NFAEE

Saturday, August 29, 2009

National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees
NFAEE
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
Regn.No.17/9615
Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007
JCM Office, Brindavan, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094
Web site: www.nfaee.blogspot.com
Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref. No: nfaee/sg/09/144 07.08.2009

To

The Secretary
Trombay Council
BARC
Trombay, Mumbai 400 085

Sub: Revision of the Pay Scales, promotion norms etc

Sir,

The discrimination and anomalies arised out after the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission was discussed with the Secretary DAE on 11th February 2009. In the meeting Secretary DAE assured to review the pay structure, if the pay structure of the Technical Staff of DAE is inferior to that of Department of Space and suggested to submit the views to the Department. Accordingly a comprehensive proposal was prepared by NFAEE and submitted to the Department and had discussion with the Controller BARC and Dr. Suri, Director Material Group in the month of July.

In the meeting we pointed out various anomalies created after the implementation of SCPC recommendation as well as the revision in the promotion norms introduce by the department based on the recommendations of Trombay Council.

The decision taken by the Trombay Council to overcome the short comings of SCPC recommendation widened the discrepancies/anomalies. In the meantime there are certain Office Memorandums issued by nodal ministries in the form of modified ACP, upgradation of various Pay scales to ensure the vertical horizontal relativity, creation of new pay at the level of HAG to upgrade the pre revised pay scale of 22400 – 24500, etc etc.

To present all these issues in person, we would like to have a meeting with you at the earliest hence we request you to give an appointment preferably in the next week end.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General

Address for Correspondence: Jayaraj.KV, Secretary General, NFAEE
PESS/UED; BARC, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085
Tel. No: (O): 022 – 25594549; (Res): 022 – 2746 4704; (Mobile): 9869501189
Email Address: nfaee@yahoo.com, jrajkv@yahoo.com

Ref.No:nfaee/sg/09/150 27.08.2009

To

The Secretary to the Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy
Anushakti Bhavan
CSM Mrag, Mumbai 400 001

Sub: Bilateral discussion- Formal Meeting - Requested

Sir,

On 11th February DAE has convened a meeting with the Office Bearers of National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) with your offices. The meeting elaborately discussed various issues and your offices agreed upon for arranging a permanent bilateral machinery to have periodical discussion. Also your offices suggested to submit our suggestion on Pay revision, Parity with Space etc to the Department and to initiate discussion with Dr. Suri, Director Material Group, BARC and the Controller BARC who are assigned to coordinate the implementation of SCPC recommendations in DAE.

Accordingly we submitted our suggestions and had two meeting with the Controller BARC and Dr. Suri. But no fruitful discussion could carry out with them and hence the issue pertaining to pay fixation, anomalies, promotion norms, increments, etc still pending as unresolved.

To make the matter worse revision of promotion norms for Technical Staff further widened in the arena of career progression and the resulting discrepancy affected the senior most employees who rendered their majority part of their living to the department and regrettably Department not ready to consider their contribution.

At the same time by one way or other our counterpart Scientific Community at the high level getting roll-over prize one after another. The recent creation of HAG grade in lieu of Grade Pay 12000 is another leap.

Following issues were discussed in the meeting held on 11th February 2009 but still unresolved

1. Permanent bilateral Machinery to have bilateral discussion with NFAEE on various issues
2. Pay parity with DOS, if the contentions of inferior to DOS pay scales are right.
3. OTA revision for R&D and other non industrial units
4. Entry level pay for the Technical Staff in the pre revised pay of Rs4000 – 100 – 6000.
5. Cadre Restructuring of auxiliary staff to ensure the promotion benefit
6. Promotional norms for Canteen Staff
7. One more option to switch over from CPF to GPF
8. Merger of pay scales S2 & S3 as S2A (elongated pay scale)
9. Continuation of Transport Facility
In the mean time the PRIS is introduced. In the name of clarification DAE directed to deduct the PRIS in proportion to the Earned Leave availed in the current year though the criteria for award of PRIS is based on mandatory ceiling on working days and grading of the Confidential Report of the previous year.

Similarly after the implementation of Second Cadre Review, anomalies have been created by deviating from the analogy adopted during the implementation of 1stCadre review. The basic concept of Cadre Review is to create promotional avenues to the incumbents by generating promotional avenues. This concept fails when the posts created by Cadre review filled by recruitment from open markets

All these issues are pending for decision and the delay causing concern.

The NFAEE Working Committee meeting held at Chennai on 11th August 2009 resolved to urge the Secretary DAE to intervene and to initiate bilateral discussion immediately to resolve these pending issues. Hence, on behalf of the NFAEE Working Committee I request you to give an early appointment in the month of September 2009 to discuss and settle all pending issues amicably and to maintain the quiet environment in the industrial relations

Issues warranting is attached herewith as Annexure

Expecting a reply with an early appointment for discussion.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General

Annexure

Issues warranting discussion with Secretary DAE

01. Permanent bilateral Machinery to have bilateral discussion with NFAEE on various issue

02. Discrepancies in the Pay Scales and other facilities after the implementation of SCPC recommendations:

a. Pay parity with DOS, as the pay scale of DAE is inferior to DOS pay scales.

b. Protection of fixation benefit on promotion in the merged pay scales in the cases of Assistants, Scientific Assistant B, Tradesman F, and other equivalent post.

c. Adverse promotional norms issued by DAE/TC which are detrimental to the career and benefits of the Technical Staff.

d. Cadre restructuring of auxiliary staff to ensure the promotion benefit.

e. Continuation of Transport Facility.

f. Clarification Order issued by DAE to deduct the PRIS in proportion to the Earned Leave availed in the current year.

03. Entry level pay for the Technical Staff in the pre revised pay of Rs4000 – 100 – 6000.

04. OTA revision for R&D and other non industrial unit.

05. Promotional norms for Canteen Staff.

06. One more option to switch over from CPF to GPF.

07. Merger of pay scales S2 & S3 as S2A (elongated pay scale).

08. Removal of anomalies created on Cadre Review Implementation.

09. Uphold the Solomon affidavit given by DAE in the Supreme Court to maintain status, pay & allowances of Scientific Assistants on par with the Scientific Officers in the corresponding grades.

LETTERS FROM HQ

National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees
NFAEE
Regn.No.17/9615
Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007
JCM Office, Brindavan, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094
Web site: www.nfaee.blogspot.com
Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref.No:nfaee/sg/09/105 08.06.2009

To

The Secretary to the Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy
Anushakthi Bhavan
CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001

Sub: Revised Promotion Norms - Regarding

Sir,

Kindly recall the meeting held on 11th February 2009 with the Office bearers of NFAEE. In this meeting, it was affirmed that any modification in the promotion norms for scientific and technical staff based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission would be in favour of all section of the employees. In the meeting it was also assured that care would be taken to ensure the pay structure as well as the promotional avenues better than that of similar Departments like Department of Space.

It is understood that the promotion norms have been altered with effect from 2009 and in which various departure in the existing promotion norms are being reported. Some of the adverse impact of the changes norms in conjunction with the implementation of Pay revision are:-

· Not only numbers of residency periods have been increased, but also for normal promotion also residency period has been increased.

· Track change has been interlaced with additional qualification.

· A new concept of Technical Officer (TO) has been introduced to those acquiring additional qualification instead of promoting them as Scientific Officer by which tagged employees of TO be barred from growing with shoulder to shoulder in our premier institution.

· Despite acquiring additional qualification, a qualifying examination has been put in for calling for an interview.

· Scientific Assistant ‘E’ has been degraded by treating as Group B which was till now categorized as per Gazette notification as Group A.

· The pay of Scientific Assistant ‘B’ has been reduced to that of Scientific Assistant ‘A”

It is pertinent to note here that in the past a good number of scientific assistants become scientific officers and competed with the direct recruited scientific officers as well as scientific officers appointed after training form the Training school and demonstrated at par or far better performance and maturity during their service period.

The concept evolved by the department was solely based on the performance and not on the back ground of the employees to attract. Talented technicians and scientific assistants who have been given chances to grow and their contribution towards the institution were much higher.

But the recent revisions in the norms are very much discriminatory and produced lot of resentment among the employees which, we fear, will not only hamper the progress of the work but also will naturally disturb the existing working arrangement/atmosphere in the organization. It is awfully much disappointed to note that that the revised norms obliquely terming - a Scientific Assistant with a first class graduation in Science stream or a Diploma with 12 – 15 years experience in this premier institution cannot be comparable with a fresh M.Sc or an Engineering graduate.

This alteration is really gloomy. Scientific assistants could not go for higher studies before joining the service due to their financial and other constrains.

By launching such changes in the promotion norms, the department itself violated the commitment given before the highest judiciary that there will not be any loss of status, position or for that matter of any financial loss even at distant future.

It is significant to make a note that the Sixth Central Pay Commission (SCPC) has opined that the scientific departments to do lot more to the scientific and technical staffs who are engaged in assisting the scientists and engineers who are involved in the R&D activities. The intention of these recommendations is to encourage the technical staff and scientific assistants, government/departments by way of more beneficial norms for recruitment and promotion.

But in reality, our department has come out with an unfair revised norms which taken away all existing facilities and not extended a single advantage to these categories of employees.

It is very sad on the part of the Department not even showing time and patience to have interaction with similar departments like Department of Space, Defence Research & Development Organisation, etc.

Let we place on record that the new promotion norms in the present form is highly partial, unfair and discriminatory as it virtually blocked permanently the channel of track change of Scientific Assistants to Scientific Officer (Now as -Technical Officer). Further it is violative to the affidavit filed by the Department in Court of law. NFAEE requests you to put on place a uniform promotion policy without any discrimination and also to restore the old promotion norms inclusive of track change without of loss of time.

NFAEE also requests you to give necessary instruction to put on hold the norms in operation till a hearing is given to this Federation and the affected parties

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General

Cc: The Director
BARC &
The Chairman
Trombay Council

National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees
NFAEE
Regn.No.17/9615
Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007
Opposite: NIYAMAK BHAVAN, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094
Web site: www.nfaee.blogspot.com
Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref.No: nfaee/sg/09/106 10.06.2009

To

The Secretary to the Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy
Anushakti Bhavan
CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001

Sub: Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) - Clarification

Sir,

Department of Atomic Energy vide OM No. 1/1/ (5)/2008-SCS/284, 285 & 286 dated 5th May 2009 introduced Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) in DAE. The payment of incentive has been started in all DAE units along with the salary for the month of May 2009 and the disbursement of arrears for the months from September 2008 to April is in full swing.

In the meantime a clarification has been issued by DAE vide their OM No. 1/1(5)/2006 – SCS/1346 dated 4th June 2009. It was mentioned that the clarifications are issues as certain units have sought regarding various aspects of grant of organizational incentives.

In these clarification we feel the Department made two clarifications and contradictory to the Scheme announce by the Government of India for Department of Atomic Energy & Department of Space. Following are the contradictory clarification regarding PRIS:

For the point of doubt whether an employee who is on EOL partly in a month will be eligible for incentive for the whole month, the clarification has been given that No, The incentive will be paid only for the period when he is on duty. (Sr. No 4 of the clarification)

Similarly for the point of doubt whether this incentive is to be paid proportionately when an employee avails Earned Leave / half Pay leave partly in a month the clarification given has been given that Yes. The incentives is payable proportionately when an employees avails Earned Leave / Half Pay Leave for part of a month. (Sr. No 6 of the clarification)

The above two clarification is against the spirit of the Office memorandum issued by DAE on 5th May 2009

The brief description on Organizational Incentive as per the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Atomic Energy vides their OM No. 1/1/ (5)/2008-SCS/285 dated 5th May 2009 shall be:

· Organizational Incentive to be awarded to all personnel of DAE, payable monthly basis with effect from 1st September 2008, based on the achievement of set of mission goals and review of overall performance of the Organization once in five years by the Atomic Energy Commission.

· The Organizational Increment shall be in the form of Special Allowance at the rate of 20% of the basic pay i.e., pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay payable on a monthly basis to all the personnel of DAE and its constituent units based on accomplishment of various objectives.

· The grant of this allowance is for a period from 01.09.2008 to 31.08.2013 and the same is subject to review by Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) at an appropriate time for its continuation.

· The payment of this allowance to the personnel of DAE and its constituent units during any financial year will be subject to the following conditions:

a) The employee should have minimum attendance i.e., not less than 150 working days during the preceding calendar year. Leave period on account of Maternity, medical grounds and for approved course of studies will also be counted for attendance for this limited purpose. However, for the half year 2008 – 09 the working days required would be 75.

b) The final grading of the employee in the Confidential Report of the preceding calendar year should be “Average” or above.

· The grant of Special Allowance shall be withdrawn immediately under the following circumstances:

a) On initiation of disciplinary proceedings and/or placing an employee under suspension. However grant of allowances shall be restored with retrospective effect, if the employee is exonerated of all charges.

b) Employees not serving the DAE on account of taking up any other assignment outside DAE.

· The Special Allowance shall be a separate element and will not be treated as part of the basic pay for any purpose like HRA, DA, Transport Allowance, Pension, etc.

From the above it can be seen that the Organizational Incentive shall be in the form of Special Allowance at the rate of 20% of the basic pay i.e., pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay payable on a monthly basis to all the personnel of DAE and its constituent units based on accomplishment of various objectives.

And also can see that the payment of this allowance to the personnel of DAE and its constituent units during any financial year will be subject to the following conditions:

a) The employee should have minimum attendance i.e., not less than 150 working days during the preceding calendar year. Leave period on account of Maternity, medical grounds and for approved course of studies will also be counted for attendance for this limited purpose. However, for the half year 2008 – 09 the working days required would be 75.

b) The final grading of the employee in the Confidential Report of the preceding calendar year should be “Average” or above.

As per the OM dated 5th May 2009, it is clear that Organizational Incentive shall be 20% of the pay in band plus the Grade pay and it is not linked with the day worked in the current year. Where as the conditionality shall be the minimum attendance and CR grading for the previous financial year. In short if the criteria stipulated for the previous years performance is met by an employee, he/she is eligible for organizational incentive @ 20% of the basic pay on monthly basis in the current financial year. In such case there is no logic to consider the leave taken in a particular month in the current year for calculating the basic pay of an employee. The incentive is sanctioned based on the performance of the previous year and not the days attend duty for the current year. The attendance of the current year shall be counted for granting Departmental Incentive for the coming year.

It is worth to mention here that no such “clarification” has been issued by Department of Space for calculating the quantum of money to be paid monthly as Organizational Incentive. It is also pertinent to note here that the PRIS is introduced in DAE as well as DOS based on the same Office Memorandum issued by Department of Expenditure in the month of January 2009.

Under these circumstance NFAEE request you to give necessary instruction to the Deputy Secretary to withdraw the clarification No. 4 & 6 from the OM No. 1/1(5)/2006 – SCS/1346 dated 4th June 2009.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General

Ref.No:nfaee/sg/09/113 22.06.2009

To

The Secretary to the Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy
Anushakti Bhavan
CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001

Sub: Introduction of Tuition fee in AEES Schools.

Sir,

Please refer our letter No. nfaee/sg/09/056 on Revision of School Fees for DAE employees in AEES The staff side had a meeting with the Joint Secretary (R&D) on 19th April 2009, on the captioned subject and conveyed the concern to him. Though he agreed to consider the issues raised by the Federation and other affiliated unions and associations in this regard, no action has been initiated to review the increase in the fees till date. Prior to that the staff side had a meeting with the Chairman AEES on 16th April 2009 and requested him not to implement the decision to introduce the tuition fee in the AEES schools.

We once again would like to bring to your notice that:

1. The Schools under AEES are fully aided by Department of Atomic Energy
2. The Schools under AEES are following the pattern of Kendriya Vidhyalay Sangathan (KVS) where no fee hike is proposed.
3. Kendriya Vidyalayas are not charging any extra fee to the “any other category” (corresponding to the Non-DAE wards) i.e. the fee charged to the wards of the Central/State Government employees are same to the other category wards.
4. The huge amount collected through fees will lead to reduction in the Aid/funding by DAE and a stage may come to enhance the fee structure at a later stage.
5. As done in the case of abolition of the CCA by Sixth CPC which was introduced by 4th CPC, if the Educational Allowance withdraws in the future, there is no guarantee for withdrawal of the tuition fee
6. Since the Educational allowance is restricted to two children, no imbursement is entitled for the third child
7. In the recent Judgment of Hon’ble Mumbai High Court with respect to the increase in tuition fees in schools, the proposal of the management has been turned down. It is pertinent to note here that these schools are unaided schools even then the court has not accepted the proposal for increase in fees.
8. AEES should have introduced extra curricular activities by involving professionals in the respective field to enhance the talents of AEES students instead of introducing tuition fee.
.
As there was no action from the Department/AEES the parents was forced to show their protest against the unilateral decision to introduce the fee structure in AEES School and accordingly the parents of the wards of AEES schools in Mumbai decided to hold protest meeting on 24th June 2009 in front of AEES. Similar protest meeting shall be held during the period of 25th – 27th June 2009 in all DAE units wherever AEES Schools are functioning.

In the view of the above we once again request you to give necessary instruction to the concerned authorities to withdraw the introduction/hike of tuition fee for DAE and Non-DAE ward’s respectively. It will be highly appreciated that the decision in the above request is communicated to this Federation

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General

Ref. No: nfaee/sg/09/126 18.07.09

To

The Hon’ble Minister for State
Prime Ministers’ Office,
Govt. of India,
North Block, New Delhi 110 001

Sub: Grievances of DAE employees

Respected Sir,

At the outset the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE), convey our heartiest greetings and best wishes to you for your induction in the Government and retain the portfolio as well as giving additional responsibility. NFAEE is the recognised Federation represents more than 15000 of the non gazetted employees working in various establishments of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) across the country. Being our Department, DAE, is coming directly under the Hon’ble Prime Minister, we hope that you will take care of the issues pertaining to the employees of DAE.

NFAEE express the sincere gratitude on behalf of the whole DAE employees for your sincere support to extend the PRIS to DAE employees, to get the approval for 2nd Cadre Review for administrative and auxiliary staff, etc.

At the same time there are certain grievances still pending as unresolved. We would like to submit the following points for your kind consideration and favorable orders:

(1) Parity in pay structure of scientific & technical staff with that of Department of Space.
(2) New Promotion Norms.
(3) PRIS- Regular Leave- Clarification.
(4) Introduction of Tuition Fee in AEES schools.

I. PARITY IN PAY STRUCTURE WITH DEPARTMENT OF SPACE:-

The pay structure of Scientific & Technical staff of Department of Atomic Energy is low compared to that of Department of Space, though both the departments coming under the same ministry and having the same nature of activities such as Research & Development as well as dealing with the strategically related need of the country related to national security. Since both departments continue with the Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientific & Technical Staff (merit promotional scheme) from the day of their inception, they are suppose to be adopted identical pay structure specified by Govt. Of India but while implementing the pay structure DAE has adopted inferior pay structure for their staff compared to that of Department of Space. This issue was discussed with the Department in the meeting held on 11th Feb 2009 with the Secretary DAE and the Office bearers of the NFAEE. In the meeting DAE was asked the Federation to submit brief note on all facts and assured that if the pay structure for DAE employees are lesser than that of DOS employees, the Department will bring parity with the scale of pay of DOS. Accordingly NFAEE has submitted their brief about recruitment norms, promotion norms, etc in the month of May 2009.

It is pertinent to note here that while implementing the revised pay scale recommended by FIFTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION (FCPC) in the year 1996 itself the Department selected inferior pay structure for Scientific & Technical Staff of DAE by overlooking the directives of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension. Vide their OM No2/41/97 – PIC dated November 1998 DoPT mentioned that the existing scheme of merit based promotion system covering the groups A, B & C personnel, as presently applicable in the Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and DRDO shall continue. The said OM further recommended the Rs 8000 – 275 – 13500 as the revised pay scales as per FCPC for the grade of Scientist B. Accordingly Department of Space introduced the pay scale of Rs 8000 – 275 – 13500 for Scientific Officer B. Also the same scale has been extended to Scientific Assistant D who was promoted from the post of Scientific Assistant C as well as to the Senior Technician to maintain the vertical & horizontal relativity.

Whereas, in DAE by deviating from the above mentioned OM of Ministry of Personnel, they introduced an intermittent Scale Rs 7450 – 250 – 11500 for Scientific Officer B. The same intermittent scale has been extended to the Scientific Assistant D and Technician H who got promotion under Flexible Complemented Scheme. By the negligence of DAE authorities, the Scientific & Technical personnel are already in an inferior pay structure since 1996. It will be further inferior in pay, if a correction has not been done now.

NFAEE request you to give necessary instruction to the Department to take all appropriate steps within a time frame to rectify the discrepancies and to ensure justice to the employees of this prestigious department while considering the demand of parity with the pay structure of the employees of Department of Space.

II. PROMOTION NORMS OF DAE EMPLOYEES:-

The promotion norms of Scientific & Technical Staff have been altered with effect from 2009 and in which various discrepancies are being reported. Some of the adverse impact of the changes in norms in conjunction with the implementation of pay revision likes:

· Number of residency period has been increased.
· Track change has been interlaced with additional qualification.
· Junior Employee is overriding senior.
· Merged pay structure retained in the promotion hierarchy till 2009 with same grade pay for the promotional post.

In the case of Technicians (the then tradesman of the Department) as well as that of Scientific Assistants the residency period for getting promotion has been increased. Earlier there was an opportunity for the Scientific Assistants to consider for track changing into the grade of Scientific Officer (gazetted status) from their second or third promotion onwards. The same has been taken away by the revised norms. The facility to get gazetted post is continuing in the departments like Railways, CPWD, DRDO, DOS, etc. Even in the administrative side of the DAE the conversion from non gazetted to gazetted is continues. Without considering the impact of the merger of the promotional post, DAE merged the promotional post. It is worth to note here that while issuing the Modified Assured Carrier Progression Scheme by the Ministry of Personnel, they taken care to retain the benefits of the promotion to those who got ACP till the date of issue of the OM on issue of the modified ACP by giving the higher grade pay in the hierarchy to those employees in the higher scale of the merge scale. But in DAE without considering the consequence of the effect of the merger they simply recommended pay structure based on the promoted posts. Moreover to cover the mistake, different bench mark has been recommended for considering the promotion which is likely to give the result of junior employee overrides the senior.

By introducing such changes in the promotion norms, the department it self violated the commitment given before the Court of Law that there will not be any loss of status, position or for that matter of any financial loss over at distant future. But in reality our department has come out with an unfair revised norms which taken away all existing facilities and not extended a single advantage to these categories of employees.

Hence it is requested you to give necessary instruction to the Department to Review the promotion norms so that the above mentioned discrepancies in the modified promotion norms shall be removed, and shall be ensured the promotional avenues be similar to that of the Department of Space, etc.

III. PRIS- REGULAR LEAVE- CLARIFICATION:

Department of Atomic Energy vide O.M. No. 1/1/(5)/2008-SCS/284,285 &286 dated 5th May 2009 introduced performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS). The payment of incentive has been started in all DAE Units along with the salary for the month of May 2009. The PRIS is extended based on the performance of the employees in the previous year by considering their attendance and the CR grading. A minimum 150 days attendance along with CR grading of “Average” above is necessary to get the PRIS @ 20% of the Pay in the ensuing year.
A similar Scheme has been introduced to the employees of Department of Space also during the same period with identical conditions.

In the mean time a clarification has been issued by DAE vide their O.M. No. 1/1/ (5)2006-SCS/1346 dated 4th June 2009. The clarifications are contradictory to the Scheme announced by the Government of India for DAE & DOS the following are clarifications regarding PRIS.

For the Point of doubt whether an employee who is on EOL partly in a month will be eligible for incentive for the whole month, the clarification has been given that No, The incentive will be paid only for the period when he is on duty. (Sr. No 4 of the clarification)

For the Point of doubt whether this incentive is to be paid proportionately when an employee avails Earned Leave / half pay leave partly in a month the clarification given has been given that. Yes. The incentive is payable proportionately when an employees avails Earned Leave/ Half pay leave for part of a month (Sr. No. 6 of the clarification).

As per the OM dated 5th May 2009, it is clear that Organizational Incentive shall be 20% of the pay in band plus the Grade pay and it is not linked with the day worked in the current year. Where as the conditionality shall be the minimum attendance and CR grading for the previous financial year. In short if the criteria stipulated for the previous years performance is met by an employee, he /she is eligible for organizational incentive @ 20% of the basic pay on monthly basis in the current financial year. In such case there is no logic to consider the leave taken in a particular month in the current year for calculating the basic pay of an employee. The incentive is sanctioned based on the performance of the previous year and not the days attend duty for the current year. The attendance of the current year shall be count for granting departmental Incentive for the coming year.

It is worth to mention here that no such “clarification” has been issued by Department of Space for calculating the quantum of money to be paid monthly as Organization Incentive. It is also pertinent to note here that the PRIS is introduced in DAE as well as DOS based on the same Office Memorandum issued by Department of Expenditure in the month of January 2009.

Hence, NFAEE request you to give necessary instruction to the Department to withdraw the clarification No.4 & 6 from the OM No. 1/1(5)/2006-SCS/1346 dated 04.06.2009 and extend the Incentive as being given to the employees of Department of Space.

IV. INTRODUCTION OF TUITION FEE IN AEES SCHOOLS:

Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) has been introduced tuition fee @ Rs 500/- per month for the wards of DAE employees and the hiked the tuition fees from Rs 750 to Rs 1500 for the wards of Non-DAE employees in the schools under the AEES.

· The Schools under AEES are full aided by DAE, the schools under AEES are following the pattern of Kendriya Vidhyalay Sangathan (KVS), and where as KVS are not charging any extra fee to the “any other category” (corresponds to Non DAE wards) i.e. the fee charged to the wards of the Central/State Government employees are same to the other category wards.
· The Schools under the administrative control of Department of Space also not introduced new fees or hiked the fees for the wards of the non DOS employees.
· The huge amount collected through fees will lead to reduction in the Aid/ funding by DAE and a stage may come to enhance the fee structure at a later stage.
· The Child Educational Allowance is extended to all government employees whose wards are studying, where as the impact of the introduction of the fees has to be barred by the parents of non SC – ST boys child.

In view of the above, NFAEE request you to give necessary instruction to the Department to withdraw the introduction/ hike of tuition fee for DAE and Non DAE ward’s respectively and refund the fees paid by the parents towards their wards.

V. UNIFORMITY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT DECISIONS IN DAE – DOS

On various occasions we brought to the notice of the Department the different approach adopted by the DAE authorities on implementation of the decisions of the government pertaining to DAE. The selection of Pay scales, Implementation of Flexible Complementing Scheme, Introduction of Tuition Fees in the Schools running by the Department, Payment of Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS), Extension of Medical facilities – Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS), Staff Relation and Welfare Activities etc are some issues where the DAE adopted different approach than that of DOS by which the DAE employees are getting inferior treatment comparing the employees of Department of Space.

Hence NFAEE request you to give instruction to ensure uniformity on implementation of government decision on various issues related to employees.

We once again humbly request you sir to kindly look into the above mentioned issues and do the natural justice for which act of yours, we shall remain grateful.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

(JAYARAJ.K.V)
Secretary General

WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

AtomicEnergy Employees
NFAEE
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
Regn.No.17/9615
Recognised by DAE vide DAE OM No. 8/1/2007 – IR&W/95 dated 13th June 2007
JCM Office, Brindavan, Anusaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094
Email address: nfaee@yahoo.com

Ref.No: nfaee/sg/09/147 20.08.2009

To

The Secretary to the Government of India
Department of Atomic Energy
Anushakthi Bhavan
CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001

Sub: Resolution adopted in the NFAEE Working Committee

Sir,

The Working Committee meeting of National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) held at Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai on 11th August 2009 resolved unanimously to urge the Secretary DAE to initiate the bilateral discussion to resolve the issues pending for decision. Copy of the resolution adopted in the meeting is enclosed herewith. Office bearers of the following affiliated unions and associations were attended in the meeting:

AEEA RMP Mysore
RAKU HWP Kota

AEEA IGCAR Kalpakkam
CATSA RRCAT Indore
BARCFEA BARCF Kalpakkam
HWEU HWP Talcher
GSOEA GSO Kalpakkam
VECCSA VECC Kolkotta

HWEU HWP Tuticorin
BARCEAT BARC Tarapur
HWP (M) EA HWP Manuguru
DPS (DAE) EA DPS Mumbai
07. HWP (M) SASSA HWP Manuguru
AIAEDPS(Stores)SA DPS Mumbai
NFCEA NFC Hyderabad
DCS&EMSA DCS&EM Mumbai
NFC Sup SA NFC Hyderabad
AEW&S Union BARC Mumbai
BPKS HWP Baroda

You are requested to give an early appointment to the Office Bearers of NFAEE to continue the discussion for settling the issues

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General
NFAEE

RESOLUTION

The Working Committee Meeting of the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) held on 11.08.2009 at Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai attended by the representatives of all affiliated associations and Unions deliberated the developments arisen after the meeting NFAEE office bearers had with your offices on 11th February 2009. It is noted with discernment of the dashed expectation of conciliatory approach your offices reciprocated on the said meeting in resolving the issues agreed upon. This meeting still hopes that the positive approach expressed during the meeting can become fruitful.
The Working Committee meeting recalls that the said meeting elaborately and in detail discussed the issues in marathon 5 hours, but the assurances told in clear terms not made into action and the delay causes natural resentment as the meeting outcome generated a lot of positive expectations.
It can not be denied that the meeting chaired by Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission assigning considerable time to discuss the whole gamut of issues naturally invited attention of every employee/workers of this department and this aspect cannot be easily set aside.
This meeting thanks the efforts put forward by the department particularly by your offices and Additional Secretary, DAE for realisation of PRIS and Cadre Review.
The Working Committee meeting noted that the following issues, discussed in the meeting held on 11th February 2009, are not resolved which was assured to consider favourably.
1. Permanent bilateral Machinery to have bilateral discussion with NFAEE on various issues
2. Pay parity with DOS, if the contention of inferior to DOS pay scales is right.
3. OTA revision for R&D and other non industrial units
4. Entry level pay for the Technical Staff in the pre revised pay of Rs4000 – 100 – 6000.
5. Cadre Restructuring of auxiliary staff to ensure the promotion benefit
6. Promotional norms for Canteen Staff
7. One more option to switch over from CPF to GPF
8. Merger of pay scales S2 & S3 as S2A (elongated pay scale)
9. Continuation of Transport Facility
In the meanwhile it is understood that the issues such as one more option to switch over from CPF to GPF was turned down by the Ministry concerned and DAE communicated the continuation of Transport facility was not feasible by quoting just one argument placed by the Federation.
This meeting further submits that as directed by your offices this Federation made the following presentation in the form of write up to various authorities on the subject matter quoted against each.
DATE ADDRESSED TO SUBJECT MATTER

23.02.2009 The Secretary DAE Revision of School Fees for DAE employees in AEES
30.03.2009 The Controller BARC Parity with pay structure of Technical Staff of DOS
31.03.2009 The Secretary DAE Parity with pay structure of Technical Staff of DOS
11.05.200 The Secretary DAE Parity with pay structure of Technical Staff of DOS
25.05.2009 The Chairman, TC Anomalies in Pay fixation
27.05.2009 Jt. Secretary R&D, DAE Introduction/Enhancement of Tuition fee in AEES
08.06.200 The Secretary DAE Revised Promotion Norms
10.06.200 The Secretary DAE Performance Related Incentive Scheme
22.06.2009 The Secretary DAE Revised grant of additional increments on absorption of Stipendiary Trainees
22.06.2009 The Secretary DAE Introduction of Tuition fee in AEES Schools.
01.07.2009 The Secretary DAE Pay Structure & Promotion Norms for Drivers

Apart from the written submission, the NFAEE office bearers made in person presentation with authorities concerned on the subject matters, your offices wished elaboration.

DATE PRESENTATION WITH SUBJECT MATTER
May 2009 The Controller BARC
Implementation of Part B of CCS Revised Pay Rules – Parity with pay structure of Technical Staff of DOS
30.06.2009 Controller BARC, Dr. Suri, Director MG BARC Implementation of Part B of CCS Revised Pay Rules – Parity with pay structure of Technical Staff of DOS, Anomalies in Pay fixation, Revised Promotion Norms, etc

Further the Federation office bearers also visited the offices of Additional Secretary, DAE and other officer in IR Section of DAE and explained the outcome of the meeting with officials concerned on the matters required fair deal, and justification of the weightage assigned to these issues.
Apart from that NFAEE sought meeting with the Secretary Trombay Council, the Chairman Trombay Council, the Additional Secretary DAE, etc for further persuasion of the issues referred above.
This meeting noted with great concern that the unresolved issues and on the resultant implementation of PRIS and Cadre Review compounded the issues and the fear of the working committee that the unresolved issues become knotty comes true.
In this changed scenario, this meeting felt that a detailed discussion at your level will only resolve the issues, otherwise the stop gap measures attempted/ attempting by the authorities concerned will multiply wrongness.
· For example the promotion of T/E to T/F1 is given in the same pay band and Grade Pay and in the administrative parlance, it can not be termed as promotion
· Likewise up gradation directive of government to award Group D personnel into pay band and Grade pay of Group C affecting the promotional hierarchy and the promotion avenues are punching.
· Likewise the posts of Sr. Clerk & Assistant and Purchase Assistant/Store Keeper & Sr. Purchase Assistant/Sr. Store Keeper in Administration and Purchase respectively denied the promotional benefit.
· The amended promotion norms defacto bracketed the Scientific Assistant as wasting cadre and denied them their chance of cadre change and worst, degraded the erstwhile Group A Scientific Assistants into Group B posts.
· On the issue of proper remuneration for the round the clock shift personnel manning all process are deprived of the Night Duty Allowance as well as NRPSA in actual and also in the case of Over Time Allowance for employees serving in non industrial units.
This meeting immensely feel that in alleviating the uncertainty on the implementation of awarded benefits, our department is none to other departments, but the spirit of your offices’ directive desire into action, not percolating to the lower most Group D employee of due pay and promotion.
With this diminishing conviction scenario, this meeting overwhelmingly felt that the concrete solutions to these issues listed on the fall out of other developments like PRIS, Cadre Review, Classification of posts etc require your kind attention and fair remedy. To score this remedy, this meeting seek earliest discussion with NFAEE as the euphoria of the positive atmosphere generated by your office on 11th February 2009 shall not go empty.
This meeting further calls upon the secretariat of NFAEE to make all out efforts to impress upon the need for immediate bilateral discussion with Chairman, AEC and authorize the secretariat of NFAEE to chalk out further actions needed in this regard.

(G.Maniachari)

Friday, August 28, 2009

PRESS RELEASE

Atomic Energy and Space Employees Federations formed Co ordination Committee

Chennai August 10, 2009,

The joint Convention of Employees of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) & Department of Space (DOS) jointly organized by extended session of National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) and Space Employees Federation (SEFI) was held at Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai to have a detailed review of the situation facing the trade union movement particularly in the departments of the atomic and space and decide the strategy.
Around 200 delegates from almost all the affiliate association/unions representing both the Atomic and space employees’ federations covering all the units attended the meeting. The session was conducted by a presidium comprising Com. Ramana Rao, President SEFI, M. Sangiah and G.K.Pandey Working Presidents NFAEE. Earlier Com. A Sathasivam Assistant Secretary General NFAEE welcomed the delegates and Com. Jayaraj. K.V. Secretary General NFAEE delivered the introductory speech.
The background paper was circulated by the core group dealt on the policies and programmes of these departments and its impact on the Indian economy and the employees in particular. It is felt that the united movement of atomic and space employees are the urgent necessity in the hour of the move for opening up these sectors for foreign direct investments and privatization initiatives. The intent and policy of foreign investment and privatization would be much more severe on our country and thus on employees and workers too.
While noting the dubious move to liberalise entry of private and foreign capital in these sectors of the country and also the move to divert huge resources, the meeting called upon the atomic and space workers to resist such unscrupulous ploy to bail out foreign financial agencies at the cost of country's economy and vital sectors of the Departments of Atomic and Space research through united struggle.
The approach paper further noted the impact of the implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission (SCPC) as well as the refusal of both the departments to de merge the merged pay scales for various categories, to give proper compensation for performing duties on the round shift duties, for extra hours of work ,for the duties performed in the night duties, etc and to solve the pay related issued of Admn/Accounts, Stores & Purchase personnel and the departments inaction to commence meaningful negotiation.
The meeting denounced the victimizations of the employees and workers of the Departments of Atomic Energy and Space departments for participating in democratic trade union activities and demanded the withdrawal of all punitive measures.
To meet the tasks planned in the meeting, a Co-ordination Committee of Atomic and Space Employees and Workers was formed and Com. Jayaraj KV (NFAEE) was elected as General Convener and Com. D. Murukan (SEFI) was elected as Chairman.
The session unanimously adopted a Declaration presented by Com. Jayaraj KV (NFAEE) and seconded by Com K. Murukan (SEFI) on the above lines. 15 delegates representing various units under DAE as well as DOS participated in the discussion.
Earlier the Joint Convention of DAE – DOS employees was inaugurated by Com. KKN. Kutty, Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, New Delhi. In his speech he narrated number of discrepancies arise after the implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission report. And opined that the SCPC report is the worst report ever comes so far for the pay revision for Central Government Employees. The inaugural session was addressed also by Com D. Duraipandian Secretary, COC of CG Employees, Tamil Nadu Unit.

(Jayaraj.K.V)
Secretary General
NFAEE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE JOINT CONVENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, SHASTHRI BHAVAN CHENNAI ON 10TH AUGUST 2009

The Joint Convention of Employees of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) & Department of Space (DOS) jointly organized by extended session of National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) and Space Employees Federation (SEFI) was held at Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai on 10th August 2009 to have a detailed review of the situation facing the atomic and space employees trade union movement and in particularly these departments and decide the strategy.
The Joint Convention begin with the welcome address by Com. A. Sathasivam, Asst. Secretary General NFAEE.
Com. Jayaraj. K.V. Secretary General briefed the back ground needed for organizing this convention in the occasion of the implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission and subsequent implementation of PRIS and other related issues as well as the approach of the Government and the Departments to speed up the policies such as privatization, out sourcing and contracturisation.
Com. Ramana Rao, president SEFI presided over the inaugural session of the Joint Convention. In his brief presidential address, he referred the issues such as the JCM functioning, pay structure and related issues, other common issues pertaining to both departments, etc.
On behalf of both Federations and the organizing Committee Com. Sudarsanan presented a Flower Bouquet to Com. K.K.N Kutty Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers New Delhi, Com. Durai Pandian, Secretary, COC of Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers, Tamil Nadu and Com. E.S Chandran founder Working President of NFAEE were welcomed by presenting flower bouquets by Com. Kumaresan and Com. Palany of DPS (DAE) Employees Association Chennai respectively.
Com. K.K.N.Kutty, Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers New Delhi inaugurated the Joint Convention. In his elaborated speech Com. Kutty brought the evolution of trade union movement Central government employees’ movement after the independence. He narrated various struggles of the central government employees on various issues such as pay structure, minimum wages, Dearness Allowances, etc. He also explained the functioning of the Joint Consultative Machinery and it delay tactics. Number of issues was raised in the JCM and marked for arbitration and even after arbitration awards; Government is not ready to take any action. He mentioned that the anomalies brought after the 5th CPC are still pending with the Government. Then what would be the settlement of the anomalies created after the implementation of 6th CPC.
Com.Kutty further stated that the recommendations of SCPC are the worst report ever submitted by any of the Pay Commissions so far. He summed up the speech by saying that if the trade union movement in the whole central Government establishment not come together and fight against the retrograded recommendations of the Pay Commission as well as the anti workers policy of the government, the movement will become welfare one where as the Central Government Employees movement was built by sacrificing the job and lives of our founder leaders.
The COC of CG Employees & Workers, Shasthri Bhavan unit, Chennai presented shawl to Com. K.K.N. Kutty, Com. Durai Pandian, Com. E.S. Chandran. Com. Jayaraj.K.V, Com. Ramana Rao and Com. D. Murukan
There after Com. Durai Pandian Secretary Tamil nadu COC addressed the delegates in which he narrated the discrepancies in the recommendations of SCPC and called upon the employees to fight against these discrepancies, otherwise employees will not achieve any thing.
Com. D. Murukan, Secretary General SEFI greeted the delegates and stressed the need of the joint movement of trade union in DAE & DOS.
Com. E.S Chandran, founder Working President of NFAEE also addresses the gathering.
Vote of thanks was given by Com. Sudarsanan President of DPS (DAE) Employees Association.
Around 120 delegates from almost all the affiliate association/unions representing both the Atomic Energy and Space employees’ federations covering all the units attended the meeting.
After the delegate session, the convention adjourned for lunch at 1.30 pm
The delegate session was started at 2.15 pm.
The session was conducted by a presidium comprising Com. Ramana Rao, President SEFI, M. Sangiah and G.K.Pandey Working Presidents NFAEE.
Com. Jayaraj.K.V presented the back ground paper for discussion. The background paper was circulated by the core group dealt on the policies and programmes of these departments and its impact on the Indian economy and the employees in particular. It is felt that the united movement of atomic and space employees are the urgent necessity in the hour of move of opening up these sectors for foreign investments and privatization initiatives. The intent and policy of foreign investment and privatization would much more severe on our country and thus on employees and workers too. While noting the dubious move to liberalise entry of private and foreign capital in these sectors of the country and also the move to divert huge resources, the meeting called upon the atomic and space workers to resist such unscrupulous ploy to bail out foreign financial agencies at the cost of country's economy and vital sectors of atomic and space research through united struggle. In the approach paper further noted the impact of the implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission (SCPC) as well as the refusal of both the departments to de merge the merged pay scales for various categories, proper compensation for performing duties on the round shift duties, extra hours of work ,for the duties performed in the night duties and the pay related issued of Administration/Accounts, Stores & Purchase personnel and the departments inaction to commence meaningful negotiation.
Com. D. Murukan seconded the approach paper and explained the developments in the Department of Space
Com. T. Chandrasekharan President NFAIE (DAE), Com. Seetharaman Gen. Secretary ACTSWA (AEES), Com. Sambasiviah Former leader Space Staff side addressed the delegates and greeted with wishes.
In the session Com. K.K Panda (DOS), P. Venkateswaran (DAE), Sundarlal (DAE), Vijaykumar (DAE), Prasad (DOS), Dhananjayan (DAE), V.P.Sasikumar (DAE), V.K.Patil (DAE), T. Mohan (DAE), J.H.Raul (DAE), Sabu Abraham (DAE), D.R. Amang (DAE), Babu (DAE), Muruga raj (DAE), etc were participated and elaborately discussed about the common issues pertaining to the employees of DAE and DOS.
After the discussion Com. A. Sathasivam, Asst. Secretary General NFAEE made a power point presentation about the Indian Nuclear and Space programme.
Thereafter Com. Jayaraj.K.V summed up the discussion and proposed the declaration and resolution to be adopted by the convention for the future joint movement.
The convention adopted unanimously the declaration and the resolution detailing the issues warranted attention and tasks to be sent to the Honorable Prime Minister as well as to the Secretaries of both Departments. (Copies of the declaration and resolution are given separately).
To carry out the task adopted in the meeting, a Co ordination Committee of Atomic and Space Employees and Workers was formed with Com. D. Murukan (SEFI) as Chairman and Com. Jayaraj K.V. (NFAEE) as General Convener.
DECLARATION

ADOPTED IN THE JOINT CONVENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, SHASTHRI BHAVAN CHENNAI ON 10TH AUGUST 2009

This Joint Convention of the employees of the Department of Atomic Energy and space held at the Conference Hall of Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai on 10th August 2009 congratulates all DAE - DOS Employees for their whole hearted contribution to bring these two prestigious Departments as the best organizations of the country since its Independence. This has been achieved by adopting indigenous Policies in the arena of Atomic Energy and Space shaped by the need to stand up to the regime of Technology Control and Technology Denial imposed on our country on various occasions by the developed countries. Since the beginning of our nuclear programme immediately after the independence, INDIA had aimed at self reliance. The same policy intent continued and strengthened even after our R&D works spread over to space mission. With pride, now we can declare that self reliance in Nuclear Technology as well as Space Technology is in our first. To reach this level, the contributions of our founder leaders including the Father of Nuclear Programme in India, Dr. Homi Bhabha and the Father of Space Programme Dr. Vikram Sarabhai in India are uncountable and this Convention respectfully remember their contributions.

The activities in the research and development of nuclear energy and space technology are almost as old as our Independent India. Atomic Energy Act was passed in the year 1948 and guidelines for Indian space programme were adopted at a later stage. The convention made an attempt to look in to the various aspects related to the programme in general, as the activities of these two Departments which is divided into various sectors such as Research & Development, Industrial, Services & Support, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Aided Institutions, etc. Though the activities have been divided into various sectors the work forces in these two Departments always faces lot of similar problems. The work force has been the victims of severe offensive economic policies since the new economic policies were adopted in 1991. While these policies are giving the advices and directives from the International TRIOS viz. IMF, World Bank and WTO, the direct attacks fall on the work force of DAE - DOS also, as in other sectors.

Systematic down sizing of the work force, outsourcing of the departmental activities, curtailment of the facilities including social security benefits extended to the employees, denial and delaying of the promotional avenues and cadre restructuring etc of all section of employees such as technical, administration, auxiliary, purchase & stores and violation of safety norms, etc are some of the examples of the adverse impact of these policies on the employees in our department. After the implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission the attack on the work force on various aspects as become more aggressive and targeted one.

It is pertinent to note here that the Department of Atomic Energy as well as Department of Space has been given exemptions from various general guidelines issued to other conventional departments, such as exemption in matters of financial power, recruitment and promotion policies, exemption from CPWD for construction etc. Even then it is seen that DAE and DOS are competing with other Departments for implementing recommendations of various guidelines to curtail the facilities available to its employees.

This Joint Convention notes with grave concern the disastrous fall out of the worldwide financial crisis and the accompanying recession which is also affecting the Indian economy and the working people of our country in a big way in the form of widespread lay-off, retrenchment, wage-cuts in various forms and attack on trade union rights. It expresses concern about providing bail-out and concessions to big business and corporate houses than finding out ways and means and taking appropriate steps for protecting the jobs and earnings of several lakhs of working people who are worst affected by the recession and crisis.
The present global financial crisis is the inevitable culmination of the neo-liberal economic policy regime authored by World Bank and IMF which is driven by the international finance capital operating with speculative obsession throughout the globe; privatization of public sector units and public services and total deregulation of the financial sector are the main components of this neo-liberal policy regime which ignite irresponsible speculation to dominate over the real productive economy and finally spell disaster on the entire economy and the toiling people as has been demonstrated by the collapse of the financial institutions and accompanying economic recession worldwide.
It is also noted that in the face of crisis and collapse of most of these institutions in almost all advanced economies in the world, respective governments resorted to the public sector route through nationalization and active state intervention and expanding Government control and assistance to these sectors sector.
This joint meeting note with serious concern that the government is not in spirit of granting assistance for sustaining the independent atomic and space programme. And over and above, on being pressurized by the corporate lobby both domestic and foreign, the intent to utilize the huge resources to pump-up for the establishment for huge power plants, through phased disinvestment, IPOs and various other routes. Trade union movement in both these departments must have to unitedly resist such conspiratorial move of creeping privatisation resolutely.

This joint meeting has taken serious note of the notification issued by the Government on the introduction of HAG with out the Sixth Pay commission recommendation to give further financial upgradation at the higher level of Class I officers on the contrary the refusal of both the departments to de merge the merged pay scales and the departments inaction to commence meaningful negotiation – reveal the fairness.

The convention notes with serious concern that all affiliate unions and associations of both Federations shall firmly push through the basic formulation of proper relativity on pay rise of the workers vis-a-vis the executives and simultaneous wage-rise for the contract workers

The Joint convention thus calls upon the Central Government, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space to continue the special status in all respects to DAE and DOS which have been considered as a scientific department and given a special status in comparison with other conventional departments by adopting exclusive Business Allocation Rules.
The Joint Convention also urges upon the Government to ensure the appropriate permanent mechanism for speedy settlement of the grievances of the staff of atomic and space departments with NFAEE/SEFI respectiovely.
The Joint Convention of Atomic Energy and space Employees further demands the Central government, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space:

v To stop out sourcing, privatization, downsizing, contractorization, casualisation of the activities of various sectors of DAE and DOS.

v To ensure the implementation of all safety laws/guidelines as directed by the various authorized agencies. AERB, BARC Safety Council, Safety regulators for Department of Space and other agencies created to scrutinize, supervise and guide the Department and its units on Safety related issues should be taken out from the DAE and put directly under the control of Prime Minister, Ministry of Health or Ministry of Labour, etc.

v To introduce Radiation/Hazardous/Risk allowance to the employees who are exposed to radiation, hazardous chemicals, excessive heat etc and provide protein diet at subsidized rate.

v To extend Productivity Linked Bonus to all DAE - DOS employees. Those who are not covered under Bonus Act may give ex–gratia payment

v To stop the extension of the government service after superannuation immediately.

v To ensure the application of scientific temperament in the day to day activities and ensure democratic approach on all issues.

v To initiate open debate among the scientists, technocrats and other section of employees in respect to the nuclear programme as well as space programme of the Government/Department and take the employees into confidence while making any changes in the declared policies.

v To ensure proper implementation of pay scales to all sections of employees based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission (SCPC).

v To protect the promotional avenues, promotional stages, etc while implementing the pay scales for which to introduce the higher grade pay for merged pay scales where ever such scales are operated as promotional posts.

v To ensure the continuation of CHSS in the present form. Extend the Scheme to the units where it does not exist.

v To withdraw the 5% cap and other restrictions on compassionate ground appointments. Restore the compassionate ground appointment scheme wherever it stands replaced with one time cash compensation.

v To ensure uniformity while implementing the identical schemes, orders etc approved by the Government for both departments and for which evolve and strengthen apex level coordination between DAE and DOS.
The Joint Convention resolves to firmly defend the rights of the Atomic Energy and Space employees and workers all over the country and continue its united opposition to any move to weaken and privatize these sectors which play crucial role in country's self reliant development.
The Joint Convention further calls upon the employees and workers of all units of atomic energy and space to prepare for a resolute united struggle, whenever needed, to ensure a proper implementation of pay for the entire workforce of both the regular and on contract and defeat all kinds of discrimination in pay related matters and promotion and against the unmindful approach on privatization, outsourcing of the various activities in these strategically important Departments under the Government.
To realize the task, this convention overwhelmingly resolved to conduct the following programmes:
1. Submit memorandum containing the common issues of Atomic Energy and Space Employees to the Prime Minister, and Secretaries of the Department in the month of September 2009
2. Campaign among the employees by bringing out posters, printing pamphlets, etc to project common issues and the need of united actions in the month of October 2009
3. Organise Public meetings, general body meetings, conventions, seminars, etc at the unit level in DAE as well as DOS in the month of November 2009
4. Organise Mass Dharna programme in the month of December 2009 in all units. Where ever it is possible to hold jointly in such places joint dharna programme may organized
5. Organise Working Women’s Convention wherever it is possible either jointly or unit wise to mobilize the women employees
6. Organise workshop on labor laws, administrative rules & regulations, disciplinary proceedings, etc for trade union activists
7. To approach the petition committee of Parliament on various issue such as revision of OTA and NDA, participation of non gazetted staff in the JCM Scheme etc for remedies.

RESOLUTION

ADOPTED IN THE JOINT CONVENTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, SHASTHRI BHAVAN

CHENNAI ON 10TH AUGUST 2009

The Joint Convention of Atomic Energy and Space Employees organized by the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE) and Space Employees Federation of India at the Shasthri Bhavan Chennai on 10th August 2009 took serious concern about the Government’s approach on various common issues of the employees of these two departments.

The joint convention unanimously expressed its serious concern on systematic down sizing of the work force, outsourcing of the departmental activities, curtailment of the facilities including social security benefits extended to the employees, denial and delaying of the promotional avenues and cadre restructuring etc of all section of employees such as technical, administration, auxiliary, purchase & stores and violation of safety norms, etc as well as the attack on the work force on various aspects after the implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

It is pertinent to note here that the Department of Atomic Energy as well as Department of Space has been exempted from various general guidelines issued to other conventional departments, such as exemption in matters of financial power, recruitment and promotion policies, exemption from CPWD for construction etc. Even then it is seen that DAE and DOS are competing with other Departments for implementing recommendations of various guidelines of the government to curtail the facilities available to its employees.

Thus the Joint convention calls upon the Honorable Prime Minster to do the needful to ensure to maintain the status given all along these years to these two departments and continue all activities of the Department in Government set up as well as to ensure the privileges given to DAE as well as DOS and its employees on recruitment, better pay structure, promotion policies, etc to retain the best talents in the Department to continue the R& D work successfully.

This convention further calls upon Honorable Prime Minister of India to direct the departments of Atomic Energy and Space to set up permanent mechanism for a bilateral discussion with the NFAEE and SEFI in order to settle the grievances of these departments' employees outside the JCM purview periodically.

This convention further urges upon the Secretaries of DAE and DOS to come out with such meaningful solution to over come the discrepancies, anomalies in the pay structure, allowances, facilities, recruitment and promotional policies, etc and to do away with the privatization, out sourcing, etc as privatization and outsourcing may engulf the activities not good in national interest and also of the departments which are strategically important.

(Ramana Rao) (M. Sangiah) (G.K.Pandey)
President Working President Working President
SEFI NFAEE NFAEE

Saturday, August 29, 2009

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