Dear Comrades,
CONFEDERATION 24th
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
24th NATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS WAS
HELD AT COM. MONI BOSE NAGAR, COM. AJOY BHOWMICK MANCH, KOLKATA FROM 4TH
TO 6TH MAY, 2013.
On 4th May before commencement of National
Conference a colourful procession was organized in which all National and State leaders, Delegates and many
Comrades from all Central Government Departments of West Bengal and other
sectors participated.
The programme
commenced with Flag hoisting. The Confederation Flag was hoisted by Com. S.K.
Vyas, President. Homage was also paid to the martyrs by offering flowers on the
martyrs column by all leaders of Confederation, delegates, observers and other
Comrades of Kolkata.
The open
session commenced in the afternoon of 4.5.2013 under the Presidentship of Com.
S.K. Vyas , President. The open session was inaugurated by Com. A.K.
Padmanabhan, All India President CITU. In his speech Com. Padmanabhan
elaborately described the adverse impact of neo-liberal economic policies
allover world and as well as in India. He described the unity of all trade
unions on the issues of working class as a positive development in trade union
movement of India. He congratulated the Central Government Employees for their
participation in 2 days General Strike 0n 20-21 February, 2013 on call of
Central Trade Unions and one day strike on 12.12.2012 by the Central Government
Employees exclusively on the call of Confederation for the issues related to
them. He applead to all to fight unitedly to resist the disastrous economic
policies of Govt. of India and compel the Govt. to reverse these policies.
On behalf of Chairman
Reception Committee Com. S.S. Roy presented the Welcome speech. He also readout
the address of the Chairman Reception Committee, Com. Shishir Bhattacharya. Among
the prominent speakers Com. V.A.N. Namboodri, President BSNL Employees Union,
Com. Pradeep Biswas General Secretary BEFI, Com. S.K. Brahma Vice President A.I.R.F.,
Com. Jaynto Mukherjee, Jt. Secretary, AIIEA, , Com. Samir Bhattacharya Joint
Convenor of 12th July Committee, delivered their speech and extended
best wishes for success of the Conference. Com. Jyotsna Bose, Com. Kunal
Biswas, R.L. Bhattacharjee and other Senior Trade Union Leaders of West Bengal
were also present on the dias. All the leaders and guests were honoured by
Reception Committee by garlanding and presenting mementos. On behalf of Confederation Com. K K N Kutty Secretary
Generally welcomed and thanked all the leaders and guests. Com. S.K. Vyas gave
his Presidential address. Formal Vote of thanks was given by Com. J.C. Bose,
(Reception Committee)
On 5.5.2013 the Subject Committee was addressed by Com. Sukomal Sen.,
Sr. Vice President of All India State Government Employees Federation. In his
speech he has thrown light on the challenges faced by the Trade Union movement.
He appreciated the role of Confederation for continuous struggle for the
protection of interests of Central Govt. Employees.Com. S.K. Vyas President
Confederation presided the session. One minute silence was also observed to pay
homage to the martyrs.
Com. KKN Kutty
Secretary General Presented the Draft Report on the activities of Confederation
during the last three years. In the discussion on report Chief Executives of 16
State COCs and 28 representatives of various organizations took part, Com. K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General
concluded the debate after giving replies to the queries and questions raised
by the delegates. The report was adopted unanimously by the house. Triennial
Audited Accounts was presented by Com. Giri Raj Singh Financial Secretary which
was unanimously adopted by the house. 48 Resolutions were presented by the
members of Resolution Committee headed by Com. K.V. Jairaj. Credential
Committee Convenor Com. K..V. Sridharan presented the credential report before
house.
CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT:
Total Organizations
attended - 48
COCs attended - 12
Total Delegates - 228
The election for the coming session
was held unanimously and the following office bearers were elected:
Advisor - Com.
S.K. Vyas (Audit)
President - Com.
KKN Kutty (ITEF)
Working President - Com.
M.S. Raja (Audit)
Vice Presidents 1 - Com. T. Narsimhan (NFPE)
2
- Com. Ashok B. Salunke (ITEF)
3
- Com. M. Duraipandian
(Audit)
4.
- Com. N. Somaiya (Ground Water)
5.
- Com. Giri Raj Singh (NFPE)
Secretary
General
- Com. M. Krishan (NFPE)
Secretary -
Com. K.P. Rajgopal (ITEF)
Asstt.
Secretary 1
- Com. R.N. Parashar (NFPE)
2
- Com. Pijush Roy (Civil
Accounts)
3
- Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas
(NFPE)
4.
- Com. K.V. Jayraj (Auomic
Energy)
5.
- Com. B. Krishna Gaud
(Museum)
Finance
Secretary -
Com. Vrigu Bhattacharjee (Civil Accounts)
Org. Secretaries 1 - Com. Nilesh Nasre (IBM)
2
- Com Ashok Kanojiya (ITEF)
3
- Com. Mani Achari (Atomic
Energy)
4 -
Com. K. Venkatasubramanian (Civil Accounts)
5
- Com. P. Suresh (NFPE)
6
- Com. R. Seethalaxmi
(NFPE)
7
- Com. Nageshwar Rao (Audit)
8
- Com. T Satyanarayana (NFPE)
9
- Com. R.P. Singh (Agmark)
10
- Com. C.P. Shobhana (NFPE)
11
- Com. Arup Chatterjee (BSI)
12
- Com. Y. Purohit (ITEF)
Auditor -
Com. T.K.R. Pillai (Stt. Pro. Implementation)
In his concluding address Com. S.K. Vyas gave a very
inspiring speech in which he elaborately described the role of Confederation
since it’s formation in 1956 and the various struggles conducted including
historical strikes of 1960,1968, 1974 and at least one strike each year after
1991, and two days strike on 20-21 February, 2013.He also told about the
important role of Confederation in setting up of all Pay Commission since 2nd
Pay Commission to VIth Pay Commissions and redressal of various grievances
related to the staff . He extended his best wishes to the newly elected body
and hoped that under their able and militant leadership, Confederation will
march forward and will be able to settle the problems of Central Government
Employees.
Formal Vote of
thanks was presented by Com. Pijush Roy General Secretary Reception Committee.
The Reception
Committee under leadership of Com. S.S. Ray, Pijush Roy and other Comrades of
West Bengal made excellent arrangements for the successful conduct of the
Conference including food, accommodation and transport which deserve every appreciation.
