78.2% IDA .

The issue of granting 78.2% IDA to all employees in BSNL was discussed before the Minister by JAC on 20 04 2010.  The Minister assured that the matter will be discussed by the BSNL management with unions and issue settled amicably.  If the issue is not settled, unions can meet the Minister in that issue, it was also informed. 

Whether all unions went together to meet the management  within the stipulated time? No.

After some time,the issue was discussed by Joint Action Committee with the management.

On 30 07 10, we all waited that the outgoing CMD, Shri Goyal will accord his approval for sanction of 78.2% IDA to all BSNL employees.  It seems that this issue find less time for discussion and more time was spent on stake sale of 26% by a private operator - i..e that company will take over BSNL and all have to work under that company's instructions. It is not clear whether it was discussed or not. 

The issue of 78.2% IDA merger has been taken up by JAC in which BSNLEU is also convenor.  Now when the issue is with JAC , why the recognised union single handedly takes up in National Council which is scheduled on 31 08 10.  The items for discussions also include granting of 78.2% IDA merger to employees. 

Citing the financial condition of the company, if chairman decides that this issue can be discussed later, whether JAC has powers to discuss once again with the management.? If National Council chairman rules that this issue    cannot be conceded citing financial condition, whether JAC can take up the issue in some other forum?

When 78.2% IDA is with the JAC, the matter should be settled by JAC.  Whether JAC can settle this or not?. This question is among the minds of the employees. Whether BSNLEU wants to take credit  for settlement of IDA 78.2% leaving all unions in JAC helpless in this matter?