2nd
ALL INDIA CONFERENCE
2015
SEPTEMBER 19-20 – SHIMLA (HIMACHAL PRADESH)
POLICY & PROGRAMME
RESOLUTION
ADOPTED IN THE ALL INDIA CONFERENCE
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1. The after effects of the recession that
devastated the economy of the capitalist countries are still looming large over
their head and there is no immediate sign of recovery, even though the
pro-capitalist economists and heads of the developed nations are claiming to
the contrary. The financial and industrial sectors of these countries are
reeling under the negative impacts of recession. Unemployment is growing like anything. The bailout packages and other short and long
term measures taken has only helped the trans-national corporations to survive,
but the plight of the workers and common man is becoming more and more
miserable. Cuts in employment and social
security measures have further aggravated the situation. The economies of the
countries which are pursuing a pro-socialist and anti-globalization policy are
comparatively less affected and are poised for rapid economic growth. The resistance against the ill-effects of the
neo-liberal globalization policies is gaining momentum all over the world. Workers went on strike and common people of
those countries are also coming out to the street in large numbers protesting
against these policies. This 2nd All
India Conference of AIPEU GDS (NFPE) extend full solidarity and support to the
struggles conducted by the workers and other toiling masses all over the world
and pledge to be a part and parcel of this struggle.
2. In our country, the NDA Govt. is virtually
toeing the US line and is going ahead with the neo-liberal agenda. Steep rise in prices of essential
commodities, disbanding of public distribution system, disinvestment of public
sector, introduction of casual and contract labour system, decision to allow 51% FDI in multi-brand
retail trade, hectic persuasion to get major financial sector related bills on
pension privatisation, banking and insurance sector, the game plan for
privatisation of vital infrastructural and public utility services, the
so-called private-public partnership in almost every sector, the repeated hike
in prices of petroleum products are glaring examples of this policy. Struggle
and strikes are taking place in every sector against the neo-liberal reforms
and also against the anti-worker, anti-people policies of the Govt. The entire working class of India under the
banner of United Platform of Mass Organizations is spearheading the struggle
against these policies. In the coming
days, the struggle will be further intensified.
The Postal employees under the banner of National Federation of Postal
Employees have participated in all the national strikes organized by the
Central Trade Unions. This 2nd AIC of AIPEU GDS (NFPE) congratulates the
workers and employees who participated in the united struggle of the working
class and we shall continue our struggle and shall always identify ourselves
with the mainstream of the working class.
3. Along with the Central Govt. Employees GDS are
also the victims of the neo-liberal economic policies pursued by the Central
Govt. from 1991 onwards. During the last
twenty years more than 60,000 posts are abolished. Further thousands of posts are lying vacant
in our cadre. Even the workload is increased with the introduction of many BD
activities and Schemes in BOs after modernization and computerization Govt
& Department is still under dilemma to departmentalize the BOs and
regularize the GDS. Further sticking on
to the GDS Conduct and Engagements Rules to kept GDS as bonded labour. Social
security schemes converted under GDS CWF Scheme with our contribution. Statutory pension scheme is given a
go-bye. Instead Service Discharge
Benefit Scheme with the modalities of NPS (lite)
is introduced with our monthly contribution.
2.60 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks are denied of their legitimate rights. Even compassionate appointments are denied, imposing
arbitrary restrictions. Bonus ceiling
not yet raised. Merger of 50% D.A. with
pay, Interim Relief, inclusion of GDS under 7th CPC stands rejected
by Govt. This 2nd AIC of AIPEU GDS (NFPE), while saluting the Central Govt.
Employees, particularly Postal employees, for their participation in all
agitational programmes calls upon the Postal JCA for GDS to carry forward the
struggle till the demands are met by the Government, and reversion of the
policy of down-sizing, outsourcing, contractorisation and privatisation.
4. In the Postal sector the Government want to
implement the Task Force Report which aims to corporatize the Postal Services
by dividing the existing service sector into six and make five corporations and
leave the letter delivery services as the Government Services. This is nothing
but to privatise the Postal in the future by entering PPP and FDI in the Postal
Communication sector and granting licenses to the multi-national courier
services. Government wants to close down
post offices in the name of loss. Posts
are abolished without any justification.
Workload has increased but new posts are not created and combination of
duties is increased. The National
Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE) has taken initiative to organise
agitational programmes and mobilise the employees for action including
indefinite strike and as a result the Postal Administration was compelled to
stop their move with the intervention of the Minister and the strike is
deferred with the assurance of the Govt.
5. The Government is reluctant to settle the
issues relating to Gramin Dak Sevaks and casual labourers and in particular in
remitting their cases for consideration by the Seventh Pay Commission.
6. This AIC affirms that our Union will stand
with the NFPE and all its affiliated unions by all means for the emancipation
of our cadre. This AIC demand the Government to consider the demand of
remitting GDS causes to the Seventh Pay Commission. This Union is committed for
the cause of GDS and appeals the entire circle and divisional secretaries of
all NFPE affiliated unions to form the GDS divisional branches in all the
circles which are the firm commitment of ours as a policy. Only through a
united struggle of the entire Postal employees the policy offensives of the
Govt. can be resisted and also the pending issues of the Postal employees
including Gramin Dak Sevaks can be settled.
This 2nd AIC of AIPEU GDS (NFPE) appreciates the positive steps taken by
NFPE & Confederation and also NJCM in strengthening the unity of the Postal
employees and also for making sustained efforts for settling the sectional
demands of the Postal employees including GDS.
This conference further calls upon NFPE to chalk-out agitational
programmes in a phased manner for realisation of the pending demands of GDS.
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