NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

KERALA CIRCLE

 P&T HOUSE, TRIVANDRUM – 695 001                      

                                                                                                                                                                             

Dear new recruites

                   Congratulations!  and warm welcome to all the new entrants.  With pride & prestige, the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES (NFPE) the delight of the Department of Posts known for commitment & service before  self, feel privileged to meet and greet the talented young blood inducted to the Department of Posts, with passion and sense of responsibility.

                   No doubt we have every reason to green with envy on your selection to this prestigious Department as you are chosen being the cream among who contested for selection.  We know NFPE Union needs no introduction as it has stamped its presence in the history of Indian trade union.  NFPE is a militant organization of about 5 lakhs postal employees.  It is within everybody’s knowledge that only the voice of NFPE peals likes a trumpet – note, from one end of India to the other, as it represents 90% of the postal community.  The P&T trade union movement in India has inherited a history of struggle and sacrifices right from the days of British Raj.

                   The committed and dedicated rank & file under the guidance of illustrious leaders of the past and present have earned a niche in the temple of fame for which, no doubt, we know you are the true inheritors.

                   The unifying influence of the majestic organization is instrumental to which is fraught with infinite possibilities of progress for future generation. 

                   The NFPE therefore welcomes all of you to be a part of this organization and enrich and strengthen its great works so that you do not swerve from the pursuit of welfare and you do not swerve from the pursuit of knowledge and vigor. 

Come! Let us set together and march forward together! 

Please contact us at any time for any help.  We are at your disposal.

                   With Warm Greetings,

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DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE 7^th CPC:

Finalized by the Staff Side at the meeting of 25.10.2013.

A.     To examine the existing structure of pay, allowances and other benefits/facilities, retirement benefits like Pension, Gratuity, other terminal benefits etc. to the following categories of employees.

1  Central Government employees – industrial and non      industrial;

2   Personnel belonging  to  All India services;

3   Personnel belonging to the Defence Forces;

4  Personnel called as Grameen Dak Sewaks  belonging to     the Postal Department;

5   Personnel  of Union Territories;

6  Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts  Department;

7 Officers and employees of the Supreme Court;

8  Members of Regulatory bodies (excluding RBI) set up  under Act of Parliament.

B.   To work out the comprehensive revised pay packet for the categories of Central Government employees mentioned in (A) above as on 1.1.2014.

C.  The Commission will determine the pay structure, benefits facilities, retirement benefits etc. taking into account the need to provide minimum wage with reference to the recommendation of the 15^th Indian Labour Conference (1957) and the subsequent judicial pronouncement of the honorable Supreme Court there-on, as on 1.1.2014.

D.   To determine the Interim Relief needed to be sanctioned immediately to the Central Government employees  and  Pensioners mentioned in (A) above;

E. To determine the percentage of Dearness allowance/Dearness Relief  immediately to be merged with Pay and pension 

F.     To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM.

G.   To work out the improvements needed to the existing  retirement benefits, like pension, death cum retirement gratuity, family  pension and other terminal or recurring  benefits maintaining parity amongst past, present and future pensioners and family pensioners including those who entered service on or after 1.1.2004.

H.   To recommend methods for providing cashless/hassle-free Medicare facilities to the employees and Pensioners including Postal pensioners.

VII CPC - TERMS OF REFERENCE - LATEST POSITION

Dear Comrades,

VII-CPC – Terms of reference-

            The members of the National Secretariat of the Confederation available at New Delhi met on 23^rd Oct. 2013 and again on 24^th October, 2013 to discuss and formulate our views on the 7^th CPC terms of Reference.  On the basis of the discussions, we prepared a draft terms of reference and submitted it for consideration of the Staff Side.  The important points we placed in our draft for the consideration of the staff side were:-

(a)   The Commission to examine the present structure of pay and allowances and suggest changes.

(b)   To give effect to its recommendations from 1.1.2011 i.e. wage revision must be after       every five years.

(c)   D.A (50%) to be merged with pay with effect from 1.1.2011.

(d)   To determine Interim relief taking into account the erosion in the value of wages over the years,

(e)   To include GDS within the ambit of the 7^th Central Pay Commission.

(f)     To revise the retirement benefits and accord pension maintaining parity in quantum in respect of past, present and future pensioners.

(g)   To extend the statutory defined benefit pension to those who have entered service after 1.1.2004.

(h)   To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM on a priority basis and within a specified time frame.

(i)     To provide cashless/hazzle free Medicare to employees and pensioners.

The Government of India had convened a meeting of the Staff side representatives on 24.10.2013 to discuss the terms of reference.  The meeting took place at 3.00PM on 24^thunder the Chairmanship of Secretary, Personnel.  Besides the points mentioned above, the staff raised many other matters connected with the setting up of the CPC. viz. the inclusion of labour Representative as a Member of the Commission; the anomalous  situation brought about by the Grade pay based MACP Scheme; the requirement of a mechanism to settle the 6^th CPC related anomalies;  the need to allow the proposals of Cadre Review to be examined by the Government independently without referring it to CPC;  to have members in the Commission who have gained  expertise to impart to the Commission the nuances and functional requirements of various Departments;  to relook at the new Pay Structure brought in by the 6^th CPC in the light of the experience between 2008 to 2013 etc.  In conclusion the staff side requested the Government to provide it with a draft terms of reference taking into account the views placed by them.  It was also proposed by the Staff Side that on exchange of the draft terms of reference prepared by the Staff Side and the  Official Side, a meeting with the Secretary, Personnel and Secretary, Expenditure could be arranged to iron out the differences, if any.

The Staff Side met again on 25^th at its office and deliberated upon various views presented by different organisations and finalised the draft terms of reference. We shall publish the said draft terms of reference as and when the same is submitted to the Government.

It is obvious that despite the unanimous position taken by all the organisations, the Government may not necessarily agree with many of the basic issues, viz. Date of effect, merger of  DA, Interim Relief, Coverage of GDS etc.  We appeal to our affiliates/ State COCs to continue the campaign amongst the employees to generate necessary sanctions.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(M.Krishnan)

Secretary General.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

DECISION OF THE NFPE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT MEETING HELD AT NEW DELHI ON 19.10.2013

1. The decision taken by the Postal Joint Council of Action (NFPE & FNPO) to go on nationwide indefinite strike on the following demands is discussed and fully endorsed.

        (a)   Inclusion of GDS under the purview of 7^th CPC

      (b)   Revision wages w.e.f. 01.01.2006 and regularization of casual, part-time and contingent employees.

       (c)    Grant of 50% DA merger to all employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks.

2.  Reviewed the arrangement made for conducting the inaugural ceremony of the year long Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of NFPE on 24^th November 2013. The Venue of the function will be MP’s club Hall, North Avenue, Near NFPE office, New Delhi. The function will be arranged at 4 PM. Leaders and other member of NFPE and Leaders of fraternal organizations will be invited to the function.

3. Reviewed the arrangement made for the successful conducting of the GDS Parliament March on 11^th December 2013 under the banner of AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) Decided to extend full support to make the programme a historic success.

4.      Decided to ensure participation of delegates as per quota fixed from all the affiliates of NFPE in the All India Trade Union Education Camp organized by Confederation at Mumbai on 15^th & 16^th November 2013. NFPE Circle Union shall raise maximum funds for meeting the expenditure for accommodation of NFPE delegates. For other details please see websites. Delegate fee is Rs. 600/- per delegate.

5. Decided to ensure maximum participation of lady delegates on the All India Women’s convention of Confederation to be held at New Delhi on 25^th & 26^th November 2013. Accommodation is being arranged by Reception Committee. As the weather will be cold in Delhi, all delegates are requested to bring warm clothes also. Delegate fee is Rs. 600/- per delegate. For other details please see websites.

6. Decided to extend all support to the newly formed “All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association” under the leadership of Com. D. K. Rahate, Chairman (Ex-President, NFPE) Com. Narasimhan, Vice Chairman (All India Vice President, Confederation and Ex-NFPE) and Com. K. Raghavendran, General Convener (Ex-Secretary General, NFPE). It is decided that all Circle/Divisional unions of NFPE affiliated unions shall make special efforts to form the Divisional/District/circle branches of the Pensioner’s Association in a phased manner before the end of December 2013.

7. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation and NFPE will be attending the Trade Union Congress organized by “Southern Initiative on Globalization and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR)” at Perth (Australia) from 2^nd to 6^th December 2013.

8. See the decision of the Central JCA meeting (NFPE & FNPO) held on 19.10.2013, published separately.

Yours fraternally,

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

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1. Inclusionof Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts under the purview ofterms of reference of 7th Central Pay Commission.

2. Itemdiscussed and decision taken in the PJCA meeting held at New Delhi on19.10.2013.

3. Notesubmitted to Member (Operations), Postal Services Board, Dak Bhawan, New Delhiin the meeting convened on 23.10.2013 to discuss the issues relating to MNOPand L1, L2 offices.

4. Conveningof the meeting of the Cadre Restructuring Committee of the Group ‘C’ employeesof the Department of Posts.

5. Requestto arrange meeting to discuss the issues relating to various cadres.

6. Unilateral increase in norms for RMS Bangalore City TMO Units in violation of Directorate orders on the subject

7^th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

FINALISATION OF TERMS OF REFERENCE

GOVERNMENT INVITED JCM STAFF SIDE FOR DISCUSSION ON 24.10.2013

Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training will hold discussion with JCM National Council, Staff Side today (24.10.2013) at 3 PM. Meeting of the Staff side will be held at 11 AM to formulate the staff side approach. Confederation available National Secretariat members met on 23.10.2013 in the presence of Com. S. K. Vyas and finalized the draft terms of reference of Confederation. Details will be published after the meeting with Secretary, DOP&T.