.

29

In-ordinate delay in processing of the

grievances/requirements of Group-B Gazetted

officers because of amalgam of uncontrolled

variety of cadre controlling aspects of Group-B

Gazetted and Non Gazetted Cadres in NG

section. A Separate “A-BG” sections should be

opened in OFB with appropriate man power.

Grievance agreed in principal & needful

action will be taken by OFB.

30

OFB’s Resolution taken in 10th Board Meeting

to authorize HOS to write APAR of remaining

JWMs is protested by IOFGOA with request to

withdraw because it is neither justified nor

productive nor as per standards/Govt

Orders/Court Orders except resulting in further

frustration & administrative problems to the

cadre.

OFB’s resolution is on hold.

Further, it was submitted that it would

not be accepted by the cadre , if it is

activated in future the same will be

strongly protested.

31.

Deployment of JWMs on plants operation and

in night shift should be stopped with

immediate effect.

Agreed in principal with assurance for

needful action in steps.

32

Necessary action by OFB for “publication of

Names of JWMs in Gazette of India as

Gazetted Officers”

Agreed for suitable action.

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Grievances / Issues of Concern Remarks

33

“ Re-payment of salary to JWMs for previous

strike for 2 days i.e 20th & 21st Feb 2013 by

those factories (OPF, FGK & OFM) where

payment of JWMs was deducted for strike

days.

OFB will clarify the issue from concern

factories.

Other points discussed in the meeting

34

Presentation before 7th CPC by OFB. DDG/IR assured to delete the word

“supervisory cadre” from JWMs & to add

“Managerial cadre” while making

proposal for 7th CPC & to give due

consideration to the proposals of

Associations before finalizing the OFB’s

proposal.

35

Risk Allowance to Chargeman & JWMs as well

as Group-“A” Officers associated with risky

operations

Agreed for needful action.

36

Review of Hard stations. Agreed to examine the stations CFA,

OFBA, OCFS, OFKPR to include in Hard

station.

37.

OT arrears to AF for the period from

01/01/2006 to March 2007 as per 6th CPC Pay

scale.

Agreed to examine the case & issue

directive.

38.

Provision of “Ordnance Quota” in railways

reservations

Agreed to take up with railways

authorites.

(S. B. Chaubey)

General Secretary/IOFGOA

Copy to : -

Member/PER : - for kind information please.

DDG/IR & NG :- for kind information please.

All Officer bearers & members of IOFGOA through web-site “www.iofgoa.blogspot.in”

Gen. Sec/CDRA :- for information please.

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INVITATION

Dear Members of IOFGO Association

Retirement Programme of  IOFGOA  05JWM Members who are going to retire in the month of January & February, will be celebrated on 23rd January 2014 at HRD Hall from 04:30 P.M. on wards. You all are requested to attend the same in scheduled date and time. 

Thanks

your's
P. K. GUPTA
SECRETARY
IOFGO ASSOCIATION
VEHICLE FACTORY JABALPUR

GOOD NEWS

Dear Members, Order has been issued by OFB for reimbursement of News Paper allowance purchased at their residence

No. 005/News/2013-l/HRD (Library)
Govemment of lndia
Minislry of Defence
Odnance Facbry Board,
6, Sidho Kanhu Dahar,
Kolkata - 700 069.
Dated 2'lst January 2014.
To
The Sr.General Manages / General Managers
of All ordnance & ordnance Equipment Factories,
Sr.Principal Director/Principal Director
National Academy of Defence Production / Ordnance Factories Institute of Leaming,
Regional Contmllers / Regional Directors
Regional Controller of Safety / Regional Marketing Centre
Additional DGOF/OEF Hqrs., Kanpur / AV Hqrs., Avadi.
DDG/DGOF Cell, Mumbai
DDG/COORD, OFBoard, New Delhi ffice
P C of A (Fys), Kolkata.
Sub : Reimbursement of cost of newspaper to Group 'B' Officers of
0F Organizations at their residence.
Ref: (1) Ministry of Finance Letter No.Fl (15)-E.ll(A)/94 Dt. 13.09.,|996.
(2) OFB ffice Order No. 005/News/li/Library Dt. 01-11-2008.
The issue of re-imbursement of cost of newspaper purchased at the residence of
ASOs/PSs/JWMs has been reviewed and il has been decided by the Competent Authority to allow the
reimbursement of cost of newspaper purchased at their residence to all Gazetted Group 'B' officers of
Ordnance Factory Organization and its allied establishments.
02. Accordingly reimbursement of cost of Newspaper at their residence of
ASOs/PSs/JWMs may be allowed / processed for payment, as per extant Govemment of India
instruction.
For DIRECTOR GENEML, ORDNANCE FACTORIES
Copy to :
1. DDG/Hqrs.
2. Director/HQrs.
3. All HOS/OFBoard
4. All PSs
5. All JWMs
6. Section HCUBill
7. Section y'ilHRD
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EMPLOYEES & WORKERS       1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001       Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com             Email: confederationhq@yahoo.co.in Circular No. 1 Dated 12.1.2014  WORKERS ARE NOT BEGGARS Dear Comrades, Confederation declared 48 hours nationwide strike of Central Government Employees on 12th &13th February 2014 demanding settlement of 15 point Charter of Demands including DA Merger, Interim Relief, Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sewaks in 7th CPC, Regularization & Revision of wages for casual labourers, Date of effect of 7th CPC as 01.01.2014. Rescind the PFRDA Act etc. Start campaign and preparation now onwards. Each Affiliated organization should issue separate circulars to all the State and District units and conduct Department wise campaign. Strike notice should be served by each organization to their Head of the department. MAKE THIS STRIKE A THUNDERING SUCCESS MASS DHARNA AT JANTAR  MANTAR, NEW DELHI on 9th JANUARY, 2014 In culmination of the first phase of our agitation programme a mass dharna was organized at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 9th January, 2014 in pursuance of the 15 point charter of demands.   As per the decision of the National Secretariat, all Secretariat members along with the leaders and workers of Delhi State was to take part in the Dharna.  However, quite a number of comrades from various other parts of the country volunteered to participate in the programme, despite the chilling weather conditions of Delhi, which reflected the growing determination of the rank and file of the workers to fight for the demands and to win the same. Com. K. K. N. Kutty National President presided.  The Dharna was inaugurated by Com. S. K. Vyas,  Adviser, Confederation which preceded by a welcome speech delivered by Com. Vrighu Bhattacharya, Secretary, Delhi State Committee.  Leaders of almost all major affiliates of the Confederation and other Secretariat. Members addressed the participants.  Com. A.K. Padmanabhan, President, CITU while greeting the participants in the Dharna, stressed the need for a long and sustained struggle to win the demand. While concluding and congratulating the participants for the large turnout, Com. Secretary General said that a meeting of the National Executive of the Confederation is scheduled to meet on the next day.  He added that National Executive will evaluate the developments of the last few months and will decide upon the date of commencement of the impending strike action. The Dharna programme which was commenced at 11.00 AM was concluded at 3.00 PM, when Com. Parashar on behalf of the National Secretariat. Thanked the participants and the Delhi State Committee.  National Sectt. Meeting on 9.1.2014 The Secretariat Members who took part in the Dharna programme met in an emergent meeting at 5.00 PM to finalise the proposal to be presented to the extended meeting of the National Executive the next day.  Com. Vyas narrated the efforts undertaken by him and the President to interact with the leaders of the AIRF and AIDEF to bring about a common approach both in the matter of 7th CPC and other issues in the charter.  When the Staff Side of the National Council met to finalize draft terms of reference, there had been few takers for the five year wage revision proposed by the Confederation.  He explained as to how the Confederation representatives had to agree with a compromise formula for the date of effect being 1.1.2014 (instead of 1.1.2011), with the clear understanding that the question of periodicity of wage revision of Central Government Employees must be a matter of contention before the 7th CPC.  Despite the overwhelming response from the Railway workers, (more than 90% is reported to have voted in favour of strike in the strike ballot conducted by AIRF) Com. Vyas said that the leaders of the Railway Federation have not indicated their willingness to pursue the demands with a strike action.  The Defence Federation leaders have also indicated that it would be difficult for them to pursue the issues with strike action, unless the same is organized under the auspices of a joint platform of all Federations of Central Government employees. In the deliberations that followed the introductory remark of Com. Vyas, the following points emerged: (a) The announcement of the setting up of 7th CPC by the UPA Government was to be considered as a ploy to obtain electoral mileage; (b) The compulsion has been brought about by the Confederation through sustained struggles including the one day (12.12.2012) strike action. (c) The need for organizing strike action before the commencement of the election process (d) The leaders of the Confederation might make another attempt with the Railway and Defense Federations before the National Executive meeting. (e) The possibility of inordinate delay in the setting up of the 7th CPC if not done before elections notified (f) Apprehension was expressed by the participating comrades that the Government might go ahead and issues the requisite notification without taking into account the view points of the Staff Side contained in the draft terms of reference submitted. The meeting, therefore, came to the conclusion that (a) the strike action is the need of the hour and must be organized before the election process commences; (b) the indefinite strike for which  the Secretariat had earlier taken decision must be attempted under the auspices of the joint platform of all Central Government Employees organizations; (c) the Secretary  General might make a proposal for two days strike in the first fortnight of the February for the consideration of the National Executive.(d) A few comrades were of the view that in view of the paucity of time for campaign etc, the proposed strike action might be in the last week of February; (e) fear of the election code of conduct coming into operation immediately after the Parliament session was also expressed by some comrades at the meeting. The Secretariat authorized the Secretary General to present the proposal for two days strike in the first fortnight of February 2014 to the extended meeting of the National Executive.  Extended meeting of the National Executive and decisions - 10.1.2014 The extended meeting of the National Executive was held at MP Club, North Avenue, New Delhi on 10.1.2014.  In the inaugural address, Com. S. K. Vyas, Advisor briefly placed the developments after the announcement of the setting up of the 7th CPC by the Government.  He particularly referred to the electoral reverses of the UPA in the five State Assembly elections held in November/December, 2013. He considered the electoral reverses as an expression of anger of the common man against the policies pursued by the UPA-II Government. He advised the members to take note of the inescapable conclusion emanating from the election result that the common man given an opportunity will throw out the perpetrators of injustice and anger agony on them.  According to him, whoever follows the neo liberal policies are bound to be the victim of the ire of the working people.  He then narrated the course of discussions on the terms of reference both at the Staff Side meeting as also at the official meeting chaired by the Secretary Personnel.  In his opinion, the Government may not accept any of the suggestions made by the Staff Side unless it is backed up by sustained struggles. The very announcement of the Pay Commission itself was due to the compulsion brought about by the Confederation and its affiliates through struggles.  He reminded the comrades that the Government had consistently refused to meet in the JCM at the National and Departmental levels. The negotiating machinery has almost been closed down.  He said that whenever the meeting takes place, it was with a clear view to defer decisions on the legitimate demands of the employees.  He also explained the efforts undertaken by the Confederation leaders to bring about a united platform of all organizations participating in the JCM in the background of the nugatory attitude of the Government and its failure.  He added that in the given circumstances, hoping for the emergence of a joint platform would be a grave mistake and the Confederation as had been its historical approach, must pursue the charter of demands, which include the setting up of the 7th CPC, through a strike action.  Com. Secretary General presented the proposal emerged at the meeting of the Secretariat a day before, i.e. on 9th and the various viewpoints that came up for consideration at the meeting.  While presenting the proposal he asserted that the announcement of the 7th CPC has come about only on account of the initiative taken by the Confederation. He recalled how the Confederation leaders were ridiculed in 2011 when the demand for the 7th CPC and five yearly wage revision was first raised.  He said that the common employees who are members of the affiliates of the Confederation deserve congratulations for the magnificent response to the call for the March to Parliament on 26th  July, 2012 and the subsequent one day strike action on 12th December, 2012.  He cautioned that the draft terms of reference prepared by the Staff Side would remain in paper if the same is not pursued by militant actions.   He told the participating members that the Confederation should not allow the setting up of the 7th CPC without a labour representative and must ensure that its Chairman is not one who is obsessed with the neo liberal economic reforms. He explained that the proposed struggle was not only for wage revision, though that being an important issue, but also to ensure that the neo liberal policies are not allowed to be pursued whoever comes to power. He reminded the comrades that the 15 point charter of demands include the important and significant issues like (a) withdrawal of the new contributory pension scheme, (b) stoppage  of contractorisation, outsourcing, privatization etc, (c) regularization of daily rated workers and GDS, (e) to bring the GDS within the ambit of the 7th CPC treating them as Civil servants, (f) revival of appointments on compassionate ground without conditions (g) filling up of vacant posts (h) functioning of the negotiating machinery and above all (i) arresting the ever rising prices of essential commodities.  He requested the members to appreciate the position explained and decide upon an inevitable strike action before the election process is begun. Thereafter the house deliberated upon the proposal placed on behalf of the Secretariat.  Several Comrades took part in the discussions.  The decision to go on strike was welcomed by one and all. Some comrades forcefully pleaded that the Confederation must give a call for an indefinite strike action.  In the end, the house adopted a resolution indicating the following course of action to pursue the 15 point charter of demands.  (Full Text of the resolution, the press statement issued after the meeting, the details of the campaign programme at the National level will be placed on the website within a day or two). (i) Strike will be of 48 hours (2 days) duration. (ii) The two days strike will commence on 12th February, 2014 at 00 hours and will be concluded at 00 hours on 14th. i.e. Strike will be on 12th  and 13th  February 2014. (iii) Strike notice will be served by the Confederation on Cabinet Secretary; all affiliates on their respective heads of Departments and copy of the same will be handed over to the respective heads of offices on 21st January, 2014. Prior to the serving of notice to the heads of offices, the unions will organize massive demonstration with cent per cent participation of members in front of all offices on 21.1.2014. (iv) Nationwide campaign will be organized covering all State Capitals and other important cities and towns in January, 2014. (v) State Committees will organize state wise campaigning programme covering all District Head Quarters in the first week of February 2014. (vi) Hold Press conferences; issue press statements and take steps to ensure media converge for the ensuing strike action. The resolution received unanimous approval of the house, which was followed by thunderous slogan shouting.  Com. Secretary General then informed the house that the FNPO has agreed to synchronize their strike action for two days on the same dates and with the same charter of demands.  The house then took up the applications received from ARIES Employees Confederation (ARYABHATTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF OBSERVATIONAL SCIENCES) DEHRADUN and the DOT Employees Association of India, KOLKATA for grant of affiliation.  The house approved the proposal for the grant of affiliation to the two organizations. Com. President before declaring the closure of the session requested the affiliates to take immediate steps to clear off the subscription dues for; lack of finance should not hinder the functioning of the CHQ.  Com. Parashar on behalf of the Secretariat had welcome the participants in the beginning.  Com. R. Seethalakshmi, Convener, Women Committee of the Confederation and the newly elected General Secretary of All India Postal Employees Union, Postmen and MTS/Group ‘D’ proposed vote of thanks. With greetings, Yours fraternally, (M. Krishnan) Secretary General CHARTER OF DEMANDS 1. Accept the terms of reference of 7th CPC, submitted by the staff side, National Council JCM. (a) To examine the existing structure of pay, allowances and other benefits/facilities, retirement benefits like Pension, Gratuity, other terminal benefits of various categories of Central Government Employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of Postal Department. (b) To work out the comprehensive revised pay packet for the categories of Central Government employees including GDS as on 1.1.2014. (c) The Commission shall determine the pay structure, benefits, facilities, retirement benefits etc. taking into account the need to provide minimum wage with reference to the recommendation of the 15th Indian Labour Conference (1957) and the subsequent judicial pronouncement of the honorable Supreme Court there-on, as on 1.1.2014. (d) To determine the Interim Relief needed to be sanctioned immediately to the Central Government employees including GDS. (e) To determine the percentage of Dearness allowance/Dearness Relief immediately to be merged with Pay and pension including GDS. (f) To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM.                                                      (g) To work out the improvements needed to the existing  retirement benefits, like pension, death cum retirement gratuity, family  pension and other terminal or recurring  benefits maintaining parity amongst past, present and future pensioners and family pensioners including those who entered service on or after 1.1.2004. (h) To recommend methods for providing cashless/hassle-free Medicare facilities to the employees and Pensioners including Postal pensioners. 2. Ensure every five year revision of wages of Central Government Employees in future. 3. (a) Regularisation of Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Postal Department and grant of Civil Servant status, statutory pension and all other benefits at par with regular employees. (b) Regularisation and revision of wages of casual and contract workers. 4. Compassionate appointment – removal of restrictions imposed by Government. 5. JCM and Anomaly Committee Functioning. 6. Fill up all vacant posts and creation of new posts wherever justified. 7. Stop downsizing, outsourcing, contractorisation and privatization of Government functions. 8. Stop the move to introduce performance related Pay (PRP) system, Extend PLB Bonus for all, removing bonus ceiling. 9. Revise OTA and Night Duty Allowance rates and clothing rates. 10. Implement arbitration awards. 11. Five promotions to all. 12. Rescind the PFRDA Act. Ensure statutory Pension for all. 13. Stop price rise. Revive and extend public distribution system for all. 14. Stop trade Union victimization. 15. Ensure Right to strike. 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LDC-UDC ISSUE: TOWARDS A FINAL ACTION Posted: 13 Jan 2014 06:07 PM PST LDC-UDC ISSUE: TOWARDS A FINAL ACTION Dear friends, It has been informed you through our earlier letters that Confederation had decided to conduct a day long Dharna action at Jantar Mantar Delhi demanding immediate Constitution of 7th Pay Commission, Merger of 50% DA to Basic Pay, Grant of Interim Relief etc.  In the mean time we were eager to take up the LDC-UDC issue, which have been raising us for the last two years, in a larger platform and as such representatives of the Union/individual of LDC & UDC in various Departments were requested to come to the Dharna place of the Confederation on 9th January 2014.  Prior to this, this Association has published a letter, in response to the comments posted in our web site on the subject, for discussion and finalization of the line of action to be taken to achieve the goal. Being a cadre issue Confederation has not been agreeing to include the LDC-UDC issue in its main charter of demands. But the popularity gained on the issue due to our efforts for quite some time has become a matter of attraction and rethinking by the Confederation also. In such a situation the presence of large number of representative of LDC-UDC in the Dharna would have been beneficial to impress the Confederation to add the demand in the main demands of the Confederation. But,  unfortunately, except the representatives of the Association which have membership of LDC & UDC who attend the Confederation meetings regularly, no new unit/individual has participated in the programme. And yet, the issue of LDC-UDC have been discussed in the Dharna as well as the Extended National Executive Meeting on 10/01/2014 as several speakers including Shri M Krishnan, Secretary General Confederation termed the issue as genuine and pledged to support the fight. On the issue, Shri M Krishnan has advised me to prepare seriously for filing a case in the Principle CAT immediately.  He further said that the Confederation knows genuineness of the demand, but we have to convince the importance of the issue to the Government. Simply adding this item in the Confederation Charter will not work at this later stage (at the stage of the constitution of 7th CPC). Thus, in order to convey the seriousness of the issue to the 7th CPC also, filing a case in the Court is essential as the CPC monitor all pending court cases of grievances in its own importance which ultimately would pave way for a better pay scale for the LDC & UDCs in the 7th CPC. In view of the above this Association is intending to file a case in the Principle CAT Delhi and two Kolkata based Associations are also interested to join us.  In this connection necessary documents are being collected so that the case may be filed by March 2014. All members/readers are requested to keep the inspiration that given us so far continued. Please give your valuable suggestion through your comments, SMS, e-mail every stage to maintain our spirit to fight this genuine issue. With warm regards, Yours Sincerely (TKR Pillai) General Secretary Mob No. 09425372172 Source : http://aiamshq.blogspot.in/