Despite loss, BSNL employees demand bonus, to wear black badges in protest

Union representatives met the Executive Director (Finance) on 05/10/10 and insisted upon him to take decision on payment of Bonus issue, since the festival season is fast approaching.

Representatives have insisted that bonus should be paid to the employees, despite the fact that the company has incurred loss in the last financial year.
Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS and Com. Swapan Chakraborty, AGS met Shri Gopal Das, CMD, BSNL on 08/10/10 and insisted that Bonus should be paid to the employees before Pooja. CMD, BSNL told that it is not possible to pay bonus this year, in view of the fact that company has gone into loss and also there is no cash reserve with the company. Union Representatives explained him how bonus payment is justified and strongly demanded to make early payment of bonus. In view of the negative attitude of the management, BSNLEU together with United Forum, will decide for appropriate action.
On  bonus issue, the United Forum has called upon the BSNL Employees to wear black badges and hold lunch hour demonstrations on Monday the 11-10-2010.
Source;pay commission update