COMRADES, PREPARE FOR ANOTHER BIG FIGHT. WE HAVE TO RE-FIX THE TRCA OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED GDS EMPLOYEES. DEPUTATION AT THE DIVISIONAL OFFICE ON 11.01.2013. JOIN IN MASS!

Today's working comm.will decide the further course of action. So,Pl. attend today's working comm.meeting at the Howrah Medical Hall & make the deputation on 11.1.2013 (at the divisional office) a huge success.  

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ACTUAL POSITION OF GDS BONUS.

  

As already exhibited by NFPE in its website, the GDS Bonus file was not clearedby Finance Ministry but returned to Department of Posts without approval.The reason stated by Finance Ministry is as follows -

Up to 2006 GDS were also paid equal Bonus on pro-rata basis along with regular employees. The One-man Committee (Nataraja Murthy Committee) appointed by Government has recommended that GDS are not eligible for equal bonus with regular employees and the payment made up to 2006 was unjustified as per the commission’s recommendations. This recommendation of the Nataraja Murthy Committee was accepted by the Government and Postal Board. Accordingly it was decided not to raise the Bonus ceiling from 2500 to 3500. After that the Department of Posts has not undertaken any fresh study to justify the payment of equal Bonus (3500) to GDS. Postal Department should conduct a fresh study by another committee and submit revised proposal justifying the payment of equal bonus to GDS. Such revised proposal, if any, submitted after fresh study will be examined by the Finance Ministry and if found justified will be considered for implementation from the next financial year i.e., 2013-2014. Regarding this financial year’s Bonus Finance Ministry is not ready to reconsider it. That means the Bonus for the current financial year (2012-2013) stands rejected. This is the stand of the Finance Ministry.

  Now the Department of Posts has constituted a Committee of officers to make fresh study of the case and submit fresh proposal to the Finance Ministry for consideration and approval. The Postal Board has assured the JCA (NFPE + FNPO) that the study will be completed quickly and fresh proposal will be submitted to Ministry of Finance. Definitely the JCA will take necessary follow up action.

  The anti-NFPE minded leaders of the Mahadevaiah group GDS Union should clearly understand that their repeated attempt to divide GDS employees and Departmental employees is not going to work any-more. GDS will stand with NFPE. NFPE will never misguide the employees, but will always stand by the truth. Please remember that

“You can fool all people for some time and

You can fool some people for all time,

But you can never fool all people for all time”

- M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE

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LET US WELCOME 2013 WITH SOME POSITIVE WORKS & MAKE IT A REAL HAPPY NEW YEAR ! WISH YOU ALL HAPPY 2013 !!!

A very happy and prosperous New Year to all of you! Our new year post in last year ,“Where are you Nostradamus? It’s again a New Year! Yes, it is the year 2012. Happy New Year to all!”, where we mentioned the so called fear of the ending  of world and the segregation of the postal department as well its privatization. It will jeopardize our job security and therefore, we called for the united protest and campaign to save our department.

However, 2012 didn't see the end of the world and the attempts of the government to fragment the Department of Posts and transfer it to the private hands seemed to be in vain also. Our movements and your response to our call to remain united have made it possible to make it to this day, where we still remain as Departments of Posts, Government of India ,proving Nostradamus wrong!

Our historic strike on 28.02.2012 & 12.12.2012 has remained a success with all your support and goodwill. 2013 which comprises of “unlucky 13” needs all our hard work and united protests to save our department. It is a promise that,“United we stand, divided we fall”. And our combined attempts will make this year a “lucky 13”.

Our job security and our department’s future should be secured with all our united movements and attempts to make it a better one. Let’s make this new year really  successful by using the age old proverb “If there is a will, there is a way.”

SO,HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU AGAIN ! ENJOY IT IN ITS TRUE SPIRIT!

PROMISES OF THE NEW YEAR :- 
     1. IMMEDIATE RE - FIXATION OF TRCA FOR THE GDS EMPLOYEES APPOINTED ON OR AFTER 01.01.2006.
     2. TOTAL COMPUTERIZATION OF ALL THE S.O.'s OF OUR DIVISION TO PROVIDE BEST SERVICE TO THE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC.
    3. STRONG MOVEMENT TO FILL UP ALL THE VACANT GDS POSTS THROUGH OUT THE DIVISION.
    4. CLOSE CONTACTS WITH OUR EVERY MEMBERS TO MAKE IT A REAL HAPPY FAMILY.
    5. ALL OUT EFFORTS TO EARN MORE REVENUE FOR OUR DEPARTMENT.

SO,PLEASE BE WITH US, BE WITH NFPE. LET US MAKE OUR DIVISION A NICE ONE!

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RE - FIXATION OF TRCA OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED GDS EMPLOYEES DELAYED DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE NON CO - OPERATION. PREPARE FOR STRONG TRADE UNION MOVEMENTS.

Comrades, as you already know that, since last October 2012, we are giving our full effort to implement the Directorate order related with the Re-Fixation of TRCA  of the GDS Employees, as early as possible. Due to P.L.Bonus and  calculation of Arr.D.A., it was not possible for the staff of the A/Cs branches to re- fix the same in the month of  November 2012. But,we have taken every steps to re-fix the same in the month of December 2012. Inspite of our every effort, it has not been implemented in our last salary only due to some unnecessary queries of our administrative officers, which are nothing but showing there administrative powers. We have already expressed our resentment to the divl.head over telephone, for this kind of un-wanted abnormal delay to implement the directorate order on this issue,which is clear enough & don't  need any kind of further clarifications.  We will wait for another week for the immediate settlement of the issue, after that , we have to start strong trade union movements through out the division. SO,COMRADES PREPARE FOR A STRONG MOVEMENT IN THE VERY BEGINNING OF THIS EVENTFUL YEAR. WE HAVE TO IMPLEMENT THE ORDER IN THE M/O JANUARY 2013 (WITH ARREARS) POSITIVELY.



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LATEST NEWS FROM THE CHQ., DEVELOPMENT IN THE JCM DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL.

JCM Departmental Council

The JCM Departmental Council Meeting was held on 28.12.2012. As reported by  Com. K. V. Sridharan, Leader Staff Side, the gist of certain decisions on the subjects are furnished hereunder.

(1)   At the outset, the Staff Side declared that in the event of non finalization of cadre review proposals immediately and if linked it with the modernization, the Staff Side will not cooperate the project of modernization and its implementation. Then it was assured to finalise the proposals shortly after a convening a Staff Side meeting early.

(2)   The linking of fresh establishment review for the proposal of peripheral HRA will be dropped. Whenever State Government declares merger of urban areas, proposals for the enhancement of HRA will be undertaken.

(3)   Proposal to recruit the PA through Staff Selection Commission will be taken for consideration after some time.

(4)   PA Recruitment (Open Quota) will be completed in three phases from 27.01.2013 to 3.3.2013. The candidates will be made under three groups in each circle and exam will be conducted in three batches in between Jan to March 2013. After the exam, computer test will be made among the shortlisted candidates and the recruitment process will be over in the month of June 2013.

(5)   The conditions imposed in the last IP exam that ‘no disciplinary action is pending or contemplated and no adverse entry in last two years’ etc. will be withdrawan.

(6)   Grant of Flexi working hours not possible for POs.

(7)   As the soil is not fit for construction of two storied buildings at Kodialkol Mangalore, alternate building will be finalized shortly.

(8)   Construction work will commence within 15 days in respect of the Itanagar HPO building.

(9)   Chief PMG NE intimated that there is no request or requirement for construction of staff quarters in Imphal.

(10)  Replacing kerosene generators will be ordered.

(11)  The fixing uniform incentive for MTS work will be considered.

(12)  As the verification of withdrawal will not be necessary after 30.06.2013, the expected date of core banking introduction, the enhancement of limit for verification need not be insisted.

(13)  RBI has directed SBI to recover the amount irregularly paid to the depositor in the PPF account in the case of Mysore HO.

(14)  Non counting of the APS service for MACP – not agreed.

(15)  An appeal filed in the High court Jodhpur against the CAT orders on MACP in respect of promotees.

(16)  Fixation of Pay of MTS & irregular Audit objection by DAP Kolkata – will be referred to DOPT.

(17)  A reference will be made to DOPT about our demand on Dies non period shall also be taken as continuous service for MACP.

(18)  Recovery of postage in case of foreign articles returned due to non availability service – will be considered favourably.

(19)  Clarification will be issued to fix the minimum pay of Rs. 5200 + 1800 to canteen employees.

(20)  Payment of the difference in encashment of EL for LTC – Not agreed and stated the clarification is issued as per the DOPT orders.

(21)  Carving out of Postmaster Grade III will be carried out shortly. HSG-I posts will be filled up as per the old Recruitment Rules. The DOPT has been approached for approval. Assured to cause orders within a month and immediately the PM Grade III will be carved out.

(22)  Abolition of skeleton vacancies for 2006 to 2008 is based on the refusal of our demand by MOF & Nodel Ministries. We insisted that the vacancies abolished earlier inadvertently shall be adjusted. The DDG replied that all the circle heads replied that there was no such abolition earlier. We pointed out the case of the West Bengal circle in PA & Postmen vacancies. No decision was emerged.

(23)  Orders have been issued to constitute DPC at once for promotion of LSG & HSG II Promotions.

(24)  Relaxed standard to GDS in PA appointment for SC/ST candidates. This is under examination.

(25)  All the vacant postmen, Sorting Postmen Posts will be filled up before May 2013.

(26)  Grant of higher Out station Allowance for RMS staff will be considered on the basis of Grade Pay instead of Designation.

(27)  Amendment will be made in the recruitment rules of Sorting Asstt. in the constitution of DPC for confirmation.

(28)  Recruitment Rules for PA (Circle office) is pending with Ministry of Law.

(29)  Group B exam related issues – will be discussed in a separate committee.

(30)  Clarifications will be issued on drawal of Grade pay to pharmacists of P&T Dispensary.

(31)  Amendment is expected on the eligibility of family pension to married physically handicapped wards. It will be expedited.

(32)  Orders will be issued to step the case of promotee seniors up to the issue of Pay Commission orders from 1.1.2006.

(33)  One time option will be provided to the officials whose increment falls between Feb 2006 to June 2006.

(34)  Instructions will be issued not to make any recovery from those retired from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008 in respect of excess payment of commutation amount.

(35)  Reference will be made for the grant of Grade pay of Rs. 1800/- to MTS who retired/expired from service after 31.08.2008 without having been imparted training.

(36)  Orders on agreed items discussed in the postmen committee will be expedited.

(37)  Irregular commutation of LR strength – It was agreed to verify the old files of 1964 & 1975 and ascertain the correct position on LRs and will initiate action.

(38)  All PTCs will be instructed not to insist Dress code, Uniform etc. A common standard will be circulated. In respect of PTC Madurai, the successful 14 candidates will be provided promotion.

(39)  Orders will be issued shortly for upgradation of pay to the erstwhile Group ‘D’ selected under blind quota who are still remaining in IS scale.

(40)  Provisions will be made to get information about the GPF through Internet shortly.

(41)  Discrimination in the service condition in LGO - DOPT not agreed for any further relaxation.

(42)  All the sections have been instructed to update all Postal Manual, Volumes and reference books before 15.02.2013.

(43)  Bifurcation of Baster and Raigarh divisions will be considered.

(44)  It was agreed to revise commission for Aadhar Card related works.

(45)  The transfer of staff from L2 against the willingness will be stopped.

(46)  Clarification will be issued for stepping up of pay to Postman and Group ‘D’ as per Divisional gradation List.

(47)  The restriction on the second posting in single handed post offices. Orders exhibited in the website.

The above are only the important subjects discussed among the 88 items. The items which were earlier discussed in the Standing Committee meeting were not discussed again. The Leader staff Side stated that the decision on certain items in the stating committee meeting required reconsideration to avoid disagreement to be recorded for referring the case to the Board of Arbitration. The meeting ended with thanks to the chairman who had convened two JCM meetings and two standing committee meetings in one year.

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WHAT A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR UNION! ONE OF THE BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THIS YEAR! AGAIN IT HAS BEEN PROVED THAT ONLY NFPE HAS THE ABILITY TO ESTABLISH THE JUSTIFIED DEMANDS OF THE ENTIRE POSTAL EMPLOYEES .

What a great achievement of our union! Tenure posting of officials in single handed & double handed post offices 
will be decided by the divisional super, instead of the CPMG/PMG's .At last
 department has issued order very recently as per our earlier demand. 
Again we have proved that only NFPE has the ability to establish / clinch 
the justified demand of the employees of our department. So,always be 
with us. So, now our employees may be posted in a single or double hand 
post offices for the 2nd time also. Kindly go through the following order issued from
 the directorate.














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DEMONSTRATION IN ALL DIVISIONS ON 28th DECEMBER,2012, AS PER THE CALL OF CENTRAL JCA .

''HOLD  DEMONSTRATION  IN  ALL  DIVISIONS  ON  28th  AS  PER  THE  CALL  OF  CENTRAL  JCA  AGAINST  ORDER  OF  ABOLITION  OF  17093  POSTS''. 

    '' Comrades are already in knowledge of the order of the Postal Directorate for abolition of 17093 departmental posts in our department and the call of holdingcountrywide demonstration by the Central JCA (NFPE & FNPO) on 28th December 2012against it. It is needless to mention that our comrades will observe the program with maximum seriousness.

     We would like to get it noted that this order should be identified as another blow on the entire working class and the unemployed youth of our country. More than 17000 youngsters would have earned their bread, with a smile on the lips on their anxious families, had the finance ministry and communication ministry not ordered to abolish these posts. This is an integral part of the policy adopted by the Central Government against the security and livelihood of its own citizens. Please highlight and connect this root of the present order during the demonstration.

  The Circle Unions sincerely wish that everywhere in West Bengal, the program should be observed jointly by NFPE & FNPO. But we have doubts from our earlier experiences whether in all places in our Circle FNPO would come forward for a united movement. Our Comrades are requested to take preparation to hold the demonstration through huge gathering on our own strength so that the move of the department can be protested as per the call of th JCA. Please ensure sending the savingram given in the NFPE blog.''     

Source :- Circle Union's blog.

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DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ISSUED ORDERS TO ABOLISH 2/3rd POSTS KEPT VACANT FOR THE YEARS 2005 to 2008. LUNCH HOUR MASSIVE PROTEST AT HOWRAH H.P.O ON 28.12.2012. PL. JOIN IT.

NFPE - FNPO

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ISSUED ORDERS

TO ABOLISH 2/3rd POSTS KEPT VACANT FOR THE YEARS                                 2005 to 2008

TOTAL POSTS TO BE ABOLISHED - 17093

CONDUCT PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS IN FRONT OF

ALL CIRCLE/REGIONAL/DIVISIONAL OFFICES ON 28-12-2012

               As per Government of India orders on Downsizing of Central Government Services, Screening Committee for filling up/aboliotion of posts was constituted in the year 2001 and Annual Direct Recruitment (ADR) plan was approved by the Screening committeefor each year from 2001 to 2008.  Screening Committee cleared only 1/3rd vacancies for direct recruitment and balance 2/3rd posts were ablished as per its recommendations.

               Accordingly Department of Posts abolished 2/3rd vacant posts from 2001 to 2004.  Regarding the abolition of 2/3 rd vacant posts from 2005 to 2008, Postal Department & Communication Ministry requested Finance Ministry to grant exemption to Department of Posts from abolishing the vacant posts from 2005 to 2008, as it is an operative Department dealing with the general public and customers.  2/3rd posts earmarked for abolition from 2005 to 2008 are kept vacant (but not abolished) pending decision of the Finance Ministry.

               The ban on recruitment was lifted and the Screening Committee was abolished in the year 2009.  Government of India issued orders to fill up all vacant posts for the year from 2009 onwards.  Accordingly, Department of Posts, issued orders to fill up all vacancies for the year 2009 and 2010.  Orders are also issued to fill up all vacant posts for the year 2011 and 2012.  But, at the same time, Directorate issued clear instructions to all Chief PMGs that posts kept vacant for the year from 2005 to 2008 should not be filled up under any circumstances but should be kept vacant. (for abolition).

          Finance Ministry has now made it clear that no permission or exemption will be granted to any department including Department of Posts to fill up the posts kept earmarked for abolition as per the Screening Committee recommendations.  Accordingly Department of Posts has now issued orders to abolish all the 2/3rd vacant posts (Total 17093 posts for four years) for the year 2005 to 2008. Cadrewise break-up figure of the posts to be abolished is furnished below:

IP Postal               -            1                Driver Grade III          -              14

PA Postal              -      5010                Driver MMS                -              84

PA SBCO              -        385                Postal Accounts - JA  -           125

PA CO/RO           -        138                LDC                             -           186

PA RLO                 -          11                Group D                     -           118

PA Fgn Post         -          18                Sorter                          -              31

PA MMS               -          12                Hindi Typist                -                1

                                                              Steno                           -                2

SA RMS                -      1259                Steno Group C           -              43

POSTMAN            -      3230                Jr. Hindi Translator   -                8

                                                              Hindi Typist                -                1

Group D Postal   -      4407               

Group D RMS      -      1336                All others                    -           411

Group D MMS     -          81               

Group D CO/RO -          67                Total                            -       17093

Group D PSD/CSD-       90

Group D Others  -          24

CONDUCT PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS ON 28-12-2012

SEND SAVINGRAMS to Minister, Communications and Secretary, Department of Posts

TEXT OF SAVINGRAM

STRONGLY PROTEST THE ABOLITION OF 17093 POSTS IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTSXXX UNABLE TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK XXX REQUEST TO REVIEW THE ORDERS AND RESTORE THE POSTS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT = .......... Branch/Divisional/Circle Secretary.

D. THEAGARAJAN                                        M. KRISHNAN

Secretary General FNPO                                     Secretary General NFPE

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ONE DAY HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN ON 19.12.2012.

ALL INDIA CASUAL, PART TIME, CONTINGENT AND CONTRACT WORKERS FEDERATION

ALL INDIA CASUAL, PART TIME, CONTINGENT AND CONTRACT WORKERS FEDERATION  under the banner of NFPE, hold One Day hunger fast in front of Dak Bhawan , New Delhi on 19^thDecember 2012 to focus Casual Labour main demands particularly (i) fixation of wages  as per the  recommendations of 6^th CPC and (ii) Regularization of service. More than 100 Comrades were participated from various circles in this programme. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE, Com. Giri Raj Singh, General Secretary, R-3, Com. R. Sivanarayana, General Secretary, P-3, Com. T. Satyanarayana, General Secretary, Postal Accounts, Com. Gopal Krishnan P-3, Working President, Com. I.S. Dabas , General Secretary, P-4 ,  Com. Balwinder Singh Financial Secretary, P-3  and other Comrades were attended and addressed the Programme.

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POSTMAN EXAMINATION (MODEL PAPER)

POSTMAN EXAMINATION (MODEL PAPER)

Dear Comrades,

The following copies of question papers for Postman examination (examination held on 16-12-2012 in Tamil Nadu Circle for 2011 vacancies) has to be taken as a model paper for the examinations scheduled to be held in various circles. The question paper should vary from one circle to another. This is only for the information of candidates appearing the postman examination in other Circles.

PART - A 

(General knowledge, Reasoning & Analytical Ability)

Time : 90 minutes, Questions : 25, Marks : 25

PART - B 

(Mathematices)  Questions : 25, Marks : 25 







PART - C (i)           
(English) Questions : 25, Marks : 25

PART -C (ii) 

Regional Language

Questions : 25 , Marks : 25

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MERIT LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES IN LGO EXAMINATION HELD ON 16-09-2012 .

The merit list of the successful candidates in the LGO Examination 2012 is produced below. The memo will reach the divisions / units shortly.

Congratulations to all successful candidates !

Source of info :- Circle union's web site.
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CASUAL LABOUR HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN ON 19.12.2012.

DEMANDING IMMEDIATE REVISION OF WAGES WITH EFFECT FROM 1st  JANUARY, 2006 AND REGULARIZATION  ALL INDIA CASUAL, PART TIME , CONTINGENT AND CONTRACT WORKERS FEDERATION HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT ONE DAY  MASS HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 19th  DECEMBER, 2012 DEMANDING IMMEDIATE REVISION OF WAGES WITH EFFECT FROM 1st  JANUARY, 2006 AND REGULARIZATION .  NFPE ALL INDIA LEADERS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUNGER FAST. = M. KRISHNAN, SECRETARY GENERAL, NFPE.

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''LAL LAL LAL SELAM'' TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS,WHO MADE IT A HISTORIC STRIKE ! LET US PREPARE FOR ANOTHER STRONG MOVEMENT.

12-12-12 ALL INDIA STRIKE - HISTORIC SUCCESS CONGRATULATIONS!  WELL DONE COMRADES!! ·         100% STRIKE IN MAJORITY OF POSTAL CIRCLES ·         AVERAGE 75-80% STRIKE IN ALL CIRCLES. ·         80% OF THE POST OFFICES & RMS OFFICES INCLUDING BOs REMAINED CLOSED. ·         DELIVERY WORK COMPLETELY PARALYSED DUE TO STRIKE BY DELIVERY STAFF. ·         80 - 100% STRIKE IN CIRCLE/REGIONAL OFFICES. ·         IMPRESSIVE STRIKE IN POSTAL ACCOUNTS OFFICES. ·         70 - 100% GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS PARTICIPATED IN THE STRIKE INSPITE OF ANTI CONFEDERATION, ANTI-NFPE PROPAGANDA BY CERTAIN VESTED INTERESTS.

POSTAL & RMS EMPLOYEES INCLUDING GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS HAVE UPHELD THE INSPIRING TRADITION OF COM. BABU TARAPADA, DADA GHOSH, K.G.BOSE, N. J. IYER, K.ADINARAYANA AND MANY OTHER LEADERS WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIFE FOR THE UNITY AND ADVANCEMENT OF POSTAL & RMS EMPLOYEES & OTHER CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.  LONG LIVE NFPE!  LONG LIVE CONFEDERATION!!

WE HAVE PROVED THAT NFPE ALONE CAN PARALYSE THE POSTAL & RMS SERVICES INCLUDING BRANCH POST OFFICES.

RED SALUTE COMRADES! RED SALUTE!!

STRIKE COMPLETE IN INCOME TAX, ABOVE 70-80% STRIKE IN MORE THAN 60 CENTRAL GOVT. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING AUDIT & ACCOUNTS, PRINTING & STATIONARY, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, CUSTOMS & CENTRAL EXCISE, INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES, CGHS, GROUND WATER BOARD, CPWD, CENSUS, ATOMIC ENERGY, DEFENCE ACCOUNTS, ISRO ETC

PREPARE FOR INDEFINITE STRIKE

IF 15 POINT CHARTER OF DEMANDS INCLUDING APPOINTMENT OF SEVENTH PAY COMMISSION, DA MERGER, SCRAPING OF CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME/PFRDA BILL, GDS DEMANDS, FILLING UP OF VACANCIES, COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT SETTLED

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