NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
NO.II/95/Pt.VIII
Dated: 05/06/2016
The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR
Affiliated Unions of NFIR
Brother,
Sub: Service of Strike Notice by NFIR Unions on the GMs of Zonal Railways / Production units-reg
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Please refer NFIR’s communication of
even number dated 31st May, 2016 to the Affiliated Unions (already sent
through mail). Also refer NFIR’s message of even number dated
04/06/2016.
In the NJCA meeting held on 3rd June
2016, after taking stock of the situation particularly in the context
of Government’s failure to hold formal meetings and discuss on Charter
of Demands for reaching a negotiated settlement, it has been decided
that the JCM Constituent organizations shall seive Strike Notice on the
respective employers/authorities.on 9th June,20l6 duly organizing
massive rallies/demonstrations and proceed ahead for total mobilization
of Central Government Employees/workers for Strike Action from 11th
July, 2016.
In this connection, NFIR has already
sent to the affiliates, the proforma of Strike Notice together with
Charter of Demands to facilitate the Affiliated Unions to serve Strike
Notice on the respective GMs etc on 9th June, 2016. It was also conveyed
that copy of Strike Notice should also be sent to different authorities
as indicated in NFIR’s letter of even number dated 31st May, 2016
through e-mail and also through speed post.
The affiliates of NFIR should
mobilize Railway employees in a massive scale on 9th June, 2016 in the
course of serving the Strike Notice. Media Conference should also be
held and the Charter of Demands vis-ir-vis Government’s non-responsive
attitude be highlighted for wider coverage.
The 11 Point Charter of Demands
finalized by NJCA again on 3rd June, 2016 is enclosed. In addition,
NFIR’s demands are also listed in the enclosure as part ‘B’ of the
Charter of Demands.
The NJCA in its meeting held on 3’d June, 2016 has also decided as follows.
· The
Constituents will plan and execute a massive mobilization campaign to
cover each and every employee/worker in which all the National and State
leaders must take part.
· The
Unions/Federations/Associations will suspend immediately all ongoing
negotiations with their departmental heads/authorities and concentrate
on the mobilization campaign.
· On
24th June,2O16,a massive united demonstration under the auspices of the
NJCA will be held before the Parliament. The constituent organizations
will decide upon the quota for each State Unit and communicate the same
so that the State Units can take necessary steps to ensure that their
members reach New Delhi on 24th June,2016 and participate in the
demonstration.
· The
NJCA (CHQ) will write to the leaders of all the Political parties as
also the Central Trade Unions seeking their support and solidarity as
also explaining as to why the NJCA had to take the extreme step of
organizing the strike action.
· All
the constituent organizations and the State Units shall write such
letters to the Members of Parliament of their respective States and
shall make efforls to meet them in person to seek their support.
· All
the State Units of the Constituent organizations either jointly or
independently organize Press Conferences for coverage by Print and
Electronic Media.
· The
NJCA (CHQ) will hold such a Press Conference at Delhi on 23rd June,
2016 i.e. just one day prior to the mammoth demonstration planned before
the Parliament.
· The
Constituent organizations will get in touch with the
Associations/Federations of the retired personnel both at the All India
and State levels to seek their support for the strike agtion and enlist
their participation in all demonstrative programmes organized by the
working employees in support of Strike. The Pensioners Organizations may
be informed of the Government decision to reject the recommendations of
the 7th CPC to provide option no.1 to the Pensioners as an alternative
pension fitment formula.
· The
constituents will also seek the participation of those organizations in
their respective otganizations/departments who are.not associated with
the NJCA being non-participants in the JCM Scheme.
NFIR therefore appeals to all its
affiliates to make all out efforts to enlist the support of employees of
all categories for their total and successful participation in the
Strike Action. It needs to be realized that the historic decision for
launching Strike Action by all Central Government Employees is an
opportunity for every employee/worker to demonstrate united strength of
working class and emerge victorious in spite of Government’s onslaughts.
We should get ready to face any challenge and establish that our united
struggle has not only brought laurels but also become an unforgettable
event, inspiring future generations of work force.
NFIR also appeals to its affiliates
to take necessary initiatives as indicated above promptly in order to
see that message goes all over that the united struggle of rail
workforce is creating greater impact for the eventual success.
Yours fraternally
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary/
General Secretary/
Charter of Demands
PART A
1. Settle the issues raised by the
NJCA on the recommendations of the 7th CPC sent to Cabinet Secretary
vide letter dated 10th December 2015.
2. Remove the injustice done in the
assignment of pay scales to technical/safety categories etc., in
Railways & Defence, different categories in other Central Government
establishments by the 7th CPC.
3. Scrap the PFRDA Act and NPS and
grant Pension/Family Pension to all CG employees under CCS (Pension)
Rules, 1972 & Railways Pension Rules, 1993.
4. i) No privatization / outsourcing
/ contractorisation of governmental functions ii) Treat GDS as Civil
Servants and extend proportional benefit on pension and allowances to
the GDS.
5. No FDI in Railways & Defence; No corporatization of Defence Production Units and Postal Department.
6. Fill up all vacant posts in the
government departments, lift the ban on creation of posts; Regularize
the casual/contract workers.
7. Remove ceiling on compassionate ground appointments.
8. Extend the benefit of Bonus Act,
1965 amendment on enhancement of payment ceiling to the adhoc Bonus/PLB
of Central Government employees with the effect from the Financial year
2014-15.
9. Ensure five promotions in the service career of an employee.
10. Do not amend Labour Laws in the name of Labour reforms which will take away the existing benefits to the workers.
11.Revive JCM functioning at all levels.
Charter of Demands
PART B
1. Improve minimum wage of Rs. 18,000/- and multiplying factor. Reject all retrograde recommendations of VII CPC.
2. Scrap New Pension Scheme (NPS)
and restore old pension scheme to he made applicable to those employed
on & after 1.1.2004.
3. Settle NFIR”s Charter of Demands
submitted to the Government and Ministry of Railways on 24.12,2013,
28.01.2014, 03.07.2014, 07.07.2014, 11.09.2015 & 10.12.2015 which
include removal of anomalies of VI CPC, implementation agreements
reached for merger of Technicians, grant up-gradation of Apex Group `C’
posts to Group `B’ Gazetted, replacement of Pay Band & GP of various
categories, removal of salary calculation ceiling for ensuring payment
of PLB on actual wages, grant of parity in case of stenographers with
those working in Central Secretariat Services, reduction of duty hours,
improvement in Railway Quarters, Medical facilities, creation of New
Posts for New Assets/Services without insisting on matching surrender
etc., Ensure career improvement of Safaiwalas/Safaiwalies in Railways
SPAD definition to be reviewed to prevent harassment of victimization of
Running & Safety staff, Absorption of Quasi-Administrative
Units/Offices Staff against GP Rs. 1800/- (PB-1), Setting up of
multi-disciplinary training institute to impart training in rail related
electronic technologies to the wards of Railway employees, Induct
Course Completed Act Apprentices against Safety vacancies etc.
4. Scrap report of Bibek Debroy
Committee & implement positive recommendations of High Power
Committee (Running & Safety).
5. Recall FDI notification of
Government of India dated 22?d August, 2014 in construction, operation
& maintenance of Indian Railways and scrap all agreements entered
into with foreign Companies as well as National Companies which are
detrimental to the interests of Railways & Nation.
6. Stop anti-worker amendments of labour laws.
7. Injustice done to Railway
Employees like Technicians, Technical Supervisors, Loco and Traffic
Running Staff, Operating Staff, Medical categories etc., in respect of
allotment of 7th CPC Pay Matrix levels and promotional scope should be
done away with and justice administered.
8. Ensure parity in pay structure
& promotional scope for common categories with those working in the
Central Secretariat/Ministries.
9. Retain existing allowance/advances.
10. (a) Constitute Joint Committees
at each Ministry/Departmental level to resolve the VII CPC
anomalies/aberrations/injustices within the prescribed time frame,
empowering them to resolve. (b) Set up National Joint Committee to
discuss and resolve VII CPC anomalies/aberrations/injustices within the
prescribed time frame.
11. Ensure payment of P.L. Bonus at
the rate of Rs. 7000/- p.m. for the year 2014-15 as was done in October,
2008 when the salary calculation limit was revised from Rs. 2500/- to
Rs. 3500/- p.m.
