CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Observe 6th March 2017

as

BLACK DAY

Against the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by group ministers of NDA Government.

Demanding increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.

We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for making the 16th March Strike action a great success. As has been explained in the article, which we have placed on our website, the NDA Government, led by BJP has exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the post independent era of our country. This Government has treated its own employees as its worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on 29th June, 2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high level committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing will come out of that. Even the NPS Committee on which the young comrades had pinned some hope of at least getting a minimum guaranteed pension will produce nothing. The discussions at the JCM fora has been converted into mostly monologues i.e. the official side simply listening and not reacting. The Government, it appears, has made the Pension department to reject the one and only recommendation of the 7th CPC which was considered to be positive i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on the specious ground that the same is not feasible to be implemented. The allowances committee has dilly dallied its deliberation and would now submit its report after the extended period of 6 months expires on 22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation, which is seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it. They have very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15 months.

In the face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no Government in the past has every indulged in, it is surprising that some of our friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the Central Government employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and watch. It appears that they have chosen to wait endlessly hurting the cause of the workers.

We have no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the working class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever, powerful they may be. We must realize that those who are in the saddle of power today are not permanently posted there. We were witness to the abysmal downfall of persons who were arrogant personified. It appears that the reasonableness, righteousness and patience we had exhibited have been taken as signs of cowardice. The undeniable fact is that those who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to you to carry on with conviction and courage.

Eight months will be over on 6th March, 2017, when the Group of Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting the minimum wage and multiplication factor. It is now crystal clear that that was an act of chicanery. No committee was set up and no discussions were held to seriously consider the issue. We, therefore, appeal to all of you to ensure that the day, i.e. 6th March, 2017 is observed as a day of betrayal and all our members are requested to wear a Black badge with the following words inscribed on it in bold letters and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central Government offices.

HONOUR THE COMMITMENT MADE ON

13TH June & 6TH JULY, 2016

REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE AND

MULTIPLICATION FACTOR

6TH March 2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their participation in the 16th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately win all the demands in the charter.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(M Krishnan)

Secretary General

Confederation

Mob: 09447068125

Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Clarifications on Kendriya Vidayalaya School Online Admission

Q. What is Online Admissions?

Ans. The online facility to seek admission by a candidate in any Kendriya Vidyalaya is called ‘online admission’ in KVs. The candidate can first search the desired Kendriya Vidyalaya and then apply for admission. Online admission makes the admission process hassel-free and saves time. To apply online, do not wait for the last date of admission to avoid difficulty.

Q. What is the prescribed process of admission in a Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Ans. If you are new in the procedure of online admission 2017-18, please refer to KVS Admission Guidelines for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas then apply online in the desired Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Q. Where are the Guidelines for Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas available?

Ans. The Guidelines for Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas are available on the official website of KVS :- www.kvsangathan.nic.in

Q. What should I do after applying online?

Ans. After submitting the application, you will get a Unique Application Number. This will be your permanent registration number and you can get all information about your application through that number in future.

Q. Can I make changes in the application thereafter?

Ans. Yes, you can make desired changes in your application through “edit” button till the last date for registration.

Q. Are only govt. Employees eligible to apply for admission of their wards in Kendriya Vidyalayas?

Ans. No, Self-employed persons, persons in private jobs and those from floating population are also eligible to apply for admission of their wards to Kendriya Vidyalayas. However, admission will be granted in order of priority specified in Guidelines for Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Q. What is the order of priority for admission?

Ans. The order of priority is as under:-

Category 1- Central Govt. Employees

Category 2- Employees of Autonomous Bodies under Central Govt.

Category 3- State Govt. Employees

Category 4- Employees of Autonomous Bodies under State Govt.

Category 5- Self-employed/Private Job/Floating Population.

Q. When and where should I submit the required certificates and other relevant documents as per Admission Guidelines?

Ans. Necessary original certificates and other relevant documents from which the details have been filled in online application for registration) in respect of children selected for admission through draw of lots, will have to be submitted to the Vidyalaya concerned at the time of admission.

Q. Is there any fee for application?

Ans. No, the process of application is absolutely free of charge.

Q. Can a parent apply for admission of his ward in more than one Kendriya Vidyalaya? If yes, whether he/she will have to submit separate application form for each KV?

Ans. Yes, one can apply for admission of a single child for the same class in more than one KV. Separate form is required to be submitted for each Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Q. when and where can a parent get information about selection of his/her ward for admission?

Ans. First selection list can be seen through the website of concerned Kendriya Vidyalaya in afternoon of 18.03.2017.

Q. Does online process of admission applicable to other classes also?

Ans. No, it is only for Class I.

Q. If any query who should be contacted.

Ans. Please contact to principal of the concerned KVs where admission is sought kindly see the vidyalaya’s website.

Source: http://admission.kvs.gov.in/

Allowance Committee may submit its report on 20th February 2017

Federation Leaders associated with National Council JCM are keep telling that Allowance Committee might submit its report on 20th February 2017. The CG Staff are already very much upset over the Government’s deliberate attempt to delay the payment of Allowances by constituting many committees. Because the payment of revised Allowances is considered will impact the Governments Exchequers.

Lot of Committees formed and Meetings held after the Notification issued for implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations. But there is no any fruitful outcome from these meetings. No sign of making decisions which satisfy the Central government employees.

Had the Allowance like HRA is paid in revised rates from the date of Notification ie 25th July 2016, it seems more beneficial than waiting for the subcommittee reports. Because if revised allowances are not given retrospective effect, it will be a huge loss for Central Government Servants.

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15-2-2017

Charter of Demands for 11th BP Settlement submitted to IBA

Our units and members are aware that the period of our current 10th Bipartite Settlement would come to an end by October, 2017 and a revised Settlement (11th Bipartite Settlement) has to be worked out to be effective from November, 2017. In order to negotiate and settle the 11th BPS, we need to submit our Charter of Demands.

Accordingly, the issue was discussed amongst our five workman Unions viz. AIBEA, NCBE, BEFI, INBEF, and NOBW and a broad summary of the Charter of Demands has been finalised.

Shortly, our 5 unions will meet and a full-fledged Charter of Demands containing the details of each of the demand would be finalized. In the meantime, we have submitted the Broad Summary of the Demands to the IBA today.

The demands submitted to the IBA are furnished herein for the information of all our units and members.

Yours comradely,

sd/-

C.H. VENKATACHALAM

GENERAL SECRETARY

BROAD SUMMARY FO CHARTER OF DEMANDS FOR 11TH BIPARTITE SETTLEMENT

1. Revision and improvement in Pay Scales by merger of Dearness Allowance upto October, 2017 and with additional loading thereon.

2. Merging Special Allowance with Basic pay.

3. Improvements in Special Pay, PQP, FPP and Stagnation Increment

4. Revised DA formula and improvement in compensation against price rise.

5. Provision of housing accommodation/quarters for all clerical and substaff and payment of HRA on the lines of officers.

6. Introduction of Education Allowance

7. Substantial increase in Transport Allowance /reimbursement of petrol cost

8. Improvements in leave benefits and LFC entitlement; Introduction of Leave Bank system.

9. Increase in Annual Medical Aid and review for improvements in medical insurance scheme . Unilateral changes in the scheme to be withdrawn. The rate of medical Insurance after retirement to be discussed with the unions before renewal.

10. Bonus for all employees without any ceiling

11. Removal of ceiling on Gratuity under the Gratuity Act.

12. Total exemption from Income tax on entire retirement benefits including Leave Encashment.

13. DA linked defined and assured pension scheme in lieu of NPS

14. Introduction of 5 Day banking service in the remaining weeks of the month apart from 2nd. And 4th. Week.

15. Improvement in Special Area Allowance and special compensatory provisions for North East, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

16. Regular banking jobs and services not to be outsourced and all existing contract employees to be regularized and absorbed

17. Adequate recruitment of clerical and substaff in all Banks

18. Implementation of Supreme Court order on equal wage for equal work for existing temporary and contract employees till the vacancies are filled up by regular employees.

19. Proper implementation of compassionate ground appointment scheme . The clause of 5% quota in respect of total recruitment to be deleted.

20. All part time employees to be converted as full time employees

21. Improvement in Other Allowances and other service conditions like Diem Allowance/Halting allowance, hotel rent reimbursement, Project Area Allowance, etc.

22. Deletion of Para 522(1) of Sastry Award

23. Disciplinary Action Settlement – review of certain provisions like Clause 5 (j) which are being misused.

24. Better compensation on transfer of employees on deployment policy

25. Restoration of BSRB

26. Intra-cadre career progression scheme for Award staff.

27. Improvement in pension scheme on the lines of Government scheme on rate of pension, periodical updation, family pension, same DA for pre 2002 Nov. retirees, etc.

28. Revision in Ex Gratia Pension for pre-1986 non SBI retirees.

29. Follow up of the issues covered by Record Note dated 25-5-2015

30. Extension of medical scheme and LFC to retirees as in the case of in service employees

31. Uniform guidelines on quantum and rate of interest on staff loans

32. Improved housing loan to staff at nominal interest

33. Allocation of fund Staff Welfare Schemes based on Operating profits and setting apart a portion of it for schemes for retirees

34. Improvement in guidelines in relation to physically challenged/ differently abled employees

35. Special provisions for women employees on the lines of 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

36. Uniform guidelines on fitment for Ex-servicemen joining the Banks.

37. Improvement in remuneration of Daily Deposit Collectors

38. Parity in wages and service conditions for RRB employees.

39. Internal and external relativity to be maintained.

40. Settlement to be effective from 1-11-2017 for next three years.