CIRCLE UNION CONVENES AN URGENT CIRCLE WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

Group - C Circle Union has convened an urgent Working Committee Meeting of the Circle Office Bearers on 5th January 2010 at Tarapada Memorial Hall.

The notice of the meeting is given below.

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All India Postal Employees Union Group-C

West Bengal Circle

37, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata-13.

No. PC-34 / CWC                                                 Dated 30.12.2009.

NOTICE

It is hereby notified that a Circle Working Committee is convened on 5th January 2010, Tuesday, at Tarapada Memorial Hall at 10:00 A.M.

           The following agenda will be discussed in the meeting.

1. Confirmation of the proceedings of the last CWC meeting.
2. Organisational review of the programs observed since the last CWC meeting.
3. Ensuing Circle Zonal Committee Meetings and our tasks.
4. Project Arrow Offices & D.E.T. ---- situation thereof and our standpoint.
5. Financial review.
6. Miscellaneous.

All Circle Office Bearers are requested to attend the meeting at the venue in time.

                                                                 Janardan Majumdar

Circle Secretary

Copy To:

1. The Ch PMG, W.B.Circle ---- she is requested to kindly arrange for granting special CL with transit to all circle office bearers to enable them to attend the meeting in time.
2. The PMsG, Kolkata / South Bengal / North Bengal Region ---- for information & necessary action.
3. The SSPOs / SPOs / Manager, East Kolkata / Central Kolkata / South Kolkata / North Presidency/ South Presidency/ Barasat / North Hooghly / Tamluk / Malda / Jalpaiguri / Darjeeling / RLO, Kolkata ---- for information and arrangement for timely relieving of the CWC members.
   

  4-18. Circle Office Bearers --- for information and attending the    meeting availing Spl CL with transit.

Circle Secretary

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A scanned copy of the notice having signature of the Circle Secretary will be available shortly in this site for downloading  and printing. 

 

 

C. G. COORDINATION COMMITTEE DISTRIBUTES BLANKETS FOR AILA VICTIMS IN SUNDERVANS

         THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS, WEST BENGAL (CGCC) HAS EXTENDED SUPPORT AGAIN TO THE AILA-AFFECTED VILLAGERS OF THE SUNDERVANS BY DISTRIBUTING 650 BLANKETS AMONG THEM INCLUDING GDS EMPLOYEES.

(Photographs Taken on 27th May 2009)

Over 2000 villages in fifteen blocks of South & North 24 Parganas were devastated by cyclone Aila on 25th May 2009, killing more than 200 people and leaving 100000 more homeless. Apart from exhaustive rehabilitation work of the State Govt, several associations and NGOs also took up assistance to these people. The Postal Circle Unions and CGCC, before this occasion, sent assistance of more than one lakh rupees as relief immediately after the fateful day.

Yesterday, 28.12.2009, the CGCC team distributed 350 blankets among the villagers from Dhamakhali Guest House Maidan in Sandeshkhali Block-2 in presence of local MLA Com. Abani Roy. The team distributed 300 more blankets in Jogeshganj from local Panchayet Community Hall. Hon'ble MLA Com. Gopal Gayen was present there. The CGCC team received warm and hearty welcome from the villagers at both places.

The CGCC team of Com. Tapan Dasgupta, Pijush Roy, Janardan Majumdar, Sumitra Goswami, Sisir Roy, Brindaban Chowdhury, Anindya Mitra, Soumen Roy was accompanied by Barasat Postal Divisional Leadership represented by Com. Asit Bangabas, Subrata Mustafi, Mujaffar Hossain et. al.

PURULIA DIVISIONAL UNIONS HOLD MEETING ON ORGANISATIONAL ISSUES

The Divisional Unions of Purulia held a meeting of their office-bearers' today from 12 P.M. in presence of all Circle Secretaries and Com. Animesh Mitra, Vice-President CGCC. The meeting had a detailed analysis on the day-to-day functioning of the divisional unions and also on the policy matters adopted by the Department in present days and our tasks in that regard.

The meeting was preceded by a short program in remembrance of martyr Com. Asit Mondal, ex-BPM, Kumra B.O., who was killed by the Maoists on 9th December last.

RED SALUTE MARTYR COM. ASIT MONDAL : 1500 CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES WALK CONDEMNING THE MAOIST MURDERERS

 .                                                                 Photo by: Sri D.Mitra

At the call of the Coordination Committee of  The Central Govt Employees & Workers, West Bengal, 1500 comrades from all Central Govt establishments in West Bengal joined the Condemnation Rally in the evening of 23rd December 2009 in the city of Kolkata against the murder of Com. Asit Mondal, ex-BPM, Kumra Branch Post office (Purulia Division). We have made the reactionaries to hear our voice that the brutal policy of killing could never be able to stop the movement of the Working Class. 

CIRCLE UNIONS REQUIRE REPORT REGARDING SITUATIONS IN PROJECT ARROW OFFICES

EXTREMELY URGENT  :

All comrades are now aware that presently 72 Post Offices in West Bengal Circle are performing under Project Arrow (64 offices under Phase-III & 8 offices under Phase-IIIa).These offices generate scores daily on their performances in different modules basing on KPI (Key Performance Index).

A software named DATA EXTRACTION TOOL (D.E.T.) is used for picking up all data daily from Project Arrow offices, which contribute to generate the score of the office at the end of the day. This score is uploaded to All India server which is accessed by all tiers of officers who monitor the Project. 

The KPI is 100 points which is broken up among Delivery, Savings Bank, Despatch,  eMO, Mail Received and not sent for Delivery etc. The last item target is 0% and certain lapses are awarded with negative scoring. Today, performance of an office, this way,  is entirely regarded on this point scoring and the officers are putting all the efforts and energy to procure high marks everyday in this test. The officers at grassroot level are also facing enormous pressure to elevate the KPI score and they are aggressively doing whatever needed to achieve 'a perfect 100' , be it legal or not-so-legal.

The Circle Unions have been reported on quite a few occasions that  administrative authorities are ordering many local arrangements which are not permissible under extant rules. Somewhere they are compelling Postmen and delivery P.A.s to return articles with inappropriate remarks (to reduce number of undelivered or in-deposit articles), somewhere fictitious bags or station bundles are prepared for local mails also and shown as dispatched.

Project Arrow was devised to ensure better service to the people, but because of the way it is being handled now, it is ending up in exercising innovative ways to score marks through various technological or actual manipulations. Where there is problem of delivery, no proper arrangement is explored, none is getting deep into the problem, the target only is to create panic to reach the expected figure. The System Assistants are tortured as a nightmare. No formal order is being given from authorities for such manipulations, and we are getting ourselves incriminated into it. Thus the Project which provided us a hope is getting frustrated to its original object and none other than our bureaucrats are responsible for spoiling the opportunity. We cannot sit tight and watch the situation to continue.

The Circle Unions require categorical information regarding the overall situation of all the Project Arrow offices in each Unit / Division. We need to know whether any type of malpractice / Arrangement beyond permissibility of Rules / Retention beyond office hours regularly / Humiliating comments or threats from administrative authorities  / verbal orders which are not transformed into a written one within reasonable time / preparation of unnecessary and unruly bag or station bundles to hide in-deposit article  / Unusual engagements of System Assistants beyond 8 hours and interference into their personal life and time is taking place in the Unit and Divisions.

PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORT WITH CATEGORICAL INSTANCES POSITIVELY WITHIN 31st DECEMBER 2009 AS THE CIRCLE UNIONS WILL TAKE UP THE ISSUE WITH THE Ch PMG ON 6th JANUARY 2010.  OUR SYSTEM ASSISTANT COMRADES HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THROUGH SMS TO ASSIST THE BRANCH / DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES IN PREPARATION OF THE REPORT. DUE TO LACK OF TIME, PLEASE SEND REPORT THROUGH E-MAIL  AT  nfpewbcircle@gmail.com.

Please contact Com. Janardan Majumdar, Circle Secretary, Group-C, at 9433459963 or Com. Bijan Chakraborty, Asst. Circle Secretary at 9831209684 / 9432937329 for clarification, if required.

SCHEDULE OF 5 ZONAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF CIRCLE UNIONS FINALISED

The Circle Unions have finalised the dates, venues and guidelines for the meetings of the five zones of the Circle. Branch & Divisional Secretaries are requested to please make notes of the following and act accordingly.

1. HOWRAH ZONE :   

• Divisions ==>  Howrah, South Hooghly, North Hooghly, Burdwan, Asansol.
• Date       ==>  10.01.2010.
• Venue    ==>   Sreerampore H.O.

2. PRESIDENCY ZONE :

• Divisions ==>  North Presidency, South Presidency, Barasat, North Nadia, South Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum.
• Date       ==>  17.01.2010.
• Venue    ==>   Krishnanagar H.O.

3. KOLKATA ZONE :

• Divisions ==>  All Branch & Divisions of Kolkata.
• Date       ==>  17.01.2010.
• Venue    ==>   Bowbazar P.O.

4. MIDNAPORE ZONE :

• Divisions ==>  Contai, Tamluk, Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia.
• Date       ==>  24.01.2010.
• Venue    ==>  Dak Shramik Bhavan, Oliganj, Medinipur.

5. NORTH BENGAL ZONE :

• Divisions ==>  All Branch & Divisions of North Bengal.
• Date       ==>  07.02.2010.
• Venue    ==>  Malda H.O.

******* GUIDELINES :

1. Meetings will start sharp at 10:00 A.M.
2. President / Secretary of each Branch / Divisional Unions  (P-III, P-IV, ED, Part Time) under the zone will represent in the meeting.
3. A report has to be submitted from each branch /division reflecting no. of membership, organisational situation, different fund collections, details of remitted quota to all tiers, no. of subscription to Sangrami Dak & Coordination. Report of the last biennial conference should also be brought.
4. Our traditional tasks like hoisting of flag, garlanding the Martyr's stand should precede the meeting.
5. Sincere efforts should be ensured from all concerned for success of the meeting. Emphasis must be given on the content of discussion. Zonal conveners will look after all necessities of proper arrangements. Circle Union Office Bearers will remain present in their respective zonal meetings.
6. Host divisions will expedite invitation letters having road directions & transport.
   

 

C.G. COORDINATION COMMITTEE HOLDS SEMINAR ON 'TERRORISM, ASSASSINATION & THE MOVEMENT OF THE WORKING CLASS'

The Central Government Employees & Workers of West Bengal vouched in unanimity against the Reign of Terror and brutal killing spree of the Maoists and the political & intellectual perpetrators in the seminar convened by the C.G. Coordination Committee, West Bengal today evening at Centenary Hall, Calcutta University.

Com. Amiya Patra, leader of mass movement from Bankura, an affected district of the Maoist killings, was the speaker on the contemporary topic of  ' Terrorism, Assassination & Movement of the Working Class'. The entire hall remained spellbound by his oration and depiction of the real picture we were not aware of. His speech will be published in the next issue of 'Coordination' patrika.

Com. Shova Mondal, widow of Com. Asit Mondal, ex-BPM, Kumra B.O. who was killed on 9th December last, and their son Meghdoot Mondal were present on the dais in the seminar. The C.G. Coordiantion State Committee handed over Rs.15,ooo/-  and a blanket as a token assistance to the family where our Shahid comrade was the only earning member. Apart from taking up the case of compassionate appointment from the family by the Postal Unions, the CGCC will also take up the education expenditure of the other son who would not be granted the job.  

The Coordination Committee has also declared a program of rally of all affiliated organisations on 23.12.09 from Rani Rasmoni Road / Metro Channel to College Square in protest of the murder of Com. Asit Mondal. All Comrades are requested to employ highest effort to gather maximum number of members in the rally.  

CHIEF PMG COMMITS TO CHANGE ATTITUDE IN FRONT OF PRESSURE , DISCUSSION WILL CONTINUE

Facing enormous pressure from the NFPE group of Unions of West Bengal Circle, the Chief Postmaster General has been compelled to make the commitment to change her discourteous attitude and behavioral autocracy in the discussion held today from 10:00 A.M. at the C.O.

The Circle Secretaries made it clear that the way she preferred so long to work in the circle will not be allowed further. Instances were given that the organisational letters were not being even acknowledged, taking action on them was a word apart. Staff matters were neglected desparately and efforts were taken  to create a panicky situation circlewide. Ch PMG herself was taking measures to curb trade union rights by trying to stall all movements in Yogayog Bhavan, sometimes by issuing letters citing conduct rules, sometimes by creating obstructions in the way of the gatherings.

She was given a clear understanding that if she did not intend to change this pattern of working, the staff side would show its strength in no time and the she would be responsible for an entire dislocation in the circle.

Facing such enormous pressure, the Ch PMG apologised for not responding to the letters of the unions and issued instruction to the DPS (HQ) & ADPS (Per) to instantly reply all letters in future. She also committed that no scope for such gross misunderstanding will be given from the circle administration and she had no intention to curb any right of the recognised service unions. Her proposal for gathering of staffs outside Yogayog Bhavan during demonstrations  was instantly and vehemently rejected by the Circle Secretaries.

The two hours discussion concluded today with the decision that all staff-related issues raised by the Circle Unions will be discussed on 6th January 2010. Minutes of today's discussion would be made available shortly. We shall send the copy of the minutes to our branch / divisional secretaries.

CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION PREFERS TO RETREAT IN FRONT OF STAFF UNITY , DEMONSTRATION FOR NEXT THREE DAYS STAYS POSTPONED

The Postal staff fraternity of West Bengal has shown its integrity and unity again under the leadership of NFPE.

As per the call of the Circle Unions, our comrades arrived at the Circle Office even before the opening of the Circle Office in huge numbers to declare resentment over the attitude of the officers and to take the oath to put a halt to the autocratic mentality of Smt. Rameswari Handa, the Chief Postmaster General.

The mood of the demonstration was militant and the slogans were appropriate. The Circle Administration was made to understand the reality that even this demonstration was token and if they do not change the attitude towards the staff and the staff representatives, an impasse would follow inevitably.

Finally, the DPS (HQ), conveyed a message from the Chief PMG inviting the leadership in a discussion. The Circle Secretaries made it clear that the discussion should thoroughly cover all the items submitted to the present Chief PMG time to time, and she should also give up her feudal attitudes and pretensions. The Circle Administration has agreed. It has been decided that the C.O. will convey the points of agreement in a letter tomorrow, followed by a discussion between the Chief PMG & the Circle Secretaries on 17.12.2009, at 10:00 A.M.

On the basis of the above understanding, the Circle Unions have decided to postpone the demonstration from 16th to 18th December 2009. But from our experiences, we request all our comrades to follow up the developments very closely and carefully, as the programs may need to be resumed any day if the discussions fail.

So please let us maintain the spirit and keep ourselves ready to react any moment of time for organizational requirement.  

HOLD CONDEMNATION MEETING TOMORROW AGAINST THE MURDER OF COM. ASIT MONDAL

The Postal employees in our circle are shocked and mourning the brutal cold-blooded murder of Com. Asit Mondal, BPM, Kumra B.O. Irrespective of differences, the postal fraternity condemns the killing spree of the Maoists and their obvious patrons in West Bengal.

Our organisers are requested to please hold a Condemnation Meeting ('Dhikkar Sabha') tomorrow at tiffin time at all big offices in the circle and ensure to raise courage and voice of class-hatred against these criminals of humanity in the name of Maoism.

We are condemning the patronization of these killers by a section of politicians and so-called intellectuals who are paving their way through. We will not allow their dreams of such 'change' come true.

COM. ASIT MONDAL, BPM, KUMRA B.O., BANDOAN (PURULIA) KILLED BY MAOISTS

Comrade Asit Mondal, Branch Postmaster, Kumra B.O. (Bandoan S.O.) in Purulia Division , our dedicated member and a popular social activist in the locality, has been shot publicly at Rajauli Hat yesterday noon by Maoists. Fatally shot twice in head and chest, Comrade Mondal breathed his last at Purulia District Hospital at night.

Comrade Mondal became a target of the Maoists for being our member and widely popular in the area for his service and integrity to our idealism. But he did not bother to bow down before the threat even in front of the warning to leave the locality or the idealism.

We do not have appropriate words to condemn the brutal murder and want to declare to these terrorists that the struggle for idealism cannot be strangulated by murders. History has witnessed a lot of killers, but they never said the last word.

LET US VOUCH TO PROPAGATE THE IDEALISM.

LONG LIVE MARTYRS. 

BCR MEMO RELEASED FOR 395 OFFICIALS IN THE CIRCLE

An order of financial upgradation under BCR scheme has been issued by the Circle Office today in favour of 395 officials in the circle. They will be having financial benefit for upgradation to the scale of 9300-34800 (PB-2) with grade pay of Rs.4200/- from the date mentioned against each name.

The entire memo, having no. SFA/ P-55/ BCR/ 2007-2008 dated 07.12.2009, can be downloaded from the link below ----

http://www.sendspace.com/file/szg381 

The file in the above link is zipped and requires unzipping tool. Our System Assistant and  other able comrades are requested to assist in getting the file printable.  

EXCERPTS OF COMPUTER SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

The Circle Computer Sub-committee has met in  a meeting today at 6 P.M. at Circle Union Office. Attending members have discussed the implication and possibilities after the Technology Seminar in New Delhi on 21.11.2009. 

A consensus has been reached that on All India basis, there is a visible slow yet steady organisational progress. West Bengal Circle should now take up a two-way policy ---- firstly, to strengthen the situation in the circle; secondly, to gear up the efforts in this field at All India level as was done earlier.

As it is noted that many members of the committee are finding difficulty to attend the meeting in the evening of working days  due to distance and nature of work and the situation now requires a thorough discussion, a decision has been taken to hold a Sub-committee meeting on a Sunday, providing ample time for all members to ensure presence. The tentative date is 17th January , 2010. North Bengal members of the sub-committee (from Coochbehar & Jalpaiguri) are requested to book reservations. Comrades are requested to be in touch.  

AVAILABLE CIRCLE OFFICE BEARER & DIVISIONAL SECREATARIES OF KOLKATA & AROUND MEETING AT TARAPADA MEMORIAL TODAY , FOLLOWED BY COMPUTER SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING.

KEEPING IN VIEW THE ENSUING PROGRAMS OF NFPE GROUP OF UNIONS AND CGCC, THE CIRCLE UNIONS HAVE CONVENED A MEETING OF AVAILABLE CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS AND BRANCH / DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES OF KOLKATA AND NEIGHBOURING DIVISIONS AT TARAPADA MEMORIAL HALL IN THE EVENING TODAY. COMRADES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE PRESENCE.

The above program will be followed by a meeting of the Circle Computer Sub-committee at the Circle Union Office. The members of the Sub-committee in proximity are requested to attend the meeting without fail. The meeting will discuss over arranging an extended meeting for reporting of the Technology Seminar in Delhi on 21.11.2009 and other contemporary situation.

 

C.G. COORDINATION COMMITTEE PROGRAMS

The C.G. Coordination Committee, West Bengal, has announced the following programs. Comrades are requested to ensure participation of our staff-members en masse.

11.12.2009  ----  Observation of Death Anniversary of Com. K.G.Bose. At 9:00 AM, as per our tradition, a brief program  in remembrance will be held at the Beleghata residence of the Late Comrade. From 11:00 AM, This year's Blood Donation Camp will be organised at Kolkata G.P.O. Circle Union requests providing donors from branch / divisions as per the quota of   ----

1.  GPO -- 15.
2. South Kolkata & East Kolkata -- 10.
3. North Kolkata, Fgn Post, Barabazar, RLO, Alipore -- 5.
4. PSD  -- 3.

17.12.2009   ----  A seminar has been organised at Calcutta University Centenary Hall at 5:30 P.M. Comrade Amiya Patra, prominent leader of Democratic movements, will speak on a very contemporary and relevant subject of  ' TERRORISM, ASSASINATION  and  STRUGGLE OF THE WORKING CLASS'.

                    Comrades are requested to attend the seminar in large numbers.

DATEWISE ALLOTMENT OF BRANCH & DIVISIONAL UNIONS TO ATTEND C.O. DEMONSTRATION

Branch & Divisional Group-C Unions are required to be present at the Circle Office demonstration program from 15.12.2009 to 18.12.2009 as per the following schedule and quota (in bracket).

15.12.09 ---- Central Kolkata(50), Alipore(20), South Presy(25), Howrah(50), North Kolkata(50).   A demonstration will also be organised at the North Bengal Regional Office mainly by Jalpaiguri & Siliguri comrades. Other N.B. Divisions will also participate.

16.12.09 ---- GPO(50), RLO(10), Barasat(50), Midnapore(20),  Burdwan(20).

17.12.09   ----North Presy(50), North Hooghly(50), Tamluk(10), South Hooghly(50).

18.12.09   ----  East Kolkata(50), South Kolkata(50), PSD(10), Barabazar(50), Nadia South(20), Foreign Post(10).

As per the discussions with the Branch & Divisional Unions all are requested to act realising the gravity of the situation and ensure participation in the maximum number during the days of the demonstration.

GET PREPARED FOR CONTINUOUS DEMONSTRATION AT CIRCLE OFFICE FROM 15.12.2009 TO 18.12.2009

The Circle Unions decided earlier that on expiry of one month's ULTIMATUM to the Circle Administration notified from the circlewide program of 12th November 2009, continuous sit-in demonstration would be floored at the C.O. from 15th December to 18th December 2009.

However, the program was kept in abeyance due to RMS/MMS indefinite strike scheduled to commence from 15.12.2009. Now, as the proposed strike has been postponed, the Circle Unions have decided to hold the demonstration as declared.

Accordingly, our organisers are requested to initiate necessary organisational preparation immediately so that the demonstration from 15.12.2009 to 19.12.2009 reflects our strength before the insensitive and discourteous attitude of our Chief Postmaster General towards staff problems and staff representatives. Date wise allotment for the branch / divisional unions to attend the C.O. will be communicated shortly.

The Chief PMG, W.B.Circle, meanwhile, requested to have a joint discussion with the Circle Secretaries  of Postal Group-C & RMS Group-C unions to resolve the impasse. Both the Circle Secretaries informed her that as it is an issue of NFPE Group of Unions, all Circle Secretaries should be approached. The Chief PMG agreed, but till today, she has not shown any interest to hold such a joint discussion. Evidently, she is simply devoid of the feeling of necessity to resolve the situation amicably. Thus it is the need of the moment to show our strength and omnipotent presence in West Bengal Circle.

LET US GET PREPARED FOR THE FIGHT AND RECORD YET ANOTHER VICTORY OVER THE WHIMS OF AUTOCRACY.

RMS / MMS STIKE POSTPONED BY ALL INDIA JCA. SCHEDULED CAMPAIGNING PROGRAMS STAND CANCELLED

After discussions with Member(O) on 27th & 28th and with Secretary (P) on 29.11.2009, the Postal JCA has agreed upon not to serve strike notice now.

Although the details of the minutes of discussions are yet to be available, the decision has been made to postpone the indefinite strike after the agreement arrived at the bipartite meeting to maintain status quo regarding merger of the establishment of RMS offices. Some specific cases will also be reviewed by the Directorate.

In our circle, Chief PMG will be requested to review the mail volume once again in those offices merged recently like Bandel and Barasat to ensure the agreement in spirit upto 10000 mails only would be merged.

Separate meetings will be held regarding other demands placed by the RMS & MMS unions. 

The West Bengal Circle Unions congratulate all comrades for united preparation for success of the proposed strike. Please carefully follow up the proceedings as if the Directorate deviates from the agreement, we would have to jump in action with a short notice.  
Our organisers will please note that all strike campaigning programs stand cancelled now, including memorandum to the Governor on 3rd December 2009.

MEMORANDUM TO GOVERNOR ON 3RD DECEMBER 2009 AGAINST ATTACK ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RMS / MMS

At the call of the All India Postal JCA, a memorandum will be submitted to the Governor of West Bengal on 3rd December 2009. Copy of the memorandum is available at the NFPE blogsite (www.nfpe.blogspot.com).

According to the decision of all Circle Unions from the meeting of 26.11.2009, branch & divisional unions have been allotted with the required number of comrades to be present in the rally towards Rani Rasmoni Road, Kolkata. The rally will start from Yogayog Bhavan at 2:00 P.M. sharp.

The allotments are reiterated below for reference. Comrades are requested to employ maximum organisational force to make the program a huge success.

Kolkata G.P.O.     ---  400

South Kolkata       ---  400

Central Kolkata     ---  300

North Kolkata       ---  200

South Presidency    --  200

North Presidency   ---  200

Barasat                  --- 200

Nadia South           ---   50

Nadia North          ---   50

Howrah                 --- 100

South Hooghly       --- 200

North Hooghly      --- 100

Burdwan               ---   50

Tamluk                 ---   50

Midnapore            ---  50

Contai                  ---   50

Programs of POSTAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE on Ensuing RMS/MMS INDEFINITE STRIKE

The Postal Coordination Committee (a body of all Circle Unions federated to NFPE in West Bengal) has declared, through its circular no. 5 dated 22.11.2009, the programs on the ensuing indefinite nationwide strike of RMS & MMS unions at the call of All India JCA from 15.12.2009. The programs are ----

1. On 26.11.2009 evening ---- a joint office-bearer committee meeting of all circle unions at Tarapada Memorial Hall. Divl Secretaries of Kolkata are also requested to remain present.
   
2. Within 30.11.09 ----- All Branch & Divisional Unions should hold an emergent working committee / activists meeting .
3. On 02.12.09 ----- strike campaigning and intimation submission at all RMS / MMS Branch & Divisions.
4. On 03.12.09 ----- March to Raj Bhavan. Comrades of Kolkata city divisions as well as Barasat, North & South Presidency, North & South Nadia, North & South Hooghly, Howrah, Tamluk, Burdwan and Midnapore Divisions have to participate in the program in massive numbers.
5. 04.12.09 to 12.12.09 --- gathering and campaigning at all big offices.
6. On 10.12.2009 ----- central gathering at Kolkata G.P.O. at 4:00 P.M. Speaker --- Com. K.V.Sridharan, General Secretary (CHQ), Postal Group-C.
7. 14.12.2009 ----- Gate meeting with slogans and public campaigning at all big offices.
8. Preparation should be taken to observe any type of solidarity program in other wings of the department than RMS / MMS.
9. On the above perspective, the demonstration programs from 15.12.2009 at the C.O. and R.O. has been kept in abeyance. Revised dates will be declared later.
10. The attack on RMS / MMS is an attack on the whole postal system. Leadership of all levels should employ total organisational force to strengthen the unity to counter the attacks with appropriate campaigning and regular contacts with the circle unions.
    

GRAND SUCCESS OF THE TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR IN NEW DELHI

The All India Technology Seminar in New Delhi on 21.11.2009 has come out as a program of remarkable success. 321 comrades working as system assistants, or other designations as the department refers to them as a device to exploit, attended the seminar from all over the country. The seminar was held at the 'Bapuji Samaj Sewa Kendra' near Delhi Circle Office.

NFPE presented a work paper which reflected the actual situation of technology implementaion in the department, the lacking of planning and the fact that how the youth in the department is being made subject of tremendous torture. Postal Services Board member (Technology) Sri S. Samant and DDG(T) spoke in the seminar and presented the department's road map regarding implementation of technology in coming years. Later the delegates representing all the circles also addressed the audience one by one, followed by some other delegates also. Com. R.Krishnan, President Group-C (CHQ) presided over the meeting. Com. Giriraj Singh, G.S., R-III, Com. K.V.Sridharan, G.S., Group-C (CHQ), Com. Rajanayakam, G.S., DA(P) union also addressed the seminar to enrich the audience.

39 comrades from 28 divisions and branches of West Bengal Circle attended the seminar with the traditional discipline and synchronisation of our circle. Most of them witnessed a national level program organised by NFPE for the first occassion. Com. Debjeet Mukherjee (Central Kol, now attached to Circle Office) put some relevant questions before the Member(T) during interaction session, Com. Bijan Chakraborty (Convener, Circle Computer Sub-committee and Assistant Circle Secretary) spoke on the issues on behalf of the circle emphasizing on the points of formation of a separate cadre of System Administrators under a Circle level TECHNOLOGY WING headed by TECHNOCRATS instead of bureaucrats as well as importance of participation of system assistants in union programs. Com. Sankar Ghosh (Foreign Post) revealed an unnoticed venture of the department which already outsourced the Database management of Foreign Post to a private company.

It was clear from the deliberations of the Member(T) and DDG(T) that there is enough confusion inside the department regarding the course it would take in near future. It was also clearly notable that there is no reason to have an illusion that the department is truely sincere about the issues of the System Administrators. Although being asked categorically about the cadre and the functioning of 'ACCENTURE', the reply of the Member(T) was not informative. Sri Samant only commented that the scenario would be more clear after 6-9 months basing on the survey of Accenture and the interest of the present System Administrators would be secured. The Secretary General of NFPE, Com. K.Raghavendran was right in his conclusive speech that alike any other staff-welfare issue in the department, we need a sustained and united movement to achieve our demand of separate cadre for System Administrators. The seminar ended up with vote of thanks by Com. S.P.Mukherjee, General Secretary, Admin. Union.

The Circle Union likes our comrades to make a note of the attitude of the bureaucracy and it is the responsibility of the participant comrades to share their feeling widely in the Circle. There is no reason to be disappointed, rather, it is an appropriate time to evaluate things pragmatically and prepare for the ensuing fight against the oppression and exploitation. The Circle Union has itself contributed Rs.5000/- to the NFPE for organizing the seminar and conveys its thanks to all the branches and divisional unions for their contribution for successful participation of our comrades in the seminar.

CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION RETREATS IN FRONT OF OUR UNITY

The Circle Office issued an order on 12.11.2009 to initiate disciplinary action against 12 Circle Office Bearers of RMS Group-C union for sitting in a hunger fast at the C.O. on 03.11.2009 protesting merger of RMS offices. The order itself excluded the names of two Circle Secretaries (R-III & R-IV), although they also participated in the program, to differentiate among the staff-side from within.

But all the Postal Circle Unions federated under NFPE reacted instantly and vehemently against the order and all the divisions and branches sent a savingram in unison to the Circle Head on 18.11.2009 demanding withdrawal of the order. On 19.11.2009, all the Branch and Divisional unions under Kolkata City gathered in huge number at the C.O. to serve the Circle Head an ultimatum of 24 hours to withdraw the order dated12.11.09 unconditionally. Simultaneously, all the Divisions of Postal and RMS unions, Administrative union, DA(P) and DPLI unions ensured that entire staff-side proceeds to a circle-wide 'WORK-TO-RULE' and 'NON-COOPEARTION' from 23.11.09 --- Monday. All comrades working as system assistants on their way to New Delhi to attend the Technology Seminar convened by NFPE were communicated and also took their preparation to participate in work to rule on coming back. The CHQ and the Federation leadership apprised the Directorate of the obstinacy of the Circle Head.

Finally, feeling the heat of the situation and the overpowering pressure of the staff-unity, the Circle Head withdrew the order in the evening of 19.11.2009.

Comrades, we watch this retreat as a victory of the postal workers' unity and congratulate you all for the timely reaction and instant retaliation. Keeping the inaction of the Circle Administration in view, we are calling upon you to get prepared with all seriousness as we have put the Circle Administration under one month's ultimatum since 12th November 2009. Already programs have been declared for January 2010 if there are no visible action in favour of the staffs. So let us get ready for a bigger struggle.

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR SEMINAR AT NEW DELHI

38 Comrades from our circle is participating in the ensuing seminar on 21.11.2009 at New Delhi organised by the Federation. System Administators, software developers, instructors and other comrades involved in various ways with the total computerisation project of the Department are starting their journey from West Bengal tomorow. Respective Divisional Unions are bearing the conveyance and delegation fees. The Circle Union is also contributing the Federation directly for organising the program.

The Circle Union will arrange an extended meeting of the Circle Computer Sub-Committee to share the experience of the seminar with all. The date will be declared later.