Notice of indefinite strike w.e.f 17.1.2012 served by Postal Joint Council of Action Minutes of the meetings taken by Secretary (Posts) Postal Services Board with the Postal Joint Council of Action on 10.01.2012 and 12.01.2012 in Dak Bhawan
11 (a) combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting on 100% delivery under project Arrow etc.
As a follow up of the minutes recorded for the meeting of 27.12.2011 the composition of the committee which was appointed to consider issues relating to committee has been given one month time to submit its recommendations. Next sitting of the Committee will be held on 16.01.2012 at 3.00 PM.
It is agreed that a DO letter will be sent by Member (P) to all Circle Heads to fill up all posts of Sorting Postmen, Mail overseer, Cash Overseer and Head Postmen. Instructions will be issued to all Circles for timely payment of Speed post incentive to Postmen staff.
11 (b) The staff side expressed their concern about supply of good quality uniforms and other kit items.
The following decisions were taken in this regard.
(1) A Proposal will be sent to the Department of Personnel & Training to revise the rates of uniforms, kit items etc. which were fixed in the year 2002.
(ii) A clarification will be sought from the DO P&T on the rate of trouser cloth fixed at Rs.86 per meter and then linking it up with the DGS&D rate contract.
(iii) Replacement of umbrella with rain coat for Postmen appeared to be justified and will be taken up with DO P&T.
12. Fixing norms for newly assigned works of Multi Tasking Scheme (MTS). Allow to decline Postmen promotion for MTS under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion.
The duties to be performed by MTS have been clearly defined by the Deptt. The issue of allowing MTS to decline promotion to Postmen cadre Under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion will be looked into.
21. Enhancement of LR strength.
Is was not found possible to enhance the LR strength as demanded by the staff side as per the DOP&T instructions on the subject. The staff side pointed out that the existing 10% LR posts are remaing vacant in Postmen and MTS cadre. It is agreed to issue instructions to all Heads of Circles to ensure filling up of all sanctioned posts which are vacant.
