GDS/CHQ/5/2 /2008 Dated: 20-12-2008
To,
All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries/Office bearers &
All Members & activists.
All India Postal Extra Departmental Employees Union.
Subject: - Indefinite strike – high lights of negotiations.
Dear Comrades,
A meeting of the union representatives consisting of Com. S.S.Mahadevaiah General Secretary; Com. Rambir Singh, Circle President, Delhi Circle and Com. Sajat Kaushik Circle Secretary Delhi Circle with the Postal Administration consisting of the Secretary, Department of Posts; Member (P); Dy. D.G. (Establishment) and Director (SR) was held in evening of 19th December,2008 to discuss the strike issues. The meeting was held in a very congenial and positive atmosphere. Prior to that we had a discussion with Sri Gopinath Committee. Considering the out-come, we decided to call of the strike.
The following are the highlights of the negotiations:
1. Grant of status: - We placed all Judgements of the Supreme Court. They have not rejected our demand.
2. Similar is the position with regard to application of rules.
3. Abolition of Posts: - There will be no abolition/downgradation of Post offices or Posts including E.DS.Os, G.D.S. Packers, G.D.S. Stamp Vendors and G.D.S. Mailmen.
4. Suggestion of Sri Nataraja Murti regarding one point for Rs.20,000 of cash handled will suitably revised. We have demanded that it should be Rs.4000 for one point.
5. Distance measurement:
i) The suggestion of Sri Nataraja Murti for radial distance will be rejected.
ii) Foot beat/Cycle beat: - There will be change in the present system.
6. The recommendation of Sri Nataraja Murti regarding working hours of less than 3 hours or Pay-Scale for less than 3 hours will be rejected.
7. Pay Scale will be pro-rata i.e. proportionate to the pay scale of departmental employees.
8. Increment: - at the rate of 3%.
9. Fitment in the new scale: - The factor of 1.86 will be applied.
10. Bonus: - No change in PLB scheme i.e. the same ceiling as for departmental staff will remain.
11. Retirement benefits: - Accepted in principle. Positive improvement in report of Sri Nataraja Murti assured.
12. D.A.:- The same formula as for departmental staff.
13. Other Allowances: - Accepted in principle to be recommended.
14. Leave positive:-improvement was assured.
15. Applicability of CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, and CCS (CCA) Rules 1965- This will be examined.
16. Trade Union facilities: - The recommendations of Sri Nataraja Murti are against the terms of reference and will not be accepted.
Full Trade Union rights will be examined.
17. The negative recommendation of Sri Nataraja Murti on promotions to departmental Posts are beyond his jurisdiction and will be rejected. Our suggestion regarding reservation of certain percentage of Posts in P.A. Cadre will be examined.
18. Combined allowance:- This will be only in respect of short-term vacancies. Against permanent Posts TRCA will be given.
19. Time bound promotion:- orders for three ACP not yet issued by Govt. Department will examine a proposal later.
20. Advances:- Improvements will be made.
21. Welfare:- Improvements will be made.
We offer our heartiest congratulations for the heroic struggle and steal like unity demonstrated by the entire G.D.S. membership. Hats off comrades!
With fraternal greetings,
Yours fraternally,
Sd/-
(S.S. Mahadevaiah)
General Secretary.