AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 35 DATED 09.04.2011

AIBOC issued its circular No. 35 dated 09.04.11 on the general meeting organized by AIBOC Uttarpradesh State Unit at Lucknow. We are reproducing the same here for our readers.

CIRCULAR NO.35                                                          DATE: 09.04.2011

TO ALL AFFILIATES /MEMBERS:

GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS ORGANISED BY AIBOC UTTARPRADESH STATE UNIT AT LUCKNOW

The AIBOC State Unit of Uttarpradesh organised a grand general meeting of members on the evening of 6th  April 2011 at the beautiful city of Lucknow , wearing a new look after the construction of the various architectural structures in Pink Stone around the ‘Parivartan Chowk’, looked marvelous in all its grandeur, with the golden rays of the evening sun falling majestically over the sprawling landmark.  At this rate, Lucknow would compete with Jaipur in a few years from now.  The wonderful campus of SBI, Lucknow main branch, a heritage building was all decked with lights and flowers and multitudes of comrades who had assembled to listen to the National leaders. The leaders from all over the country rushed from the 65th E.C. meeting of AIBOC, which was also held on 06.04.2011.

The guests on the dais were Com.Satish Chandra Chaturvedi, President of Uttar Pradesh State Unit of AIBOC, Com.G.D.Nadaf, General Secretary of AIBOC, Com.P.K.Sarkar, President of AIBOC and Com.B.K.Awasthi, Secretary Uttar Pradesh State Unit of AIBOC. The programme began with the militant compering by Com. A.K.Agnihotri, who spoke about the geographical, linguistic, religious, historical diversity of the vast land of Uttarpradesh and the unity amongst this diversity. Com.B.K.Awasthi, then welcomed the guests and comrades in his flamboyant, poetic style “Yeh Lucknow Ki Zameen hai, Yahan Pyar ki Barsat Hoti Hai, Yahan Ganga Jamuna Samskriti Hai” he said about the diversity, Unity and the all pervading love and affection of the beautiful land of Lucknow. Hailing Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura as the golden triangle he said that Rama, Krishna and Shiva the most important deities of our country belong to this place.  He also spoke in detail about the historical places, the people and the events that have made UP and Lucknow popular. He spoke about the State Unit and the efforts that are being put in by the new Committee to consolidate the movement and involved grass root level workers.  He also spoke about the issues that were discussed in the EC meeting and said that the AIBOC was actively involved in setting all the long pending issues.

Later all the guests were garlanded. Com.P.K.Sarkar then addressed the gathering and said that Uttar Pradesh is a state, which showers unlimited love on all the guests, through slogans and flowers.  He said that the trade Union Movement in the entire country was moving through a crisis as in a couple of years all the senior leaders will retire. If youngsters do not come in large numbers, there will be a vaccum he said.  Drawing youngsters, inspiring them and bringing them to our fold were the greatest challenge of the day he said.

Later, he highlighted the work pressure, staff shortage and consequent disciplinary action on account of inadvertent errors and mistakes. The AIBOC has always demanded more recruitment of Staff, so that the officers will have a comfortable work environment.

He requested all members to remain united and involved whole heartedly in all the activities be it a demonstration or a strike, as it used to happen with 70’s and 80’s.  He congratulated the State Unit for the wonderful arrangements.

Later, as Com.G.D.Nadaf, rose to speak the entire auditorium reverberated and exploded into militant slogans. “You are the Assets of the Balance Sheet of the trade union” he declared.  ‘Saathi Tum Aage Bado, hum tumhare saath hain’ re-charges the leadership; he said amidst applause.  This spirit, the style, the militancy of the comrades of UP is worth emulating.  We shall all go back recharged with your militancy, love and affection he declared.

Tracing the history of AIBOC, he said that it was the strongest Trade Union in the country because of its members.  He gave the example of 

SBIOA Hyderabad Circle

, where, with one SMS call the entire Andhra Pradesh State was brought to grinding Halt on 27.11.2010. He spoke about the power of unity and decried all the attempts by the management to divide the officers based on scale and grades.  He later explained the nuances of the Salary Revision and 2nd Option on Pension and hailed them as very good achievements of the Confederation.  Putting forth all the issues on hand, he said that the issue of compassionate appointment, regulated working hours, 5 day week, recruitment of additional staff and officers, proper manpower planning, evolving a proper transfer policy, enhancement of staff loan ceilings etc, are predominant on our agenda.  He also spoke on the increasing accountability on account of  acute work pressure and staff shortage and said that the issue of disproportionate punishment has to be sorted out.  As there were large number of comrades from SBI, he highlighted some of their pending issues, like the pension issue, the commutation issue.

He later touched upon the back door attempts of the Government to privatize the Banks through increase in FDI, removal of voting cap, increase in recruitment of contract employees, the Khandelwal Committee report and its negative recommendations, Branch licensing policy; the anti trade union activities of the Government and the Multinational companies.

Urging all the comrades to stand United, he said that, all economic issues can be clinched if we stand together. “Keep your powder dry.  We will be required to jump into action at any point of time.  Wait for the clarion call” he said amidst cheers and slogans.

Com.S.C.Chaturvedi, then proposed  vote of thanks and said that, the advent of National leaders has infused life into the state unit.

The entire programme was organized in an excellent manner. The meeting was followed by dinner.

Earlier a press meet was organized on 5th of April 2011, wherein Com.G.D.Nadaf and Com.P.K.Sarkar, Com.B.K.Awasthi addressed the large gathering of press.  Various questions were asked to which satisfactory replies were given.

The 65th Executive Committee of the AIBOC was held at Hotel Dayal Paradise where deliberations were held on important issues. They have decided to pursue all pending issues with the IBA/Govt. and if there is no response from them, AIBOC will chalkout on action programme, including strike.

The two days programme was definitely a landmark event in the history of the AIBOC State Unit of Uttar Pradesh. Kudos to all the volunteers and the excellent team of AIBOC State Unit of UP who took all the care to ensure success of the programme. The leaders from all over left the venue with great satisfaction, with the thoughts that one more state unit was strong, vibrant, militant and has embarked on strengthening the unity of the Confederation.

We compliment, ComS.C.Chaturvedi, Com.B.K.Awasthi and their volunteer force, who are responsible for successful conduct of all programmes, of the Confederation with excellent precision.

With greetings,

Sd/-

(G.D. NADAF)

GENERAL SECRETARY           LONG LIVE AIBOC, LONG LIVE OUR UNITY