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Circular
No. 2015/02 Date: 08/01/2015
TO GENERAL
SECRETARIES OF ALL AFFILIATES/STATE SECRETARIES
Dear Comrades,
STRIKE ON 7TH JANUARY 2015
DEFERRED
NEGOTIATIONS WITH IBA CONTINUE
We reproduce,
hereunder, the contents of Circular No.: UFBU / 2014 /43 dated 08.01.2015 on
the captioned subject issued by Com. M.V. Murali, Convenor, UFBU for your
information and circulation.
QUOTE:
“Further to the
Strike Notice issued by the UFBU on 22nd December 2014, the Chief
Labour Commissioner (Central), Government of India held a Conciliation Meeting
at his office in New Delhi on 05-01-2015.
Conciliation Meeting
by CLC on 5th January 2015:
In the conciliation
meeting, we pointed out that the proposed strike actions of UFBU have been
warranted due to the callous approach of the IBA in responding to our demands
and being stagnant in their offer despite assurance from UFBU to have a
flexible approach. We also strongly
protested against the communication sent by IBA to Member Banks to re-visit the
mandate if necessary.
IBA informed that
they have sent the communication to the Banks in view of the observations made
by some of the Banks during the Managing Committee Meeting and there was no
intention to create any complications for the negotiations.
IBA also informed
that they would hold bipartite negotiations on 6th instant at IBA
office in Mumbai and invited UFBU to participate in the same. IBA also informed that efforts would be made
to find out an amicable solution to take the negotiations forward. Hence it was decided to take part in the
bipartite negotiations at Mumbai on 6th January, 2015.
Bipartite Meeting
with IBA on 6th January 2015:
Another round of
bipartite discussions took place between IBA and UFBU on 6th January
2015. IBA was led by Shri Rajeev Rishi,
Chairman of the Negotiation Committee and other members and UFBU was
represented by representatives of all its constituent units. Subsequent to prolonged discussions,
arguments and deliberations for more than 3 hours, the IBA agreed to improve
their earlier offer of 11% increase (Rs. 3465 crores) to 12.5 % increase ( Rs.
3938 crores ) in Payslip components.
With the view to pave the way for arriving at a mutually acceptable
level through further discussions, UFBU agreed to revise its demand to
19.5%. UFBU, however, clearly informed
the IBA that their revised offer of 12.5% is quite inadequate and has
substantially to be improved further.
IBA informed us that they are willing to negotiate and improve the offer
from 12.5% during further discussions.
Strike on 7th
January 2015 deferred:
In view of this positive development, UFBU
decided to defer the All India One Day Strike action on 7th January
2015. It was mutually agreed to continue
the negotiations further on 7th January, 2015.
Bipartite Meeting
with IBA on 7th January 2015:
In the bipartite
discussions continued with the IBA on 7th January 2015, we insisted
that IBA should further enhance their offer from 12.5% and also reach
conclusion of reasonable settlement within short time-frame. IBA informed us that they would also like to
continue the discussions at regular and frequent intervals to ensure completion
of the entire process by middle of February, 2015. IBA, however, informed that they need some
time for discussion amongst themselves on the revised offer of increase and
wanted UFBU also to revise its demand to reach a mutually acceptable
position.
Regarding other
important issues raised by UFBU, it was decided that Sub-Committees would be
formed to discuss the following issues:
Revised scheme on
100% hospitalisation expenses reimbursement scheme to employees/family members
without any ceiling;
Modifications in
Officers Disciplinary and Conduct Regulations suggested by the unions,
regulated working hours for officers, 5 Day banking, etc,
Demands raised by
the Workman Unions /Officers’ Organisations in the Charter.
Pension related
demands:
We also raised the
issues relating to improvements in Pension related demands like 100% DA for
pre-Nov. 2002 pensioners, family pension formula, periodical updation of
pension, etc. We also suggested that DA
upto 4440 points for all pensioners should be merged with Basic pension and a
uniform DA formula to be applicable to all pensioners. We also demanded extension of DA linked
pension scheme for employees recruited after April 2010. It was agreed to discuss all these issues
further.
Bipartite discussions
to continue:
To our suggestion
that the meetings of the Sub-Committees should be held immediately without loss
of time, IBA agreed to the same. To our
demand for holding next round of negotiations at the earliest to carry forward
the negotiations, IBA agreed and it was decided to fix up the dates looking at
mutual convenience.
Comrades, while the
negotiations have been brought back on the track due to our sustained and
persistent struggles, no complacency should be entertained as further rounds of
discussions would be extremely crucial to clinch the best deal possible and
achieve a fair and reasonable wage revision for employees and officers. Given our past experience, we must also be
guarded against any possible efforts by IBA that would delay the
Settlement.
While UFBU would do
its best to conclude a reasonable settlement as early as possible, we appeal to
the membership to be in readiness to plunge into actions even at short notice,
if the situation so warrants. Nothing
should be taken for granted at this stage.”
Sd/-
(M.V.
MURALI)
CONVENOR
UNQUOTE
Comrades,
Lot of confusions and misinformation are being spread by certain quarters to
weaken our movement. We request all our members not to rely on any information
coming from unauthentic sources and refer only to our website- www.aiboc.org for any information.
“As
we stand together, we can amplify each other’s strength
and
can nullify each other’s weakness !!”
With revolutionary greetings,
Comradely yours,
(HARVINDER
SINGH)
GENERAL SECRETARY
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