UFBU Circular No.
2015/43 – Bipartite Meeting with IBA on 6th and 7th Jan 2015
Bipartite Meeting with IBA on 6th and 7th Jan 2015 – UFBU Circular No. 2015/43
ALL INDIA BANK EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Central Office: “PRABHAT NIVAS”
Regn. No.2037
Singapore Plaza, 164, Linghi Chetty
Street, Chennai-600001
CIRCULAR No.27/91/2015/28th
January, 2015
To ALL UNITS AND MEMBERS:
Dear Comrades,
To ALL UNITS AND MEMBERS:
Dear Comrades,
Wage
Revision Talks – IBA improves its offer from 11% ( Rs. 3465 crores ) to 12.5 %
(Rs. 3938 crores) on Payslip components – 7th January strike deferred – Further
negotiations to continue
Units
and members are aware that in the backdrop of the strike call given by UFBU,
Chief labour Commissioner, Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India held a conciliation
meeting at Delhi on 5-1-2015 and this followed by two days bipartite
negotiations between IBA and UFBU at Mumbai on 6-1-2015 and 7-1-2015. Since IBA
came forward to improve their offer from 11% to 12.5% towards increase in cost
of payslip components, the strike has been deferred. Further negotiations would
continue. We congratulate all our units and members for their preparations to
implement the strike programme which resulted in IBA reconsidering their stand
and improving their offer from the earlier Rs. 3465 crores to Rs. 3938 crores.
We reproduce herein the text of UFBU Circular No.
2015/43 for the information of our units and members.
With
greetings,
Yours
comradely,
C.H.VENKATACHALAM
GENERAL
SECRETARY
STRIKE ON 7TH JAN. 2015 DEFERRED –NEGOTIATIONS
WITH IBA CONTINUE
Further
to the Strike Notice issued by the UFBU on 22nd December 2014, the Chief Labour
Commissioner (Central), Government of India held a Conciliation Meeting at his office in New
Delhi on 05-01-2015.
Conciliation
Meeting by CLC on 5th January 2015:
In
the conciliation meeting, we pointed out that the proposed strike actions of UFBU have been warranted due to the callous approach of
the IBA in responding to our demands and being stagnant in their offer despite assurance from
UFBU to have a flexible approach. We also strongly protested against the
communication sent by IBA to Member Banks to re-visit the mandate if necessary.
IBA
informed that they have sent the communication to the Banks in
view of the observations made by some of the Banks during the Managing
Committee Meeting and there was no intention to create any complications for
the negotiations.
IBA
also informed that they would hold bipartite negotiations on 6th instant at IBA
office in Mumbai and invited UFBU to participate in the same. IBA also informed
that efforts would be made to find out an amicable solution to take the
negotiations forward. Hence it was decided to take part in the bipartite
negotiations at Mumbai on 6th January, 2015.
Bipartite
Meeting with IBA on 6th January 2015:
Another
round of bipartite discussions took place between IBA and UFBU on 6th January
2015. IBA was led by Shri Rajeev Rishi, Chairman of the Negotiation Committee
and other members and UFBU was represented by representatives of all its
constituent units. Subsequent to prolonged discussions, arguments and
deliberations for more than 3 hours, the IBA agreed to improve their earlier
offer of 11% increase (Rs. 3465 crores) to 12.5 % increase ( Rs. 3938 crores )
in Payslip components. With the view to pave the way for arriving at a mutually acceptable level through further discussions, UFBU agreed to revise its
demand to 19.5%. UFBU, however, clearly informed the IBA that their revised
offer of 12.5% is quite inadequate and has substantially to be improved
further. IBA informed us that they are willing to negotiate and improve the
offer from 12.5% during further discussions.
Strike
on 7th January 2015 deferred:
In
view of this positive development, UFBU decided to defer the All India One
Day Strike action on 7th January 2015. It was mutually agreed to continue the
negotiations further on 7th January, 2015.
Bipartite
Meeting with IBA on 7th January 2015:
In
the bipartite discussions continued with the IBA on 7th January 2015, we
insisted that IBA should further enhance their offer from 12.5% and also reach
conclusion of reasonable settlement within short time-frame. IBA informed us
that they would also like to continue the discussions at regular and frequent
intervals to ensure completion of the entire process by middle of February,
2015. IBA, however, informed that they need some time for discussion amongst
themselves on the revised offer of increase and wanted UFBU also to revise its
demand to reach a mutually acceptable position.
Regarding
other important issues raised by UFBU, it was decided that Sub-Committees would
be formed to discuss the following issues:
a.
Revised scheme on 100% hospitalisation expenses reimbursement scheme to
employees/family members without any ceiling;
b.
Modifications in Officers Disciplinary and Conduct Regulations suggested by the
unions, regulated working hours for officers, 5 Day banking, etc,
c.
Demands raised by the Workman Unions /Officers’ Organisations in the Charter.
Pension
related demands:
We
also raised the issues relating to improvements in Pension related demands like
100% DA for pre-Nov. 2002 pensioners, family pension formula, periodical
updation of pension, etc. We also suggested that DA upto 4440 points for all
pensioners should be merged with Basic pension and a uniform DA formula to be
applicable to all pensioners. We also demanded extension of DA linked pension
scheme for employees recruited after April 2010. It was agreed to discuss all
these issues further.
Bipartite
discussions to continue:
To
our suggestion that the meetings of the Sub-Committees should be held
immediately without loss of time, IBA agreed to the same. To our demand for
holding next round of negotiations at the earliest to carry forward the
negotiations, IBA agreed and it was decided to fix up
the dates looking at mutual convenience.
Comrades,
while the negotiations have been brought back on the track due to our sustained
and persistent struggles, no complacency should be entertained as further
rounds of discussions would be extremely crucial to clinch the best
deal possible and achieve a fair and reasonable wage revision for employees and
officers. Given our past experience, we must also be guarded against any
possible efforts by IBA that would delay the Settlement.
While
UFBU would do its best to conclude a reasonable settlement as early as possible, we appeal to the membership to be in readiness
to plunge into actions even at short notice, if the situation so warrants. Nothing
should be taken for granted at this stage.
Sd.
M V
Murali,
Convener