Programme of Action
Programme of Action:- The AIPEU Postman and MTS / Group ‘D’ and the NUPE Postman
and MTS both while urge upon you for a speedy redressal of the above urgent
issues, have decided to focus attention on all these issues by launching
unitedly a nationwide Programme of Action as follows,
1.Work Spot Demonstrations:- during lunch hour or evening hours in all divisions to
highlight the sectional demands of the P4 from 20th to 22nd June, 2013.
2. Day long Mass Dharna in front of Divisional Offices on 28th June, 2013.
3.Mass Hunger Fast in front of Regional Offices and Chief PMG Offices on 9th
July, 2013.
4. Delivery of Mail wearing Half
Pant & Vest (Male PM) and without uniform by Female Postmen:- Postmen (Male) and Postmen (Female) will deliver mail on
23rd and 24th July 2013 by wearing Half Pant and Vest (Male Postmen) and
without wearing uniform in case of female postmen to protest against
substandard and irregular supply of uniform and other kit items.
5,Mass Hunger Fast in front of Dak
Bhawan:- including all CWC Members and
submission of Strike Notice to the Secretary Department of Posts on 17th August
2013.
6. Indefinite Strike from 16th
September, 2013:-Both our Unions are still confident
that the Secretary Department of Posts would intervene personally to restore
normalcy and tranquillity at the earliest by causing orders for the redressal
of the burning issues of Postmen and MTS.
ALL
INDIA POSTAL EMPOYEES UNION POSTMEN & MSE/GR. ‘D’ (NFPE)
NATIONAL
UNION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES POSTMEN AND MTS (FNPO)
No Memo/Postmen
JCA/2013
Dated 07th
June 2013
MEMORANDUM
SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ON URGENT ISSUES OF
POSTMEN AND MTS STAFF
The All India Postal Employees Union
– Postman and MTS / Group ‘D’ and the National Union of Postal Employees -
Postman and MTS jointly submit this memorandum on urgent issues of Postman and
MTS staff on which our both organizations will launch a series of nationwide
Programme of Action to draw the attention of the Postal Directorate for early
settlement.
Postmen Committee Recommendation not
implemented.:-The P4 CHQs of both NFPE and FNPO
have come to the conclusion that despite the recommendations of the postmen
related issue committee; no orders on the following issues have been issued to
implement them
(a) Extraction of data entry work
from Postman:- Suitable instructions/Orders to
all the Circle are to be issued by 30th April 2012, nothing has been
done so far. An early issue of orders are required to implement them.
(b) Revision of postmen Norms:- Postmen norms issued by the Department are very old. The
decision taken in the committeeare not convincing. As such it is
suggested that formation of fresh Internal Work Study Unit with one/two staff
side member to review all work performed by postmen staff with door to door
measurement of beats was requested. Internal Work Study Unit for this job is to
be ordered by the Directorate as the same does not come under the jurisdiction
of the Committee.
(c) Change in procedure for payment
of Speed Post delivery incentive.: At
present the procedure for payment of incentive is very lengthy. No body
prepares bills. In case the bills are prepared they remain under verification
of PRI/SDI/ASP then goes to sanction to the Divisional Head. After sanction of
bills from Divisional Head to DDOs for payment. Then bills are to be prepared
DDOs for payment office wise. It is suggested that module for payment of Speed
Post Incentive in the computer soft ware be installed and give powers of
payment to the concerned postmaster on weekly/ monthly. After payment the
concerned vouchers be sent to the DDOs for accounting purpose.
(d) Combination of beat: Combination of beats: It was decided in the above meeting that limit of
combination of beat in the post office having 4+strength will be removed
since it adversely affects the delivery efficiency. But orders on this item are
yet to be issued by the Directorate. This need to be done at the earliest.
(e) Delivery of Heavy parcels and
EPP articles:-It was pointed out by the staff side
that Postman face difficulty in delivery of registered parcels weighing
more than 5 Kgs each and EPP articles of which the maximum weight of 35Kgms,
per articles has been fixed. It was highlighted that either some
reasonable rate and mode of conveyance for delivery EPP articles should be
fixed or the rates of coolie charges fixed in the past should be revised for
efficient delivery of registered parcel. It was decided that the
Directorate will consider reiterating the instructions on coolie charges to all
the Circles so that the delivery of heavy parcels is not adversely affected.
Whether coolie charges pertaining to heavy parcels have been enhanced due to
high prices. As regards EPP parcels, whether mode of conveyance with rate of
each mode have been decided by the Directorate.
(f) Corrigendum on density of population:-The staff side drew attention of the committee to note of
Sl. 8 in the Directorate letter No 9-1/2005-WSl/PE l dated 5.2.2010 which
stipulates that area having a density of population 2500 per Sq. KM may be
taken as congested area “and pointed out that the same has incorrectly been
printed as it should refer to 2500 per sq. Mile instead of 2500 sq meter. They
quoted a clarification received from PTC, Mysore which has cited Directorate
letter dated 19.02.76 indicating establishment norms for Postmen and defining
congested area or having a density of population of 2500 per sq. Mile. After
discussion it was agreed that Directorate would examine and issue suitable
amendment /corrigendum to the Note 8 of the revised norms of postmen
establishment.
(g) Creating of justified additional
posts:-In this connection while
implementing the system for delivery work and allowing postmen to write correct
remarks for non-delivery The staff side drew attention to item No 25 minutes of
the last JCM meeting issued on 1.3.2012 wherein it is mentioned that the issue
is under examination by the Postman Committee being chaired by CGM (PLI). After
discussion, the view emerged that this item is not part of Committee’s mandate
and the issue pertains to creation/ re-deployment of Posts which is basically a
policy issue. However, the staff side mentioned that Postmen were not able to
write correct remarks for non delivery of article due to heavy work in the
project Arrow Offices, it was therefore decided that the experience gathered
after implementation of project Arrow in various Post Offices could be
examined. Result on examination has not been communicated so far in this
regard.
2. Cadre Restructuring of Postman
and MTS:-The first and foremost issue on
which a bias against the Postman is clearly visible is that of cadre
restructuring for this cadre. The Department though conceded to form a Cadre
Restructuring Committee during the strike negotiations with the Postal Joint
Council of Action had issued orders omitting the cadre of Postman and MTS from
the ambit of cadre restructuring. This shows the mind-set of the Department on
the important issue of cadre restructuring of Postman and MTS cadre. The stand
of the Postal Directorate was against the direction of the Official Side in the
National Anomaly Committee that every department shall go into the issue of
cadre restructuring for boosting the promotional avenues of employees rather
than depending too much on the MACP Scheme for that purpose. It is a known fact
that the cadre of Postman and MTS have no in-situ promotion in their cadre
except the promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistant through a competitive
examination. Every other cadre other than the cadres of Postman and MTS have
their own hierarchical promotions in their own cadre and this discrimination
cannot be ended without a proper cadre restructuring in place for the Postman
and MTS cadre. Even the flimsy promotion for the cadre of Postman earlier to
the introduction of TBOP/BCR like Head Postman, Sorting Postman etc have
disappeared from the scene and as on date no promotion in the cadre is
available to both these cadres. Unfortunately the Department of Posts not only
not in a position to appreciate our contention as well as the proposal for
cadre restructuring based on percentage basis as available to all cadres in the
Department of Railways but not inclined to consider any cadre restructuring
proposal to these cadres. The absence of any promotion to them in their own
cadre leaves them totally frustrated and takes away any incentive to perform
better to the services. This has to be properly appreciated and attended to by
the Postal Directorate in the absence of Cadre Restructuring Committee failed
to find out any alternate proposals to our proposal based on percentage.
3. Door to Door Scientific
Measurement of Beats:- (A) At present
the door to door beat measurement system adopted by the department is not not
only unsatisfactory but also incorrect one as neither scientific device like
foot meter nor cyclo meter is used to assess the actual length of beat. The
measurement of beats is generally done while sitting on the table by guess work
only.. Moreover the workload of mail delivery and number of houses to be
visited during duty of eight hours has no where been laid down causing extreme
harassment to postmen staff. It is demanded that the number of houses to be
visited and number of articles to be delivered should be laid down in the
interest of delivery efficiency and rationalization of workload of postmen
staff as well.
The Directorate ordered for
rationalizing of Postman beats after hearing our complaints that Postman beats
are constructed unscientifically with long distances humanly impossible to
cover on a day. Many examples like more than 70 kilometres beats were brought
to the notice of the Postman Committee to substantiate our complaints. Based on
the discussions the Directorate agreed to issue orders for measuring the beats
and rationalizing them appropriately. Unfortunately the CHQs of our Unions are
receiving complaints from our Circles that re-measuring of beats is being done
most unscientifically without using either the cyclo-meters or foot-meters but
applying their imaginary calculations. This has complicated the problem more
and there is widespread resentment among the Postman staff. Both our Unions
urge upon you to issue strict instructions to measure all Postman beats only by
using cyclo-meters or foot-meters for the purpose of rationalizing the beats.
(B) To fix the meeting of
Committee for Modification in Order No. 31-38/79-PE-I dt. 22-5-1979:-The
Committee Constituted for examination of Modification in Departmental Order No.
31-38/79-PE-I dt. 23-5-1979 in R/O footwork of the Postman from door to door
walk in R/O Item DO 4 of Periodical Meeting held on 29-11-2012 and Departmental
Council Meeting on 28-12-2012.
4. Revision of Syllabus to
Departmental Exams Modification:- (A)
As narrated in the earlier paragraph the only avenue open to the cadre of
Postman / MTS for higher promotion is that Postal Assistants through
competitive examinations. The Department opted for revision of syllabus and
pattern of examinations and the Staff Side too agreed to it. It was told to us
that the revision of syllabus and pattern of examinations would go a long way
to help more candidates get through the examination to avoid many vacancies go
unfilled after every examination. It took a long time for finalising the
syllabus and new method of examination introduced for LGO exam. However it is
found that contrary to what was told by the Department the examinations of LGOs
as well as the examinations from GDS to Postman and MTS have become so tuff
that it has become extremely difficult to answer many questions. Many
questions are of such a standard that even IPS Officers may not be able to
answer easily. This has led to a situation wherein the candidates could not get
through these examinations and a large number of vacancies remain unfilled
after the examinations. Both of our unions urge upon you to set up a high level
committee of Officers with Staff Side Members in it to review the whole
syllabus for suitably modifying it.
(B) Request to conduct special examination for
recruitment to the Postman & MTS cadres for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and
2012 : To avoid recurring vacancies due to leaving of qualified employees
of high standard in the background of submission made above, it is requested
that - 1. To fill up the vacancies for the years 2009 to 2013 in the
Postman and MTS cadre a special examination only for GDS/MTS employees may
be conducted. 2. The question paper may be set on the basis of practical
and relevant work routinely done by the regular MTS and Postman employees. 3.
The work of setting question paper may be got done by a promotee
officer who ishaving practical knowledge of the nature of work being done
by the MTS and Postman employees.
(C) Filling up vacant posts with Residual vacancies:-
All vacant post of Postmen & Group D/MTS should be filled in within 30th
June 2013 as directed by irectorate. There is no chance to fill up vacant posts
in due time as no notification has been issued in many circles like A.P. and
Assam Circle etc.
5. Improving the
Quality of Uniforms and timely supply of all kit items:-The Postman and MTS are called the uniformed staff in the
Department of Posts. Unfortunately these cadres who are actually moving among
the members of public pose a poor picture to the image of the Department
because of the inferior quality of the uniform cloth. Despite the agreement
with the All India Unions by the Department that facilitated inclusion of staff
side member from the Unions in the purchase committee of uniform cloth to
ensure purchase of better quality of cloth,, the problem persists. This cannot
be sorted out unless the cost price permitted by the DOPT is enhanced on the
face of escalating prices of all commodities including the textiles. The cost
price permitted by the DOPT cannot ensure better quality uniform cloth from the
market. Added to this are the violations here and there in Circles where the
Administration is not sincerely ensuring inclusion of staff side members in the
purchase committee and no protection against ensuring supply of the selected
quality of cloth only to the staff. These have to be addressed immediately.
6. Stop Unscientific Measurement of
Postmen Beats:
The Directorate ordered for
rationalizing of Postman beats after hearing our complaints that Postman beats
are constructed unscientifically with long distances humanly impossible to
cover on a day. Many examples like more than 70 Kilometres beats were brought
to the notice of the Postman Committee to substantiate our complaints. Based on
the discussions the Directorate agreed to issue orders for measuring the beats
and rationalising them appropriately. Unfortunately the CHQs of our Unions are
receiving complaints from our Circles that re-measuring of beats is being done
most unscientifically without using either the cyclo-meters or foot-meters but
applying their imaginary calculations. This has complicated the problem more
and there is widespread resentment among the Postman staff. Both our Unions
urge upon you to issue strict instructions to measure all Postman beats only by
using cyclo-meters or foot-meters for the purpose of rationalizing the beats.
7. Cycle Maintenance Allowance to
MTS:-The Cycle Maintenance Allowance is
paid to all Postman staff without any conditions whereas the MTS Staff who are
engaged in letter box clearing or other outside office work excluded from
the ambit of CMA. This is unjustified. The MTS Staff also are to be paid CMA
without any conditions as like Postman staff. Both our Unions urge upon you to
issue necessary orders to pay CMA to all MTS without any conditions.
(a) Revision of Fixed Monetary Compensation
(FMC):-This has reference to your
office letter No 10-7/2003.P.E.II dated 24th Nov 2010 wherein existing rate on revision has been enhanced for
each category except Multi Tasking staff whose rate of remuneration has
been reduced @ Rs 60/- per holiday for 4
hours whereas MTS staff was getting @ Rs 63.45 per holiday for 3
hrs on hourly basis @ Rs 21.15 per hour. Protracted correspondence made proved
in fructuous. This need to be reviewed for proper justice to the MTS staff.
8. Abolition of Nodal Delivery
Centers at all metro cities:-All
Nodal delivery centers should be abolished throughout the Country immediately
to avoid complication in day-to-day delivery system. (Example–West Bengal
Circle, Karnataka Circle, Bangalore, Maharashtra Circle Mumbai GPO).
9. To Stop harassment:-The postman staff being tortured for 100% delivery and in
various cases by asking them to work beyond duty hours and many other ways
harassment is there it must be stopped.
10. Promotional posts of Postmen Cadre: The posts of Mail Overseer, Cash Overseer, Head Postman
and Sorting Postman should be considered as promotional posts for Postmen cadre
and an additional increment or some allowance should be granted for performance
duties on such posts. Seniority criteria of postmen should be taken in view
while deploying on these posts.
Programme of Action:-The AIPEU Postman and MTS / Group ‘D’ and the NUPE Postman
and MTS both while urge upon you for a speedy redressal of the above urgent
issues, have decided to focus attention on all these issues by launching
unitedly a nationwide Programme of Action as follows,
1.Work Spot Demonstrations:- during lunch hour or evening hours in all divisions to
highlight the sectional demands of the P4 from 20th to 22nd June, 2013.
2. Day long Mass Dharna in front of Divisional Offices on 28th June, 2013.
3.Mass Hunger Fast in front of Regional Offices and Chief PMG Offices on 9th
July, 2013.
4. Delivery of Mail wearing Half
Pant & Vest (Male PM) and without uniform by Female Postmen:- Postmen (Male) and Postmen (Female) will deliver mail on
23rd and 24th July 2013 by wearing Half Pant and Vest (Male Postmen) and
without wearing uniform in case of female postmen to protest against substandard
and irregular supply of uniform and other kit items.
5,Mass Hunger Fast in front of Dak
Bhawan:- including all CWC Members and
submission of Strike Notice to the Secretary Department of Posts on 17th August
2013.
6. Indefinite Strike from 16th
September, 2013:-Both our Unions are still confident
that the Secretary Department of Posts would intervene personally to restore
normalcy and tranquillity at the earliest by causing orders for the redressal
of the burning issues of Postmen and MTS.
Thanking you,
Yours
faithfully,
[T.N.Rahate]
[Ishwar Singh Dabas]
General
Secretary
General Secretary
NUPE
P4
AIPEU P4
