AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 82 DATED 3RD NOVEMBER 2009

AIBOC has issued its circular No. 82 on 10th National Council Conference of United Bank Officers' Association.
The same is reproduced here for our readers.
CIRCULAR NO:82                        3^rd November, 2009  

TO ALL AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:

10^TH NATIONAL COUNCIL CONFERENCE OF UNITED BANK OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

The inaugural session of 10^th National Council Conference of UBOA was held on 31.10.2009, at Mukta Dhara Hall auditorium, Gole market, Delhi.  The members of the Central Council of UBOA and delegates from various parts of the country participated in two days conference. The inaugural function commenced at 4.00 p.m with a patriotic song by the music team of UBOA.

2.       The Conference was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Shri. S.C.Gupta, CMD of the Bank along with other leaders on the dais.  Com. Suprita Sarkar, General Secretary of the UBOA, in his introductory speech said that, this is a Conference of leaders held in between two General Councils, to asses the performance of the Association and also to initiate appropriate steps to achieve the set goals.  He was proud that, UBOA, established in November 1977, has crossed 80% of membership and will achieve the mark of 5000 membership shortly.  The UBOA has to its credit many more achievements and improvements in service conditions of officers.  Through the Hon’ble Supreme Court verdict, the draconian Service Rule No.19 (3), to remove any officer with 3 months’ notice or salary in lieu of notice period was repealed.  They are successful in Codification of Promotion and Transfer Policy for Officers in the Bank.  The Bank which almost collapsed during 90’s has survived and rose like a Phoenix, due to the efforts of grassroot level membership, said Com.Sarkar.

3.       Shri. S.C.Gupta, the Chief Guest and CMD of UBI in his address said that “Banks in India are run by the great contributions of the people and AIBOC is one such contributor to the success of Banking. The officers at United Bank of India are second to none.  They have proved their mettle by working hard and the Bank has achieved One Lakh Crore business mark”.  They have ambition to achieve Rs.1.25 lac crores business and Rs.350 crore profit by the end of March 2010.   The first and foremost thing he did in the Bank was to introduce simplification of Staff Accountability.  He appealed to the officers to increase the advances portfolio along with the deposits to improve CDR.  The Bank has taken up the task of succession plan through promotions.  He advised the staff to trust each other, which will increase self confidence.  He was proud that, not a single vigilance case is pending in the Bank.
4.          Com.G.D.Nadaf, the General Secretary of AIBOC, in his key note address paid rich tributes to the UBOA leadership and the membership for their contribution to the Bank to regain its lost pride. The officers have voluntarily surrendered some of the perquisites when three banks viz. UBI, UCO, Indian Bank were in trouble earlier.  He was happy that all these Banks are generating sufficient profits, and hence, managements should now restore and improve on service conditions of officers, to encourage them to perform well.
5.       While sharing with the participants on the latest developments on 2^nd Option on Pension, Salary Revision and Compassionate Appointment etc, he demanded that, the Govt. /IBA should volunteer to improve the salary package and cover all employees/officers under pension scheme.  The long pending proposal of the IBA on improvements in Compassionate Appointment Scheme has to be cleared by the Govt. as unfortunate dependants of the deceased employees are anxiously waiting for a helping hand from the Banks.  He was critical of IBA coming with new conditions every time in negotiations, thereby creating an impasse in the bipartite talks.  The conditions of sharing of gap in pension fund at the time of every bipartite, bearing the entire incremental cost on pension, variable pay, unbounded authority on outsourcing, withdrawal of present pension scheme to future recruitees etc., are uncalled conditions, impeding smooth conclusion of the negotiations.  Despite two days thunderous success in the strike on 6^th and 7^th August 2009, the Govt./IBA have not changed their stand on increase in salary at 17.5% and other conditions on pension etc.  They are testing the patience of Officers/Employees, and Unions in the Banking Industry.  The fresh provocations are sufficient to review the deferred agitation/strike.  The UFBU will meet at Chennai on 4^th November, 2009 to analyse the situation and come out with appropriate strategy to break the stalemate, said Com. Nadaf.  He complimented the Management/UBOA for the distinction of achieving zero vigilance case in the Bank. He acknowledged the contributions of UBOA to the AIBOC and reiterated support to its one of the active affiliates.
6.       Com. K.S.Shetty, President, AIBOC, in his address stressed on the share of the employees in Bank profits by way of better pay package. The Bank managements should ensure equality in service conditions.  The IBA is taking advantage of the situation and offering inferior pay package to Bank employees.  The IBA is putting lot of pressure on Unions to agree for New Pension Scheme in the Banking Industry.  He highlighted the contribution of Banks to the National Economy. The consolidation, merger, acquisition are not suitable to our country.  The purpose of bank nationalization was to take the banking to the door steps of the common man.  Hence, the need of the hour is to increase the nationalised Banks by nationalising the Private Sector Banks, to cater to the needs of the people of the country, who are yet to open an account with the Bank. He complimented the UBOA, for its achievements.
7.       Com. Debashish Banerjee, President of UBOA, delivered Presidential address.  Earlier Com. Ambarisha Nanda, General Manager, UBI and Chairman Reception Committee welcomed the guests. Com. Deepankar Mukherjee, Deputy General Secretary of UBOA, compered the programme and also proposed vote of thanks.
8.       It was a well planned conference of the leadership of UBOA.  We compliment Com. Debashish Banerjee, President and Com. Suprita Sarkar, General Secretary of UBOA for organising a memorable Conference in the northern part of the Country.
With Warm Greetings,
Sd/-
(G.D. NADAF)
GENERAL SECRETARY