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SBIOA NEWS BULLETIN August - 2017 26TH GENERAL BODY MEETING OF SBIOA (CC) AT CHENNAI ON 22ND JULY 2017 Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is the place where the first organised trade union in India, the Madras Labour Union was founded in 1918. The first “May Day” celebration in India was also organised in Madras by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan on May 1, 1923. This was also the first time the red flag was used in India. Extremist leaders of the land who were become integral part of Indian national movement such as Subramaniya Siva and V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, believed that the colonial government could be pressured by mobilising workers and organising a general strike. B.P. Wadia had famously said, “It is necessary to recognise the labour movement as an integral part of the Indian national movement… The latter will not succeed if the Indian working class is not enabled to come into its own.” It was here that the 26th Triennial General Body Meeting of State Bank of India Officers' Association (Chennai Circle) was held at K.Sitaraman Hall @ SBOA School & Junior College, Annanagar, Chennai, on Saturday 22nd July 2017. More than 2000 comrades attended the conference. Comrades representing different modules went in a colourful procession from the historic Millennium Park to the conference venue. Com.A.Krishnan, President of the Association hoisted the flag amidst thundering slogansof “SBIOACC ZINDABAD”, “AIBOC ZINDABAD”, “Officers' Unity Zindabad”, by themilitant members.He presided over the meeting andhighlighted on the ill-effects of privatisation move of the Government viz. Merger of banks, introduction FDRI Bill, NCLT, Turnaround Plan, outsourcing of bank's core jobs, denial of compassionate appointment, bottle neck in the wage revision talks etc. President Com A Krishnan hoisting the Association Flag Shri Sasindran DGM& CDO lighting the Kuthuvilakku Golden Jubilee 1965-2015 1 Com.Thomas Franco Rajendra Dev, General Secretary, SBIOA(CC), traced the history of Officers' movement in State Bank of India more particularly of SBIOA(CC) and the welfare measures taken from its beginning, by quoting “Craddle to Grave” the broader vision of Com. E.A.G. Moses, the legend of SBIOA(CC). The present scenario of banking industry is much alarming in the sinister move of the Government in privatising the Public Sector Banks and other PSUs. His information on Associate Bank's Merger and the present position prevailing in the State Bank of India, after post merger viz. Profit, NPA, closure of branches, Com D T Franco staff position etc., created much needed awareness among the members. Shri.Sasindran Deputy General Manager& Circle Development Officer represented the Chief General Manager of Chennai Circle and inaugurated the conference. He has appreciated the efforts taken by the association for the past 50 years and thanked all the officers for making Chennai Circle as No.1 Circle. He also congratulated the leadership of the Association for maintaining cordial relationship and industrial harmony. The Chief Guest, Dr.P.Sainath, an eminent journalist and orator, has highlighted the plight of farmers in India especially the region of Vidarbha and Marathwada. The myth of waiver of farm loans in the minds of general public has been totally proved wrong. The nuances of perception of subsidy, incentives to Corporates, Tax Concession extended to Big Corporates and the top 1% of rich holding 58.4% of household wealth in India was awesome and mind blowing fact to the audience. “How the richer has become richer and the poor become poorer” in last 3 decades? Why the famers attempt suicides?How the cost of cultivation has gone 300 to 700%? Com S Saravanmuthu, Presidential Address GS, Pensioners' Association, Chennai Whether something to be taken seriously, and a prime by Com A Krishnan responsibility of bankers to overcome it and help the farmers in extending the credit in time? Inequality prevailing at present as it was practised by the British Raj and Colonial days has to be eradicated, social development activities have to be taken up by the People like Bankers and show sympathy and empathy on oppressed and suppressed community thereby creating a bond with them. The unity among the working Com D. Singaravelu, class will be the answer for achieving all these things; strengthen Com A V Joseph, Regional Secretary, GS, SBSU, Chennai Circle the union and take forward the prudent financial management in Chennai Zone I welcomes Shri V. Sasindran, DGM & CDO Com Y Sudarshan Shri Sainath, eminent Journalist delivering the Inaugural Address addressing Members addressing delegates Golden Jubilee 1965-2015 2 PSBs. We have to recapitulate that the PSUs and PSBs contributed to our national income and earn respect among the general public in the nation. Thwart any attempt of the Central Government and other forces by our unity and solidarity besides broader vision on the common people, he said. Com.Y.Sudarshan, General Secretary, AISBOF &Chairman of AIBOC congratulated the S B I O A ( C C ) f o r h a v i n g w o n t h e management's onslaughts during the former Com K Partasarathy, Com EAG Moses, Fr GS being felicitated Fr GS being felicitated Chairman's period and also the contribution made by the SBIOA(CC) at Circle, Federation and Confederation. Today this Circle Association is leading the Banking Industry because of leadership qualities and vision on their Member's Welfare besides the social activities in various fields. Clinching of five days Banking, regulated working hours for officers and parity of pay and pension with Central Government employees is going to be a challenge ahead. The efforts put forth by Com.Franco for “Save Public Sector Campaign” and for consolidating workforce in the financial sector including banking industry, Public Sector Undertakings and protecting them against privatisation move, was well appreciated. As part of social service activities, a cheque for Rs.50,000/- and article worth of Com M Balakrishan, Rs.50,000/- donated to “Vasantham”, an orphanage home taking care of Fr GS being felicitated mentally retarded children, to reassure our social commitment. Com.Amarpal, Former General Secretary of AIBOC was felicitated during the conference, for his great contributions to the officers' movement in Banks. Com. M Harshvardhan, Com.Ramkumar Sabapathy, Com.Sambith Mishra, Com.G.Subramaniam, Com. SoumyaDatta, Com.Ravindra Gupta, Com. V.Muralidharan, Com.Pawan Kumar, Com. G.P. Srivastava, Com. Deepak Kumar Sharma, Com. S.K.Srinivas, Com. Kamal S.Kadri, Com. R.Ramesh, Com. G.R. Jayakrishnan, and Com I P Gupta the General Secretaries and Secretary Generals of various Circle Units and Com. D.Singaravelu, General Secretary, SBSU and Com. S.Saravanamuthu, General Secretary, SBI Pensioners' Association offered their felicitations to the conference. Com G Santhanam, Fr GS being felicitated The following books published by the Association were released by Dr. P. Sainath for the benefit of the members. 1. You Should Know 2. Service Conditions of SBI Officers 3. One Point Reference Book of SBIOSR Service & Conduct Rules 4. Symposium on Development of Agriculture and Role of Banks in Tamilnadu. 5. Laudable Performance of Public Sector Banks 6. Bye-Laws & Rules of SBIOA(CC)” During the business session Com.D.Thomas Franco RajendraDev, General Secretary presented the General Secretary's Report to the General Body, which Com S. Balasubramanian, was accepted by the members. 22 comrades spoke on the report and raised Fr President being felicitated Golden Jubilee 1965-2015 3 various issues. Com Franco, General Secretary replied in his closing remarks. Audited accounts of General Fund and the Benevolent Fund for the year ending December 2014, December 2015 and December 2016 were unanimously adopted. Shri. C.N. Jayachandran, Chartered Accountant was appointed as Auditor for the next triennial period. Com. M.S. Ravichandran, Chairman, Election Committee with his team members, Com. Sankaravadivel, Com. Sastha Selvaraj, Com. Mohan, Com. Mahalingam, Com. Ramesh, Com. Giridharan were honoured for conducting the elections in a free and fair manner. Resolutions on the following topics were unanimously Com D T Franco, GS adopted by the General Body. delivering the closing remarks 1. Revision of gratuity ceiling – date of effect 2. Labour law reforms – an attack on trade unions 3. Compassionate appointment scheme 4. Compensation for working on holidays/ Sundays 5. Comprehensive review of pension benefits in SBI 6. Five day week 7. Cross selling 8. Recruitment of sports persons 9. Removal of cap of Rs.100 crores on staff welfare expenses 10. Creche facilities for babies Com M Shanmugam, Treasurer 11. Appointment of officer director on the central board of state bank of presenting Accounts India 12. New pension scheme (NPS) 13. Health check up scheme for our officers and members of the family 14. Income tax on perquisites 15. Reimbursement of medical bills 16. Claim of leased residential accommodation on certificate basis 17. REMBS – Insurance Scheme 18. Reimbursement of cost of spectacles 19. Outsourcing of regular work 20. Reservation of seats in reputed schools/colleges 21. Educational allowance for children 22. Business correspondents/business facilitators/ customer service providers 23. Demand for reimbursement of demonetisation expenses and Jan Dhan accounts 24. Attempt of re-privatisation of public sector banks 25. Abolish Banks Board Bureau (BBB) 26. Career development system (CDS) 27. Industry level wage settlement across all scales Com A Ravichandran,