Pension Updation News

 ALL INDIA BANK RETIREES FEDERATION(REGD.)
                       D/1/ Sector C Scheme No. 71 Indore 452009
                                                                                             
                 SILVER JUBILEE YEAR (1994-2019)

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 The Office Bearers/ Central Committee Members/ State Committee Chiefs
  A.I.B.R.F.

                              Re:  What-Sapp Message under circulation

We find that one  what- Sapp message is under circulation for last 3/ 4 days quoting  GS AIBRF and giving the impression that all pending issues of retirees have since been settled. This is creating confusion among members and emanating continuous inquiry from them. It may therefore be clarified that  General Secretary AIBRF  has been completely misquoted.
You may kindly ignore its contents.

2. AIBRF Central Office has been issuing circulars/ communications from time to time giving official and correct position on developments taking place on retiree issues. We request you to believe and act on our official communications only and ignore messages circulated by individuals. We assure members that as and when there are developments on retiree issues we shall issue communication without loss of time.

                                            With Revolutionary Regards

                                 

                                                                            Yours Sincerely,


                                                                               (S.C.JAIN)
                                                                         GENERAL SECRETARY

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News in circulation in whatsapp and on Facebook

Pension updation & revision of family pension @30% will be done by the end of year 2019.

IBA has already prepared the proposal and handed over to ministry of finance. Pensioners of 2002 will get increase of approx 30%, and 2009 will get  increase of approx 20%,
in pension updation.

This time bureaucrats in finance ministry  has also shown positive attitude. Similarly IBA is working on Mediclaim policy and trying to reduce the premium, it is working on many other options as well.

Regarding  gratuity enhancement date 01.01.2016, AIBRF is trying through Shri Thawar chand Gehlot, minister for justice & empowerment, govt of india and  speaker Rajya sabha. He has assured and it is under consideration. Gratuity recalculation was also discussed, the judgement given by various ALC/DLC, and high courts/ Supreme courts are also under study by IBA & MOF.

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Pension Updation etc :

A message is in circulation about Bank Pensioners’ issues which has a message from Sri S C Jain General Secretary AIBRF.
Several friends have asked me to authenticate the contents.


I short while back talked to a friend who has reliable sources in IBA & DFS . He
has told me that ‘ Govt of India is seriously considering pension Updation on the lines of what has been extended to RBI Pensioners. Govt has asked IBA to place a Note  ( not recommendations ) about financial implications via a vis Pension Fund position for consideration .

IBA has complied with DFS directives . Once the ‘ in principle ‘ clearance is received from DFS, IBA would seek mandate from Banks and after that hold negotiations with employees representatives to arrive at negotiated settlement. He has indicated that calculations have been made at different rates -10%, 15%,20% & 30% .

He further said cut off date, payment of DA are also part of Note ‘
For information.
Regards
Umesh Sharma


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 ALL INDIA BANK RETIREES FEDERATION(REGD.)
                       D/1/ Sector C Scheme No. 71 Indore 452009
                                                                                             
                 SILVER JUBILEE YEAR (1994-2019)

Ref.N2019/295                                                                                         24.07.2019

 The Office Bearers/ Central Committee Members/ State Committee Chiefs
  A.I.B.R.F.


 Dear Comrades,
                                Re Action Programs of AIBRF in support of pending demands of bank retirees
As you are aware, at 5th National Conference held in Delhi it was unanimously decided that AIBRF would  take all appropriate action at the organisational level to achieve the following core long pending  issues of retirees along with others.

Pension Updation as per RBI formula
Improvement in family pension at par with RBI
 Suitable Reduction in premium for Group Medical Insurance policy of IBA for retirees.

2. As per the direction of the General Council, we have taken several steps to pursue the demands forcefully during last 5 months. As advised to you from time to time, some of them are as under

Holding Core Committee Meeting on 2nd May 2019 to prepare organisational strategy to achieve the demands
Joint Meeting  with CBPRO representatives on 3rd May 2019 to chalk out joint action programs in support of the pending demands.

AIBRF delegation meeting  General Secretary AIBEA, Shri C.H. Venkatachalam in Chennai on 4th June, 2019 to solicit  AIBEA/ UFBU support for our above demands with the request that they should be taken during the talks on wage settlement. It was very purposeful and cordial meeting where we were assured that AIBEA would raise the above issues of retirees during the negotiation with the object to achieve them.
Meeting with General Secretary , AIBOC Shri Somaya  Datta  in Delhi on 20th May 2019 along  with  CBPRO representatives who assured to take up issue of pension updation as core demand during the negotiation to achieve it.

Issuance of circular no. 2019/66 dated 5.04.2019 & circular no.  2019/288 dated 16.06.2019  outlining organisational action programs to be organized  at different level in support of our demands and to create awareness among members on these issues.
 AIBRF Letter No.  2019/281 dated 1.6.2019 addressed to new Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman on the pending issues of bank retires.

Letter No. 2019/287 dated 16.06.2019 addressed to the Chief Executive , Indian Banks Association on  updation issue.

ONGOING ACTION PROGRAMS OF AIBRF DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE & JULY 2019 IN SUPPORT OF OUR PENDING DEMANDS.

As per the decision taken, AIBRF affiliates/ state committees have been organising meetings, Dharna programs in different parts of the country to create awareness among the members on pending issues and  to call upon to be in readiness for bigger struggle if needed to achieve the demands as well as submission of resolution/ memorandum to Members of Parliament/ Authorities. Brief details of these action programs are as under

In Kolkata on 13.06.2019 organized by Bengal Provincial State Committee.
The meeting was organized which was attended by more than 750 members. The hall was jam packed  and was overflowing with enthusiastic members including large number of women participants. It was addressed by the President and General Secretary AIBRF who briefed the house on three major demands and explained actions being taken on them. The house unanimously expressed their full support on AIBRF stand and decided to be in readiness for further struggle to achieve these demands.

In Indore on 18.06.2019 organized by Indore unit of AIBRF
 Program was attended by more than 60o retirees from14 banks. Members were full of enthusiasm and expressed their readiness to go  for indefinite struggle to achieve the demands. Unanimous resolution was passed in support of demands which was later submitted to Commissioner Indore and Member of Parliament  from Indore. Our action program  was covered by widely circulated daily newspaper Danik Bhaskar.

In Jabalpur on 23.06.2019 organized by Jabalpur unit of AIBRF
More than 35o retirees from 13 banks were present in the meeting. It was addressed by General Secretary AIBRF. Resolution was passed by the house which  was later on submitted to Commissioner Jabalpur and local Members of Parliament.  The program was covered by DanikBhaskar newspaper with photographs.

In Bangalore on 25.06.2019 by Karnataka State Committee
 Following is the report from the state committee on the program
“With refertence to your circular under reference, the Karnataka State committee of AIBRF has conducted a mass meeting of our members in Bangalore,  on 25/6/2019, at A D A Kalamandira, J C Road, Bangalore.
The meeting Hall and its Gallery was overflowing with enthusiastic retirees. As niether seats nor space to stand was available in the Auditorium and the Gallery, members had to sit on the stage itself and many more had to stand out side the Auditorium. As per very conservative estimate, more than a thousand retirees attend the meeting.
We had invited the Convenor of UFBU, Karnataka, Mr.H V Rai and the the President of CBPRO, Karnataka, Mr. Shantharaju.
The overwhlming audience was welcomed by Sri. N.T.Hegde, Vice-President of AIBRF and President, All India Syndicate Bank Retirees' Federation.
Threafter, Sri.K Vishwanath Naik, Dy.Gen Secretary, AIBRF and Gen Secretary, AIBRF, Karnataka State addresssed the disciplined audience giving a detailed account of our Demand for updation of Pension , Increase in Family Pension to 30% of last drawn Basic Pay, Medical Insurance premium to be paid by Banks, arrears of commutation relating to 1616-1684 points, FPP, Gratuity related issues, AIBRF to be called for discussion by IBA,  issues pertaining to Kotak Mahindra Bank retirees,  Joint Action by Retirees, etc. He called upon our members to be prepared for a totally united struggle to achieve our demands.
Mr. H. V Rai, Convenor, UFBU, Karnataka, who  addressed the gathering thereafter whole heartedly appreciated our mammoth gathering, our punctuality and Discipline. During his brief speech, he explained in a plain and frank manner the present situation in the country and the Banking Industry and the challenges we are facing. He explained the attitude of the Govt and the IBA towards Bank employees and Bank Retirees.  He informed the house that the demands of Retirees are genuine and legitimate and  extended full support of UFBU in settling the same.
Next to address the members was Sri. Shantharaju, the President of CBPRO, Karnataka. While complimenting the State Committee for its massive mobilisation of retirees for this meeting as well as earlier programmes, he lauded the efforts of  our State Committee in forging United actions by the retirees. He emphasized the pending issues of Bank Retirees and categorically stated that unity and united efforts alone will ensure success.
Sri. B. Devadas Rao, our President presided over the meeting.His brief speech highlihting our issues, need for unity and our detrmined efforts was very well appreciated.
 Other office Bearers of AIBRF in the State namely Sri. Venkat Rao and Sri.U.Abdul Jaleel and our Dy Gen Secretary Sri. M.S. Bhat were present on the dais.
Smt. Uma V Kumar invited guests to the dais and Smt. Rathna C U proposed vote of thanks.
The meeting started punctually at 3.30 pm and was concluded at 5.30 p.m. as scheduled and this was very much appreciated byn one and all.
Members numbering more than a thousand disbursed after a light refreshment with total confidence that in the days to come, with our unity and determination, our pending issues would be resolved.

As a part of our campaign on Retirees' Issues, our meetings are as follows:
1. Bangalore- Already held on 25/6/2019- More than 1000 attendance.
2. EXCLUSIVE WOMEN BANK RETIREES' MEET ON 25/7/2019
3. Davangere  4. Udupi 5. Hubballi 6. Belgaum 7. Shimoga 8. Mysore 9. Mangalore 10. Bellary 11. Gulburga
12. Tumkur 13. Hassan 14. Chickmagalur

In Nagpur on 13.07.2019organised by AIBRF Nagpur unit.
AIBRF  delegation led by Vice- President Shri O.P. Verma handed over the memorandum to  the district collector, Nagpur for forwarding to the Prime Minister. The news was covered by widely published English daily Hitvad highlighting pending issues of bank retirees.

Dharna Programs organized by AKBRF at different centers in Kerala
All  Kerala Bank Retirees Federation ( AKBRF) organized meetings/ Dharna programs at the following centers in Kerala
1)Idukki                    July     11th  2)Ernakulam      16th  3)Kozhikod      17th   4)Malappuram      26th  5)Kannur       26th  6)Thrissur     29th July 2019.

These programs have been attended by large number of retirees. Dharna program at Earnakulam organized on 16.07.2019  was addressed by Organising Secretary AIBRF Shri John Joseph and other comrades. After each program memorandum on retiree issues have been handed over to local authorities and Members of Parliament.

AKBRF is also planning to hold such Dharna programs in remaining districts in coming days.

In Patna on 24.07.2019 organized by Bihar State Committee.

Bihar State Committee  convened special General Body Meeting to create awareness among members on pending issues of bank retirees like updation, improvement in family pension etc.  Around 400 retirees members participated representing all our 13 bank wise units including that of Gramina Bank.

With the revolutionary speech of Com. A.K. Bansal and Com. Mitra Vasu the meeting and event became lively and infused with new zeal. On our invitation leaders of UFBU and CBPRO constituents namely Sri Anirudh Kumar General Secretary AIBEA (Bihar unit), Dr. Kumar Arvind General Secretary AIBOA (Bihar unit), Sri Akhauri Arun Kumar General Secretary AIBPARC (Bihar unit) and Sri Harendra Prasad General Secretary State Bank Pensioner Assn. (Bihar Unit) have also added momentum in our programme with their addresses of solidarity and support.

A resolution on pending prime demands to be submitted to the Prime Minister of India through local commissioner and to be sent to the IBA was moved by the undersigned and seconded by the working president Sri T.K. Palit was unanimously passed and adopted by the meeting in session with voice vote. A copy of resolution is also being sent herewith.

4 Hindi News Papers published brief news on our meeting. Copy of paper clippings are also sent attached.

In Bhopal on24.06.2019 organized by AIBRF Bhopal Unit
Meeting was convened which was addressed by the General Secretary AIBRF. More than 350 retirees from11banks were present. It was unanimously resolved that retirees in Bhopal would be ready to respond any organisational call for further struggle to achieve the pending demand.
Unanimous resolution was passed highlighting retirees for submission to the Prime Minister through local authorities and Member of Parliament.
In Pune organized by Union Bank of India Retirees Association

This is to place on record that there was 8th Triennial Meeting of CBRA, Pune on 28.06.2019 during which I, being  Chief Guest, had the opportunity to convey to the grand gathering  about our proposed  Action Plan  Besides, Pune meeting , Mr. S.M.Deshpande had addressed the meetings of Union Bank , Dena Bank & All Banks all  in Pune. .In fact, I wanted to go to Nagpur, but our Nagpur Leaders had already handed over the Memorandum of Demands to Residential Collector on 09.07.2019. Thereafter on 21.07.2019, we had Monthly meeting of CBREA, Mumbai, during which we have conveyed the proposed Action  programme to the members.  On 30.07.2019, we are holding meeting of all Banks' retirees under District  Coordination  Committee , Nasik.  Mr. S.M.Deshpande, will be the Chief Guest. It will also be addressed by me, so also by OB, AIBRF Mr Mundul ,  Mr. Vengurlekar & Dr. Jog  and Mr. Pai, GS  State Committee. The Memorandum of Demands will be handed over to the District Collector, Nasik.  Thereafter, we have proposed to hold meeting of Bank  Retirees at Kolhapur & Aurangabad. I will be going to Gujarat too  for all Banks retirees meeting, which will be held in early August. Lastly we will hold grand gathering of All Banks Retirees  in Mumbai and the Memorandum of Demands will be handed over to IBA., the date of which will be informed to you on finalization.- Ashok Patil DGS.
     
We are getting reports from various centers on daily basis and many state committees are in the process of organising such programs at various centers in coming days. We shall cover repots of such programs in our next circular.

From the above mood of the retirees is clear and unambiguous. They are ready for long struggle to achieve the pending demands in the forthcoming settlement.  We  are able to  reproduce only a few paper cuttings . Otherwise photos and paper cuttings are in hundreds.

We convey our thanks to Office Bearers/ Central Committee members/ state committees/Affiliates/ primary members   for responding organisational call under the banner of AIBRF. We also convey our sincere thanks to UFBU, its constituents and CBPRO leaders for extending their support for our action program.

                                                      With Revolutionary Greetings

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BANKS & SR CITIZENS
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SHARE WITH ALL YOU KNOW WHO ARE ABOVE 70

RBI has directed all banks to provide door-step services to all seniors 70 and above. This means you don't have to go in the pouring rain to the bank. The banks have to get wet coming to you !!
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BANKS ARE KEEPING THIS UNDER WRAPS.
If your bank refuses to offer this service although you are above 70, then write a complaint to the RBI.

Banks have benefited from us for years. Now let them do some work for you, while you sip coffee. If you are above 70 ! Here's the RBI circular:
RBI/2017-18/89

DBR.No.Leg.BC.96/09.07.2015/2017-18 Dt. November 09, 2017